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Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel Restricts Telephone and Broadband Assistance Eligibility Through FCC Lifeline Program
“This Department will continue to put American citizens first and root out any abuse of taxpayer dollars by those in our country illegally.” [more]
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New Mexico Weekly Immigration and Border Crimes Report
These statistics represent prosecutions by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico only. [more]
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NMSU professor, nationally known, award-winning poet to retire
“Connie not only taught me how to understand, read and write poetry, but also how to be a teacher who cares about students’ experiences in the classroom and beyond.” [more]
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Privacy Matters: New Mexico AG Warned about Unregulated Data Broker Industry; U.S. Military Now Says Deployed Forces Were Targeted
The “data broker loophole” that allowed federal agencies to obtain detailed information about Americans’ movements, associations, and daily lives—information otherwise only accessible via warrant or other legal procedures—was also rife for abuse by forces seeking to compromise national security. [more]
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New Mexico Film Industry Builds Momentum Following Cannes Showcase
Rather than treating Cannes as a standalone event, New Mexico is carrying that message forward. [more]
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Doña Ana County Among Recipients of $300,000 Broadband Planning Grants
“These awards will play a vital role in expanding broadband infrastructure in rural and Tribal areas.” [more]
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Rio Grande Project 2026: Water Released from Elephant Butte Reaches Mesilla Dam
“Being faced with a third dry year in a row is a big challenge.” [more]
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USDA Announces Enrollment Period and Payment Rates for Specialty Crop Farmers
Producers who do not have a Login.gov account or prefer to enroll in person at their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office can request their prefilled application beginning June 8, 2026. [more]
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Doña Ana Fire Rescue Extinguishes Anthony House Fire
One person was evaluated and treated for smoke inhalation at the scene but declined transportation to a medical facility. [more]
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Track & Field: Aggies Conclude Season at NCAA West First Round
NM State returns to competition this fall, when the Aggies open the 2026 cross country season at the Lori Fitzgerald Memorial Open in Las Cruces. [more]
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Instructors at the 515th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) Conduct Driver’s Training for Staff
“Our regiment is conducting driver’s training to ensure the safety and preparedness of our Soldiers and the community.” [more]
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NMDOT Cuts Ribbon: NM 101 Improvements Complete Following 18 Months of Construction
Project improvements included widening the roadway, installing new curb and gutter infrastructure, constructing new sidewalks and a multi-use path, and adding Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant ramps and accessibility features. [more]
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From Railroad Homes to Modern Designs: Las Cruces Events Explore the Built Environment
The events offer a look at more than a century of local architecture — from the historic neighborhoods created by the arrival of the railroad, to the growth of New Mexico State University, to the newest homes being built across the city today. [more]
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Army Astronaut, WSMR Commander Promoted to Brigadier General
“We’ve been the site of some of our Nation’s most critical firsts.” [more]
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Alesha Lane Named CUSA Field Performer of the Meet
Lane, a senior from Casper, Wyo., earned the distinction after posting a career day in Murfreesboro, recording the highest individual point total among field athletes (17). [more]
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Clerk’s Office Launches New Ballot Verification And Election Transparency Tool
“The launch of Ballot Verifier represents another major step forward for accessibility and public trust.” [more]
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U.S. Marshals in New Mexico Recover Two Children, Arrest Missouri Man Wanted on Kidnapping Charges
Children, Youth and Families Department of New Mexico took temporary custody of the two missing children, as well as a third child. [more]
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Preventing International Child Abduction: Essential Steps for Parents
The FBI pursues criminal action in these kidnappings on an individual basis. [more]
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After 20 Years: Las Cruces Fire Department Battalion Chief Jeremiah Lay Retires
Lay joined the Las Cruces Fire Department as a member of Academy 24 in 2006. [more]
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Smoking rates decline, but nicotine use is on the rise
New Mexico adults are smoking cigarettes at the lowest rate in years — but more are vaping, a trend health officials warn is trading one public health risk for another. [more]
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Seven Cabins Fire Update: Containment Nears 50% as Firefighters Scale Back Operations
