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Las Cruces police warn residents about rising scam attempts

Las Cruces police have issued a warning to residents about scams that seek personal information or money through unsolicited calls, text messages, or social media contacts.


Fire damages mobile home at Elks Drive and Engler Road

A fire broke out at a mobile home located at the intersection of Elks Drive and Engler Road on Wednesday morning.


Deb Haaland pledges action on fentanyl crisis at Española awareness walk

Deb Haaland, candidate for governor of New Mexico, attended the Walk For Our Lives fentanyl awareness event in Española on Saturday.


Gabe Vasquez highlights campaign stops and local priorities across New Mexico’s second district

U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez shared updates from his campaign trail on September 20, 2025, highlighting visits to Albuquerque, Los Lunas, and Truth or Consequences.


Gabe Vasquez highlights threats to rights and urges support for NM-02 seat

Gabe Vasquez addressed voters via social media posts dated September 20, 2025 about perceived threats from political opponents and called for renewed engagement ahead of upcoming elections.


Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham highlights bipartisan event and local cleanup efforts

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham used her social media accounts on September 19-20, 2025 to share updates about a bipartisan discussion with Utah Governor Spencer Cox at Notre Dame and a community clean-up event in Santa Fe.


Gabe Vasquez announces re-election campaign for New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district

Gabe Vasquez, U.S. Congressman for New Mexico's 2nd district, announced his re-election campaign through several social media posts dated September 18 and September 20, 2025.


Eastern New Mexico University plans events for National Hispanic Heritage Month

Eastern New Mexico University’s Office of Hispanic Affairs is marking National Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events on campus.


New Mexico seeks vendors to manage prescription drug benefits for public employees

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has announced a search for new vendors to provide prescription drug benefits for 168,000 public employees and their families.


Eastern New Mexico women’s soccer prepares for matchup at Adams State

Eastern New Mexico University's women's soccer team will travel to Alamosa, Colorado, for a match against Adams State at the ASU Soccer Field.


Eastern New Mexico volleyball falls to Fort Lewis and CSU Pueblo at Chap Invite

The Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team faced two defeats at the 2025 MCM Chap Invite on Friday, competing against Fort Lewis and CSU Pueblo at the Rip Griffin Center in Lubbock, Texas.


ENMU football hosts nationally ranked Angelo State for Military Appreciation Night

Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) football will host No. 8 Angelo State at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium this Saturday as part of Military Appreciation Night and Family Weekend.


Western New Mexico volleyball drops two matches at Mountain Lion Classic

Western New Mexico University’s volleyball team began play at the Mountain Lion Classic in Colorado Springs, facing Jamestown and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) on Friday.


UNM College of Pharmacy begins major renovation aimed at modernization

The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy has started renovations on its 50-year-old facility, aiming to update the building and expand its capacity for training future pharmacists and researchers.


Eastern New Mexico women’s cross country finishes tenth at Texas Tech Open

Eastern New Mexico University's women's cross country team finished tenth out of 15 teams at the Texas Tech Open in Lubbock, Texas.


NM State Athletics launches updated mobile app for Aggie fans

NM State Athletics has launched an updated version of its official mobile app, aimed at enhancing the experience for Aggie sports fans.


Museum of International Folk Art hosts silent auction and party

The Museum of International Folk Art, in collaboration with the Friends of Folk Art, is organizing the World of Treasures Silent Auction and Party.


Arthur Sze named 25th Poet Laureate by Library of Congress

The Library of Congress has announced that Arthur Sze, a poet from Santa Fe, has been named the 25th Poet Laureate of the United States.


Albuquerque continues Rail Trail project despite loss of federal funding

The city of Albuquerque is moving forward with its Rail Trail project despite losing a significant portion of federal funding.


Women's Leadership Luncheon marks 10 years of empowering Santa Fe entrepreneurs

A decade ago, an article in Forbes highlighted Santa Fe as having the highest number of women entrepreneurs per capita in the United States.