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Aggies named to WGCA All-American Scholars
New Mexico State University reported that five Aggies were recognized by the Women's Golf Coaches Association for their accomplishments in the classroom. Emma Bunch , Kaylee Chen , Angela Garvin , … more
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Departing Desert Exposure editor reflects on two decades of news
It’s going to be hard, acknowledged long-time reporter, photographer and editor Elva Österreich, to simply move on from journalism after more than two decades in the craft. But she … more
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As they leave the church Sunday, June 30, Catholic parishioners at St. Joseph’s Mission Church line up to sign a letter to the Las Cruces Diocese calling for the return of their items and the removal of their current priest.
Mescalero Apache items removed from parish, then returned
UPDATE – The removed icons have been returned as posted on the Mescalero Apache Tribe Facebook Page: "It is with profound joy that we announce that the paintings taken from St. Joseph’s Apache Mission have been returned to the tribe and the paintings will be returned to their locations in the church." more
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Memorial Medical Center is pictured on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Las Cruces.
Lawmakers, industry plan fresh look at hospital bill
On May 1, a law took effect in New Mexico giving an appointed state executive oversight powers over mergers, acquisitions or any change of ownership of hospitals in the state. Senate Bill 15 , … more
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Las Cruces student-athletes receive Gatorade’s Players of the Year nods
Two student-athletes from Las Cruces High School and Organ Mountain High were selected as Gatorade Players of the Year more
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A weathered sign and bathroom at La Lorona Park in Las Cruces on March 28, 2024.
Affordable housing, other bond projects well underway
Bonds issued by the city of Las Cruces and approved by voters to support park improvements, a new fire stationa nd affordable housing efforts are well underway, according to a recent report to the … more
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Shunn Buchanan is seen during his days as an Aggie student-athlete. Buchanan played for a basketball team that saw 84 wins from 2017-20.
Shunn Buchanan to coach Aggie basketball
This month, Shunn Buchanan made it official that he will be back in crimson and white, but in a different role.  Buchanan returns to Las Cruces after two years as a graduate assistant at … more
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New Mexico Environment Department Secretary James Kenney addresses the strategic water supply symposium hosted in Las Cruces by New Mexico State University on June 27
Symposium examines research in industrial water supply
New Mexico Environment Secretary James Kenney joined Lt. Governor Howie Morales Thursday morning in welcoming industry, government and higher education officials, including leadership of New Mexico … more
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The Las Cruces Fire Academy’s newest class of cadets is seen in a department photograph. Twenty cadets are set to graduate at a ceremony on the east mesa on June 28.
Fire Department to graduate cadets
Twenty cadets are set to graduate from the Las Cruces Fire Department’s academy on June 28. The occasion will be makred with a graduation ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at the Doña Ana … more
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A sign directs pedestrians around a construction project in Las Cruces, where a massive overhaul of development codes is in the works.
Overhaul of development rules sparks mixed reaction in Las Cruces Council
A massive overhaul of Las Cruces’ development codes received a mixed reaction during a council meeting on June 24. Several groups lauded the proposed changes for creating safer streets and … more
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The Atomic Aggies of New Mexico State University wait in line for a safety inspection during a long weather delay prior to launching their rocket during the Spaceport America Cup competition on June 21.
Spaceport America Cup soars again
The Spaceport America Cup competition drew thousands of people from around the world to Las Cruces and Sierra County for a week of research presentations, professional networking and rocket launches. more
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Ruidoso in full-fledged recovery mode as evacuees return
Ruidoso residents returned to the village Monday after a week-long evacuation because of two major fires that destroyed parts of the community. more
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School buses are seen lined up at the STS bus lot in Las Cruces in an undated file photo.
LCPS approves $9M school bus contract
The school board unanimously approved an annual contract between Las Cruces Public Schools and transportation STS of NM for school bus service in the 2024-25 school year during their June 18 meeting. … more
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Chad Lozano addresses the Las Cruces City Council on the issue of U.S. Border Patrol seizures of cannabis at its checkpoints, during the June 17 council meeting.
Cannabis providers speak out against Border Patrol seizures
Several business owners in Las Cruces spoke out against the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s continuing seizures of cannabis at southern New Mexico checkpoints during a Las Cruces City … more
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Centennial High School softball coach Fernie Valles speaks as the girls’ softball team assembles during the county commissioners’ meeting on June 11.
Centennial girls’ softball recognized by county
The student-athletes of the Centennial High School girls’ softball team were honored with a proclamation during a meeting of the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners this month. … more
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The plume of the South Fork fire seen behind the Sierra Blanca airport mixes with the storm clouds overhanging the Sacramento Mountains Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Ruidoso rains lead to ‘minimal fire activity'
Despite the havoc it caused this week, the huge rainstorm that fell Wednesday over Ruidoso has ushered in a short period of “minimal fire activity” on the Salt and South Fork fires, … more
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The Cellists are Coming
The Shady Pines Chamber Players’ chorus of  cellists are be back this year at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 29 at the Cloudcroft High School Commons. more
WNMU Alum Part of the Award-Winning Zuni Olla Maidens
Western New Mexico University Alum Lynisha Dishta (MAT ’24) is a member of an all-women music and dance group, the Zuni Olla Maidens, which was recently awarded a highly prestigious National … more
President Biden declares disaster state for Ruidoso fires
President Joe Biden on Thursday declared a state of disaster in connection to two fires that have burned or destroyed an estimated 1,400 structures in the Ruidoso area and claimed at least two lives. … more
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The historic Doña Ana County Courthouse in downtown Las Cruces was nicknamed the “grand old lady” at the building’s dedication in 1938.
Historic courthouse is downtown’s ‘grand old lady’
The old Doña Ana County Courthouse maintains a stately presence in downtown Las Cruces. more
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