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Local Fishing Report February 20
Aaron Royster caught a largemouth bass at Elephant Butte using a deep-diving crankbait on Feb. 15.
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Two Local Wrestlers Bring Home Championship Medals from the 2025 New Mexico State Championships
It should be repeated in case the reference above was unclear–Mathius Soto finishes the 2025 wrestling season and his senior year undefeated… 48-0.
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Online Registration for 2025 Meerscheidt Youth Dance Camp Opens February 27–Roof Repairs Should Not Interfere with Programs
Parks and Recreation will offer a Spring Break Dance Camp to children of all genders, ages 5-10.
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Aggies’ Defense Shines in Road Win Over Kennesaw State
In a dominant defensive display, the Aggies stifled the conference’s highest-scoring offense, holding the Owls to a season-low point total in a 60-49 win, securing a road trip sweep.
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Presidential IT transformation saves costs, improves readiness and security
Through innovation and efficiency, the 30-person team significantly enhanced the White House’s communications infrastructure and operational efficiency for the Presidential Information Technology Committee.
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Aggies Rally Past Western Illinois at Home
The Aggies (4-2) erased multiple deficits, using a powerful offensive attack and clutch bullpen work to secure the victory over the Leathernecks (0-4).
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Offense Stalls For Aggies Softball in Day Two of Sun Devil/GCU Classic
The Aggies suffered two losses on Saturday, falling to California Baptist (6-9) and Florida (16-1) at GCU Softball Stadium.
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Gusty Guard Performance Lifts Aggies Women Past Owls in Pan Am
The Aggies started with an inside presence as Fanta Gassamaopened the scoring with a layup, setting the tone for the Aggies’ attack. Loes Rozing knocked down an early three-pointer, while Molly Kaiser added a fastbreak jumper to keep the momentum going.
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Social Security Slashes Cooperative Agreements and Gives DOGE “READ ONLY” Access to Social Security Data Not Protected by Specific Court Order
Terminating these cooperative agreements results in about $15 million dollars in cost savings for hardworking Americans in fiscal year 2025.
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Aggies Womens Tennis Falls to UNLV in Las Vegas
Coming off a victory over Utah Tech in St. George, NM State looked to carry its momentum into Saturday’s match against UNLV in Las Vegas. Despite a determined effort, the Aggies fell 4-0 to the Rebels.
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For “Slam the Scam Day”: Veterans Provided 7 Ways To Protect Themselves From Scams
Posing as employees of the Veterans Administration (VA), scammers contact veterans by phone, mail, email, and social media and offer to help them access or file for benefits on their behalf – for a fee.
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Breaking: Doña Ana County Fire Rescue Extinguishes Fires in Radium Springs and Chaparral To Start Weekend
No injuries were reported, and at least one fire remains under investigation.
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NMSU students to unveil rebranded campus restaurant
Students in NMSU’s School Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management have rebranded the former 100 West Café into the Westside Bistro and are eager to unveil an all-new à la carte menu and revamped dining room to the NMSU community and general public on Friday, Feb. 28.
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About 1% of South Texas “Bandidos” Indicted on RICO and Murder Charges
The indictment accuses the defendants of various crimes, including engaging in a conspiracy to commit racketeering (RICO) activity and committing violent crimes in furtherance of the gang such as murder, attempted murder, and assault.
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Aggies Softballers Split Friday Pair in Phoenix
NM State Softball hit the road for the first time on Friday, playing two neutral games on the campus of Grand Canyon.
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NM State Cruises to 9-1 Victory Over Western Illinois
For the second straight week, NM State opened its weekend with a commanding victory as it used strong pitching and timely hitting to secure a 9-1 win over Western Illinois on Friday night at Presley Askew Field.
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NM State Men’s Tennis Falls to UT Arlington in Weekend Opener
Despite a competitive effort in singles, NM State pushed two of three completed matches to a deciding third set but couldn’t break through, as the Mavericks clinched three straight wins to secure the match victory.
