New Mexico Livestock Board issues livestock emergency over screwworm
State livestock officials are moving to respond to New World screwworm after a confirmed case in southeastern New Mexico.
Doña Ana County completes canvass of 2026 primary election
The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office said canvassing is complete for the 2026 primary election. County commissioners are scheduled to certify results June 12.
Doña Ana County seeks public feedback on infrastructure priorities
Doña Ana County launched an online ICIP project page where residents can review proposed infrastructure projects and submit feedback through June 17.
NMSU alumni help Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library reach New Mexico children
NMSU alumni are helping lead Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in New Mexico, where more than 32,000 children are registered for free books.
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FBI to host special agent recruitment event in El Paso
The FBI’s Albuquerque and El Paso field offices will host a special agent recruitment event June 26 in El Paso.
Crews contain Sunland Park house fire to attached garage
Firefighters contained a Sunland Park house fire to an attached garage early Wednesday. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
New Mexico rises from last to 49th in child welfare in national KIDS COUNT survey
New Mexico rose from last to 49th in the national KIDS COUNT rankings, but advocates say children and families still face major challenges.
FYI+ to give away free backpacks for K-12 students in Las Cruces
FYI+ will give away free backpacks for K-12 students June 10-July 10 at its Family Success Center in Las Cruces.
Latino families report rising costs, thin savings and immigration fears in new survey
The 2026 National Latino Family Report found Latino families with young children are facing rising costs, thin savings, food insecurity and immigration fears, with several New Mexico-specific findings.
New Mexico attorney faces federal child sexual abuse material charge after jail contraband arrest
A New Mexico attorney is facing a federal child sexual abuse material charge after investigators said images were found on a laptop seized after his March arrest.
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