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U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 990 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Fourth week in April as part of Operation Take Back America.
In the one-week period ending April 25, 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office brought the following criminal charges in New Mexico: 67 individuals were charged this week with Illegal Reentry After Deportation (8 U.S.C. 1326), 10 individuals were charged this week with Alien Smuggling (8 U.S.C. 1324), and 55 individuals were charged this week with…
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New Mexico leaps ahead in national pre-K rankings
The 2023-2024 school year set national records for state-funded preschool enrollment and spending.
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Applications now open for SUN Bucks grocery benefit–August 19 Deadline to Apply
SUN Bucks provides families with $120 per eligible school-aged child (ages 5 through 18) to buy groceries when school is out, helping ensure continued access to nutritious food. Most families will qualify automatically and do not need to take any action.
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Workforce Solutions celebrates National Apprenticeship Day with record growth
This milestone highlights New Mexico’s commitment to expanding career pathways and strengthening the workforce across industries ranging from traditional skilled trades to film and media to higher education and more.
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Men’s Golf: Aggies Earn At-Large Bid to NCAA Auburn Regional
With the selection, the 2025 Aggies become the first program since volleyball earned an at-large bid to compete in the NCAA Tournament in 2008.
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City of Las Cruces Announces 2025 Outdoor Movies Series This June through September
The free, family-friendly event will feature outdoor movie screenings at dusk at 302 S. Main St. (formerly Amador LIVE).
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States with High Numbers of In-Movers From Other States Didn’t Necessarily Have High Shares of Recent Arrivals in 2023
Over 7.5 million of movers made interstate moves.
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Doña Ana County seeks applicants for Public Art Advisory Board
The Public Art Advisory Board, PAAB plays a vital role in supporting and promoting public art throughout Doña Ana County.
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Tennis: Holland Snell Earns CUSA Second Team All-Conference Singles Honors
One of Snell’s standout performances came in a hard-fought three-set battle against Nevada’s Lucas Hammond, where he emerged with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win.
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And More: USDA to Issue $1.3 Billion to Specialty Crop Producers Through Second Marketing Assistance Program Payment After First Round Unfrozen
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) already delivered just under $900 million in first round payments to eligible producers.
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NMSU earns two 2025 Carnegie classifications
NMSU joins 99 other institutions in receiving the 2025 Institutional Classification, which is given to every degree-granting institution based on data reported for the 2020 through 2023 academic years.
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Las Cruces City Council Reviews Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26)Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
The total operating budget for FY26 is expected to be $609.6 million, a 12.25 percent or $81.1 million decrease from the 2024-2025 budget of $694.7 million.
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FBI Raises Awareness: Sexual Assault Aboard Aircraft
Sexual assault aboard aircraft—which usually takes the form of unwanted touching—is a federal crime that can land offenders in prison.
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Baseball: Aggies Come Up Short at No. 24 Arizona
The Aggies continued to battle, with Corbett and Freeny again reaching base in the fifth, but Arizona’s pitching held strong, stranding runners in scoring position.
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Let There Be: 2025 Electric Light Parade Calls for Entries
This year’s parade theme is “Las Cruces Unidos.”
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Defense Officials Outline AI’s Strategic Role in National Security
Their insights clarified how the Defense Department aims to leverage AI to maintain military superiority and ensure national security.
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County Internship Program needs businesses to host students [Updated]
The program needs businesses, organizations or agencies to partner with the County.
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Spearman Earns Softball America’s No. 5 Two-Way Honor
The release included five two-way players, recognizing the best athletes that both pitch and hit at an elite level.
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Thoughts: El Paseo & S. Solano MRA Feedback
A study has been completed and is now open for public comment.
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Opportunity: FHA Expands Access to Foreclosed Property Sales to All Buyers
Removing these requirements aligns with the Trump Administration’s goals of reducing unnecessary burdens and saving taxpayer funds.
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Fentanyl Awareness Day (April 29) emphasizes saving lives
Fentanyl is the substance most often involved in fatal overdoses in the state.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Firefighters Assist County with Glass Road Fire
Dona Ana County firefighters were dispatched to the report of a structure fire on the 2800 block of Glass Road about 3:45 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2025.
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Survey: Dallas Fed and USDA Sound Water Alarm–Energy Department Suggests New “Showerheads”
Without significant investment, [Texas] state could face shortages during future droughts.
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Stablecoins and Crypto Shocks: An Update
As of March 2025, the market capitalization of stablecoins stood at $232 billion, up forty-five times since December 2019.
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Doña Ana County partners with Rio Grande Trail staff to hold public meetings May 2-3
Throughout southern New Mexico, the shallow river is a ribbon of green in the arid Chihuahuan Desert.
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Baseball: Aggies Use Offensive Explosion to Complete Series Sweep
As they did on both Friday and Saturday, NM State (22-22, 10-8 CUSA) managed to score first as Bryce Campbell launched a two-run home run to left field in the bottom of the first inning.
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Trading Up: Reports from Around the World of Governor Lujan Grisham’s trade mission to Asia
The trade mission aimed to strengthen business ties, promote New Mexico’s leadership in advanced energy technologies and computing, and explore natural gas export opportunities.
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Softball: Run-Rule Victory Caps Off Sweep of Blue Raiders
Desirae Spearman pitched a masterful two-hit complete game, allowing just one run to pass.
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Coloring Banned: Major Dairy Industry Player to Phase Out Food Coloring Agents in Schools as HHS and FDA Set New Guidelines
A series of new measures are intended to phase out all petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply.
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Code Talkers: A Glimpse Into Service Slang
Being squared away means someone is acting professional and looking sharp in uniform in all services.
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USDA Ensures Illegal Aliens Do Not Receive Federal Benefits
The inadequate verification of an applicant’s identity and citizenship by states is specifically highlighted as contributing to the improper payments of SNAP funds.
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Tornados: Movie Marathon at Branigan May 3
The first show, beginning at 11 a.m., is a 1996 classic starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton.
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Medicare Says: “Eat Well to Stay Well”
Build meals around protein foods that are naturally low in saturated fats, like beans, peas, lentils, chicken, seafood, and lean meats.
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Carveout: New Mexico National Defense Area
Service members stationed at the border and operating on that land will have greater authority to execute their mission.
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Shuffle: Office of Housing to join Workforce Solutions Department
The Office of Housing consists of four positions and is responsible for developing strategies to address the housing shortage and homelessness in New Mexico.
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Summer Fun: 2025 Summer Recreation Lottery Registration Opens May 5
Selected participants will be notified by email or text message on Thursday, May 22.