Month: February 2024
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Social Media Contest Encourages Visitors to Explore “The Real New Mexico”
Participating cities— known for their wealth of outdoor recreation and unique hospitality businesses— will be offering a variety of prize packages allowing winning photographers to explore Southern New Mexico destinations. Running Feb. 1-29, 2024, the contest encourages visitors to discover something new in Southern New Mexico. To enter the photo contest, visitors can explore any…
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FDA Cautions: Honey-based or Honey-flavored Syrup Products May Pose Health Risk
Don’t Fall for False Claims On July 12, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted warning letters to companies that are violating federal law by selling products marketed as food which contain undisclosed or hidden prescription medication. These products are labeled as honey with herbal ingredients and are marketed with claims to treat disease or improve…
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NM State Athletics Releases Statement
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Friday afternoon, NM State Athletics released the following statement regarding the incident involving men’s basketball player Robert Carpenter during Thursday night’s game versus Liberty. Source: NM State Athletics Media Relations (Photo: Courtesy) “Following careful consideration of the events that transpired last night, New Mexico State Athletics has made the decision to…
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Clerk’s Office and Probate Judge’s Office will perform marriages on Valentine’s Day
Both offices take pride in conducting the public service of performing marriages and recording marriage licenses. Officiants for the event include Probate Judge Judith Ann Baca, Chief Deputy County Clerk Caroline Zamora, and Deputy Clerk Brandi Delgado. For couples wishing to get married that day, here are the steps you need to take before February…
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Suspect in December Homicide Arrested
Xavier Noe Altamirano, 20, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 23, on a warrant. Altamirano is charged with a second-degree felony count of murder and one second-degree felony count of shooting at or from a motor vehicle. Shortly before 11 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, Las Cruces police were dispatched to the parking lot of Top Crop…
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NMDOT: U.S. Highway 70 Construction Update as of Feb. 2, 2024
As of Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, construction has begun on phases 1 and 3A of roadway improvements to U.S. Highway 70, which is also part of north Main Street. The construction work zone on north Main Street is from the intersection of Spitz Street and north Solano Drive east to the intersection of north Triviz…
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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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Lohman Avenue and Foothills Road Intermittent Lane Closures
The work will be on RoadRUNNER Transit Route 2 and will affect bus stop 20. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout the project. Motorists are urged to follow all posted signs. Volt, Inc., will be installing utility lines as part of a wire utility permit. This work will be in City Council…
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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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Full Aggie 2024 Football Schedule Released
In their first year with newly appointed head coach, Tony Sanchez at the helm, the Aggies will take on a 12-game schedule featuring a CUSA Championship rematch, a New Mexico Bowl rematch and an opportunity to play spoiler in an SEC stadium for the second straight year. In his debut season as the leader of the Aggies,…
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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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Changes to RoadRUNNER Transit Bus Route 1
Some bus stops and time points along Route 1 have changed due to the construction. Bus stops on north Main Street between Madrid Avenue and Elks Drive have been closed while reconstruction continues. Construction is anticipated to last through October. A map showing revisions to RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 is available at www.lascruces.gov/RoadRUNNER-Transit. Click on 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”