Month: March 2024
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Knights Boys Basketball Advances to NMAA Class 5A Final Four
The Organ Mountain High School Boys Basketball Team put in a solid four quarters in their upending of the Tigers of Los Lunas.
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Product Recall: Allergy Alert on Undeclared Coconut and Milk in Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews 8.25 Oz
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc (JBSS) announced today it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of 8.25 oz Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews.
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New Mexico man dies from plague
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announces a Lincoln County man has died of plague after being hospitalized for the disease. The case is the first human case of plague in New Mexico since 2021 and the first death since 2020.
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Hunters: The draw application deadline is ONE WEEK AWAY!
The deadline for 2024-2025 Big Game Draw applications is ONE WEEK AWAY! Don’t wait until the last minute!
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Police Seek to ID Suspects in American Legion Burglary
Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Dona Ana County is asking for the public’s help identifying two perpetrators who broke into and burglarized the American Legion Post on Valentine’s Day.
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Organ Mountain and Mayfield Ladies Fall in Round of 8 at NMAA State Basketball Championships
Both squads faced higher-seeded teams.
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Local Fishing Report
Fishing for trout was fair to good when using nightcrawler worms.
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Aviso de Audiencia Pública para las Regulaciones Propuestas para la Reutilización del Agua del Departamento de Medio Ambiente de Nuevo México, Protección de Aguas Subterráneas y Superficiales
Aviso de Audiencia Pública para las Regulaciones Propuestas para la Reutilización del Agua del Departamento de Medio Ambiente
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Join Engagement Sessions via ZOOM for Historically Underserved Farmers
Throughout U.S history, historically underserved farmers have disproportionately faced obstacles in accessing the necessary resources to scale their farming operations.
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Junk fees are driving up closing costs – and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to hear from you
Families who manage to save up for a down payment and get approved for a mortgage often get an unwelcome surprise: closing costs that all too often are full of junk fees.
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NMSU Freshman Mira Tinani Completes 6 Dives in Zone E Qualifiers.
Tinani finished 33rd overall, but finished a strong 17th in the final round with an “Inward 2 Somersault Tuck”.
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NMSU regents vote to launch new presidential search
New Mexico State University Board of Regents Chair Ammu Devasthali addresses the board and the audience during the board’s regular meeting Monday, March 11.
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“Chalk the Plaza” Call for Artists
The City Art Board and City of Las Cruces seek artists to compete in the “Chalk the Plaza” sidewalk art competition.
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City of Las Cruces offers “Arte and Aguas”–Art Classes paired with Wine Tasting.
Enjoy a fun, step-by-step tutorial while sipping on various drinks from local businesses.
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NMSU to host NM Youth Ranch Management Camp June 9-14
New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is accepting applications for the 2024 New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp, June 9-14, at the CS Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico.
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New Mexico Film Office and Stowe Story Labs announce 3rd Annual Training Fellowship for Emerging New Mexico Screenwriters.
The New Mexico Film Office is partnering with Stowe Story Labs to launch the third annual “New Voices • New Mexico,” a professional development and skills training program for emerging New Mexican screenwriters.
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NM State Men and Women Roll Past FIU To Finish Conference Play–“Rocket City Hoops” Up Next!
With the win, the Aggies get the sixth seed in CUSA tournament.
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DEA Issues Letter to E-Commerce Companies on the Sale of Pill Presses Used to Make Fentanyl Pills
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration today issued a letter to e-commerce companies regarding the sale of pill presses. As regulated entities under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), e-commerce platforms are generally required to comply with CSA recordkeeping, identification, and reporting requirements on the distribution, importation, and exportation of pill press machines.
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Five New Mexico Compound Defendants Sentenced to Life in Prison in Connection with Kidnapping and Terrorism Plot
A federal judge in New Mexico today sentenced five defendants: Jany Leveille, Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, his sisters Hujrah Wahhaj and Subhanah Wahhaj, and Subhanah’s husband, Lucas Morton. Siraj, Hujrah and Subhanah Wahhaj, and Lucas Morton were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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Spring Forward with Energy Savings
It’s that time of year again! Twice a year, we adjust our clocks either one hour forward or backward as part of Daylight Savings. On March 10, we’ll once again adjust our time to “spring forward.”
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Knights Boys Advance to Round of 8 at State Basketball Championships
The Organ Mountain High School Boys Basketball squad upended Roswell 79-70 in Round 1 of the 2024 State Basketball Championships.
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Justice Department Sues New Mexico Property Manager for Sexually Harassing Tenants
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against Ariel Solis Veleta, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, for sexually harassing female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA).
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US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES $90M IN NATIONAL FARMWORKER JOBS GRANTS TO PROVIDE CAREER SERVICES, TRAINING FOR FARMWORKERS, DEPENDENTS
Funding will improve access to good jobs in agriculture, non-agricultural careers
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Mayfield and Organ Mountain Girls Advance in 2024 State Basketball Championships
The 2024 Championship season has begun with two of the three girls teams advancing.
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Actualización: Investigación del brote de Listeria monocytogenes: queso fresco y queso cotija
No coma, venda ni sirva productos lácteos de Rizo Lopez Foods que han sido retirados del mercado. La FDA continua con su investigación.
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Lady Hoopsters Kickoff High School Basketball Postseason: 5 Local Teams total to play Round 1
For two nights, the Organ Mountain High School Gym (“the Castle”) will play host to State Championship tournament play.
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Fire Damages Travel Trailers in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire that damaged two travel trailers late Wednesday afternoon.
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Time is running out to apply for the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award!
This is the only federal-level employment award that celebrates employers who have demonstrated a commitment to recruiting, employing and retaining our nation’s veterans.
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FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Yogurt and Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today in a letter of enforcement discretion that it does not intend to object to the use of certain qualified health claims regarding the consumption of yogurt and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, provided that the qualified health claims are worded so as not to mislead consumers, and…
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La FDA toma medidas para garantizar la inocuidad de los productos de canela que se venden en los Estados Unidos
Después de hacer pruebas, la FDA recomienda que los consumidores no compren ni consuman canela en polvo retirada del mercado.
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Pedrena Apartments Groundbreaking in Las Cruces
The planning, entitlement, and design of Pedrena Apartments, an affordable housing complex for Las Cruces senior citizens, becomes a reality at 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2024, when groundbreaking ceremonies are conducted.
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New Mexico Climate Investment Center (NMCIC) is accepting applications for its Board of Directors
New Mexico Climate Investment Center (NMCIC) is accepting applications for its Board of Directors
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Eating Disorders Awareness
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, up to 20 million women and 10 million men in America will have an eating disorder during their life.
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FDA Takes Steps to Ensure Safety of Cinnamon Products Sold in the US
Following Testing, FDA Recommends Consumers Do Not Buy or Eat Recalled Ground Cinnamon
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NMSU, DACC faculty members appointed to EPA committees
Christopher Brown, Jagdish Khubchandani and Becky Corran. Environmental Advisors
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Which is Right for You, Medicare or Medicaid?
Medicare is health insurance for anyone age 65 and older, except for people under 65 who have certain disabilities or conditions.