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Myers Road in Vado Closed; More Fog Sealing in County District 5
Crews are continuing work to fix the issue and repair Myers Rd.
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New Mexico State Police Participate in C.A.R.E. Operation for Spring Break & St. Patrick’s Day
The initiative aims to enhance motorist safety and decrease the number of crashes by maintaining a strong law enforcement presence.
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Right to Express Cultural Heritage at New Mexico School Ceremonies Enshrined in Law
The legislation, which received unanimous support in both chambers of the state legislature, prohibits school boards and charter schools from preventing Native American students from wearing culturally significant clothing, accessories, and objects during graduation events.
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More than Inconvenience, Dust Storms Pose Potential Health Risks
The New Mexico Environment Department and the Department of Health are advising residents statewide about potential health risks associated with dust storms, with particular emphasis for those living in Doña Ana and Luna Counties.
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City Names Michael Daniels as New Fire Chief
Daniels replaces Jason Smith who retired Jan. 31 after 22 years of service. Deputy Chief Sean Heck has been serving as Interim Fire Chief since Feb. 1.
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Bunch Named CUSA Golfer of the Week Honoree for the Fourth Time This Year
This marks the fourth time that Bunch has claimed this award this season and the ninth time in her career.
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2025 NM State Football Pro Day Set for March 24
It is slated to begin at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 24, with some drills taking place in the Coca-Cola Weight Training Center and others taking place on the field inside Aggie Memorial Stadium.
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Aggies Secure Gritty Road Win Over UNC Greensboro
The Aggies improved to 11-10 on the season, while the Spartans fell to 10-10.
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Second ‘Lush and Lean’ Workshop on Soil, Today (3/20)… Five More Scheduled Through April
Each year the Water Conservation Program hosts a series of workshops on water-wise landscaping, irrigation, gardening, and related topics. The workshops are free and open to the public.
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Economic report: state’s agriculture industry shows growth [Bilingual Post]
This comprehensive farm-to-fork economic analysis reveals substantial growth in key metrics despite ongoing challenges
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New Mexico Agriculture Trade Day–the wide reach of our Agricultural Production [Bilingual Post]
From dairy and beef to onions, cotton and pecans, New Mexico’s producers are among the most productive globally, with agricultural exports reaching over 40 countries across Asia, Europe and the Americas.
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Recall of Lean Cuisine® and STOUFFER’S® Frozen Meals Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Lean Cuisine® and STOUFFER’S® frozen meals due to the potential presence of wood-like material.
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Doña Ana Fire Rescue Graduates 21 Cadets–Ceremony March 28
Following the graduation, new firefighters will complete a one-year probation period in the field.
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Breaking: Sunland Park Fire Department responded to an ATV rollover this evening on Anapra Rd by the Border Wall.
Fire personnel responded to an ATV rollover this evening on Anapra Rd by the Border Wall.
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Breaking: Gail Hill Fire Prompts Evacuations East of Cloudcroft
Up to 100 firefighting personnel are available to engage this wildfire from the following resources: Forestry Division, Smokey Bear, Silver City and Sacramento Hotshots, Lincoln National Forest, volunteer fire departments.
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State Prisoners Working “Trash Crew” Keep Finding Discarded Roadside Firearms
Upon returning to the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility, the inmates on the work crew were interviewed and searched by the NMCD Security Threat Intelligence Unit.
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NM State Shines at Spring Break Shootout; Emma Bunch Claims Individual Title
Leading the way for the Aggies was Emma Bunch, who dominated the field with a three-round total of 209 (-4) after closing the tournament with a stellar 66 (-5) in the final round.
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Possible measles exposure in Guadalupe and Valencia Counties–North of Our Broader Community… for now
Vaccination is our strongest defense: one dose of vaccine is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective.
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Las Cruces Police Department to Hold News Conference Thursday, March 20 on Officer Involved Shooting [Date in Title Corrected]
The suspect went to the ground on the 800 block of south Main Street and police located a firearm near where the man fell.
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Rick Pratt Named 2024-25 WAC Coach of the Year
The league selected NM State’s Rick Pratt as its Coach of the Year, doing so for the second consecutive season.
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Ethan Klose’s Top-10 Finish Highlights Fifth-Place Finish at the Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate
NM State submitted a combined score of 878 (+14) to end the week four strokes ahead of No. 22 Mississippi State.
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AmeriCorps listening session in Las Cruces on March 20
Members of the Las Cruces and surrounding area are invited to join the conversation about AmeriCorps and National Service and how it can work for their community.
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Roughly 21,000 Department of Defense Civilians Volunteered for Deferred Resignation
A senior defense official told the media today that approximately 21,000 Defense Department civilian employees volunteered to participate in the Deferred Resignation Program.
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Thinking About Applying to Work for the City of Las Cruces? Workshops Announced to Walk you Through the Process
Human Resources staff will guide participants through the online process and further offer tips for a successful interview.
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2025 Citizens Police Academy Draws to an End
The Citizens Police Academy concluded March 13 with a graduation ceremony for the 23 area residents who completed the program.
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BREAKING–Weather Wreaks Havoc in Our Broader Community: Wind Gusts Top 100 MPH on San Agustin Pass
Phones were blaring Emergency Alerts throughout the afternoon, and reports of wind-related incidents filled the feeds.
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Breaking: Inspector General on Tonight’s Bridging the Badge [Link and Video]
Charles T. Tucker Jr., the City’s Inspector General, will be guest speaker during the Las Cruces Police Department’s March 18 Bridging the Badge livestream.
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Las Cruces Firefighter Recognized, Inducted into NMSU Hall of Fame
Aranda was a star baseball player at NMSU and is considered one of the most prolific hitters in Aggie history.
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Las Cruces Teen Charged with Possessing Machine Gun and Stolen Firearm After Instagram Posts
A search warrant was executed on Martinez’s residence on September 15, 2024, where the stolen black Glock 19 handgun with the Glock switch attached was found in his bedroom.
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Strong Second Round Leaves Aggies in Contention at Spring Break Shootout
The Aggies showed vast improvement in round two, posting a 292 (+8) after opening with a 304 (+20) in the first round.
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Four-Legged Green Berets: The Canine Operators of Army Special Forces
These four-legged warriors of the Army Special Forces undergo rigorous vetting, endure the same hardships as their human teammates and retire with the dignity of professionals.
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Devin Elam Named Co-CUSA Player of the Week
The Aggie star picked up the honor for the second time in her career, picking up the same distinction in April of 2024
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Aggies Catch the Bouquet–Accept Invite to WNIT
In the first round of the tournament, NM State will go head-to-head against West Coast Conference opponent, Pacific.
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U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 750 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Second week in March–Only 38 in New Mexico
New Mexico: 38 individuals were charged this week with Illegal Reentry After Deportation (8 U.S.C. 1326), 5 individuals were charged this week with Alien Smuggling (8 U.S.C. 1324), and 22 individuals were charged this week with Illegal Entry (8 U.S.C. 1325)
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Santa Teresa Man Charged with Assaulting U.S. Customs and Border Protection Employees
This confrontation was followed by another incident on February 19, 2025, when Segura allegedly confronted two CBP employees wearing CBP-issued uniforms at a post office
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7 Suggestion to Not Die When Visiting White Sands National Monument
Are you prepared to prevent heat illness? Nobody wants to look back on their vacation and remember the time they had to spend in the emergency room because they weren’t prepared for their trip.