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Widespread rain & cooler temperatures ahead for New Mexico
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Wetter weather will expand across the region ahead and with that, lower temperatures, except for far Southeast New Mexico in the short term, as a Heat Advisory is in effect for Chaves County. Showers are present near Roswell to the west this morning as despite the record heat yesterday, rain may […]
Tarantula Mating Season Hits Southern New Mexico
According to report, Southern New Mexico is buzzing with activity as tarantulas enter their peak mating season. From Valencia County to the Texas state line, these furry, eight-legged creatures are on the move in search of a mate. During this time, male tarantulas are particularly active, roaming far from their...
Jeremy Maupin prepares Bulldogs for three-peat against Cavemen
Artesia High School head football coach Jeremy Maupin knows Friday’s season opener against Carlsbad is the first step of many in a return to the postseason. “It’s another game for us,” he said. “(Carlsbad) is a 6A team we look at it as a way to get better.”
El Paso concerts this weekend: Lamb of God, Mastodon, and Air Supply lead events
Parents, done with the back-to-school shopping and getting kids back on a school schedule? Then it's time to relax and think of you this weekend. Heavy metal bands Lamb of God and Mastodon will perform at the El Paso County Coliseum Sunday, Aug. 25. The bands are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark...
Walmart Distribution Center celebrates 25th anniversary
LOS LUNAS—In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Walmart Distribution Center, the staff held a week-long celebration, with the main event, a company picnic, on Saturday, Aug. 3, when all associates were able to invite their family members. They cooked close to 200 pounds of fajitas for all...
Troop 360 has record year of Eagle Scout candidates
Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is no easy feat, yet four local Boy Scouts of Troop 360 did just that following years of personal growth, hard work and dedication to their troop and to their community. In July, the boys were awarded their Eagle Scout medals at a Court...
2023 disappointment motivates Eagles, Tigers and Jaguars
Neither Belen, Los Lunas nor Valencia made the 2023 playoffs in boys’ soccer, although VHS came close with a 9-9-1 record. It may be difficult for one or more to reach the postseason in 2024, but each expects to see improvement.
Developing young players key as girls soccer season kicks off
Belen, Los Lunas and Valencia girls soccer teams all have at least one thing in common — each could use more players to round out the varsity roster and, perhaps, field a junior varsity team as well. Versatility and flexibility will be a key for success as the season...
The polls are open! Who has the best football student section in Las Cruces?
The high school football experience wouldn’t be complete without fans. That’s why the Las Cruces Sun-News is letting you decide who has the best student section atmosphere in the area. This poll includes student sections from Las Cruces area schools. Students, email your favorite photos and selfies from your school's student section to ncoppola@lcsun-news.com....
NM’s revenue growth said to slow for first time this decade, but state still flush, analysts say
New Mexico’s budget is expected to have .2% less revenue this fiscal year than last thanks to a slowing global oil market. But it’ll still be enough to give lawmakers more than $650 million in new money to spend at the legislative session come January. That’s according to fresh projections released Wednesday by an expert […]
Live updates: Las Cruces area Week 1 high school football scoreboard
Here are live updates from Week 1 of Las Cruces area high school football games. At the top of this page, you will find updates from the Las Cruces vs. Mayfield game. At the bottom of this page, you will find updates from Las Cruces area schools. Be sure to follow along...
NM's Just Transition: No community left behind, everyone shares benefits
New Mexico is taking a page from Colorado's Office of Just Transition to support communities affected by climate change. The office aims to support workers and communities negatively affected as the country transitions away from traditional energy sources. At the University of New Mexico, the Just Transition Grand Challenge team is developing its own policies to ensure the transition to a low-carbon economy is equitable.
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