Month: February 2024
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FDA WARNS: Do Not Use Smartwatches or Smart Rings to Measure Blood Glucose Levels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers, patients, caregivers, and health care providers of risks related to using smartwatches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels (blood sugar) without piercing the skin.
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Organ Mountain High School Senior Accepted into “the Academy”
R.J. Scott, a member of Organ Mountain’s JROTC and a graduating senior, has been accepted to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.
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True freshman tallied four home runs, seven RBI and a one-hit shutout versus Nebraska.
The legend of Desirae Spearman is quickly growing. In her first weekend of collegiate softball, the NM State phenom was named CUSA Freshman of the week. A week later, Spearman earned the honor after another incredible showing in four games. The El Paso native pitched twice, including a spectacular complete game, one-hit shutout against Nebraska.
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New Mexico reports first hantavirus pulmonary syndrome case of 2024
The Scientific Laboratory Division of the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed the first case of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) this year. A man living in San Juan County was hospitalized, released, and is at home recovering.
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5 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults
Whether you’re settling into your 60s or heading into your 90s, be careful when taking medicines, herbal preparations and supplements.
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Nordic Naturals Issues Voluntary Recall of Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D3
Nordic Naturals is voluntarily recalling one lot of Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid, 0.76 fl. oz. (22.5 mL), 400 IU (10mcg) D3. This recall is being conducted due to a manufacturing error that resulted in an elevated level of Vitamin D3 dosage or super potent dose. The affected lot number is 234909, with an expiration…
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WANTED: Qualified Business Technical Assistance Providers; New Mexico EDD Issues Request for Proposals
The State of New Mexico was awarded a grant by US Treasury that seeks to provide technical assistance to Very Small Businesses, and Socially Economically Disadvantaged businesses.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL: 5A DISTRICT 3 Showdown Set for Friday, February 23 [Updated]
Girls Basketball provides our broader community with a match-up between the Lady Trojans of Mayfield High School and the Lady Knights of Organ Mountain High School.
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Local Fishing Report February 20, 2014
Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.
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Funeral Services, Procession Announced for Fallen Officer
Funeral services and the procession route for fallen Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez are set for Wednesday in El Paso, Texas.
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NM State Cheer Takes home 3 National Titles at USA Collegiate Cheer Championships
1st in Large Co-Ed Intermediate Show Cheer 1st in Small Co-Ed Intermediate Show Cheer 1st in Mascot [For individual events, Ricardo and Danae earned 4th Place in “Partner Stunt”, and Lavina, Chariona, Angelina and Avery garnered a 3rd Place in “Group Stunt”
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5o Local Student Athletes Qualified for the 2024 NMAA Boys Wrestling Championship: Las Cruces High School Leads the Region with 13 qualifiers.
This years State Championship tournament will be held on February 23rd and 24th at the Rio Rancho Event Center. Girls will wrestle for a true State Championship, regardless of Class. The Boys Tournament is divided into two Class distinctions (A/4A and 5A). Wrestlers will face off in weight-specific designations until each weight in each designation…
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CFPB to distribute more than $10.9 million to consumers harmed by student loan debt-relief business
This month, 8,571 consumers who were harmed by Performance SLC, a student loan debt relief business, and Performance Settlement, a general debt settlement company, will receive checks in the mail.
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Get Your Swing on in Las Cruces! Free Dance Lessons at Plaza de Las Cruces
Lace up your dancing shoes and join the Swing on The Plaza! event happening every Tuesday at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., from Tuesday, March 5, 2024, to Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Whether you’re a seasoned swinger or have never twirled before, this event has something for everyone. Swing into the Night…
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Keeping Your Milk Safe From the Grass to the Glass
A look at what makes your milk and dairy safe, and the 100-year history behind it.
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CFPB report finds large banks charge higher credit card interest rates than small banks and credit unions
The CFPB today reported on the first set of results from the newly updated Terms of Credit Card Plans survey. The survey data reveal that large banks are offering worse credit card terms and interest rates than small banks and credit unions, regardless of credit risk.
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El Paso Electric wants you to know “How to Read Your Electric Bill”
We want to provide you with as much information as we can concerning your monthly bill. Here, you’ll see everything from billing guidelines and how to read your bill to disputing costs. If you have questions concerning any of the information on this page or about your bill, click contact us found throughout this page.
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Renee Armijo, Ralph Martinez, and Jessie Villegas
“Thank You!”
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Regional “Catch of the Week” at Young Pond in Las Cruces–Local Fishing Report
Antoinette and her grandfather caught several trout at Young Pond on Feb. 3.
