‘Chile Drop’ voters pick green pepper to ring in new year
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – More than one thousand voters from across the country picked ‘green’ as the color of the lights for this year’s 19-foot long…
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New Mexico sees test shortage as coronavirus cases top 2,000
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is running short of free at-home rapid tests to detect COVID-19 infections as the state struggles with the spread…
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New Mexico governor signs state House redistricting measure
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation to redraw election boundaries for seats in the New Mexico House of…
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New Mexico advocates renew push for juvenile justice bill
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Advocates are renewing their push for legislation that would abolish life without parole for juveniles sentenced as adults…
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New Mexico sees drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Fewer people are being hospitalized now in New Mexico due to COVID-19. State health officials reported Tuesday there were…
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After 650 days, horse racing will return to Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino
Sunland Park, New Mexico — Twenty-one months have passed since there was a horse race at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, and now they’re…
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New rules now in effect for New Mexico marijuana industry
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — State officials say new rules governing the manufacture, sale and transport of recreational marijuana in New Mexico are now…
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New Mexico will raise minimum wage to $11.50 for 2022
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s hourly minimum wage is set to increase by a dollar to $11.50 at the start of 2022. The Workforce Solutions…
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‘Praying for snow’: Ruidoso businesses suffer with ski season yet to arrive
RUIDOSO, New Mexico – For the owners of Ski West, Dec. 27 is normally the busiest day of the year. “It’s usually so busy you couldn’t have…
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New Mexicans call for change for repeat DWI offenders
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — With authorities logging more than a dozen DWI arrests in the Albuquerque area since Christmas Eve, there are more calls…
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Otero County concerned about forest proposal
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — Otero County commissioners are voicing concerns about a proposed plan that will guide forest management practices for the…
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Doña Ana County sheriff, county manager clash over decision to send workers home due to Covid
UPDATE #3: Twenty-four hours later, it is still not clear whether the Doña Ana County sheriff or county manager has the ultimate authority in…
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New Mexico governor signs legislation on medical malpractice
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed emergency legislation to tweak New Mexico’s new law on medical malpractice to head…
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Forecasters: New Mexico should brace for worsening drought
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The last three months have been very dry in New Mexico and it’s going to get…
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Man shot dead in Las Cruces shopping area
UPDATE: A city spokeswoman identified the shooting victim as a 26-year-old male. She said the shooting happened at the Red Eye Gift Shop at 1434…
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Las Cruces man charged with setting fire to occupied apartment
UPDATE #2: A Las Cruces man has been charged with second-degree arson in connection to an apartment fire Tuesday morning. Police arrested 73-year-old…
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By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico health officials say COVID-19 transmission rates remain high across the…
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After another delay, Las Cruces non-profits must wait months for federal Covid-19 grant money
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – From art aficionados to filmmakers to woodworkers, you can find just about any type of creator at Cruces Creatives. “It’d be…
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Las Cruces lawmakers and residents clash over decision to rename street with federally recognized slur
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces lawmakers want to move forward with changing the name of a street which has a federally recognized slur, but…
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Water leak forces closure of Dona Ana Government Center
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A water leak forced the closure of the Doña Ana County Government Center at 854 N. Motel Boulevard on Monday. Employees…
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Woman standing in middle of Otero County highway is struck by car, killed
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — A Louisiana woman was struck by a vehicle and killed along an Otero County highway over the weekend, New Mexico State…
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Las Cruces chile drop back to spice up New Year’s Eve
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Organizers say the annual Chile Drop will return to Plaza de Las Cruces this year for an in-person celebration to ring in…
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Bicyclists pass through Las Cruces on 6,000-mile journey for clean energy awareness
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Two bicyclists riding electric and solar powered bikes make their way to Las Cruces Friday, after riding 123 days and over…
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New Mexico Bowl: Fresno State defeats UTEP, 31-24
GAME FINAL: ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Jordan Mims ran for 165 yards and two touchdowns and and caught five passes for 71 yards and another score to…
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New Mexico governor approves 3-district congressional map
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Democratic governor has signed legislation to redraw the state’s three…
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Police: Van full of Christmas toys stolen in New Mexico
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — Time is of the essence for the Salvation Army in New Mexico now that the Grinch has thrown a wrench into the group’s…
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Las Cruces to limit use of plastic bags in stores starting Jan. 1
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Starting January 1, 2022, an ordinance to limit single-use plastic bags in certain retail stores in Las Cruces will go…
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Crash on US 54 near New Mexico State Line blocking traffic
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A crash on US 54 near the Texas/New Mexico border led to a partial closure of the highway early Friday morning.…
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Following devastating August floods, resilient La Union community determined to celebrate holiday
LA UNION, New Mexico – Months after catastrophic floodwaters destroyed homes and uprooted the lives of the residents of La Union, the small community…
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Las Cruces restaurant struggles to stay in business with dining room closed during pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Prior to the pandemic, the dining room of El Patrón Café & Catering was full of laughs, sizzling entrees and clinking…
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