New Mexico pot legalization bill moves toward vote amid Saturday deadline
UPDATE: The New Mexico Senate ended an hours-long session, that stretched until 3 a.m. Friday, without taking a vote on the bill that would legalize…
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Police video shows Las Cruces officer dragged by fleeing fugitive’s car
UPDATE, March 18: Over a month after a fleeing fugitive was alleged to have dragged an officer with his car, Las Cruces police released a body cam…
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Otero County commissioner pleads not guilty in Capitol riot case, again refuses to resign
WASHINGTON, DC — Otero County Commissioner and Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin has pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges stemming…
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Majority of LCPS educators have been vaccinated as students prepare to return
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Tuesday marked the last school board meeting before thousands of Las Cruces students return to the classroom. (You can…
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Vatican won’t ‘bless sin’ of same-sex unions; Las Cruces LGBTQers ‘disappointed’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Vatican has decreed that the Catholic Church won’t bless same-sex unions, saying that God “cannot bless sin.”…
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Mexican dust found in New Mexico, Colorado snowstorm
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The snowstorm that broke records and brought parts of the Rockies to a standstill had something else that was quite…
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New Mexico’s Haaland is confirmed as interior secretary; 1st Native American cabinet member
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, making her the first Native American to…
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With low vaccination rate in Las Cruces, City Council asking state to act
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council on Monday asked the state to send more Covid-19 vaccines to southern New Mexico. “Doña Ana…
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Chick-fil-A offers free chicken sandwiches in El Paso & Las Cruces to ring in spring
EL PASO, Texas — To celebrate the start of spring, the ten El Paso and Las Cruces area Chick-fil-A restaurants are giving away free chicken…
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Funeral services held for late LCPS superintendent Karen Trujillo
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Private funeral services for late Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Karen Trujillo were held Saturday. (You can…
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Las Cruces woman loses mother to virus in veterans home, only to have father test positive in home twice
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After grieving the loss of her mother, a Las Cruces woman is anxious about her father’s safety in a Truth or Consequences…
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NMSU students frustrated by spring break cancellation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Instead of nine straight days of freedom in March, New Mexico State University will have just a Tuesday off this month.…
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Caught on video: Gunfire at scene of Las Cruces ‘officer-involved incident’ that hurt man and officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — What police described as “officer-involved incident” in downtown Las Cruces near a post office on Thursday morning left…
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New Mexico horse owners suffer without Sunland Park racing
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — The entire racing season at Sunland Park was officially canceled on Feb. 18 after being on hold for months, and it has…
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New Mexico officials say lives saved amid challenges as they mark pandemic anniversary
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico is stronger having been through the challenges, grief and anxiety brought on by the coronavirus…
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Dona Ana County’s state virus ranking improves, allows more business re-openings
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials on Wednesday said Dona Ana County has moved forward again to yellow in the state’s color-coded risk,…
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Man charged in NJ slaying, questioned in 4 New Mexico deaths
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A man considered a person of interest in the deaths of his ex-wife and three other people in New Mexico was charged…
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4 Las Cruces families split on option of classroom return: Here are their stories
The Haslam family (top left), the Hernandez family (top right), the Richard sisters (bottom left) and the Costin family (bottom right). LAS CRUCES,…
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Man dies in Dona Ana County mobile home blaze
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A man has died in a mobile home blaze at the base of the Organ Mountains about ten miles east of Las Cruces, authorities…
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No charges will be filed against van driver who struck, killed LCPS superintendent Karen Trujillo
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — No charges will be filed against an 18-year-old minivan driver who struck and killed Las Cruces Public School…
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New Mexico schools to reopen by Apr. 5 as state expands vaccine priority to teachers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — In a press conference Monday, New Mexico Department of Education Ryan Stewart said he wants all students back in the…
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Las Cruces woman critically hurt after son accidentally runs her over while learning to drive
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces woman remained hospitalized in critical condition Monday after police said she was accidentally run over by a…
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Las Cruces native hits big on ‘American Idol’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 20-year-old Las Cruces native made his debut on ABC’s hit TV show “American Idol” this season. Las Cruces’ own Dzaki…
Continue Reading Funeral for late LCPS superintendent Karen Trujillo will be private service
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The late Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Karen Trujillo will be laid to rest next week. A private funeral service…
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Teen catches 55-pound blue catfish at Elephant Butte
ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico — A New Mexico teen has caught a 55-pound blue catfish at Elephant Butte. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish…
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Movie theaters have now been closed for a year in Las Cruces; Allen family finds it ‘extremely frustrating’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — From 1912 to 2020, the Allen family welcomed the community to their movie theaters every day. “As far as I know, we’ve…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County virus vaccination rate among worst in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County might be the second most populous county in New Mexico, but as of Friday, its coronavirus vaccination rate…
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New Mexico Amber Alert: Police say 2 young Carlsbad girls, mom abducted by man
CARLSBAD, New Mexico — A New Mexico Amber Alert was issued Friday as the Carlsbad Police Department sought help locating two sisters and their…
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Fugitive sought for running over LCPD officer is killed in Juárez shootout with police
UPDATE, March 5: CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — A 40-year-old man suspected of running over a Las Cruces police officer last month has been killed in a…
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Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino reopens casino portion of venue; no horse racing
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — After shutting down last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, officials at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino…
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