Outbreak on edge of Navajo Nation overwhelms rural hospital
GALLUP, N.M. (AP) — On the eve of New Mexico’s shutdown of bars and restaurants to stem the spread of the coronavirus, the city of Gallup…
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New Mexico reports 11 new Doña Ana County virus cases, 1 more in Otero County detention facilities
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Tuesday reported six more deaths and 106 new cases of the coronavirus statewide. Figures…
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Las Cruces shop owner shot during burglary may have been killed with own gun
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces shoe repair businessman, believed to have been shot to death while interrupting a burglary at his shop, may…
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Santa Teresa meat plant was target of OSHA complaints weeks before virus outbreak
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A southern New Mexico meat packing plant was on the receiving end of multiple workplace complaints related to Covid-19…
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‘This does not define us’: Las Cruces mariachi teen who survived 25 surgeries has message for class of 2020
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — For the past eighteen years of his life, Oñate High Senior Greg Rocha has been enamored by mariachi music. “Very…
Continue Reading Virus cases top 6,000 in New Mexico & 300 in Dona Ana County, Otero County Prison outbreak grows
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Monday reported five more deaths and 165 new cases of the coronavirus statewide. Figures…
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$2,000 reward offered to find who shot, killed Las Cruces man
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Crime Stoppers announced a $2,000 reward on Monday in the hopes of finding the person responsible for a deadly…
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‘Larger than life’: Well-respected, admired former Las Cruces school principal dies after cancer battle
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It was rare to meet a teacher, student or parent at Las Cruces High School who didn’t admire, adore and respect Jed Hendee.…
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Nearly 100 new virus cases in New Mexico, a dozen in Doña Ana County, as some restrictions are eased
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials confirmed nearly 100 new coronavirus infections on Sunday amid an easing of restrictions -…
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New Mexico hit with infestation of moths after hibernation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An infestation of moths has hit the state of New Mexico amid an ideal climate for the invading bugs. Thousands of moths…
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State attorney general sues over NMSU over football probe
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — State Attorney General Hector Balderas has demanded that New Mexico State University turn over documents related to an…
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GOP House hopefuls in southern New Mexico tout Trump love in debates
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Republican candidates in a crucial U.S. House race in southern New Mexico are touting in recent debates their love of…
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NMSU, Las Cruces high grads get drive-thru ‘pomp and circumstance’ performance
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Hundreds of New Mexico State University students crossed the virtual stage during the 2020 spring commencement ceremony on…
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Police search for pickup driver involved in Dona Ana County deadly hit-and-run
VADO, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police said Saturday that they were looking for the driver of a pickup truck involved in a deadly hit-and-run…
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New Mexico churches reopening at 25% for services
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As New Mexico begins to reopen, almost all churches can now operate at 25 percent capacity. That means parishes can resume…
Continue Reading New Mexico virus cases still grow: 16 more in Doña Ana County, 6 new at Otero County detention facilities
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Confirmed coronavirus cases continued to grow in southern New Mexico, health officials on Saturday reported 190 additional…
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WATCH: F-16 jets fly over southern New Mexico to pay tribute to essential workers
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — A formation of U.S. Air Force jets on Friday evening conducted a flyover in southern New Mexico to show appreciation for…
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New Mexico governor warns virus cases still ‘too high’; 11 new Doña Ana County infections
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Cases of coronavirus are still “too high” in New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said during a Friday afternoon news…
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Las Cruces to consider local mask requirement on top of statewide requirement
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – On Friday afternoon, the Las Cruces City Council discussed at length the possibility of requiring masks at the local level,…
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Where are the Borderland’s largest known virus outbreaks? Detention and psychiatric centers
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says a coronavirus outbreak at El Paso’s Rogelio Sanchez State Jail has now grown to…
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Las Cruces Public Schools hoping to avoid staff, program cuts
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public School district had teachers, parents and staff participate in a conversation Friday afternoon about…
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5 people shot in Albuquerque apartment parking lot after fight
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Five people were shot in southeast Albuquerque late Thursday night. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of an…
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Las Cruces business owners who must stay closed are ‘disappointed’ with governor’s decision
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Beginning Friday, the Land of Enchantment moves towards the “slight reopening” of the state. Businesses like retail, call…
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‘World-class’ conductor to perform for graduating seniors outside Las Cruces restaurant
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With New Mexico State University students graduating virtually on Saturday and high school seniors graduating next week, a…
Continue Reading Police say Las Cruces shop owner, ex-paratrooper was shot dead by intruder during burglary
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Investigators now believe the weekend shooting death of a beloved local shoe repair businessman was a result of an…
Continue Reading Otero County records 1st virus death, among 11 new fatalities across New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A woman in her 50s who died in the hospital of coronavirus has become Otero County’s first Covid-19 fatality, New Mexico…
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New Mexico’s governor unveils ‘slight reopening’ and face mask requirement, but is wary of surge
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico is giving the green light for some non-essential businesses and services, including retailers, to reopen come…
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Elephant Butte resort community sees economy crumble under weight of pandemic
ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico – The economy at one of New Mexico’s most well-known resort communities is in free fall as the Covid-19 pandemic continues…
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Gadsden schools create mobile hotspot buses to bring internet to students
CHAMBERINO, New Mexico — Living in rural areas around the Borderland can present problems for students. Â Especially when the only way to go to…
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Las Cruces man convicted of killing teen girlfriend out on parole
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man responsible for the murder of his girlfriend when they were both teens is out of prison on parole after…
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