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Dog diagnosed with plague in Santa Fe County
SANTA FE- A Santa Fe County dog has been diagnosed with plague – the first animal plague case in the state in 2025. The New
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DACC Announces Honorary Degree Recipient
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is pleased to announce that Mr. Kris Gomez has been designated as its 2025 Honorary Degree recipient. Gomez is being awarded
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DACC to Hold Mega Financial Aid Event
The community is invited to attend Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s mega FAFSA event which will provide helpful information about financial aid. The Financial Aid
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DACC Students Excel at State Competition
Eight students from Doña Ana Community College (DACC) are now headed to a national competition after winning first place at the recent SkillsUSA statewide event.
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DACC Staff Recognized in Upcoming Photo Project
Two staff members from Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will be featured and recognized in an upcoming photo project. DACC Film and Digital Media Instructor
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Organ Mountains in NM on list of national monuments to lose federal protections
Snow dusts the Organ Mountains, the remnants of an early January storm. (Danielle Prokop / Source New Mexico) The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in
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State officials remind horse owners to vaccinate against West Nile virus
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – State officials are reminding horse owners to vaccinate their animals against West Nile virus. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA),
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Two Pop Up Food Distributions Scheduled in Las Cruces in May
Community members who need help with food are invited to two food distributions occurring in Las Cruces in May. The FREE pop-up food distributions occur:
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Locations for Prescription Take Back Day
Las Cruces police, the Drug Enforcement Administration and other law enforcement agencies are hosting a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday at several locations
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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
Coming Local Events
Two Pop Up Food Distributions Scheduled in Las Cruces in May
Community members who need help with food are invited to two food distributions occurring in Las Cruces in May. The FREE pop-up food distributions occur:
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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