Month: February 2024
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NMSU announces five finalists in presidential search
Following a national search, the New Mexico State University Board of Regents has announced five finalists for the university’s next president. In a special meeting Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, the board revealed the names of the finalists, who were selected from a nationwide pool of candidates with the assistance of search firm WittKieffer and an…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries to host Bestseller, Dion Leonard
“Finding Gobi” is the miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name Gobi, proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for…
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IRS Teams Up with Las Cruces Public Libraries to Offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
The program will be available at the City’s three library locations: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave.; Sage Café branch library, 6121 Reynolds Drive; and Munson branch library, 975 S. Mesquite St. Volunteers are trained by the IRS to help citizens do their taxes for free. The days and times residents can come…
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NMSU Global unveils Apple Vision Pro microlearning course
With spatial computing revolutionizing our interaction with technology, New Mexico State University’s Global Campus is introducing two innovative microlearning courses that leverage the excitement surrounding the debut of the Apple Vision Pro. The courses, spatial computing and Designing the Future: Instructional Design in the Metaverse, use Apple’s latest spatial computing device, which promises to transform the…
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PLUTOMANIA!
This is a free, family event that is open to the public. Every year, the museum honors the birthday of local astronomer and hero, Clyde Tombaugh. The Museum of Nature & Science will celebrate Tombaugh’s life, his impact on planetary science, and space exploration including highlighting NASA’s New Horizon Mission, current space exploration, local astronomy,…
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Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring in 2024
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger were in Punxsutawney this morning, for the second year in a row, as Phil made his annual prediction. The Governor and his Administration understand the importance of the travel and tourism industry, which serves as a powerful economic engine in…
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Federal Reserve Holds Rate Steady at 5.25 – 5.5%
An Overall Resilient Economy: The economy has weathered the increases well. The housing sector, a highly interest rate sensitive sector, is one exception. Existing home sales were not only down in December, but 2023 saw the lowest annual tally since 1995. Nevertheless, the jobs market has maintained resilience, evidenced by a sub 4% unemployment rate and job openings…
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Neighbors are Invited to Learn “Canva” Basics
Canva Basics will meet in the Computer Training Room on the second floor of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Are you curious about Canva? Come learn the basics. Residents will sign up for a free account, search for a template and alter it to make a flyer. In doing this, residents will…
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NMSU API Program aims to increase student reach with spring activities
The Asian and Pacific Islander Program at New Mexico State University hopes to build on its success from last year and reach more students in 2024. Established in 2023, the API Program serves and supports Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across NMSU. In its first year, the program served more than 800 students through…
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Quaker Issues Revised Recall Notice With Additional Product Due to Possible Health Risk
CHICAGO, Illinois – January 11, 2024 – The Quaker Oats Company today announced an expansion of the December 15, 2023, recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and…
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Wear red for Women’s Heart Health Friday, February 2nd
“We can encourage the women in our lives to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by adopting healthier lifestyles,” said Dr. Miranda Durham, New Mexico Department of Health Chief Medical Officer. “We are asking New Mexicans to wear red on Friday to spread understanding of heart disease and its impact on women’s lives.” In 2021,…
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County receives Audit and Accountability Award
New Mexico Counties and the State Auditor’s Office selected Doña Ana County as a winner in the large county category for Fiscal Year 2022. This award is a meaningful achievement and a recognition of the hard work and dedication the County’s finance and audit teams deliver. The award recognizes the County’s commitment to maintaining the…
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Learn to Make Quick Scarves and Shawls
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to join us for Quick Scarves and Shawls from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Quick Scarves and Shawls will be a drop-in program in the Roadrunner Room on the second floor of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Participants will need to bring…
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Free Computer Literacy Classes in February
Classes will be in the Computer Training Classroom, on the second floor of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Laptops will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their laptops if space permits. Each session listed is an independent class. There is no registration. Manage Your Files and Digital Pictures – 2 p.m.…
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Rudy Alvarez
“Thank you, Rudy, and Cariño to you.”
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Wanda Bowman
“Hometown Hero”
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Diego Romero and Damien Alarcon
“Con Cariño”