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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New Mexico virus cases surge over 600, including 6 new infections in Las Cruces area
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Coronavirus cases in New Mexico surged above 600 on Sunday, with 81 new infections reported including a half-dozen in Doña…
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New Mexico students will now have free educational TV programming
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As thousands of New Mexico students are out of school, parents will be able to show their kids free educational television…
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New Mexicans are some of the best in the nation at staying home, while Texans not as much
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Judging by the numbers, New Mexico is doing well when it comes to social distancing, while Texas not as much. President…
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Las Cruces Congresswoman details small business relief efforts
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small has big plans for New Mexico’s economic recovery, which she outlined during a…
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Santa Teresa Port of Entry shortens hours of operation due to pandemic
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — The Santa Teresa Port of Entry is temporarily shortening its hours for the public during the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Las Cruces Farmer’s Market stays open during pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Farmer’s & Crafts Market will continue to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic because food vendors…
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New Mexico’s governor says new restrictions coming as virus cases easily exceed 500, deaths hit 11
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Fifty-one additional residents in New Mexico have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the state’s total to 543…
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New Mexico man accused of trying to set wife on fire over stimulus check
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A New Mexico man is facing charges after police say he became enraged he didn’t qualify for a Covid-19-related stimulus…
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Man shot, seriously wounded near Las Cruces apartment complex
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 20-year-old man was very seriously wounded Saturday morning in a shooting near a Las Cruces apartment complex. Police…
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Walmart announces store capacity limits, taking effect Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — Get ready for crowd control at Walmart stores starting Saturday. Walmart said it still wants customers, just fewer of them at a…
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Brush fire burns near Mesilla producing heavy smoke, threatening homes
MESILLA, New Mexico — A large brush fire burned Friday at Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, just southwest of the town of Mesilla. The flames from…
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Las Cruces City Council approves nearly $1.1 million economic relief measure due to virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces City Council voted Friday to approve an economic aid package of nearly $1.1 million in response to the…
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Former NMSU QB Josh Adkins to transfer to UTSA
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As a fan of college sports, it’s never easy to hear about a player deciding to leave a particular program. But nowadays, it…
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New Mexico’s governor reports nearly 500 virus cases & 10 deaths; Doña Ana County has 22 infected
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday announced New Mexico now has 495 coronavirus cases and added that 10 people have died.…
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New Mexico has few medical face masks to spare as virus spreads
SANTA FE, New Mexico — As nationwide demand for health protection equipment surges, New Mexico’s health care system has a limited statewide stock…
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Military offers glimpse of Doña Ana County quarantine site for Fort Bliss soldiers
FORT BLISS, Texas — Fort Bliss commanders said Thursday they were stepping back from an announcement just a day prior to raise the risk condition…
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Caught on video: Southern New Mexico official blames ‘Asians’ for virus
DEMING, New Mexico — A southern New Mexico county official is under fire for posting a social media video casting blame for the novel coronavirus…
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‘Even under quarantine there’s ways we can show kindness to each other’: Community cupboard set up in Las Curces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An act of kindness goes a long way, especially during these trying times. Which is why one Las Cruces woman is taking…
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Las Cruces pecan plant struggles to stay afloat during virus pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After tariffs hit pecan farmers hard almost two years ago, famers in Doña Ana County were starting to feel a little less…
Continue Reading New Mexico sees 7th virus death & 40 new infections, including another Doña Ana County case
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Thursday reported yet another death along with 40 new coronavirus cases, one of…
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U.S. jobless claims soar by 6.6 million amid unemployment crisis felt in Texas, New Mexico & the Borderland
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. unemployment claims hit 6.6 million — another record high — as layoffs accelerate in face of coronavirus. The bleak news…
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Defying odds, New Mexico university’s Chicano studies grows
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — For years, the University of New Mexico’s Chicana and Chicano Studies program sat neglected and poorly funded. The…
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Las Cruces distiller shifts gears to start making hand sanitizer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As hand sanitizer supplies continues flying off the shelves, a Las Cruces native is working to make more and keep his…
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Doña Ana County has 3 of New Mexico’s 48 new virus cases; state deaths grow to 6
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 48 additional cases of corornavirus, including three new…
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New Mexico relaxes virus testing guidelines amid signs that people without symptoms are spreading it
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico is expanding coronavirus testing to many people without medical symptoms as health officials said Wednesday that…
Continue Reading New Mexico governor announces 5th virus death, predicts ‘we will see more’
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the state’s fifth coronavirus death, an Albuquerque-area man in his 40s who…
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Southeastern New Mexico Airport expansion continues
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — A southeastern airport in the heart of New Mexico’s oil region is continuing its expansion despite the ongoing COVID-19…
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Las Cruces homeless shelter struggles to get necessary donations in virus era
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As thousands of Las Cruces residents worry about the future of their jobs, the Gospel Rescue Mission has seen a drop in…
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Las Cruces police bracing for more domestic violence cases due to stay-at-home order
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With thousands of Las Cruces residents asked to stay home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Las Cruces Police…
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