Officials noted that firefighters working in previously burned areas have begun seeing green grass re-sprouting following recent rainfall, offering an early sign of recovery within portions of the burn scar. [more]
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University Competition: Georgia Tech Takes Top Honors as EcoCAR EV Challenge Concludes Four-Year Run
“Inspiring the next generation of engineering talent is an important component of DOE’s strategy to maintain America’s leadership in applied energy research and innovation.” [more]
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Federal Agencies Keep Close Eye on Criminal Activity During FIFA World Cup 2026
“Financial institutions are essential partners in the fight to counter human trafficking.” [more]
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Doña Ana County International Jetport To Host Airport Master Plan Open House June 23
The open house is the second of two community meetings being held as part of the Airport Master Plan Update process. [more]
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NMSU spearheads pioneering research to improve energy efficiency in food processing
“This project has been my favorite so far because it brings together food science and civil engineering – two fields people don’t usually think have much to do with each other.” [more]
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NMSU Global Campus expands access for military-affiliated learners worldwide
“Today, online learning makes it possible to pursue education from anywhere in the world, anytime, even while actively serving.” [more]
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NMSU’s PGM program provides a glimpse into updated golf lab
“I have a really loaded schedule as a senior, but during a gap period I’m able to come in and get some practice in.” [more]
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County Commits To Transparency And Continued Improvement Following Special Audit
“This audit provides valuable insight and an important opportunity for growth.” [more]
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City of Las Cruces Wins Multiple Telly Awards
The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, and production companies. [more]
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Memorial Day Motorsports Events Blend Patriotism, Military Tradition and Remembrance
“What a celebration of speed, tradition, freedom, and the American spirit!” [more]
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WSMR Getting Charged Up: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Ready for Use
Each location has two Level 3 fast chargers with two ports each that can fully charge a vehicle in 1 to 2 hours, and four Level 2 chargers with two ports each that can fully charge a vehicle in 8 hours [more]
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Downtown Parking Lot 4 Closure for Crack Seal Maintenance June 1-2
Public Works will be closing Parking Lot 4 for the treatment and will reopen it on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. [more]
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Seven Cabins Fire Update: Blaze Nears 50% Containment as Repair Efforts Expand
Smoke remains relatively light and dispersed but could become more noticeable as fuels continue to dry and lingering heat ignites surrounding grasses and ground cover. [more]
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Breaking: Firefighters Locate Victim After Fairway Drive Home Explosion
A portion of Fairway Drive, between Telshor Boulevard and Don Roser Drive, will remain closed for the duration of the on-site investigation. [more]
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Seven Cabins Fire Update: More than 1,110 Personnel Battling Blaze
As containment improves in some areas, firefighters have shifted additional personnel and equipment toward the southern flank of the fire where crews continue removing fuels around structures, chipping vegetation, improving containment lines, and preparing for possible firing operations along Forest Road 57. [more]
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Prep Spring: Championships, Records and Rivalries Define Spring Sports Across Our Broader Community
Trojan senior Miles Odom delivered one of the defining individual performances of the entire spring season, clearing 16 feet, 7 inches in the pole vault to secure a state championship while simultaneously setting a new state record. [more]
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Football: Conference USA Reveals Kickoff Times and Television Schedule
NM State returns home on Friday, Sept. 26, to face in-state rival New Mexico in a nationally televised showdown on CBS Sports Network at 1:30 p.m. MT. [more]
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Attorney General Raúl Torrez Files Lawsuits Against Torrance and Curry Counties Over Illegal ICE Agreements
“The Legislature enacted the Immigrant Safety Act after careful deliberation, the Governor signed it, and it is now the law of New Mexico.” [more]
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Inmates Charged in Brutal Assault on Correction Officer at Doña Ana County Detention Center
He survived the attack and eventually regained consciousness. [more]
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El Paso Man Convicted in Alien Smuggling Conspiracy as Part of the Homeland Security Task Force Initiative
Gomez Montiel was convicted of conspiracy to bring in and transport illegal aliens, bringing in an illegal alien for financial gain and transporting an illegal alien. [more]
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New leadership program at NMSU creates opportunities, networks for freshmen
