‘God needed his angel’: Las Cruces teen dies after weeks in the hospital
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces teenager loved and supported by hundreds in the community has died after weeks fighting in the hospital, her…
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Las Cruces domestic violence shelter overwhelmed, only has 6 to 9 months of funding left
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With thousands of New Mexicans confined to their homes during the pandemic, domestic violence experts worry there is abuse…
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New Mexico prepares to ration care if pandemic worsens; no daily case report due to state glitch
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Top health officials say New Mexico has a solid plan in place to stretch hospital and health care resources as far…
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Doña Ana County Commissioners vote to give themselves 15% pay raises on staggered basis
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve a 15% pay raise for their positions, which amounts…
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Fire quickly put out at Las Cruces chile plant that has seen several blazes recently
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces firefighters put out a fire Monday afternoon at a chile processing plant that has been the scene of at least…
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Police chase accused Las Cruces smoke shop burglar, find him hiding in trash dumpster
EL PASO, Texas – A Las Cruces police officer spotted a suspected burglar and chased the man, eventually finding him hiding in a dumpster,…
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After century of serving Las Cruces vets, American Legion Post 10 is in ‘dire straits’
(Editor’s note: Scroll down to the end of this article to find information on how to donate to the legion.) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After 101 years…
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Only 1 of state’s 17 new virus deaths is in southern New Mexico, but infections rise
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico reported an additional 1,872 additional known Covid-19 cases and 17 more deaths on Monday. Among the latest…
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Health leaders say virus vaccine alone won’t save New Mexico hospitals
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s hospital officials continue to urge the public to cancel social visits, wash hands and wear masks to…
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Low-income New Mexicans can apply this week to receive state virus relief money
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Human Services Department has been appropriated $5 million by the state Legislature to provide…
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Navajo Nation implements another three-week lockdown as ICUs reach capacity amid Covid surge
The Navajo Nation has extended its lockdown for three more weeks to try to slow the growth of Covid-19 cases in the community that has already filled…
Continue Reading Southern New Mexico has 3 of state’s 8 added virus deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 1,250 new Covid-19 cases with eight additional deaths. Among the latest…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Las Cruces boys raising funds to buy jackets for kids in need
LAS CRUCES, NM– Alexzander Trujillo and Jaxxon Hayes are on a mission to provide winter coats for one hundred children in need this holiday season.…
Continue Reading Southern New Mexico has 7 of state’s 32 virus deaths reported on Saturday
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported 1,925 additional known Covid-19 cases and 32 more deaths, increasing the statewide totals…
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Small businesses in New Mexico can apply for Covid relief grants of up to $50K
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Small New Mexico businesses which have been hurt by the Covid-19 pandemic can apply for grants of up to $50,000 starting on…
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Las Cruces shelter pups get 1st class flight to Portland, and a new life
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dozens of Las Cruces shelter pets snagged a one-way ticket to paradise on a Cessna 208 Caravan this weekend. “In Las…
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NMSU men’s basketball cancels 2 games, pauses program after positive virus test
SANTA CRUZ, California – The New Mexico State University men’s basketball team has canceled its next two games and paused team activities after one…
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Business break-ins skyrocket almost 300% in Las Cruces during pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After losing $9,000 worth of property to three separate burglaries, the owner of Galaxy Gaming Lounge is choosing to sleep…
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Las Cruces man held without bond on charges he abused children ages 8 and 14
EL PASO, Texas – A Las Cruces man has been arrested and charged with child abuse, police said Friday. Johnny D. Fulton, 40, is charged with three…
Continue Reading Death surge still in New Mexico & Doña Ana County; virus reporting mandate extended for employers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico is dealing with a surge in coronavirus-related deaths, having marked a new record Thursday for the number of…
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Alamogordo woman gets 9 years in prison after embezzling $84K from renowned pistachio retailer
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – An Alamogordo woman was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison after she was convicted of embezzling more than $80,000…
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Reward offered for sabotage in Vado train derailment that hurt 2, caused millions of dollars damage
UPDATE, Dec. 4: BNSF Railway on Friday announced a $10,000 reward to find the person believed responsible for causing a southern New Mexico train…
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3 arrested for stabbing, armed robbery at Las Cruces motel
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Three people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing and armed robbery that happened earlier this week, Las…
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Hispanic caucus expresses frustration to Biden team with how Michelle Lujan Grisham has been treated
WASHINGTON, DC — Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus expressed frustration in a meeting with leaders of President-elect Joe…
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Virgin Galactic gets NASA contract as it prepares for southern New Mexico test flight on Dec. 11
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Virgin Galactic has been selected to provide regular access to flights for NASA payloads as the space…
Continue Reading New Mexico & Dona Ana County reach high daily virus deaths as state outlines vaccine plan
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials announced a record 44 virus-related daily deaths on Thursday, breaking the previous record of 40 that…
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Train destroys car in Sunland Park collision, but firefighters find no one inside the vehicle
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A train collided with a car Wednesday night in Sunland Park and totaled the vehicle, but firefighters said they found no…
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Sunland Park man left with nothing after makeshift apartment burns to the ground in fire
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — It was Wednesday morning and Alejandro Roman was making his coffee in a shed turned into his makeshift apartment. He left…
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Tumbleweed snowman makes traditional appearance in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — This could be just the thing that signals things are turning around after a rough 2020 for all. Meet Albuquerque’s answer…
Continue Reading New Mexico surpasses 100K virus infections with record 40 more deaths – 10 in southern counties
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico marked more grim milestones Wednesday with confirmed Covid-19 infections surpassing the 100,000 mark…
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