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Boy, 2, Drowns in Backyard Swimming Pool in Las Cruces
A 2-year-old Las Cruces boy drowned Monday evening in a backyard swimming pool.
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Las Cruces Police Seek Suspect in Telshor Shooting
Las Cruces police are asking for the public’s help locating 30-year-old Sergio Guadalupe Jacquez who is believed to be responsible for a shooting that critically injured a man Sunday afternoon on Telshor Boulevard.
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Avenida de Mesilla Intermittent Lane Closures – Extended Closures
Avenida de Mesilla (between S. Main Street to Martin Street) will continue to have intermittent lane closures from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
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Police ID Four Killed in Separate Double-Homicides
Las Cruces police are continuing to investigate Sunday’s double-homicide on the East Mesa while an arrest has been made in the double-homicide that occurred on Wofford Drive.
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DAILY DIGEST: TUESDAY (6/25/24)
Daily Weather Report: 4 o’clock HIGH Sunny thenIsolatedT-storms OVERNIGHT LOW ScatteredT-storms thenPartly Cloudy Detailed weather information can be found at forecast.weather.gov Reported Events Reminder: Daily Driver Traffic Report: Check the New Mexico Department of Transportation website (NMRoads.com) for more. Events from the City of Las Cruces Calendar of Events for Tuesday, June 25, 2024: The…
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Deportes 📰
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Leftover draw licenses on sale June 26
A total of 630 deer licenses left over from the 2024-2025 big-game draw will go on sale at 10 a.m. MDT June 26, through the Department’s Online License System.
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Volleyball Unveils Fall 2024 Roster Additions
Veteran Head Coach Mike Jordan brings in nine new Aggies. read more
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State Wildlife Action Plan for New Mexico topic of public meeting in Las Cruces
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is holding two public meetings to discuss the 10-year review and revision… read more
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NM State Adds Former Aggie Shunn Buchanan to Coaching Staff
Buchanan makes his way back to Las Cruces after a two-year stint at Mississippi State under Head Coach Chris Jans. read more
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Food 📰
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✴︎ Food
Los Productos de Masa de Harina de Maíz Fortificados Con Ácido Fólico
Los fabricantes que tengan preguntas sobre las reglamentaciones de la FDA relacionadas con la fortificación de la masa de harina de maíz u otros productos de masa de maíz con ácido fólico pueden comunicarse con la FDA a través de nuestro portal de consultas: Corn_Masa_Inquiries@fda.hhs.gov.
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Summer Food Service Program
The City of Las Cruces will partner with Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) to provide free and nutritious meals for… read more
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FDA Alerts Parents and Caregivers to Cronobacter Safety Concerns with Crecelac Goat Milk Infant Formula Imported and Distributed by Dairy Manufacturers Inc.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting parents and caregivers about Cronobacter safety concerns with Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat… read more
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FINDS CHILDREN EMPLOYED ILLEGALLY IN DANGEROUS JOBS, OBTAINS $4.8M IN WAGES, DAMAGES FOR POULTRY INDUSTRY WORKERS IN CALIFORNIA
Investigation finds 14-year-old children using razor-sharp deboning knives. read more
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Pasillos 📰
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NMSU’s STEM Mavericks brings interactive AI summer camp to local highschool students
In first three days of the STEM Mavericks program at New Mexico State University, students were introduced to raspberry pi hardware, Bash, Python, electrical components, sensors, transducers and actuators.
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NMSU student receives prestigious research fellowship in Germany
New Mexico State University student Molly Streich has received the DAAD-RISE internship to conduct research in Munich, Germany. read more
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‘It’s never too late’: NMSU offers flexible options for bachelor’s degrees
‘It’s never too late’: NMSU offers flexible options for bachelor’s degrees read more
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Las Cruces Public Libraries Offers Free Computer Literacy Classes in June
Las Cruces Public Libraries will offer a variety of free computer literacy classes in June designed to help adults develop… read more
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Rutas 📰
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Avenida de Mesilla Intermittent Lane Closures – Extended Closures
Avenida de Mesilla (between S. Main Street to Martin Street) will continue to have intermittent lane closures from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
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Lane Closure Planned for Sonoma Ranch Boulevard
A portion of northbound Sonoma Ranch Boulevard, between Camino Coyote and Bella Sierra Drive, will experience an intermittent lane closures… read more
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El Paseo Road Lane Closure Planned
Motorists who utilize the northbound lanes of El Paseo Road, between Idaho Avenue and Wyatt Drive, will experience a lane… read more
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Amador Avenue Intermittent Lane Closures
Amador Avenue, between Campo Street and Water Street, will have intermittent lane closures each day between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday,… read more
The Art 📰
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✴︎ Art
Friends of the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks–Screens Film (Free and Open to the Public, RSVP Requested)
Filmmaker Mary Patierno’s lyrical documentary “Requiem for a River” poses some fundamental questions about the iconic Rio Grande: Is it still a living river?
