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Members of a group of Pro-Palestine protesters were arrested on Thursday following a sit-in on the New Mexico State University campus.

An Instagram account, ‘Las Cruces For Palestine,’ started live streaming around 4:30 p.m. with approximately 20 protesters inside the lobby at Hadley Hall, where administration offices are located.

On its Instagram page, Las Cruces for Palestine describes itself as a locally-based group that is, “advocating for the liberation and realization of fundamental rights for the Palestinian people.”

Protesters were seen singing and chanting with four or five New Mexico State University Police officers in the lobby as well.

Around 5:50 p.m., an officer can be heard telling protesters if they do not leave, they would be arrested at 6:05 p.m., for trespassing. The livestream showed officers taking several protesters into custody.

A New Mexico State University spokesperson could not confirm how many protesters were taken into custody. NMSU is expected to put out a statement from the office of NMSU Interim Chancellor Mónica Torres on Thursday evening.

As of 8:30 p.m., jail records show at least eight people booked into the  Doña Ana County Detention Center who were arrested by NMSU Police at Hadley Hall and charged with either misdemeanor criminal trespassing or resisting or obstructing. There was no bail listed with the expectation that they would be released.

In an earlier Instagram post, Las Cruces For Palestine posted a letter sent to the NMSU Board of Regents and administration that included a list of demands. It also called for the university to issue a statement calling for an immediate, permanent ceasefire from all fighting parties on behalf of the institution in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

The list of demands also included disclosing all of its financial and academic investments and to terminate study abroad agreements with universities in Israel.

A New Mexico woman was shot in the neck by her stepson at a high school graduation ceremony in Albuquerque, authorities said.

Christian Bencomo, 21, was arrested at the scene at the Albuquerque Convention Center Wednesday night, according to police.

The victim was not publicly identified, though Albuquerque police said her injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.

Students from Southwest Secondary Learning Center, an Albuquerque charter school, had gathered at the convention center Wednesday for their graduation ceremony.

But around 5 p.m., a gunshot rang out inside the building. Cops were initially told it was an active shooter situation, but investigators arrived to find one bullet had been fired a single person, according to Albuquerque police spokesman Gilbert Gallegos.

The victim was attending the graduation of her biological son when her stepson, Bencomo, approached her, police said.

“As she started to hug him, he produced a handgun and shot her in the neck,” the Albuquerque Police Department said on social media “Bystanders held him until officers arrived.”

Bencomo was charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, aggravated assault and two counts of unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon, according to NBC News.

There were likely more than 100 people in attendance for the graduation ceremony, Gallegos said.

“All of the sudden there was this big pop, and we all got quiet, looked around, and most of us, it turned out, most of us thought it was just a balloon, a celebratory balloon,” witness Mary Ward told local NBC affiliate KOB. “But then all of the sudden, they just started shouting ‘Get down, get down.’ And it’s just overwhelming. That situation is so scary.”

In a Wednesday full of exciting games, we witnessed the debut of four new MLS teams, while other fierce battles unfolded on fields across the country. But it was the clash between New Mexico United and Real Salt Lake that truly captured attention.

At Isotopes Park, New Mexico United staged an impressive comeback against Real Salt Lake, securing their spot in the next phase of the competition. In a thrilling match, the hosts relied on a stellar performance from Zico Bailey, former right-back for FC Cincinnati, who netted two goals within a mere two minutes, establishing an imposing early lead for his team. Despite efforts from Fidel Barajas and Diego Luna, who scored for Real Salt Lake, New Mexico United showcased their determination and quality, solidifying a 4-2 victory with additional goals from Nicky Hernandez and Jacobo Reyes.

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New Mexico United’s surprising win not only underscores the unpredictability of the U.S. Open Cup but also highlights the growing quality and competitiveness of USL Championship teams, capable of challenging MLS giants and clinching impressive results.

In other competition matches, MLS favorites confirmed their status by advancing to the next phase. Sporting Kansas City, LAFC, and Seattle Sounders FC displayed their strength and skill in overcoming their opponents, joining Atlanta United, FC Dallas, and San Jose Earthquakes, who had already secured their berths earlier. These teams, with their stellar rosters and high-level experience, remain the top contenders for the U.S. Open Cup title, but the journey is just beginning.