Jimmy Collins, who helped NMSU reach the NCAA Final Four in 1970, dies at age 74
CHICAGO, Illinois — Jimmy Collins, who played basketball for Lou Henson at New Mexico State from 1967-70 and helped the Aggies reach the NCAA…
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Virgin Galactic aborts historic manned suborbital flight from New Mexico Spaceport
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Virgin Galactic’s historic manned launch from Spaceport America was aborted Saturday morning after the…
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Doña Ana County sees 25% of New Mexico’s latest virus deaths, while cases show signs of slowing
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported over 1,800 additional known Covid-19 cases on Saturday as the coronavirus virus…
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New Mexico has 2nd highest daily virus death count at 43: Otero has 1, Doña Ana with 4
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials said Friday that another 43 people in the state had died due to Covid-19…
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Las Cruces hospital clarifies that doctors will not perform elective surgeries under restrictions; doctor recommends Vitamin D
(Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to clarify the remarks of hospital.) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Three Crosses Regional Hospital in Las…
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Gadsden ISD board votes to extend remote learning through January
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – Students at Gadsden Independent School District will not be returning to on-campus instruction until at least February.…
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Virgin Galactic will launch historic flight from Spaceport America ‘no earlier than Saturday’
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Virgin Galactic announced it will not launch its historic flight from Spaceport America on Friday. In a…
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New Mexico governor outlines vaccine plans, limits some surgeries amid ‘dramatic’ hospitalizations
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday called New Mexico’s Covid-19 hospitalization numbers “very frightening” as she and…
Continue Reading New Mexico virus infections total nearly 113,000 – with 15,000 in Doña Ana County
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Wednesday reported an additional 1,759 Covid-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to nearly 113,000 since the…
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‘Diamond in the rough’: Las Cruces man goes from sleeping in ditch to becoming appliance repairman
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A “diamond in the rough,” that’s how some are describing a Las Cruces man with no formal education who went from sleeping…
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Las Cruces homeless shelter sees 50% decrease in residents during pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Gospel Rescue Mission of Las Cruces says the number of people staying at their shelter has dropped between 50 to 55%…
Continue Reading Southern New Mexico sees 7 of state’s 33 virus deaths in delayed report from Tuesday
SANTA FE, New Mexico – The New Mexico Department of Health has announced 33 additional Covid-19-related deaths in Tuesday’s delayed…
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‘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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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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