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Feminist Border Arts Film Festival to screen full-length films, host filmmakers
New Mexico State University’s ninth annual Feminist Border Arts Film Festival and Zine Fest will take place June 28-29 during… read more
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Make Music Day, Friday, June 21 – Free Music in the Park Concert
The City of Las Cruces is proud to participate in Make Music Day, a global celebration that takes place on… read more
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After Hours Interactive Adventure Movie based on Role-Playing Game at Branigan
Join Las Cruces Public Libraries on Saturday, June 22 for an after-hours adventure movie filled with magic! read more
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✴︎ Wellness
Cooling Stations to be Reactivated Beginning Monday, June 24, 2024
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to return to Las Cruces’ weather forecast for several days this week.
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No New Mexico Incidents Reported in the Investigation of Illnesses for Product Sold at Some Marijuana Shops: Diamond Shruumz-Brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars [UPDATE]
Do not eat, sell, or serve Diamond Shruumz- Brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. read more
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LCFD Begins Tiered System for Response Calls
The Las Cruces Fire Department, which has been offering ground ambulance transportation on a limited basis since 2013 and responds… read more
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Department of Health issues air quality tips during statewide wildfires
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is urging New Mexicans to consider air quality safety and wildfire preparation this… read more
gobierno 📰
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✴︎ Government
Water Outage Planned for Tuesday at Munson Senior Center
Munson Senior Center will experience a water outage on the evening of Tuesday, June 25.
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County Emergency Rental Assistance Program checks delayed
Weekly assistance checks that would normally be disbursed will be processed on Friday, July 12. Residents can expect to begin… read more
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Doña Ana County provides sandbags in preparation for monsoon season
In preparation for the upcoming monsoon season, Doña Ana County reminds residents that free sandbags are available for pick up. read more
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Doña Ana County Government Center Was Late to Open Thursday Due to Power Outage
The two posts announcing the closure (and subsequent reopening) are presented, below. read more
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✴︎ Money
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ensuring consumers aren’t pushed into medical payment products
As the cost of healthcare continues to rise, millions of Americans find themselves struggling to pay for essential medical treatments.
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Economic Development Department Shares Resource Information
On a regular basis, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) sends out an email containing links to potential funding… read more
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[REPOST] Dealing with disasters and emergencies… FINANCIALLY [Video Content][Español]
A guide to handling your finances if you are preparing for, recovering from, or rebuilding after a hurricane, tornado, wildfire… read more
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New Mexico NOT AMONG Four Additional States Joining Justice Department’s Suit Against Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets
The department and its now expanded group of 20 co-plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in the District of New Jersey. read more
REal Estate
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Trespassing Remains Prevalent in Most Areas: Property Dispatch Report (Blotter 6/5-6/11)
Our broader community saw owver 7,000 dispatch records created for the week ending June 11, 2024. Below, please find those… read more
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TRESPASSING REPORTED IN ALMOST EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD: Fire and Property Dispatch Report (5/29-6/4)
Follow Las Cruces Digest on Facebook to get weekly updates. Our broader community saw close to 4,000 dispatch responses by… read more
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HUD Increases income limits making more households eligible for help
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD recently increased the area median income, AMI limits which the County… read more
Agriculture
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Where’s Xochitl, Now?
Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small visited two USDA Summer Food Service Program sites this week to see them in action… read more
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USDA Recognizes National Pollinator Week
During the week of June 17-23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is recognizing and celebrating National Pollinator Week. read more
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NMSU Vet science camp this past May helped students explore career opportunities
Participants in the vet science camp at New Mexico State University listen to Extension Veterinarian Dr. John Wenzel during a… read more
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Boy, 2, Drowns in Backyard Swimming Pool in Las Cruces
A 2-year-old Las Cruces boy drowned Monday evening in a backyard swimming pool.
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Las Cruces Police Seek Suspect in Telshor Shooting
Las Cruces police are asking for the public’s help locating 30-year-old Sergio Guadalupe Jacquez who is believed to be responsible… read more
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Police ID Four Killed in Separate Double-Homicides
Las Cruces police are continuing to investigate Sunday’s double-homicide on the East Mesa while an arrest has been made in… read more
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Business and Community Safety is Topic of “Bridging the Badge” Livestream by Las Cruces Police
The Las Cruces Police Department’s next Bridging the Badge livestream, scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, will discuss what local businesses… read more
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12 Snake Calls, 20 Animal Bite/Attack Calls and 94 Calls to Report Stray Animals: Animal Dispatch Report (Blotter 6/5 to 6/11)
Below, please find those responses related to animals.
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Fireworks Safety is Urged
Fireworks sales begin June 20 in New Mexico, so the Las Cruces Fire Department is reminding consumers of general guidelines… read more
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Fireworks Stressful for Pets, Livestock
City of Las Cruces Codes Enforcement and Animal Control, along with Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley, are hosting… read more
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Fourth of July Celebration Schedule for City of Las Cruces
The schedule is set for the annual City of Las Cruces 4th of July Celebration. read more
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Caras Vecinas
These are the neighborly faces of our broader community. Each face has its own story, some of which is posted right here.
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