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Fourteen Doña Ana Fire Rescue cadets pose in front of a fire engine following completion of their training academy.

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Doña Ana Fire Rescue to graduate 14 cadets April 16

Doña Ana Fire Rescue will graduate 14 cadets April 16 at DACC East Mesa after completing a 23-week training academy.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaks during a congressional hearing, seated behind a nameplate identifying him.

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Vasquez backs bill to limit president’s authority on nuclear first strike

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez supports a bill requiring congressional oversight before a president can launch a first-use nuclear strike outside emergency scenarios.

Child eating macaroni and cheese from a bowl, illustrating childhood nutrition and obesity trends

Health Featured

New Mexico report shows rise in childhood obesity among young students

A new New Mexico Department of Health report shows childhood obesity rates rose among kindergarten and third grade students in 2025.

Side-by-side portrait photos show Lori Martinez, left, in a blue jacket and white top, and Matilda “Tilli” Villalobos, right, in a light blazer and white top, both photographed outdoors.

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New Mexico Primary 2026: NM House of Representatives, District 37

Candidates are lining up for New Mexico House District 37 ahead of the 2026 primary, setting up a contested race that could shape representation in the southern part of the state.

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NMSU political science students present at national research conference

NMSU students shared research on topics including Indigenous policy and nuclear waste at a national political science conference in Washington, D.C.

Low-intensity fire burns through a forested area, with flames moving along the ground beneath trees and smoke rising in the background.

New Mexico enacts sweeping statewide fire restrictions to prevent wildfires

New Mexico has enacted statewide fire restrictions banning campfires, smoking and most outdoor burning as officials warn the state is already experiencing a severe wildfire season.

Las Cruces police to host El Paseo business town hall Tuesday

Las Cruces police to host El Paseo business town hall Tuesday

Las Cruces police will host a town hall April 14 to discuss policing strategies and ongoing challenges in the El Paseo business district.

Op-Ed: New Mexico’s anti-predatory lending law is working — but threats are looming

Op-Ed: New Mexico’s anti-predatory lending law is working — but threats are looming

A Think New Mexico policy expert says the state’s 36% interest rate cap has saved borrowers millions, but warns new exemptions could weaken protections.

An aerial view of the New Mexico State University campus in Las Cruces shows academic buildings and tree-lined walkways.

NMSU earns national recognition in U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings

NMSU earned national rankings across multiple graduate programs in the latest U.S. News list, including business, public health and engineering.

Andrew Yang speaks at a podium during a Forward Party event in New Mexico, with U.S. and state flags displayed behind him.

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang launches NM Forward Party

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang announced the New Mexico Forward Party in Santa Fe, with organizers aiming to recruit candidates and appeal to voters outside the two major parties.

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