Month: June 2024
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Doña Ana County Collaboration with NMDOT improves road safety and saves money
The guardrail on the south side of a bridge over Garfield Canal on Two Counties Road was damaged a couple of years back. When County Engineer Mo Moabed looked into repairing it, the cost was prohibitive and the original build plans were not available.
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![Local Fishing and Stocking Report [June 4, 2024]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/southwest-gilita-creek_original.jpg)
Local Fishing and Stocking Report [June 4, 2024]
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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NMSU LGBT+ Programs celebrates Pride Month with high Campus Pride Index rating
LGBT+ Programs is rated 4.5/5 on the Campus Pride Index, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students.
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Fire Damages Home on Tellbrook Road in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire that damaged a home on Tellbrook Road Wednesday morning.
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Fire Camp for Youth is Accepting Registrations
The Las Cruces Fire Department is accepting registrations for soon-to-be 8th graders who are interested in participating in Fire Camp to be held June 17-28.
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![Datos verídicos sobre los suplementos nutricionales [Video content in English]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/vitamins-dietary-supplements.png)
Datos verídicos sobre los suplementos nutricionales [Video content in English]
Si toma vitaminas o minerales, es probable que esté usando un suplemento nutricional.
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Watch “GAME OVER TOURNAMENT” on Twitch
Help raise fentanyl awareness by watching teams battle it out in the One Pill Can Kill Game Over Tournament!
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Cohort completes Scale Up NM’s Pitch Deck Sprint for tech startups
The Scale Up New Mexico program, which is partially funded by the United States Economic Development Administration and based at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, recently celebrated the completion of its second 2024 cohort’s Pitch Deck Sprint accelerator program.
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USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month
Department Highlights Rich History in Making Homeownership a Reality for People in Rural and Tribal Communities
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S. Melendres Street in Las Cruces Shoulder Work
Shoulder work will take place on S. Melendres Street between La Colonia Avenue and 407 S. Melendres Street starting Friday, June 7, 2024.
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LCPD Lunchbox Lemonade Series Begins June 7
The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team is inviting residents to participate in its Lunchbox Lemonade series set to begin June 7, 2024, at an area splash pad.
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NMSU’s KRWG earns NMBA awards for election coverage, radio station of the year
Members of NMSU’s KRWG Public Media won various awards from the New Mexico Broadcasters Association.
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City of Las Cruces to Activate Cooling Stations
With triple-digit temperatures in Las Cruces’ weather forecast for at least a few days this week, the City of Las Cruces will activate cooling stations Wednesday, June 5, and Thursday, June 6, 2024, to aid residents who need relief from the heat.
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J.C. Borrego Selected as Assistant City Manager
The City of Las Cruces announces the selection of J.C. Borrego as the new Assistant City Manager.
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The Nomination Period for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is Open
The Bureau of Justice Assistance administers the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.
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NM State Adds Preston Laird to Coaching Staff
On Monday evening, Preston Laird was welcomed back to Las Cruces to be part of Head Coach Jason Hooten’s staff.
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CFPB Warns Against Deception in Contract Fine Print
Companies using illegal or unenforceable terms and conditions risk breaking the law
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FHA Releases New First-Time Homebuyers Webinar for National Homeownership Month
As we celebrate National Homeownership Month in June, FHA remains committed to providing more opportunities for first-time and low- and moderate-income homebuyers — including those in underserved communities — to attain stability and the wealth-building potential of homeownership.
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Triviz Drive Lane Closure in Las Cruces
Las Cruces Motorists will experience a lane closure beginning 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at S. Triviz Drive between Nevada Avenue and Idaho Avenue.
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Crime Stoppers Seeks Info on Stolen Travel Trailer
Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Dona Ana County is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that helps identify the person or persons who stole a travel trailer in May.
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Firefighters Extinguish Blaze that Damaged Home on Monday
A fire on west Amador Avenue damaged a home and a detached structure Monday morning.
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Summer Food Service Program
The City of Las Cruces will partner with Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) to provide free and nutritious meals for children, ages 0-18, beginning, June 5 and running until July 12.
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June Neighborhood Dumpster Day
The Parks and Recreation Department’s Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program (KLCB) will host a Neighborhood Dumpster Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
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Pathways to Homeownership through Government Resources
Spring cleaning often begins with decluttering – removing obstacles and creating space for growth. Similarly, government housing assistance programs aim to remove the barriers to housing stability, by ensuring that people have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing options.
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STATEMENT BY ACTING SECRETARY SU ON FIRST CONTRACT BETWEEN UNITED STEELWORKERS, BLUE BIRD CORP.
Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su today released the following statement on news of a final contract agreement between the United Steelworkers and Blue Bird Corp, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of low- and zero-emission school buses.
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UC San Diego Transfer Emmanuel Tshimanga Commits to NM State
On Thursday evening, Emmanuel Tshimanga made it official that he will don the Crimson & White for Head Coach Jason Hooten and the Aggies this fall.
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Primary Election Day
The Primary Election is a partisan Election. In New Mexico, only registered Democrat, Libertarian and Republican party members can participate in this election.
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S. Locust Street Road Closure in Las Cruces
A road closure will take place on S. Locust Street between E. University Avenue and Monte Vista Avenue starting Tuesday, June 4, 2024, for one day to patch a portion of the roadway where a new water main was installed.
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Northrise Drive and Rinconada Boulevard Lane Closures in Las Cruces
Rinconada Boulevard from Sonoma Ranch Boulevard to Northrise Drive will have a lane closure in the westbound lane.
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Boutz Rd Lane Closure in Las Cruces
A lane closure for eastbound commuters on Boutz Road between Valley Drive and S. Main St. will be in place Monday, June 3, 2024, to Friday, June 7, 2024.
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East Mesa Book Fair Scheduled
The Book Fair will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Sage Café Library, 6121 Reynolds Drive.
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DEA Collected more than 300 Tons of Medications with “Take Back Day” Initiative
This spring, DEA and law enforcement partners collected 670,136 pounds of unneeded medications at collection sites across the country.
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Justice Department Expands Efforts to Dismantle Human Smuggling Operations and Support Immigration Prosecutions
Ahead of the third anniversary of the establishment of Joint Task Force Alpha (JTFA), the Justice Department today announced additional efforts to dismantle human smuggling operations and increase accountability for those who violate our immigration laws.
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Make Summer Holiday Hair Accessories
Las Cruces Public Libraries invite you to join us in making hair accessories for the summer holidays.
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NMSU names Mariana Ortega AVP for diversity initiatives
Following a national search, New Mexico State University announced Friday that the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity has selected Mariana Ortega as its first assistant vice president for diversity initiatives.
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Department of Health confirms first cases of measles since 2021
Department conducting contact tracing for people who may have been exposed.