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Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NM State signed 6-foot-3 guard DJ Dudley, a senior from Inglewood who averaged 13.8 points at Louisiana Tech. He will join the Aggies in Las Cruces for the 2026-27 season, adding scoring depth after earning third team all-CUSA and second team all-Louisiana honors. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ Head coach Adeniyi Amadou announced on April 24 that Adeola Akomolafe, a former key assistant from TCU (where she helped sign five WNBA draft picks), will join NM State women’s basketball coaching staff as director of recruiting operations and student-athlete development, bolstering the championship program in Las Cruces. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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Blessing of the Fields - 26th Anniversary
10-11 a.m. — New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum — Free entry — Celebrate tradition with a vibrant procession at the annual Blessing of the Fields.
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2026 Memorial Day Weekend New Mexico Wine Festival
Noon-6 p.m. — Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo — Cost varies — Celebrate Memorial Day with local wines, food trucks, and live music.
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