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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.
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Chris Faivre Selected as City of Las Cruces Community Development Director
Faivre has 24 years of municipal government experience in leadership, economic development, and strategic planning.
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Aggies Fall Short in Monday Series Finale with Oakland–No. 14 Texas A&M Up Next
NM State fought back again in the ninth, with Solorzano delivering an RBI single, but the rally was cut short as the Aggies stranded two runners to end the game.
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City Offers Spring Gardening Workshop March 15
Participants will learn about seed saving, practice making newspaper pots and make their own seed balls to spread native flowers with ease.
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All-City High Schools Senior Art Show Opens at Branigan Cultural Center March 7
This unique grouping of artwork shows the progress and development the students have made through their years in high school and demonstrates the creativity of these exciting emerging artists.
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Breaking: Deming Haboob Headed Our Way… High Wind and Blowing Dust Warnings Throughout Our Broader Community
BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING…
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Watson’s Heroics Lift NM State Past Alabama A&M
While it took nine frames, the Aggies prevailed over the Bulldogs by a score of 5-4, doing so off a solo home run from Kristiana Watson.
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Aggies Fall to Golden Grizzlies
The loss drops the Aggies to 7-4 on the season and puts an end to their five-game home winning streak.
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County fog seals roads in Dist. 5 throughout March
All roads will remain open but access may be reduced to a single lane, while undergoing repairs.
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March is for Making Paper Flowers at Branigan – Bearded Iris
If all sessions are full, please register to add yourself to the waitlist, if one is available.
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State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties across the State in March 2025
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
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Southwest New Mexico Catch of the Week and Fishing Report
Elephant Butte Lake: Fishing for largemouth bass was slow when using deep-diving crankbaits.
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New Mexico Department of Agriculture Recognizes National Weights and Measures Week
This is official guidance to ensure a registrant’s authority and responsibilities are being met within the standards outlined in the New Mexico Administrative Codes.
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Breaking: Structure Fire Hits Organ Sunday Morning
Crews contained and extinguished the fire. Two civilians were transported with minor injuries.
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“English” Executive Order Invites Chaos and Abuse… Again
Yesterday, March 1, 2025, Executive Order “Designating English as the Official Language of the United States” was signed into existence.
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Pentagon Deploys Stryker Brigade, Aviation Battalion to Southern Border
Each SBCT is a mechanized infantry force of approximately 4,400 soldiers, and the Army’s nine SBCTs — seven active-duty and two National Guard — are known for their rapid deployment and versatility.
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Las Cruces Police Department Graduates Eight Police Service Aides, Two Park Rangers
Park ranger is a new position for the City. The new park rangers will be tasked with securing Las Cruces parks and help enforce laws that prohibit disorderly behavior, and camping and loitering after hours.
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NM State Secures Convincing Home Finale Win Against WKU
NM State controlled the game from the outset, never trailing after the opening minutes and stretching their lead to as many as 23 points in the second half.
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Aliyah Logan Posts School Record, Seven Medal to Close CUSA Championships
NM State closed their second CUSA Indoor Track & Field Championship in sixth place, with 60 points. Host Liberty picked up their second Conference USA title with a total of 145 points.
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TIGHT BATTLE WITH TOP-RANKED LONGHORNS CAPS OFF SATURDAY SPLIT
Although the Crimson & White fell 5-2, the three-run affair showed signs of promise for Kathy Rodolph’s bunch.
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NM State Finishes Second at WAC Championships
NM State finished second in the team standings, behind Northern Arizona, who clinched its 12th straight title.
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Breaking: Doña Ana County Fire Rescue crews battled Anthony Fire
One on-duty firefighter sustained minor injuries, no civilians injuries were reported.
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New Mexico launches comprehensive measles resource
The NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-796-8773 is staffed by nurses for help in English and Spanish for questions about where to go for and what to know about vaccinations.
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Dobbins and Rink Pick Up Gold Medals on Friday
The Aggies clinched two more gold medals, both coming in individual swimming events.
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Sustainment support units set to enhance southern border mission
The additional tranche will provide sustainment support to the already announced Joint Task Force for southern border operations, including: command and control of sustainment units and coordination of logistical support; field feeding support sites; and control of logistical movement.
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Walk-Off Win Highlights Day One Softball Split in Austin
In the finale, NM State clawed back from three separate deficits to win in walk-off fashion in the bottom of the seventh inning.
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Aggies Walk Off Golden Grizzlies in Extra-Inning Thriller
NM State pulled off a thrilling extra-inning victory on Friday night, defeating Oakland 5-4 in 10 innings at Presley Askew Field.
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Heinrich, Vasquez Urge New Mexico Attorney General to Investigate Health Care Centers in Denying Medical Care to New Mexicans
One report was from an insulin-dependent patient with diabetes who was unable to refill their insulin prescription, and another report was from a patient who states they were unable to refill their psychotropic medication at Ben Archer Health Centers’ onsite pharmacy.
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LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS HOSTS SUCCESSFUL 3RD ANNUAL CAREER EXPO WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE
The success of Plan My Future, according to organizer Kathleen Gardner, a career readiness and work-based learning teacher with LCPS, depends on the collaboration of businesses and organizations that dedicate their time to interacting with students and teaching them about post-secondary career paths.
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DMR Team Posts School Record to Close Day One at CUSA Championship
A long day of action ended on a high note as the Distance Medley Team put together a school record performance.