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NM State Struggles to Capitalize in Loss to No. 14 Texas A&M
NM State (7-7) recorded 11 hits to Texas A&M’s 10, but stranded 13 runners on base and committed two costly errors that helped the home team pull away early.
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Aggies Take Pitchers’ Duel to Clinch Road Series Win
NM State took the lead in the fourth inning and never looked back, prevailing by a final score of 3-1.
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Aggies Fall in Season Finale at Sam Houston
Despite a determined late push, NM State’s comeback efforts fell just short, as the Aggies dropped their season finale to Sam Houston, 75-67.
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Aggies Cap Regular Season with Senior Day Win Over Sam Houston
NM State (17-14, 10-8 CUSA) took to the Pan American Center and Lou Henson Court one final time in the 2024-25 season as they played host to the Sam Houston Bearkats (12-16, 5-13 CUSA).
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Aggies Drop Road Match to UC Davis
The Aggies return home to Las Cruces, where they will host I-25 rival New Mexico on Mar. 15 at the NM State Tennis Center.
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What You Should Know About the U.S. Border Patrol’s New “Routine”: Texas National Guard sworn in to support efforts in El Paso Sector
Sixty soldiers from the Texas Military Department took the oath to support the U.S. Border Patrol in its mission to enforce immigration laws.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office and U.S. Border Patrol Charge Illegal Alien in High-Speed Checkpoint Evasion and Smuggling Case
Upon arrest, Velazquez-Lopez admitted to being illegally present in the United States and to having two individuals concealed in the trunk of the vehicle. A total of four illegal aliens were found in the vehicle.
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Shutout Road Victory Vaults Aggies to 1-0 in CUSA Play
The Aggies tallied eight hits, including a home run en route to a 5-0 victory.
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Las Cruces Police Officer Caught in the Act… of Cariño
Shout out to LCPD officer Sean Lockhart who displayed Cariño after responding to a residential structure fire on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
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New Mexico Department of Health Releases Statements on Measles and Hantavirus
Hantavirus is a severe respiratory illness caused by the Sin Nombre virus, which is transmitted through contact with infected rodents, or their urine, droppings, or saliva.
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New Mexico Teens Arrested for Human Smuggling in Cochise County
During the inspection, agents discovered the driver and front passenger, both 17, were from New Mexico.
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Aggies Split in Day One of Golden State Invitational
The Aggies secured a thrilling 4-3 win over Nevada before falling 4-2 to the host Hornets.
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Breaking: Sunland Park House Fire Contained
Sunland Park Fire Department and Doña Ana County Public Safety responded to a residential structure fire on the 300 block of Poplar Court.
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Las Cruces Fire Hydrants to be Inspected
The annual inspections are vital to the Las Cruces Fire Department’s Insurance Services Office score which can determine the cost of insurance for homeowners and businesses.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures Sentencing in Alien Smuggling Case
The abandoned tractor-trailer was blocking both lanes traffic and Border Patrol agents discovered 31 illegal aliens locked inside the trailer, including an unaccompanied 8-year-old child.
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KTSM 9 News Breaks Two Stories of Local Interest: Sonic Shooting Suspect Arrested, and Apodaca Park Killer Convicted [Links and Video Content]
Two big stories hit our broader community, and KTSM 9 News was all over them. Thank you.
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Traffic detour on Holman Road starts Today (March 7)
Doña Ana County will set up a temporary detour on Holman Road starting Friday Mar. 7, as part of the Dragonfly Channel Project, which is 3.7 miles north of Bataan Memorial West on Holman Road and runs north and south.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office and HSI Charge Four Illegal Aliens with Firearms Offenses in New Mexico
Federal authorities announced charges against four illegal aliens for unlawful possession of firearms and related offenses following a series of state-wide law enforcement operations.
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Fast Start Propels NM State Past Louisiana Tech
The Aggies rose to the occasion, controlling the game from start to finish in a 67-55 victory over Louisiana Tech (19-11, 8-9).
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The New Mexico Department of Justice Charges Local Therapist with 18 Felony Counts Related to Fraudulent Medicaid Claims Totaling Nearly $1 Million
If convicted on all counts, the defendant could face up to 82.5 years in prison.
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Kaiser Helps Secure 4th Seed in CUSA Tournament over LA Tech with a Tied Career High Performance
In a high-scoring final frame, Kaiser took over, scoring at will and knocking down clutch free throws.
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Breaking: Doña Ana County Fire Rescue Fights I-10 Vehicle Fire Overnight
All eastbound lanes were closed and have since reopened.
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Federal funding freeze puts New Mexico farmers and ranchers at risk
New Mexico’s farmers, ranchers, and food security organizations are facing severe consequences due to federal funding freezes and agency layoffs.
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Aggies Hit the Road for Final Stretch of Conference Play
Earlier this season, they made a statement with a dominant 78-48 victory over the Bulldogs – their largest margin of victory in conference play this season and the most lopsided win in program history against LA Tech.
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Weapons Detection System Installation Begins: Five Las Cruces Schools Now Include System Upgrades
The initiative is part of the district’s commitment to creating secure learning environments and ensuring the well-being of all students and faculty.
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State issues emergency rule to protect vulnerable New Mexicans
The rule aligns with House Bill 131 to protect vulnerable New Mexicans from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
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Inflation Expectations Have Picked Up
Looking ahead, firms expect more significant cost increases in 2025.
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2025 State Basketball Championships Start Tomorrow–Ladies First
Round One matches will be at the home location of the higher seeded team, spreading the competition throughout New Mexico.
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Breaking: High Winds and Travel Advisory Issued for Southwest New Mexico
If you must travel, we recommend you monitor local forecast conditions prior to starting your trip and visit the New Mexico Roads website for current roadway information
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Search for Man Wanted in Deadly Shooting [UPDATE: KTSM 9 News Reports Suspect Arrested in El Paso]
Anyone with information on this incident, or the whereabouts of 21-year-old Luciano Roman Valente Frias, is asked to call police at (575) 526-0795.
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NMSU Foundation CEO named NM history maker for advocacy, leadership
Since the 1600s, women have shaped New Mexico’s history as artists, educators, entrepreneurs and leaders.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program closes
For more than three years, the program provided rent and utilities assistance to renters who were impacted by the pandemic.
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NM State Athletics Launches Monthly Newsletter
The newsletter will feature upcoming game schedules, student-athlete spotlights and special promotions surrounding the Aggies’ 16 Division I programs.
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Las Cruces Public Schools Approves Calendar for 2025-2026
The choice puts the start of the school year on July 25, 2025, for kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades and July 28 for all other grade levels.
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Enron-Style Management Comes to the Department of Defense
Emails went out to all civilian employees of the Department of Defense, yesterday, requesting “five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week.”
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Sunday Fire Damages Home on Nambe Arc
The fire was brought under control in approximately 10 minutes from units arriving on scene.