District 53 candidates to meet voters at Thursday forum in Chaparral
A New Mexico House District 53 candidate forum is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Chaparral, with Spanish interpretation available and questions from residents.
Oracle's renewable energy plan raises questions over Project Jupiter emissions, local benefits
Oracle's renewable energy plan may not directly power Project Jupiter, raising questions about local benefits and 8.8 million tons of potential annual emissions.
Dearth of water, then deluge: Hatch chiles take hit from weather extremes
Hatch Valley farmers face chile crop losses of 20% to 50% as drought, extreme heat and September flooding threaten livelihoods across northern Doña Ana County.
Appeals court overturns Doña Ana County child sex abuse convictions over excluded defense witness
The New Mexico Court of Appeals reversed two child sexual abuse convictions after finding a Doña Ana County judge improperly excluded a defense witness.
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Fire damages commercial building on North Telshor Boulevard in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a commercial building fire on North Telshor Boulevard on Oct. 13. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
More than 3,500 votes cast in Doña Ana County as New Mexico early voting continues
Doña Ana County ranks second statewide in votes cast as of Oct. 13. See early voting totals, absentee requests and key election deadlines.
New Mexico AG finds hunting outfitter set-aside unconstitutional, calls for reform
A new legal opinion challenges New Mexico's hunting license allocations after 90% of outfitter set-aside elk tags went to nonresidents.
OPINION: New Mexico needs stronger legislative ethics laws to restore public trust
With Constitutional Amendment 4 on the November ballot, Fred Nathan Jr. outlines 10 proposals to strengthen legislative accountability in New Mexico.
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Oracle's renewable energy plan raises questions over Project Jupiter emissions, local benefits
Oracle's renewable energy plan may not directly power Project Jupiter, raising questions about local benefits and 8.8 million tons of potential annual emissions.
Las Cruces backs 80-unit housing project that will clear way for San Pedro Place redevelopment
Las Cruces approved a $1.35 million loan for the 80-unit Paseos Verdes development, a project that will help clear the way for redevelopment of San Pedro Place.
Public Safety
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Fire damages commercial building on North Telshor Boulevard in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a commercial building fire on North Telshor Boulevard on Oct. 13. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
Appeals court overturns Doña Ana County child sex abuse convictions over excluded defense witness
The New Mexico Court of Appeals reversed two child sexual abuse convictions after finding a Doña Ana County judge improperly excluded a defense witness.
Project Jupiter
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Oracle's renewable energy plan raises questions over Project Jupiter emissions, local benefits
Oracle's renewable energy plan may not directly power Project Jupiter, raising questions about local benefits and 8.8 million tons of potential annual emissions.
New Mexico AG challenges federal commission’s review of proposed Project Jupiter gas pipeline
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez is challenging a federal environmental review of the proposed gas pipeline intended to serve Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County.
Education
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WNMU School of Business reaches record enrollment
Western New Mexico University’s School of Business reached a record 348 declared majors this fall, with gains across several degree programs.
WNMU housing nears capacity as enrollment grows, staff pay gaps persist
Western New Mexico University regents heard campus housing is 98% full as first-time undergraduate enrollment rises, while nearly half of non-represented staff remain below salary-grade minimums.
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NMSU Art Museum to open exhibitions featuring Marietta Leis, Shirley Crow
The NMSU Art Museum will open exhibitions featuring Marietta Patricia Leis and Shirley Crow on Oct. 16, with a public reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
‘Summerween’ screening set for Oct. 10 at Rio Grande Theatre
Film Las Cruces and The Asylum will host a free Oct. 10 screening of Summerween at the Rio Grande Theatre, followed by a cast and crew Q&A.
