Coronavirus layoffs spark surge in New Mexico jobless claims
SANTA FE, New Mexico — More than 10,000 residents of New Mexico have filed for unemployment benefits in less than a week, potentially doubling the…
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Lt. governor of New Mexico under self-quarantine, urges people to follow virus test instructions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With the number of confirmed positive cases of coronavirus in New Mexico growing to 43 including Dona Ana County’s first…
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White Sands National Park to close in effort to promote social distancing
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — White Sands National Park will close Sunday in an effort to promote social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak.…
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State police probe confirms Las Cruces officer used controversial neck restraint, stun gun on suspect who died
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police have confirmed that Las Cruces police used a controversial vascular neck restraint and a stun gun…
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Las Cruces Congresswoman self-quarantining after contact with virus patient
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, D-Las Cruces, has gone into isolation as a precaution, though she is not exhibiting any…
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El Paso and Alamogordo police are changing how they respond to calls during the coronavirus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Police departments in the Borderland region are shifting resources and adjusting priorities in an attempt to maintain public safety…
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1st confirmed coronavirus infection in Doña Ana County; New Mexico cases jump to 43
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced eight additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus…
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More drive-thru coronavirus screenings added on Saturday, Sunday & Monday in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After long lines and running out of the day’s testing supplies in just two hours on Friday, the New Mexico Department of…
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Long lines for drive-thru coronavirus testing in Las Cruces; supplies run out after just 2 hours
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dozens and dozens of drivers waited in a long line outside the Department of Health facility for the first day of…
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U.S. & New Mexico tax filing deadlines moved from April 15 to July 15 due to virus
WASHINGTON, DC — Americans will have an additional three months to file their federal income taxes amid the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Treasury…
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U.S. football team stranded in Honduras; some players from Las Cruces
All they want is to finally be able to come home. Five people from Las Cruces find themselves stranded in Honduras because of the coronavirus…
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New Mexico suspends criminal jury trials, limits courtrooms to no more than 25 people due to virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Supreme Court is suspending all criminal jury trials until April 30, limiting court rooms and hallways to no…
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New Mexico governor to call special session of Legislature for health needs, economic relief tied to virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham indicated she is likely to call legislators to a special session to revise a recently…
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All tribal casinos in New Mexico have closed in an effort to halt virus spread
SANTA FE, New Mexcio — All tribal casinos have closed in New Mexico, including Inn of the Mountain Gods near Ruidiso, according to Gov. Michelle…
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Borderland stores reserve morning hours for elderly, at-risk customers
EL PASO, Texas — As items continue flying off grocery shelves leaving them nearly empty, stores in El Paso and Las Cruces are accommodating seniors…
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NMSU football spring practice & spring game cancelled
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On Thursday, the New Mexico State Athletics department announced the Aggie football team’s spring practices, as well as the…
Continue Reading 7 new coronavirus cases brings total to 35 in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Seven more people have tested positive for coronavirus in New Mexico, according to the state’s Department of Health on…
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New Mexico governor issues new order that limits restaurants to take-out, delivery amid 5 new virus cases
SANTA Fe, New Mexico — New Mexico confirmed a coronavirus infection that has no apparent link to travel as the governor took new steps Wednesday to…
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Las Cruce bride struggles with decision to cancel May wedding as party hall cancellations soar
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Government restrictions are increasing as the coronavirus continues to spread, causing uncertainty for people all over the…
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White Sands Missile Range cancels Trinity Site open house
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico — First, the Bataan Memorial Death March. And now, the open house at the Trinity Site. Because of concerns…
Continue Reading Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino GM says he weighed virus concerns in shutdown decision
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — New Mexico’s decision to close racetracks and casinos across the state for three weeks has left the management of the…
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WATCH: New Mexico State University town hall on campus impact from virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — President John Floros and members of the New Mexico State University campus leadership hosted a virtual town hall on…
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With school canceled, some Las Cruces daycare providers close – but others remain open despite virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With thousands of New Mexico students out of school for weeks, daycare providers must make the difficult decision to…
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Horse trainers, competitors have economic worries if Sunland Park Racetrack shutdown lasts long
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — The silence is deafening at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishman shutdown all casino and…
Continue Reading New Mexico virus cases grow to 23; restrictions lifted for unemployment benefits
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Two more people have tested positive for the coronavirus in New Mexico, bringing the number of confirmed…
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New Mexico virus cases grow to 21 as actor’s infection is tied to state visit
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Four more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in New Mexico, bringing the total number of confirmed cases…
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New Mexico restaurant owners ‘trying not to freak out’ as they scramble to comply with limits on guests
MESILLA, New Mexico – During a normally busy lunch hour at Chala’s Wood Fire Grill in Mesilla, the bar sat empty and customers were forced to dine…
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Las Cruces makes public transportation free during coronavirus pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In an effort to minimize the contact between drivers and riders during the coronavirus pandemic, the city of Las Cruces has…
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Las Cruces Catholic Diocese suspends Mass celebrations due to virus concerns
Las Cruces, New Mexico — Bishop Peter Baldacchino on Monday announced the Las Cruces Catholic Diocese will stop celebrating public Mass in order to…
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Rollover crash in Dona Ana County kills 36-year-old man
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – A rollover crash along New Mexico State Road 28 south of Las Cruces has killed a 36-year-old man. State police on…
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