Life & times in Southern New Mexico

High school student trades cap & gown for cuffs

After being taken to a holding cell for processing, Rodriguez allegedly complained of stomach pains and told investigators he had a vial of cocaine, for a “friend,” wrapped in a condom and concealed in his rectum. Deputies said Rodriguez was allowed to use the bathroom in the holding cell, which produced the contents; they were [...]

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It “rained” yesterday

We were getting mighty excited here on the De-range yesterday afternoon when ominous-looking clouds started rolling across the Mesilla Valley around 4pm. By 5pm, the sky began dropping a fine mist.

"Yay! I really think it’s finally going to rain!" I exclaimed, recalling that we haven’t had a drop of rain since around last February 18.

The [...]

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