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Pope Francis dies at 88 following pneumonia complications
Jorge Mario Bergoglio — known to the world as Pope Francis — died Monday morning at the Vatican following complications from double pneumonia. He was
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Amanda López Askin launches campaign for New Mexico Secretary of State
Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin has officially entered the 2026 race for New Mexico Secretary of State, pledging to defend voter access, combat
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Two Killed in Military Vehicle Crash
KOB reports two people were killed and a third was injured in a military vehicle crash Tuesday morning in southern New Mexico. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
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1st Case of Measles Reported in Dona Ana County
An unvaccinated child in Doña Ana County has been diagnosed with measles – the first case in that county. The Doña Ana County case plus
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Health officials warn against baby poultry as Easter gifts
Chicks, ducklings linked to Salmonella risk Despite their seasonal appeal, baby chicks and ducklings pose significant health risks as Easter gifts, particularly for young children.
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Take steps to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections
SANTA FE – New Mexicans can take preventative steps to protect themselves from sexually-transmitted infections (STIs). April 13-19 marks STI Awareness Week and the New Mexico Department
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America’s Walking Club Invites the Public to a Community Walk on May 3rd
AVA: America’s Walking Club invites you to a Community Walk on Saturday, May 3, 2025, through downtown Las Cruces and the Historic Mesquite St. District.
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Skechers Offers Scholarships to Graduating Seniors
The Skechers Foundation provides $200,000 in scholarships to support 40 high-achieving high school seniors. This scholarship program comprises four individual scholarship programs: Who is eligible
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Tostitos Recall
The Food and Drug Administration increased the recall of one of Frito-Lay’s most popular chips to Class I, meaning “there is a reasonable probability” that
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Measles Cases on the Rise in New Mexico
The number of measles cases in New Mexico has climbed to 54, according to the state Department of Health, with nearly all cases concentrated in
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Court tosses felony murder conviction of Las Cruces teen in 2021 shooting
The New Mexico Supreme Court has vacated the felony murder conviction of a Las Cruces teen involved in a 2021 house party shooting that left
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State recognizes public health workers
SANTA FE — This week is the perfect time to recognize the contributions of public health workers and the impact they have on their communities.
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Four Young Park Shooters Plead Not Guilty
This report from our friends at KFOX in El Paso. All four of the Young Park shooting suspects had their hearing Monday morning. All four
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Tax Notices Delayed in Dona Ana County
From our partners at KVIA: Doña Ana County property owners can expect to receive their notices of value by May 1 this year, about a
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Tim Brown to Speak at Annual Henson Community Breakfast in Las Cruces
Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown will be the keynote speaker at the 17th annual Lou & Mary Henson Community Breakfast on Thursday, May
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NM Senate Takes Historic Action to Protect Water
The New Mexico State Senate has passed a bill to give the state more control over its water and any possible attempts to pollute it . According
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Special Session Expected on Crime Issues
Following Friday night’s mass shooting in Las Cruces, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham lambasted lawmakers for what she described as a failure to take
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FBI offers reward for information on suspect in Las Cruces bank robbery
The FBI and Las Cruces Police Department are seeking the public’s help in locating Daniel Guereca, who is wanted in connection to a bank robbery
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Alleged Young Park Shooters Remain in Custody
All three juvenile defendants charged in connection with the March 21 shooting at Young Park will remain in custody pending further court proceedings, according to
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Chaparral Combating Hunger
A new food pantry is in the works in Chaparral to combat hunger. Officials broke ground Oct. 11 on the pantry at 190 County Line
Coming Local Events
America’s Walking Club Invites the Public to a Community Walk on May 3rd
AVA: America’s Walking Club invites you to a Community Walk on Saturday, May 3, 2025, through downtown Las Cruces and the Historic Mesquite St. District.
2025 Sisbarro GMC Spring Fest Showdown!
Fun for the whole family! Free Event Brought to you by 575 Cars! Enjoy food, live music, activities, raffle giveaways, and special guests! Date: April
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