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Aggies’ All-Around Baseball Season Opener Earns Valentine’s Day Victory
A return to the diamond and a return to the win column. NM State (1-0) opened its season on Friday night at Presley Askew Field where they welcomed St. Thomas (0-1) and claimed a commanding 7-2 victory over the Tommies.
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NM State Women’s Tennis Blanks Lamar for Fourth Consecutive Victory–Lobos Up Next
Riding the momentum of a three-match win streak that featured consecutive shutouts, NM State looked to keep their dominance alive as they hosted Lamar on Friday morning.
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Breaking: 5.0 Earthquake in Toyah, Texas felt all the way in Las Cruces
A 5.0 earthquake hit Toyah, Texas at 10:23PM, and was followed by a 2.6 aftershock at 10:28PM. Facebook posts reporting shaking was felt in our broader community of Las Cruces all the way to Ruidoso.
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Breaking: State Police “Poster Boy” placed on leave amidst FBI’s DWI enterprise investigation–NMSU graduate at the helm during tsunami-level crisis in public trust
Chief Weisler’s announcement names Sergeant Toby LaFave as the one placed on “administrative leave” pending the FBI investigation, as well as an internal NMSP investigation.
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Breaking: Residential Fire Extinguished in Fairacres
Just after 3:30 a.m., DAFR crews responded to the fire at the 3300 Block of Winterhaven Drive.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Fire Assists Doña Ana Fire Rescue with Winterhaven Structure Fire Early Friday
LCFD assisted Dona Ana County Fire with a structure fire at the 3300 block of Winterhaven Dr early Friday morning.
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Doña Ana County Fire Rescue Hosted Training Session Last Friday
Doña Ana County Fire Rescue hosted an advanced NFPA 1400 training session on February 7, offering regional fire service instructors hands-on drills, compliance strategies, and risk management techniques.
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Bostick’s Moments of Grit Not Enough as Aggies Falter for Fourth Straight in Pan Am
Despite a strong first half that saw the Aggies take a five-point lead into the break, NM State ultimately fell 64-54, dropping three of their last four contests.
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Former Student Doctor Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
A former student doctor pleaded guilty to producing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
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Doña Ana Sheriff’s Academy Graduates Fourteen New Law Enforcement Officers
Fourteen cadets graduated Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Academy #29 on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
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City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County to observe Presidents Day
The City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County will observe Presidents’ Day. See closures, below:
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Playing it Down to the Final Seconds, Ladies Fall to Flames in Lynchburg
NM State began its two-game road stretch by facing off against the Liberty Lady Flames in the high mountains of Lynchburg, Va.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Investigate Fatal Crash
About 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to a two-vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of Griggs Avenue and Hermosa Street.
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National Parks Service Answers Smart Question With Interesting Facts About White Sands
“Why is the white sand concentrated to the area the park is in?” Or… Why haven’t the dunes blown away?
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Las Cruces to receive share of $4 million in outdoor recreation access and trail infrastructure grant moneys
28 projects will stimulate local economies and create 300 jobs statewide.
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Emily Dobbins Named WAC Swimmer of the Week
NM State’s Emily Dobbins was named Swimmer of the Week by the league, highlighting an impressive sophomore campaign.
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Pinaieva Named Conference USA Athlete of the Week
Following an outstanding weekend on the court, NM State junior Anna Pinaieva has been named the Conference USA Athlete of the Week.
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U.S. Farmers Continue to Face Headwinds
Since 2022, farmers have experienced declining profits, and short-term agricultural debt has risen as farmers increase borrowing to finance production.
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Are First‑Time Home Buyers Facing Desperate Times?
First Time Buyers are proving to be more resilient than some have depicted and in a better position than many might have feared.
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College Softball at its BEST: Troy Cox Classic Tournament THIS WEEKEND
The Troy Cox Classic swings into action starting Friday – come out to see the Aggies, Nebraska, Northern Colorado and Texas A&M – Corpus Christi and Montana.
