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City of Albuquerque Clarifies National Guard Mission as “Public Safety Assistance”
The New Mexico National Guard offered to help, so APD requested civilian, “PSA-like” support to help maintain momentum in the fight against crime as it prepares for the seasonal uptick in activity.
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Celebrate Doña Ana County with a photo
The opportunity is open to anyone in Doña Ana County, with no limit on the number of submissions.
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U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 900 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the First week in April as part of Operation Take Back America
These cases are prosecuted in partnership with the El Paso Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol, along with Homeland Security Investigations El Paso, and assistance from other federal, state, and county agencies.
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Las Cruces Police Join DASO and State Police, Announcing Sobriety Checkpoints for April
Officers will also on the lookout for other traffic safety violations such as drivers using cell phones, and those who fail to properly utilize seatbelts and child safety seats.
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Bunch Finishes Tied for 11th at Augusta National Women’s Amateur
In a field of 72 of the top amateur golfers in the world, Bunch finished tied for 11th (-4) following a final round at Augusta National Golf Club.
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NMSU Chile Pepper Institute to host annual spring plant sale April 10-11
This year’s sale will feature a variety of chiles, tomatoes and marigolds, including zinnias, coreopsis and petunias – all grown by Chile Pepper Institute staff and NMSU students.
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Las Cruces Police Community Outreach Tackles Quality of Life Issues Thursday
Community Outreach will be working with Las Cruces businesses to ease or help eradicate some of the problems they may be experiencing.
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Governor authorizes National Guard to support Albuquerque Police Department
Their training to assist APD is already underway under the supervision of the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security, Department of Public Safety, State Police and APD.
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NMSU’s Student-Run Newspaper Reports on International Students’ Visas Being Revoked
Andrews was one of the first to break the story, and gives a detailed account of what the revocation of student visas might mean for the students at NMSU.
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Measles case diagnosed in Chaves County
As of Tuesday, April 8, the total number of measles cases in New Mexico this year is 56.
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New Mexico State Police agents arrest one of their own for Las Cruces theft from New Mexico National Guard
He was booked into the Dona Ana County Detention Center and placed on standard administrative leave with the New Mexico State Police.
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NMSU students to host free mushroom-cooking demonstration April 15
The event will include a cooking demonstration led by chef Danielle Young of NMSU’s School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management.
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Aggies Fall 11-9 at No. 24 Arizona
Despite their persistent offense, the Aggie bullpen couldn’t hold back Arizona’s firepower.
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County Assessor to host property tax event for veterans
House Bill 47 (HB47) implemented the provisions of the constitutional amendments increasing veteran’s property tax exemption from $4,000 to $10,000 and allowed a proportional property tax exemption equal to the percentage of service-related disability.
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Stylish Posters for the National Cherry Blossom Festival
These artist-designed images reflect on natural beauty, international friendship between Japan and America and local and global communities coming together.
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Breaking: First 14 to RSVP Get Peña Blanca Guided Hike–Respond Now if Interested in Saturday Event
Come learn about the prehistory of the Peña Blanca and the lives of past peoples while exploring prehistoric rock shelters and practicing the importance of Leave No Trace.
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Sports Fields Update – Harty Field Reopening
Apodaca Softball Field remains closed as pole removal and debris cleanup continue.
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2025 Aggie Football Season Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets can be purchased online at this link, in person at the Pan American Center Ticket Office or over the phone by calling 575-646-1420.
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Aggies Make Tuesday Trip to No. 24 Arizona
The midweek matchup is slated to begin at 7 p.m. MDT and will air live on ESPN+.
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Governor Lujan Grisham signs 60 bills into law
In addition to the bills signed, above, the Governor will hold a signing event April 8, 2025, when Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will join state legislators at the State Capitol to sign four bills related to the implementation of the 50-Year Water Action Plan and PFAS environmental controls.
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16th Birthday of Prehistoric Trackways National Monument Designation
This past Saturday was a “Sweet Day” as monument staff celebrated the 16th Birthday of the designation of the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument.
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National Weather Service to Present Monsoon Forecast for 2025 at Branigan on April 12
The presentation will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., on Roadrunner Transit Route 1.
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At the End of Winter Sports, Centennial Sits Atop the Copa de Vecinos; Organ Mountain Track Sets Record to Keep Knights In the Hunt
2001 Record Broken: 1600 m medley relay: Congrats Devin Eichelberger, Corbin Coombs, Jaden Gonzales, Kyler Peterson!
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Breaking: Fire Damages Vacant Building on W Hadley Avenue
Bystanders reported seeing a person inside the building earlier, but a quick search of the building resulted in no one located within the structure.
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Fairacres Fire Station 12 Off to Flying Start
Sunday marked the groundbreaking of a new chapter as Doña Ana Fire Rescue transitions Station 12 from volunteer to full-staffed career firefighters, strengthening our commitment to the community.
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Early Offense Leads to Aggies’ Series-Clinching Win
The Aggies used a pair of big early innings to top Sam Houston 9–6 on the road and earn a 2-1 series win over the Bearkats.
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Aggies Drop Game Three at UTEP
The Crimson & White wrapped up their series in El Paso and are set for a return home next weekend against Liberty.
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Register Now for Beginner Ukulele Classes for Adults and Teens Starting April 17 at Branigan Library
Once 10 students are enrolled, all others will be added to the waiting list for future 4-week beginner classes.
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County Property Notices of Value will go out May 1
Notices of Value will be mailed to property owners May 1 this year. Throughout the state, county assessors are generally required to mail them around April 1.
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Teachers Invited By Federal Reserve to Attend Financial Education Webinar
Register today for “Personalizing Monetary Policy: How the Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Impacts Your Wallet” on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 6pm – 7pm.
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City Cashiering Closed to the Public 8 a.m. to Noon on April 10
Normal business hours will resume immediately after this period.
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Why Are Credit Card Rates So High?
Surprisingly, credit card interest rates are very high, averaging 23 percent annually in 2023.
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DoD Leaders Describe Host of Threats to Homeland, Steps to Mitigate Them
The Defense Department’s No. 1 priority is defending the homeland, said Rafael F. Leonardo, who is performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense and hemispheric affairs.
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Education Benefits Make Stronger Service Members, Better Military
One example is the Military Tuition Assistance Program. The program is available to enlisted personnel, officers and warrant officers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard and is available only while personnel are still in service.
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Teen Black Out Poetry Friday (4/11)
This is an open event, requiring no registration and is for individuals aged 12-18.
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Men’s Distance Medley Relay Team Tabs School Record
In the men’s mile, each and every Aggie made their event debut, with Derick Castellanos tabbing a top time of 4:26.59.