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Home News Sports Lifestyle Opinion Obituaries Homes USA Today media Public Notices Business Directory Corrections Classifieds More Home News Sports Lifestyle Opinion Obituaries Homes USA Today media Public Notices Business Directory Corrections Classifieds search Advertisement WNMU football draws talent from Carlsbad Four Carlsbad High football players in the last two years have committed to play football for the Mustangs NM governor announces racial justice council Man’s death at hands of police ruled a homicide Most Recent Track your county’s unemployment amid COVID-19 Wild and scenic designation a threat to livelihoods Silver City Public Library to install new doors Gila Cliff Dwellings to increase recreational access WNMU graduates earn diplomas, 15 seconds of fame New Mexico 2020 primary: See results here Quick Links E-Edition Events Healthy U Subscriber Guide Classifieds USA TODAY NETWORK Crosswords Comics Country Mile Support Local Businesses - Buy A Gift Card Las Cruces mom makes interactive chalk art A Las Cruces mother of two is creating beautiful interactive chalk art for her two daughters to keep them entertained while in quarantine. Community | 2 days ago Southern NM prison reports 116 more COVID-19 cases The overwhelming majority of inmates testing positive for COVID-19 in New Mexico have been held at a single privately-managed facility. News | 1 day ago 17 stunning photos show how hard D-Day really was On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, forever reshaping the war during D-Day. World Track your county’s unemployment amid COVID-19 As unemployment numbers skyrocket, see the changes by month in your county. News | 2 days ago NM flags ordered lowered to honor George Floyd New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered for flags to fly at half staff through sundown June 5, to honor George Floyd and victims of racism. New-mexico | 2 days ago Great American Outdoors Act gets bipartisan support The bipartisan push to permanently endow the Land and Water Conservation Fund aims to boost outdoor economies and help states recover from COVID-19. News | 1 day ago View All Photos Coronavirus in New Mexico: A look at daily life Are pensions doomed because of COVID-19? With coronavirus dragging down stocks and budget crises for state and local governments, retirees are concerned about their public pensions. Money | 2 days ago Track owner hopes to reopen Vado Speedway Park Royal Jones opened the Vado Speedway Park and promised to put Vado, New Mexico, on the map. Sports | 3 days ago Silver City Public Library to install new doors The Silver City library's new doors will be glass and will be more accessible. In the future, the doors will also have door openers for accessibility. News | 4 days ago Gila Cliff Dwellings to increase recreational access Beginning June 1, access to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument was made available under social distancing and other guidelines: Local | 4 days ago CLOSE Top moments from WNMU virtual commencement The Western New Mexico University virtual commencement was held Friday, May 29, 2020. 4 days ago WNMU graduates earn diplomas, 15 seconds of fame Graduates used their 15 seconds to celebrate and receive their diplomas from loved ones, children, pets and even fellow graduates. Local | 4 days ago Who will challenge Xochitl Torres Small? On Tuesday, June 2, Republican voters in southern New Mexico will chose a Republican nominee to run for Congress in November. Local | 4 days ago New Mexico 2020 primary: See results here Check out our list of 2020 primary results Elections | 4 days ago Albuquerque mayor blames ‘agitators’ for violence “What we saw last night in downtown was not a protest, it was not Albuquerque," the mayor said. City crews spent the morning cleaning up debris. New-mexico | 5 days ago Why this port of entry is unlike any other Beyond Trump's border wall, a New Mexico port of entry wins awards for its welcoming architecture. It was designed by a Corpus Christi-based firm. News | 5 days ago Ruidoso Futurity, Derby set for weekend Morning-line odds for set for 2020 Ruidoso Futurity, Ruidoso Derby Sports | 5 days ago Hotsempting the one to beat in Ruidoso Derby Morning-line odds set for June 6, 2020 Ruidoso Derby at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino Sports | 6 days ago Restaurants, gyms, hair salons can reopen June 1 New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced more business restrictions will lift June 1, including ones on restaurants, gyms and hair salons. News | 5 days ago George Strait COVID-19 message: ‘Wear a mask’ Count country legend George Strait among those encouraging Texas residents to wear face coverings in public to help limit spread of the coronavirus. Texas Bureau New Mexico high schools can open summer workouts June 15 High school sports programs in New Mexico will be able to begin summer workouts and activities, with numerous restrictions and guidelines, on June 15. Football 9 NM businesses cited for defying health orders State Police only responded to complaints from residents, opting to not patrol the state looking for violation, said Officer Ray Wilson. Local Remembering Nana and the little things in life I miss my Nana. I miss her laughter and her tears. I miss her nonstop talking and her worrying. Local Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search Silver City MainStreet recognized for recovery fund The Downtown Recovery Fund helps downtown businesses challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Local Silver City mayor to read bedtime story via Zoom The bedtime story reading will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 31. Local WNMU to hold virtual commencement ceremony In Friday's virtual ceremony, graduates will "attend" via Zoom and guests can "attend" through live video streams on wnmu.edu and Facebook. Local Governor slammed for buying jewelry amid closures Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is facing criticism for buying jewelry from an Albuquerque store after she ordered all nonessential businesses closed. New-mexico Marketplace JOBS REAL ESTATE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Las Cruces students get impromptu snake lesson Annette Otero Nuñez was teaching her fourth-grade class class via Zoom when an uninvited guest decided to make an appearance Community NM may elect historic all-female House delegation Women are seeking the Democratic and Republican nominations in all six of New Mexico’s primary races for three congressional seats. News New Mexico studies single-payer health care amid pandemic New Mexico officials continue to contemplate a possible transition to single-payer health care in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. News Fifth case of COVID-19 reported in New Mexico NM Dept. of Health investigating fifth case of COVID-19 in New Mexico News Amazon opening New Mexico fulfillment center Amazon confirmed late Tuesday that it is opening a new fulfillment center in the Albuquerque metro area, one it says will bring 1,000 full-time jobs. News State bought masks at far above normal price New Mexico's Department of Health purchased a half-million respirators this spring at a significantly higher cost than the normal list price. News Stolen classic car was being used for fundraiser The Plymouth Sport Fury stolen from a Catholic church in Gallup has a New Mexico license plate, 716FSL. New-mexico New Mexico records 107 new COVID-19 cases New Mexico health officials announced on Tuesday 107 additional positive tests for COVID-19, bringing the state's total to 7,130 positive tests. New-mexico New Mexico restaurants can open outdoor seating Wednesday The governor is requesting restaurants in Doña Ana County keep their patios closed until next week due to local coronavirus transmission rates. News Nick Gonzales named national Player of the Year Nick Gonzales named Collegiate Baseball Player of the Year honor Nmsu Primary election guide provided free online by League of Women Voters The guide site, Vote411.org, cove...