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Aliyah Logan Breaks School Record in 60m Hurdles as Aggies Close Regular Season
Since claiming the top spot in NM State history for the 60-meter hurdles at the Corky Classic in January 2023 with a time of 8.27 seconds, Aliyah Logan has continued to rewrite the record book. On January 20th, the senior from Markham, Ontario, Canada posted a time of 8.24 at the MLK Invitational.
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NMSU School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management to host dining events
Students from the school of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management in New Mexico State University’s College of ACES are getting a taste of real-world experience in the hospitality industry by hosting several food and beverage events this spring. The students working these meals and events come from a wide variety of experiential learning classes and…
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Apache Corporation to Pay $4 Million and Reduce Unlawful Air Pollution from Oil and Gas Wells in New Mexico and Texas, Eliminating More Than 10,000 Tons of Harmful Air Pollutants Annually
Company Also Will Spend $5.5 Million for Preventative Measures and to Help Address Environmental Harm Caused by Its Violations
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Shooting Leaves one Man Dead, Another Injured in Las Cruces
Las Cruces police are continuing to investigate an early-morning shooting that injured one man and resulted in the death of another.
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SPECIAL SPORTS EDITORIAL: “Listen to Local Baseball on the Radio this President’s Day”
This President’s Day weekend, our broader community will have the opportunity to tune in to four games (and one softball game) hosted by our very own New Mexico State Aggies.
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Candlelight Vigil, Funeral Services set for Fallen Officer
A candlelight vigil in Las Cruces and funeral services in El Paso are planned for fallen Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez.
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NMSU receives $1.2 million award for climate change research collaboration
Peanuts, along with cotton, are the focus of a collaborative research by researchers at New Mexico State University and two other universities to develop agricultural practices that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve soil health and enhance crop resilience to climate extremes, such as droughts.
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Hello, World… Again
Las Cruces Digest is intended to provide something to our broader community that, in my opinion, is sorely needed–a source of information worth actively seeking out, and in a format that involves more mental effort than thoughtlessly thumbing the scrolls.
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Pulitzer Prize-winner Gretchen Morgenson to speak at NMSU College of Business Feb. 20
Hosted by NMSU’s College of Business and Center for Border Economics, the free event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Yates Auditorium in Domenici Hall on NMSU’s Las Cruces campus. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Gretchen Morgenson will visit New Mexico State University next week to discuss and…
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ACTORS WANTED: NMSU hosts open casting call for upcoming films
The Creative Media Institute at New Mexico State University is hosting an upcoming open casting call from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 in Milton Hall. This casting call aims to expand the CMI actor database, providing an avenue for individuals interested in acting to showcase their talents. These auditions will play a pivotal…
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Platos: “Coyote Cafe’s Classic Cowboy Steak with Red Chile Onion Rings”
This hearty steak has been on the Coyote menu from the beginning, and you can still enjoy it in the restaurant today. Fortunately it’s easier for a home cook to find USDA Prime beef today than it was 30 years ago.
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NMSU art museum to screen award-winning documentary with director Q&A
The University Art Museum at New Mexico State University will host a free screening of the award-winning documentary “Madan Sara” directed by Etant Dupain from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 at Devasthali Hall 1308 E. University Ave. A virtual question and answer session with Dupain and co-executive producer Lulaine Childs will follow.
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20 Local Student Athletes Qualified for the 2024 NMAA Girls Wrestling Championship: Centennial Leads the Region with 5 qualifiers.
NMAA sanctioned the Girls Wrestling Division four years ago, in 2020. It comprises all schools regardless of Class–from A to 5A.
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Las Cruces Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty–Police Chief Story: “This Is An Evil World” [UPDATED 5:10 PM February 13]
“This is an evil world. There is evil in our beautiful city. As officers, we see it every day.”
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New Mexico APEX Accelerator to host a Government Contracting Expo February 27 at the Las Cruces Convention Center
The New Mexico APEX Accelerator is excited to announce that it will host a Government Contracting Expo event at the Las Cruces Convention Center. This is Southern New Mexico’s premier networking event, supported by federal, state and local government agencies, where buyers, contractors, suppliers and providers can come together to develop relationships. This is an…
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PHOTO EDITORIAL: “Snow on the Mountains”
Comments have been left open on this post for people who wish to share the best locations to photography the Organ Mountains.
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Kick Off Your Super Bowl Party With Pizza
Pizza Delivery or Takeout When ordering or picking up the pizza for the big game, refrigerate it if you don’t eat it immediately upon arrival, or place it in a preheated oven on low. If there is not enough space in your refrigerator for the pizza box, divide the slices and store them in small,…