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Cupid's Chase 5K draws runners to Mesilla

MESILLA — Hundreds of area athletes wore their hearts on their sleeves today morning as they ran and walked in the third annual Cupid's Chase 5K, hosted by Community...

City council to discuss social media

LAS CRUCES — Welcome to the age of social media, city of Las Cruces.Discussions about how social media, like Facebook, Twitter and mobile telephone text messaging, could be...

NM congressional delegation: how they voted

The voting record of New Mexico's congressional delegation for Feb. 5-11:U.S. HOUSEHR 1162 To provide the Quileute Indian Tribe tsunami and flood protection, and for other...

Energy, mining lobbyists wine and dine lawmakers

SANTA FE — Energy and mining interests were responsible for a big share of the wining and dining of legislators in recent days, according to the lobbyist reports filed in...

Police blotter

Las Cruces police responded to the following incidents Thursday:— Battery was reported at 8:42 a.

NMSU's grounds crew keeps up with campus year round

LAS CRUCES — Think it's rough mowing, raking and watering your yard?

Time's running out: Legislature could defeat all of governor's top proposals

SANTA FE — With five days left in New Mexico's legislative session, Gov. Susana Martinez faces the prospect of losing almost all of her high-profile initiatives.

Orozco pleads no contest in rest-stop murder

Javier Orozco Jr., one of three teens arrested in the brutal murder of Adam Espinoza at the Anthony rest stop in January of 2010, has pleaded no contest to felony murder and other...

New fire training structure will lower insurance rates

LAS CRUCES — A new, four-floor fire training structure the city of Las Cruces began building this week on the West Mesa should help homeowners' pocketbooks and could boost...

Crowd expected Saturday for ex-deputy's funeral

LAS CRUCES — Family members of a retired Doña Ana County deputy killed earlier this week in a rollover crash are expecting a large turnout — including many law...

Feeling lucky? Powerball jackpot hits $325 million in Saturday drawing (4:30)

LAS CRUCES — The rush to buy tickets for today's Powerball drawing has pushed the game's jackpot to $325 million, its second-highest ever.

Las Cruces police blotter Feb. 8

Las Cruces police responded to the following incidents Wednesday:- Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported at 2:10 a.

Donate cans to meet Brad Paisley

LAS CRUCES — Fans of Brad Paisley have a chance to meet the country superstar before his upcoming show at the Pan American Center by donating canned goods.

Anthony candidate forum planned

LAS CRUCES — Mayoral and city council candidates in a March 6 election in Anthony, N.M., will participate in a forum next week in their community.

Event to raise awareness about human trafficking

LAS CRUCES — An event to raise awareness and empathy for victims of human trafficking will take place Feb.

Free ag workshop on Wednesday

LAS CRUCES —A federal agency plans a free workshop in La Union next week that's aimed at helping farmers boost their production.

Cancer support group seeking retreat attendees

LAS CRUCES — Cancer Services of New Mexico's Family Cancer Retreat is being held April 20-22 at the Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North.

LCPD accepting applications for next academy

LAS CRUCES — The Las Cruces Police Department is accepting applications for its 42nd training academy that is scheduled to begin in August 2012.

Supreme Court overturns House redistricting plan

SANTA FE, N.M. — The state Supreme Court has overturned a plan for new districts for the state House of Representatives and ordered a judge to draw a new map.

PED nominee waits and waits for confirmation hearing

SANTA FE — After 13 months of waiting for a confirmation hearing, the governor's nominee to head the Public Education Department will wait at least a few days more.

F-22 flying schedule announced for next week

LAS CRUCES — Training flights of the F-22A Raptor, originating from Holloman Air Force Base, near Alamogordo, are scheduled Saturday and every weekday next week.

Changing their tune: NMSU students to shape new image for orchestra

LAS CRUCES — A venerable institution in Las Cruces could soon have a new look, thanks to students at New Mexico State University.

Dance program offers Day of Dance for high school students

LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico State University Dance Program will host "High School Dance Day" Feb.

Secret tapes part of Murphy probe

LAS CRUCES - A conversation between soon-to-resign state District Judge Mike Murphy and state District Judge Lisa Schultz two years ago was partly behind the state's Judicial...

Death of Aggie inspires Act of Kindness Day

LAS CRUCES — Emily Lein spent a year looking for friends at New Mexico State University. She attended all the university games she could — cheered regardless of the...

Three accused in Las Cruces killing Saturday

LAS CRUCES — Thanks to an anonymous tip, Las Cruces police arrested two men and a woman accused in connection with the Saturday shooting death of a smoke shop clerk —...

House panel thwarts parental notification for abortions

SANTA FE — A legislative committee Thursday night blocked a bill that would have required girls 17 or younger to notify their parents if they sought an abortion.

Governor urges lawmakers to reconsider spaceport vote

SANTA FE — Gov. Susana Martinez is trying a political Hail Mary.Martinez wants legislators on two committees to reverse themselves in deference to Spaceport America, the...

First gentleman to attend 5K in Mesilla

LAS CRUCES —First gentleman Chuck Franco, husband of Gov. Susana Martinez, will attend a 5K run in Mesilla on Saturday.

Connelly honored for 50 years in law

LAS CRUCES — Las Cruces City Attorney Harry "Pete" Connelly has been recognized by the State Bar of New Mexico for his 50 years of law practice.

StoryCorps allows residents to share their stories

The StoryCorps MobileBooth parked on the Mesilla Plaza on Thursday allowed residents the opportunity to share and record interviews about their lives and family history in the...

Federal delegation takes aim at rare, N.M.-centric disease

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Tom Udall and U.S. Rep. Martin Heinrich led the New Mexico congressional delegation by introducing a bill to increase research and education efforts...

County ADA advisory board meets Feb. 16

LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Committee will meet at 4 p.

Saturday's Powerball payout tops $310 million

LAS CRUCES — The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing is $310 million, the fifth largest jackpot in the game's 20-year history.

Tashiro to be closed for culvert work

LAS CRUCES — Culvert work is going to impact traffic along Tashiro Drive beginning at 7 a.m. Monday and should be finished by Feb.

Sunland Park sets special meeting

SUNLAND PARK —The Sunland Park City Council in an early-morning meeting today will consider a resolution showing support for a new tax district in the southern part of that...

Candidate forum planned in Anthony, N.M.

LAS CRUCES — Mayoral and city council candidates in a March 6 election in Anthony, N.M., will participate in a forum next week in their community.

Valentine Square Dance set Saturday

LAS CRUCES — The Blue Bell Square Dance Club will have its annual Valentine Square Dance at 7 p.

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