Doña Ana County virus cases hit 50 among on-going New Mexico surge
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Monday reported five new deaths and 107 additional cases of the coronavirus, including…
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Parts of New Mexico get late dose of winter with spring snow
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Some parts of northern New Mexico got a late dose of winter Monday, as several inches of snow were reported in some…
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Las Cruces City Council discusses budget in wake of virus pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces City Council heard a presentation Monday afternoon on the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. It…
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Las Cruces artist brightens up dead tree stumps with metal art
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces artist Ron Saltzman wanted to put a smile on the faces of residents in the Tierra Verde neighborhood, near…
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Doña Ana County sees 1st virus death, man in his 50s who had been in hospital
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County recorded its first virus fatality, as state health officials said Sunday that a man in his 50s who was…
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‘I’ll do what’s best for New Mexico,’ governor says when asked about re-opening state
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said that she’ll do “what’s right” for her state to slow coronavirus spread even if…
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Wind Advisory in effect Easter Sunday for El Paso & Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas — Easter Sunday will feature windy conditions across the Borderland, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Wind Advisory…
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Florida murder fugitive nabbed while walking dog in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State Police arrested a man in west Las Cruces who is accused of kidnapping and murdering his wife in Florida.…
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New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Alamogordo man’s conviction for killing ex-wife & boyfriend
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld a ruling convicting an Alamogordo man of fatally shooting his ex-wife and her…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County just shy of 50 virus cases, many with no known cause
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials said Saturday that virus cases in the state continued to surge, as they announced one…
Continue Reading Las Cruces City Council extends emergency due to virus; approves $684,000 more in aid to schools & non-profits
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces City Council voted unanimously Friday to extend the mayor’s emergency proclamation due to the coronavirus…
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Las Cruces parks closed, but residents still gathering prompts police patrols
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces police officers will patrol the parks on Easter weekend to stop crowds from gathering and spreading Covid-19.…
Continue Reading 2 more deaths reported as total New Mexico virus cases surpasses 1,000
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health reported two additional deaths in the state from the coronavirus on Friday, while…
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New Mexico lawmakers want probe of 2 virus cases at Otero ICE facility
(Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct that these are two reported cases of the virus. The initial headline said ‘deaths’ as…
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Las Cruces health clinic employee diagnosed with coronavirus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An employee for a government-funded healthcare clinic in Las Cruces has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to…
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Experts say New Mexico will lack ventilators and ICU beds when virus hits peak
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — National experts are projecting that the coronavirus will likely hit its peak in New Mexico around April 21. Data…
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Las Cruces family clinic receives huge donation of medical masks
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — La Clinica de Familia in south Las Cruces received a large donation of handmade masks for their medical staff thanks to a…
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Rural communities like Hatch feel forgotten when it comes to virus testing, small business aid
HATCH, New Mexico — Covid-19 is quickly spreading and impacting the Borderland including rural communities like Hatch. Mayor Andy Nuñez, who has…
Continue Reading New Mexico virus cases near 1,000 – with 44 in Las Cruces area
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state’s case total was nearing 1,000 – with 989 diagnosed with the virus as of Thursday.…
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Mt. Cristo Rey & Chamizal closed as Easter events are banned in parks across the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — Both Mount Cristo Rey and the Chamizal National Memorial are now closed to visitors until further notice, officials announced…
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Las Cruces schools distribute thousands of student laptops for distance learning
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — To prepare for the start of the district’s distance learning, the Las Cruces Public School District has distributed…
Continue Reading Cuban immigrant just released from Otero ICE facility warns of virus threat inside
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — A group made up of migrant advocates, city, county and state leaders, as well as the Catholic Church has made a plea for the…
Continue Reading 3 more New Mexico virus deaths as state cases exceed 800, Doña Ana County infections near 40
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 72 additional confirmed cases of coronavirus, jumping the state…
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Border wall workers in southern New Mexico spark coronavirus anxiety
COLUMBUS, New Mexico — Some residents of the southern New Mexico village of Columbus, immigrant advocates and others are raising concerns about an…
Continue Reading New Mexico sees another virus death; cases in Doña Ana County jump to 35
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on Tuesday announced over 100 new coronavirus cases, including five in Doña Ana County, along with a…
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Release of some New Mexico inmates ordered to prevent virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order Monday that calls for the early release of some non-violent inmates to…
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No new virus deaths in New Mexico, but liquor stores must close & grocery stores limit customers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials have announced 62 new cases of coronavirus, including one in Doña Ana County, while the…
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‘They’re my kids’: Las Cruces school bus drivers deliver meals to students, despite safety concerns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Dozens of school bus drivers hit the road again Monday in Las Cruces. However, the yellow buses were missing their precious…
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New Mexico State University employee hospitalized with virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A hospitalized employee from New Mexico State University is among th 30 confirmed coronavirus cases in Dona Ana County.…
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Las Cruces mayor makes public plea to stay out of city parks on Easter
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces mayor made a public plea at the City Council meeting Monday afternoon for residents not to gather at the…
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