Carlos Correa

LAS CRUCES (AP) -- A body found at New Mexico State University has been identified as a Las Cruces businessman who operated restaurants not far from campus.

The Las Cruces Sun-News reports NMSU Police says 32-year-old Lavar Washington, who birthday was Sunday, died from a self-inflited gunshot wound.  His body was discovered Monday in a car in a university parking lot.

Deputy Chief of Police Andy Bowen says authorities are still investigating Washington's death but they dont' suspect foul play.

SANTA FE (AP) -- Governor Susana Martinez's political organization ranked in more than $77,000 during a five-week period as she aims to make GOP gains in the New Mexico Legislature.

The Albuquerque Journal reports that Susana PAC reported Monday raising the money during the reporting period that stretched from April 3 through May 3.  The governor's PAC reported receiving $10,000 each from six companies, including Mack Energy of Artesia, which contributed $117, 500 to Martinez's gubernatorial campaign in 2010.

SANTA FE (AP) -- New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, a Republican often mentioned as a potential vice presidential candidate but who repeatedly has denied interest, has criticized fellow Republican Mitt Romney's stance on immigration.

Martinez questioned the likely GOP presidential nominee's 'self-deportation' strategy during an interview with Newsweek.

The magazine quotes the governor as asking for the meaning of self-deportation.  She also says she doesn't doubt that Hispanics were alienated during the campaign for the GOP nomination.