“The first year of the 1888 Leadership Initiative has established a strong foundation that will help shape how NMSU cultivates and supports the leadership development of Aggies for years to come.” [more]
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NMSU researchers: Daylight saving time may worsen cognitive, psychological problems
“We now have evidence that daylight saving time changes disrupt circadian rhythms in ways that are harmful to people with mental health and sleep-related difficulties.” [more]
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Las Cruces Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire on El Camino Real
Crews performed a thorough search of the structure. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. [more]
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U.S.-Mexico Military Cooperation Continues Through NORAD, Northern Command Study Visit
This academic activity enhances cooperation procedures that contribute to strengthening the capabilities of the Mexican and U.S. Armed Forces. [more]
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NMSU researchers’ new formula for mosquito food helps stop spread of disease
“This is going to have a bigger impact globally. It’s a new hope for endemic regions that suffer from these mosquito-borne illnesses.” [more]
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Bean Counter’s Scrapbook: Why Cuca Counts Beans
Sometimes the number on the sign goes down while the real expense quietly rises. [more]
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NMSU professor views Southwest dust storms through historic lens
“In the afterward of the book there’s a picture of my mom in 1935 at 18 years old in Dalhart, Texas. She was there in the Dust Bowl.” [more]
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New Mexico Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Pushes for Stronger Online Protections for Children
“Keeping children safe online is a top priority for my office, and we must use every available tool to get the job done.” [more]
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Fishing Report: Department of Wildlife Working to Keep Elephant Butte Bass Fishery Healthy
The New Mexico Department of Wildlife recently stocked nearly 1 million largemouth bass fry into Elephant Butte Reservoir over two days in May. [more]
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Federal and State Agencies Agree: Observe Wildlife Responsibly From a Distance
“These animals are not abandoned and will very shortly be reunited with their mothers.” [more]
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Seven Cabins Fire Update: Some Areas Downgraded from “Go” to “Set”
Fire managers warned that additional lightning-caused fires may still emerge as warmer and drier weather returns later this week following scattered storms across the region. [more]
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Southern Border: Interagency Border Security Efforts Continue to Expand
The operations were conducted in coordination with United States Northern Command, the Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection as part of continuing interagency border security efforts across the Southwest. [more]
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CUSA Football Kickoff to Take Place in Arlington, Texas
There, CUSA Commissioner Judy MacLeod, along with head coaches and players from each of the league’s 10 programs, will be on hand to discuss and preview the upcoming 2026 football season. [more]
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‘A debt we owed’: Memorial Tower holds the images and now the stories of fallen Aggie servicemen
“My hope is that by creating a digital archive of these stories, we can ensure the magnitude of sacrifice continues to be honored and is remembered for generations to come, while also making the stories accessible to those who may never have the opportunity to visit the tower in person.” [more]
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NMSU STEM Achievers program gives students hands-on lessons with technology
“Statistically, students learn and retain new information through hands-on discovery, which is why the STEM Achievers program is entirely hands-on learning, exposing students to STEM through their own learning paths and self-discovery.” [more]
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‘Serious about the job,’: Public Safety Telecommunicator Training prepares dispatchers to serve their community
“While they may not know everything, they have taken the initiative to learn in order to help the citizens in their community—that’s why they are here.” [more]
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America 250: Harsh Treatment and the Foundations of a Continental Nation
The Founding Fathers almost certainly knew nothing of Po’pay or the Pueblo Revolt. [more]
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Golf: Emma Bunch Concludes Play at NCAA Championship
[Bunch finished Round Three] outside the cut line, which landed at even-par for the nine advancing individuals. [more]
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Seven Cabins Fire: Progress Continues as Blaze Reaches Nearly 29,000 Acres
Fire managers continue urging the public to avoid flying drones near the fire, warning that unauthorized aircraft force all firefighting aviation operations to stop immediately. [more]
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Special Screening: Shark Thrash on June 6th at the Rio Grande
As buildings collapse, power fails, and the floodwater rises higher than anyone anticipated, a family vacation becomes a desperate fight for survival. [more]
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