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New Mexico News Brief, Friday June 26
New Mexico's jobless rate rose to 6.5 percent in May, up from April's 5.8 percent and the 4.0 percent rate of May 2008.
Live at the Boba CafA1 2, 1900 S. Espina St., presents "A Bump in the Night" on Friday and Saturday.
Farmington loan company accused of exploiting consumers with high-interest loans
The state Attorney General's Office on Thursday filed a lawsuit against a Farmington payday loan company, alleging it violated state law by charging consumers "exorbitant and grossly unfair" annual interest rates exceeding 1,000 percent, according to court documents.
State police warn about NM phone outage [5:00pm]
Emergency 911 service as well as Internet and long-distance phone service were knocked out in much of west-central New Mexico on Tuesday when the driver of a semitrailer failed to clear an aerial fiber optic cable.
Religion briefs: Ten Commandments subject of reading
The reading of the Ten Commandments and a buffet will be conducted at 6 p.m. today at Chabad of Southern New Mexico, Chabad of Las Cruces, 1833 Sumner Ave., in honor of the Jewish Holiday of Shavuot.
Try visiting exhibits, art classes, and more
Plan a field trip to see restored Rio Grande wetlands or the dry Lake Lucero birthplace of the White Sands.
Sandoval Dodge on closure list
Rudy Sandoval marked his 40th year in business this year as the owner of Sandoval Dodge in Las Cruces.
Discount medicine at La Clinica
La Clinica De Familia, a major provider of healthcare to uninsured and underinsured residents of southern New Mexico, is expanding access to affordable medications for families in the Las Cruces area with a new technology to help manage complex government pricing programs.
Las Cruces not sweating the swine flu hubbub, despite first confirmed NM case
They may lose their heads over chile peppers or college football, but most Las Crucens simply refuse to freak out over the whole "the new black death?" ruckus.
Las Crucens cope with flu worries
They may lose their heads over chile peppers or college football, but most Las Crucens simply refuse to freak out over the whole "the new black death?" ruckus.
Las Cruces High ranked No. 2 in softball poll
The Las Cruces High Bulldawgs are ranked No. 2 in the latest New Mexico High School Coaches Association Class 5A Top 10 Softball Poll.
CYFD's Heart Gallery helps promote adoptions
Las Cruces High School employee Laura Conelley pauses to look at a photo in the Heart Gallery on Monday in the Las Cruces Public Schools Administration Building foyer.
Luna County's next manager may be in place within the next week. A list of four final applicants was released by the county on Friday.
Luna County not revealing names of four manager candidates
Luna County is a step closer to having a new county manager, but the names of applicants are being kept in the dark.
Do a Ana County income levels below NM average
Personal per capita income among city and county residents has increased slightly, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis .
Second Little Caesars Pizza to open in Las Cruces
Southern New Mexico's second largest city will gain another Little Caesars Pizza location.
Stream commission to visit region
Members of the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission will conduct 21 meetings across the state to receive public input into how New Mexico should balance its future water needs with limited supplies.
Concerned citizens to gather for local 'Tax Day Tea Party'
If you think your taxes are too high or that the recent stimulus package passed by Congress is a boondoggle, you'll have a chance to express your views on Wednesday, which just happens to be the tax-filing deadline.
Luj n to visit San Juan County on Monday
Rep. Ben Ray Lujan is scheduled to visit Farmington and Shiprock on Monday. Lujan is spending the day in northwest New Mexico as part of his "Congress in Your Community" tour throughout northern New Mexico.
Local news in brief April 12, 2009
Photo: Lynne Mann dressed her 5-year-old poodle, Lexi, in bright Easter colors and rabbit ears as part of the Ponce de Leon Retirement Centera TMs Poodle Easter Parade on Saturday.
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