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Hot Spot: Aguirre Springs Filled to Capacity By 10 AM on Easter Sunday
There are no more parking spaces for hiking or camping and no more camping sites available at Aguirre Spring!
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Shock and Awe: Air Assault Capabilities Added to Border Security Operation
Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, Joint Task Force – Southern Border aligns efforts to seal the southern border and repel illegal activity and is responsible for full-scale, agile, and all-domain operations, which will allow for more effective and efficient DoD operations.
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UTEP Athletics to Discontinue Women’s Tennis Program
The costs of scholarships, facility rental fees, travel expenses and overall operating budget continue to escalate.
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NM State Begins Quest for 2025 Conference USA Title
The tournament will open with a three-day, 54-hole stroke play competition that is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. MT with play wrapping up on Wednesday, April 23.
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Art Show: County Showcases Student Art Starting April 24
The student art shows have been a rotating fixture for Doña Ana County’s main lobby since 2000, which also features works by local artists that are on display and can be viewed any time during regular county business hours.
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Ag Online: Register Now for Free Beginning Farmer and Rancher (BFR) Webinar April 23
If you’ve operated a farm or ranch for less than 10 years, join the National BFR Team for an overview of special USDA assistance and resources that are available to you.
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Closing May 3: “Engaging Masters: Parody Art from the Collection of David Lyman and Chris Alexander”
Sculptors Mimi Eres (France) and Giancarlo Dolce (Italy) embrace the primary colors, primary values, and primary directions of Piet Mondrian’s later work to create new and fun three-dimensional art.
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Kickstarter: Governor signs “shovel-ready” bills to boost business growth
Thirty-six U.S. states already have site-readiness programs, with outcomes proving this approach works.
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Local Fishing Report: April 17
Jim McDonald caught 15 white bass while trolling using #400 and #500 Buck Perry Spoon Plugs on a 5-foot break line on April 12.
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Aggies Continue to Shine Day 2, Finish Strong in Cali
Closing out the final day for the Aggies, four athletes competed across the board today.
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Easter at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
We ask that you have patience and take direction from staff and volunteers with where to park and maybe plan to carpool.
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City of Las Cruces Offers Tips for Safe Outdoor Adventures
Be aware of changing weather conditions and the potential for flash floods from rains that might fall upstream from your location.
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At Eastertide: When the Darkest Nights Bring the Brightest Stars
“We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the individuals below, whose commitment to their work provided (mom) with the dignity and care she deserved in her final moments.”
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Softball: Hilltoppers Complete Sweep on Saturday
With eight total games and two league series left, the Crimson & White have work to do in order to secure a spot in the six-team CUSA Championship.
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Baseball: Aggies Walk It Off in Thrilling Ninth-Inning Comeback Over Jax State
With clutch hitting, and timely pitching, the Aggies showed poise under pressure to salvage the series against the Gamecocks.
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Student-curated exhibit brings ancient Casas Grandes culture to life at NMSU museum
The Casas Grandes culture, also known as Paquimé, thrived between A.D. 1130 and 1450.
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Killed Bills: Governor Lujan Grisham vetoes 16 bills
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today vetoed 16 bills from the 2025 legislative session.
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Aggies Show Promising Performances After Day 1 in California
Six of the Crimson and White participants set a personal best along with one who shattered yet another record this season.
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Ryan Ellison Appointed as United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico
Mr. Ellison has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico in the Las Cruces Branch Office, most recently as Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney of the Violent and General Crimes Section.
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Public Works: Flood Prevention Project Underway in La Union
Along with consultants at Smith Engineering Company, the Flood Commission has conceptually designed 7 Phases of flood control improvements in La Union, and recently broke ground on the construction of Phase 1.
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Softball: Hilltoppers Take Game Two
The Aggies put up a pair of home runs in the second inning, but were never able to bounce back from a Hilltoppers’ opening-frame grand slam.
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Take steps to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections
April 13-19 marks STI Awareness Week and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is raising awareness about STI prevention, treatment and testing.
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Aggies Battle to the End in CUSA Tournament Opener
Despite Snell’s dominant performance, the Owls responded with wins at the bottom and top of the lineup to close out the match.
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Formal Pomp: Inauguration of Dr. Valerio Ferme, 32nd President of New Mexico State University, April 24
Every presidential inauguration at NMSU is rich with history, and two of the most important ceremonial items are the Medallion and the Mace.
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Baseball: Aggies Fall 6-1 to Jax State
NM State had one last push in the bottom half of the ninth as Cole Rogers was hit by a pitch, and Brandon Forrester worked a walk, but a flyout to right ended the night.
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EASTER SIDE: BRISKET DEVILED EGGS
The mission of the New Mexico Beef Council is to protect and increase demand for Beef and Beef products in New Mexico through national and state developed consumer marketing programs, thereby enhancing profit opportunities for Beef producers in New Mexico.
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Responsible Owners: Free Spay/Neuter, Rabies Vaccinations and Microchipping Available
In just one year, an unspayed female cat can give birth to 12 or more kittens and an unspayed female dog can give birth to 12 or more puppies.
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Promotion: Joaquin Murillo Selected as Deputy Director of Wastewater
This promotion marks a significant step in Murillo’s career, which began in the Wastewater line of business.
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Thumbs: Teen Video Game Club Meets April 21 at Branigan
Youth ages 12-18 are invited to play video games with friends while enjoying free snacks. No registration is required.
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Survey: Short-Term Inflation Expectations Increase, Labor Market Expectations Deteriorate
Stock price expectations declined and reached the lowest level since June 2022.
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Women’s Tennis: Aggies Fall in Quarterfinals to No. 66 Ranked FIU
Despite the final score, NM State had a strong showing at the top of the lineup.
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Softball: Despite the final score, NM State had a strong showing at the top of the lineup.
With the loss, the visitors dipped into outright seventh place in the CUSA standings, leaving the squad on the outside of the postseason picture as of Thursday night.
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Baseball: Aggies Fall Short in High-Scoring Affair Against Jacksonville State
The Gamecocks extended their lead to 8–0 by the middle of the third, forcing NM State to dig out of a deep early hole.
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Breaking: 1st Marine Division identifies personnel killed in vehicle accident near Santa Teresa
Officials with 1st Marine Division identified the two Marines who were killed after a vehicle accident April 15 while supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations.
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Give Them A Brake: Overnight Paving Operations on I-10 to Continue Through June
Due to the roadway surface deteriorating from heavy traffic conditions, the top layer is being milled off and a new layer of asphalt is being placed.
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Weather Warning: Be Prepared for High Winds
Extended power outages may impact the whole community and the economy.