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Officer Jonah Hernandez Remembered: A Photo Essay
Family of officer Jonah Hernandez and law enforcement personnel from LCPD and other agencies, along with City staff, gathered Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in a ceremony to commemorate and celebrate Jonah on the one-year anniversary of his passing.
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First New Mexico measles case of 2025 confirmed in Lea County
The NMDOH Scientific Laboratory has confirmed a measles infection of an unvaccinated Lea County teenager. NMDOH is working with the patient’s family, Nor-Lea Hospital and the local school district to assure all contacts are up to date with their measles vaccinations.
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View From Other Side: HUSKERS FALL TO NO. 24 BULLDOGS
Nebraska University (#16) will head to Las Cruces, N.M. to take part in the Troy Cox Classic from Feb. 14-16.
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Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office graduates 14 deputies
Upon graduation, each cadet will have successfully completed a 19-week law enforcement academy with 764 hours of rigorous and intensive training in state law, proper arrest procedures, mental health and de-escalation tactics, DWI training, physical agility, firearms qualifications, extensive use-of-force training and many other necessary skills required on the job.
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City to Consider New Franchise Agreement with El Paso Electric
In fiscal year 2023, El Paso Electric collected and paid approximately $1.779 million in franchise fees to the City.
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New Mexico State Police canine laid to rest after years of faithful service
He and his handler patrolled the southern border areas of New Mexico.
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Today is Last Scheduled Opportunity to Meet with Consultants for County Roadway safety recommendations–February 12 at Corbett Center
The consultant team will host their last public event booth at New Mexico State University’s Corbett Center, 1600 International Mall, in Lobby 1, near the food court, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12.
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Technical Rescue Team Helps in Two Organ Mountain Missions
On the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, LCFD’s Technical Rescue Team joined Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue, Organ Mountain Technical Rescue and New Mexico State Police with the search and recovery of a 63-year-old man who died as a result of a fall in the Organ Mountains.
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Las Cruces Police Department Commemorates Fallen Officer Jonah Hernandez
“Not one day has passed that Jonah is not in our memories, in our hearts and actions as we continue to heal from that painful loss,” said Chief Jeremy Story.
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Lauren Garcia Named CUSA Player of the Week
In her first weekend with the Crimson & White, Garcia led the way for an Aggie offense that racked up 70 hits on a .389 batting average en route to a 4-2 record.
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Department of Defense Support to the Southern Border in Photos
United States Defense Secretary traveled to the southern border to see operations firsthand and interact with service members. U.S. Northern Command is the Defense Department’s operational lead for the employment of U.S. military forces.
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LA Tech Bulldogs Take Down No. 4 Oklahoma State 6-1
The Louisiana Tech softball team picked up its first win over a top 10 opponent since the 2008 season as the Bulldogs defeated No. 4 Oklahoma State 6-1 in their second game of the afternoon on Friday.
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Breaking: Police Investigate Shooting on West Picacho Avenue
The suspect is described only as a male with no additional information available at this time. The Criminal Investigations Section of the Las Cruces Police Department is actively investigating the incident.
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Las Cruces Mass-Shooting Unsolved After 35 Years
Today, Feb. 10, 2025, marks the 35th anniversary of one of the most heinous crimes ever committed in Las Cruces – the 1990 mass-shooting of four children and three adults at a local bowling alley.
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As the Wall Goes Up, Fences Come Down: BLM Helps Remove 1.5 Miles of Net Wire Fencing at Rimrock Mountain
Bureau of Land Management partners with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and New Mexico Department of Game and Fish to remove 1.5 miles of net wire fencing as part of the Rimrock Mountain Fence Removal Project.
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NM State Men’s Tennis Outlasts Illinois State for 4-3 Win
The Aggies set the tone early in doubles play, as Roko Stipeticand Lance Urlaub teamed up to take down Caden Scarlett and Christian Capacci 6-4.