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The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommends that people 60 and older without cardiovascular disease should not begin a daily low-dose aspirin regimen to prevent heart attacks.

NMSU's Faculty Senate and Student Government Association pass resolutions calling for the removal of two top administrators, UNM has decided to disenroll over 250 students for failing to get vaccinated. Also, as fully vaccinated visitors from Mexico are allowed to enter the United States, we hear how the travel restrictions have impacted El Paso.

A preview of the 28th Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference in Las Cruces.

A new poll shows former El Paso Congressman Beto O'Rourke may have a good shot at becoming the new Governor of Texas. Also, we learn how the watershed may affect southern New Mexico.

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in New Mexico, an urban wildlife expert discusses coyotes, and a commentary from Peter Goodman on some pushing back against efforts to make the U.S. a more inclusive country.

Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro is speaking out again about Governor Greg Aboott's border operation. Also, commentator Walt Rubel shares his thoughts on how New Mexico is handling federal funds.

Former New Mexico State Senator Dede Feldman has written a memoir. We get a preview in this newscast.

Election results from the area.

Election results from the area.

A new expert panel will try to address capacity issues in the foster care system in Texas. We learn about a new law helping Texas deal with consequences of human trafficking. Also, the Las Cruces City Council voted unanimously to honor local indigenous peoples through a land acknowledgement resolution.

We get an update on efforts to vaccinate members of the military.

Dr. Edward Michelson, Chair of Emergency Medicine at Texas Tech University El Paso shares a COVID-19 update.

A preview of NMSU "Research and Creativity Week 2021."

School bus drivers in Las Cruces have ended their strike after one day. Also, the final cannabis zoning recommendations have been submitted to the Doña Ana County Commission.

Bus drivers in Las Cruces are back to work after going on strike Thursday. Also, spray paint artists are now being encouraged to express themselves. We hear from one local artist who shares his story.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will address poaching in its Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Plan. Also, a commentary on New Mexico revising its standards for social studies instruction.

Army Veteran Ivan Ocon, grew up in Las Cruces. Despite being a permanent resident of the U.S. he was deported after serving a prison sentence. We hear his story and learn more about his effort to return home.

A new state rule requires each New Mexico county to provide one secure ballot drop box for every 25,000 voters with a minimum of two. KUNM's Nash Jones reports that the Bernalillo County Clerk disagrees with the Secretary of State's Office about what that means. Also, a commentary on school boards and school board elections being inundated with falsehoods about efforts to create more inclusive curriculum.

We learn more about a conference in Las Cruces that brought together creatives, entrepreneurs, educators, and lawmakers to share stories to inspire others.

While the legal fight over SB 8 in Texas continues, Texas who can get pregnant, but don't want to right now are weighing their options, which can be tough for those in the state who lack a strong sex education, health insurance, and supportive doctors.

We learn more about diverticulosis and how poor lifestyle choices could produce different outcomes.

A new Texas law could help the roughly 1.5 million veterans living in Texas get academic credit for skills they've learned in the military. Also, a preview of the upcoming Las Cruces Job Fair.

A preview of the 39th annual NMSU Jewelry sale.

Earthquake activity has increased dramatically in southern New Mexico likely due to injection wells in the Permian Basin used by the oil and gas industry to store wastewater. KUNM's Megan Kamerick talked with Jerry Redfern who broke the story for the publication Capital & Main.

Fighting wildfires is an important and demanding job. But it's a field made up mostly of men. We learn more about a weekend program in Texas working to change that.

Arlington High School in Texas has resumed classes after a shooting that took place earlier this month. Also, a commentary on New Mexico's State Treasurer questioning a move by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda Lopez Askin talks about voter education efforts in the area.

Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda Lopez Askin talks about voter education efforts in the area.

It's been a year since former Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death. We hear from her son who shares more about her life and legacy. Also, Fentanyl test strips and better data may be one of the many solutions for the opioid epidemic.

Some counties in New Mexico won't have enough secure ballot boxes in this year's local elections. Also, we hear how the Doña Ana County Clerk has adapted to ranked-choice voting.