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¡mira! DJ Johnny Kage set to headline 2025’s Las Cruces festival April 26
¡mira! Las Cruces returns for its third year. Presented by Visit Las Cruces, the spring festival highlights the local and regional art, culture, cuisine, outdoor recreation and music.
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Household Debt Balances Continue Steady Increase; Delinquency Transition Rates Remain Elevated for Auto and Credit Cards
The report shows total household debt increased by $93 billion (0.5%) in Q4 2024, to $18.04 trillion.
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Athletes From Our Broader Community Compete in State Swimming & Diving Championships
Centennial High School is sending a full contingent of swimmers, with a few athletes representing Mayfield and Las Cruces High School.
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“Title 10 Forces” Get Cooperation North and South of the Mexican Border
By activating the United States Military to engage in specifically military acts while on American soil rubs against Constitutional guardrails; however, once the Secretary of Defense makes the initial determination of what is, or isn’t, allowed, the next line of defense it the Judicial Branch of our government.
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Hello, Alabama: Aggies Stun CUSA Leader Jax State… on the Road
Despite leading by as many as 17 points in the second half, the Aggies had to battle until the final buzzer to secure a 61-52 victory, handing the Gamecocks their first home loss of the season.
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Balanced Scoring Powers NM State over Jax State
From the first quarter, the Aggies were able to pace the Gamecocks and ultimately grab another conference victory, winning 66-47.
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Aggies Roll Past Utah Tech with 4-0 Win
Looking to bounce back from a tough home loss to I-25 rival New Mexico, NM State hit the road to St. George, Utah, determined to start their trip on a high note.
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Breaking: New Mexico State Police in Doña Ana County arrest wanted El Paso fugitive
Chavez was wanted by the El Paso Police Department in connection with a shooting that occurred in El Paso, TX, on February 15, 2025.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Arrest Man Suspected of Extreme Animal Cruelty
Contractors, working nearby, witnessed and recorded video of Cobos throwing rocks at what appeared to be at least one dog in the backyard of the residence.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Identify Woman in February 13 Crash
Traffic investigators believe the Trailblazer ran a stop sign before it was struck.
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School-Based Health Centers making a difference statewide
Children in New Mexico public schools can focus more on lessons after a recent expansion of School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) has provided care that helps keep them in the classroom.
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Geopolitical oil price risk not a major driver of global macroeconomic fluctuations
Oil supply risks have been widely considered among the top risks, reflecting uncertainty about OPEC quotas, access to Russian oil, widening conflict in the Middle East and disruptions of oil shipments.
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Joint Chiefs Chairman Plans to Build the Armed Forces by “Being Seen”
During a Feb. 15, 2025, discussion at the Munich Security Forum in Germany, Brown said the military is meeting its recruiting numbers. Source: Department of DefenseBy C. Todd LopezPhoto: Courtesy The military has no plans to bring back conscription as the all-volunteer force has served the United States well for decades, said Air Force Gen.…
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Military Spouses Exempted From Return-to-Work Mandate
The memo explains how federal civilian employees who are also military spouses are exempt from the return-to-work mandate.
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City Council Approves ‘Realize Las Cruces’ Development Code
The newly adopted development code streamlines and simplifies regulations and better aligns with the policies and actions of the Elevate Las Cruces comprehensive plan.
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NM State Heads East to Face Jax State
The Aggies will face off against the current CUSA frontrunner, Jacksonville State, at Pete Mathews Coliseum on Thursday, Feb. 20.
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NM State Hosts Gamecocks in Pan American Center
Coming off a win over FIU on Saturday, NM State looks to keep its poise as it seeks a series split with the Gamecocks on Thursday at 6:00 pm MST.
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Klose Crowned Individual Champion as Aggies Finish Second at Border Olympics
After posting a 67 (-4) in the final round on Tuesday, Ethan Klose earned the individual crown at the Border Olympics hosted by the University of Houston at Laredo Country Club
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A message from Luis Cifuentes: “NMSU must craft its own Carnegie R1 culture”
Luis Cifuentes is the vice president of research, creativity and economic development at New Mexico State University.