The man has been identified as 28-year-old Johnny Ray Morales.
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Former Representative Steve Pearce was nominated by President Trump to head the Bureau of Land Management last November. With hearings surrounding his nomination expected to start soon, southern New Mexicans who he used to represent have differing views on his possible tenure. -
Rep. Gabe Vasquez visits La Piñon to discuss decrease in number of assault cases due to ICE activityRep. Gabe Vasquez visited La Piñon to discuss ICE activity and its effect on the number of assault cases being reported. -
Recently the manufacturing facility Endurance Technologies chose Las Cruces as the location for its first facility in the U.S. Scott Brocato recently spoke with Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez about that and other recent developments. -
A man died after Las Cruces police police say he exchanged gunfire with officers. -
A look back at the week's top stories and interviews with KC Counts.
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Last year, the Legislature allocated $20 million to clean up abandoned uranium mines, while experts have said hundreds of millions will be necessary. -
Busfield has denied the allegations. He turned himself in to authorities and later was released from jail. -
While investigators said they could not determine the exact cause of the baby's death, “the most likely source of infection was unpasteurized milk.” -
Ella Mae Begay’s case helped bring national attention to the high rate of violence faced by Native people, providing fuel for tribal leaders and victim advocates as they continued pushing for law enforcement resources and more cooperation for investigation across jurisdictional lines.
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U.S. speedskaters set to compete in Milan are drawing comparisons to past greats like Eric Heiden, Bonnie Blair, and Apolo Ohno. Here are four to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. -
Here's why Republicans are facing an uphill battle, particularly for retaining control of the House. -
When U.S. speedskater Connor McDermott-Mostowy makes his Winter Olympic debut in Milan, he'll join a record number of out LGBTQ athletes. But of the 46 out athletes, only 11 are men. -
Schools across the country are offering courses and retreats for people 50+ who want to reinvent themselves and embrace lifelong learning and discovery. -
How about $350,000 within hours? The pitches flood small businesses: "No hidden fees, No BS." These financial lifelines are barely regulated and can turn into trip wires.
February 9, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
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