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Two Democratic leaders seek reelection in competitive races in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez is seeking a second term in New Mexico’s swing district along the U.S.-Mexico border, in a rematch against the Republican he ousted in 2022. GOP challenger Yvette Herrell waged her fourth consecutive campaign for Congress in...
Robert Carpenter scores 18 as New Mexico State defeats New Mexico Highlands 93-57
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Robert Carpenter had 18 points in New Mexico State's 93-57 win over New Mexico Highlands on Monday night. Carpenter also added five rebounds and three steals for the Aggies. Christian Cook scored 15 points while going 5 of 11 (5 for 9 from 3-point range)....
No. 22 UCLA routs Rider 85-50 in season opener behind Bilodeau's 18 points in Bruins debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Bilodeau scored 18 points in his UCLA debut after transferring from Oregon State, and the 22nd-ranked Bruins routed Rider 85-50 on Monday night in their season opener. Dylan Andrews added 14 points and six assists. Kobe Johnson, who transferred from...
New Mexico wins 91-84 over Nicholls State
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Nelly Junior Joseph's 28 points helped New Mexico defeat Nicholls State 91-84 on Monday. Joseph added 16 rebounds and three blocks for the Lobos. Donovan Dent scored 15 points and added 11 assists and three steals. Mustapha Amzil shot 5 for 15, including 1...
Sibley scores 18, Southern Utah downs Western New Mexico 96-68
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Jamari Sibley had 18 points in Southern Utah's 96-68 victory against Western New Mexico on Monday. Sibley also contributed 10 rebounds and three blocks for the Thunderbirds. Tavi Jackson shot 6 of 10 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to add...
Company vows to sue over damages after New Mexico authorities destroy cannabis crops
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — State police have destroyed tens of thousands of pounds of marijuana plants at greenhouses in northwestern New Mexico, marking what regulators say is the largest seizure and destruction of cannabis in New Mexico since new possession and cultivation laws took effect in...
New Mexico hosts Nicholls State for season opener
Nicholls State Colonels at New Mexico Lobos Albuquerque, New Mexico; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico hosts Nicholls State for the season opener. New Mexico finished 26-10 overall a season ago while going 13-3 at home. The Lobos averaged 81.0...
New Mexico opens season at home against Nicholls State
Nicholls State Colonels at New Mexico Lobos Albuquerque, New Mexico; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Mexico starts the season at home against Nicholls State. New Mexico finished 26-10 overall last season while going 13-3 at home. The Lobos gave up...
Trump will rally backers every day until the election in North Carolina, a swing state he won twice
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump will rally supporters in North Carolina every day until Tuesday's election, a flurry of late activity in the only swing state that he won in both his 2016 and 2020 campaigns. Even as Trump looks to expand the electoral map and project strength...
Donald Trump gambles with late-stage trips to Democratic New Mexico and Virginia
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Donald Trump is traveling to New Mexico and Virginia in the campaign's final days, taking a risky detour from the seven battleground states to spend time in places where Republican presidential candidates have not won in decades. The former president...
