Amid border wall battle with feds, New Mexico Catholic dioceses call upon the devout
The Catholic dioceses of Las Cruces and El Paso are calling the faithful to Mount Cristo Rey as the Diocese of Las Cruces fights federal border wall plans.
Las Cruces sets two-day Fourth of July celebration schedule
Las Cruces will host its annual Fourth of July celebration July 3-4, with the Electric Light Parade, a free concert and fireworks at NMSU.
Higher Education Department announces $10M in on-campus childcare expansions
New Mexico higher education officials announced $10 million for on-campus child care expansions that could add seats for more than 1,260 children.
Doña Ana Fire Rescue promotes two deputy fire chiefs
Doña Ana Fire Rescue has promoted Travis Simpson and Chris Padilla to deputy fire chief positions.
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U.S. House members call for congressional investigation of federal drug agents’ actions in NM
New Mexico’s U.S. House members are asking the DEA for answers after reports that federal agents allowed fentanyl shipments into the state.
Health officials urge pet vaccinations after rabid fox found in New Mexico
New Mexico health officials are urging pet owners to keep dogs and cats vaccinated after a fox in McKinley County tested positive for rabies.
Leasburg Dam State Park gets $2.9M in road, wastewater upgrades
Leasburg Dam State Park in Radium Springs is getting $2.9 million in upgrades, including road repairs, expanded parking and wastewater improvements.
After losing ballot access lawsuit, independent NM governor hopeful plans state Supreme Court appeal
Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima says he plans to appeal after a judge dismissed his ballot access lawsuit and he filed fewer signatures than needed for the Nov. 3 ballot.
Las Cruces cooling stations remain open through June 29
Las Cruces cooling stations will remain available through Monday, June 29, as near triple-digit temperatures are forecast into next week.
Court blocks Trump order on mail-ballot delivery
A federal court blocked provisions of a Trump executive order that New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said would have interfered with state election systems.
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