Month: June 2024
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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 to an ever-increasing volume of emergency calls, has begun a new tiered system that lets the severity of each call determine the resources the department sends in response.v
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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 two Check Your Chip events in June
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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.
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Kids Expo: A Groovy Day for Kids
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual “Kids Expo,” Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plaza de Las Cruces.
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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 week in response to wildfires in the state – particularly in the Lincoln and Otero County areas where the Village of Ruidoso and the lands of the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
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Branigan Book Club Book Discussion
Las Cruces Public Libraries invite residents to join in on the Branigan Book Club Book Discussion.
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HAWK Signal Crosswalk on Picacho is Now Operational
Motorists and pedestrians who frequent west Picacho Avenue in Las Cruces should be aware that a new HAWK signal crosswalk is now operational.
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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.
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Idaho Avenue Intermittent Lane Closures
Idaho Avenue, between south Main Street and Burley Court, will have intermittent lane closures from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024.
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Man shot and dies after reportedly fleeing from Mesilla Marshal’s and Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Officers [Updated–Video Content]
The Officer Involved Shooting Task Force was activated immediately after an incident and a full investigation has begun.
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Las Cruces Fire Department Sends Technical Rescue Team to Ruidoso
The Technical Rescue Team has been called upon to support ongoing emergency response efforts for the South Fork and Salt Fires. The team, dispatched Thursday, June 20, 2024, is composed of specially trained firefighters with rescue gear for swift water incidents. LCFD’s seven-member TRT that was dispatched will be aided by two trucks and one…
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Theft Remains Prevalent Across Our Broader Community: Crimes Against Persons and Entities Dispatch Report (Blotter 6/5-6/11)
Below, please find those responses involving possible crimes against people and/or entities–including theft, robbery, assault and more.
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13 Calls for Heat Exhaustion added to Breathing Problems and Chest Pain Calls: Medical Dispatch Report (Blotter 6/5 to 6/11)
Our broader community saw 503 dispatch responses for medical reasons by public safety officers for the week ending June 11, 2024.
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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 responses involving properties–including fire, burglary and trespassing.
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Overdose Prevention Education & Naloxone Training
In this FREE class, you will learn how to: * understand opioids, Narcan®, and the mechanism of action for each substance; * prevent an overdose; * recognize the signs of an opioid overdose; * respond to an overdose (accessing 911 emergency medical care, rescue breathing, administering naloxone, post-resuscitation care).
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Las Cruces City Cashiers to Temporarily Relocate
A construction project within Las Cruces City Hall will force the temporarily relocation of utility payment cashiers to the building’s lobby.
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FDA Contends Dollar Tree Continued to Sell Potentially Lead-Laced Applesauce for Months After Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is continuing to take steps following the investigation of lead and chromium in apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches this past fall that was prompted by findings of elevated blood lead levels in children.
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Local Fishing and Stocking Reports for June 18
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish in cooperation with Dustin Berg of www.gounlimited.org (“supporting disabled anglers”), has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.
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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 the summer solstice each year and brings people of all ages and skill levels together to make and enjoy music.
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Intermittent Lane Closures Thursday on South Main Street
South Main Street, between Idaho Avenue and Boutz Road, will have intermittent lane closures from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
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Lane Closures Planned for Solano Drive at Milton Avenue
Street maintenance will cause intermittent lane closures for a portion of Solano Drive near Milton Avenue on Thursday, June 20, 2024.
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TV News Coverage of Ruidoso Fires
Las Cruces Digest is posting the most recent YouTube posts of television news coverage of the fires in Ruidoso.
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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.
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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 week in response to wildfires in the state – particularly in the Lincoln and Otero County areas where the Village of Ruidoso and the lands of the Mescalero Apache Tribe.
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Doña Ana County will commemorate Juneteenth
Doña Ana County’s administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
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County sends support to Lincoln and Otero counties during mandatory wildfire evacuations
Doña Ana County is showing support to their neighbors in Lincoln and Otero counties in the midst of wildfires that have led to mandatory evacuation of residents in the Village of Ruidoso and the Village of the Mescalero.
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City of Las Cruces Juneteenth Closures
In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19, 2024. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual.
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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!
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Celebrating Juneteenth (1865): June 19, 2024
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. as issued by President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. In 2021, it became our newest national holiday.
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Walnut Street and Griggs Avenue Intersection Closure
Las Cruces motorists are advised that the intersection of Walnut Street and Griggs Avenue will be closed to traffic starting Thursday, June 20, 2024.
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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 for businesses in our broader community.
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Former Aggie Ortiz Named National League Rookie of the Month–And More on Aggies Gone Pro
The Pro Aggies continued the tear in the show with Joey Ortiz named NL Rookie of the Month for May.
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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.
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Las Cruces Police Recommend Obtaining News from Reliable Sources
The City of Las Cruces and the Las Cruces Police Department strongly encourage residents to consider the source of the information they see on social media before developing an opinion or sharing a post.
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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 or other emergency.
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Deceased man found in river
On Sunday June 16 at approximately 8:12 p.m. Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch received a call of a possible drowning involving one adult and two children.