Month: July 2024
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Department of Labor announces settlement with Dollar General requiring corporate-wide safety investments in stores nationwide
Agreement will facilitate safer environments for thousands of workers nationwide.
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NMSU Women’s Basketball Unveils 2024-25 Roster Additions
Third-year Head Coach Jody Adams brings in five new Aggies.
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Murderous Reads Mystery Book Series Continues at Branigan Library
The Las Cruces Public Library’s Murderous Reads Mystery Book Series continues July 17 with discussion of author Steven F. Havill’s “Posadas County” collection.
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Justice Department Leads Efforts Among Federal, International, and Private Sector Partners to Disrupt Covert Russian Government-Operated Social Media Bot Farm
Russia’s State-Run RT News Network Developed and Federal Security Service Operated the Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Bot Farm to Disseminate Disinformation to Sow Discord in the United States and Elsewhere
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MVRDA Launches Non-Emergency Online Reporting Platform
The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority has announced the launch of a new online reporting system for non-emergency incidents.
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According to the Department of Labor, at lease one company is using the courts to enforce “Sixteen Tons” labor standards
“You load sixteen tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt Saint Peter don’t you call me, ’cause I can’t go I owe my soul to the company store” –Tennessee Ernie Ford
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Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for July
The Las Cruces Police Department will conduct at least one sobriety checkpoint within city limits before the end of July.
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Cariño to Lorie Grijalva, Customer Service Representative II, Utilities
Cariño to Lorie Grijalva, Customer Service Representative II, Utilities
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Registration Opens July 18 for Youth Cheer Program–First Come, First Served
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department will open registration July 18 for its fall Youth Cheer Program.
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NMSU Extension, FEMA to host agricultural resilience event July 18 in Mora County–ZOOM Attendance Available
New Mexico State University’s Mora County Cooperative Extension Service will host a Comprehensive Agricultural Resilience Event: Addressing Post-Disaster Challenges with the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims and Natural Resources Conservation Service
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New Mexico Magazine Spotlights Las Cruces Farmers & Craft Market
In it’s June 26 feature article, “Slow down, cool off, and drink in the state’s ultimate summer foodie experience”, New Mexico Magazine highlights some of the highlights of our local farmers market.
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Racism Reaches Far and Hits Close to Home: Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening Our Local District Attorney
A Ohio man pleaded guilty in federal court to making interstate threats after he left a threatening voicemail message for the District Attorney in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
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Housing Search Assistance for Non-Elderly People with Disabilities: Final Comprehensive Report
HUD contracted a study to identify barriers that people with disabilities face accessing and using housing assistance — including navigating program eligibility requirements, searching for housing, and coordinating services and supports up to the point of moving into an assisted unit — and successful strategies to address those challenges.
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NMSU Global expands microlearning program to meet growing demand
The New Mexico State University Global Campus is expanding its line of microlearning courses to meet growing demand.
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Lunchbox Lemonade Friday at Unidad Park
The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team invites residents to participate in the next Lunchbox Lemonade to be held Friday at the Unidad Park Splash Pad.
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State an Local Police Team Together on Crime Reduction Projects
Las Cruces Police and New Mexico State Police recently completed a joint project to address property crimes and officers from both departments are initiating a second operation targeting aggravated assaults.
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Marijuana Use Increases Chances of Kids Becoming College Dropouts
Learn about the relationship between marijuana use and dropping out of college. Discover factors influencing marijuana use, prevalence on campus, and prevention strategies.
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Prevention with Purpose: A Resource for Preventing Substance Use Among Student-Athletes
Being a college athlete has its share of challenges. Injuries happen. An athlete may get less playing time than they were expecting.
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Two Men Arrested in Separate Shootings
Arrests have been made in separate shootings that critically injured two men in the last couple of weeks.
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Cariño to Amelia Corrales, Program Coordinator, Keep Las Cruces Beautiful, Parks & Recreation
We want to congratulate Mrs. Amelia Corrales, Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program Coordinator on completing her Master’s in Business Administration degree recently.
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FDA Oncology Center of Excellence Presents Conversations on Cancer: What has happened in the Oncology Center of Excellence Since 2017–REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Project Community’s goal is to increase communication between the underserved and medical professionals in communities nationwide, to foster understanding, and awareness to reduce cancer risk and increase survival.
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Las Cruces public health office provides back-to-school vaccinations–No Appointment Necessary
No cost vaccinations for any child needing immunizations, with or without insurance.
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NOT ‘Just Weed’: Four Times More Dangerous in Three Decades
Check out a graph showing how the average amount of THC in cannabis seized by the DEA has surged during the 21st century.
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Cynthia Bejarano Represents our Broader Community in Washington, D.C.
As a member of the largest class of fellows selected as recipients of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows Program honors, Cynthia Bejarano will spend the week meeting with leaders from different agencies of the United Stated Department of Agriculture.
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Summer Concert Series to Feature The Million Dollar McGraw Show
The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Vegas McGraw and the Million Dollar McGraw Show on July 14 as part of its Summer Community Concert Series.
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Consumers Expect Lower Inflation and Slower Home Price Growth Over the Next Year
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data today released the June 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations, which shows that inflation expectations declined at the short- and longer-term horizons, but increased slightly at the medium-term horizon.
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Data Snapshot Reveals Alarming Depression Rates Among Youth
DOJ’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has updated its Statistical Briefing Book with a new Data Snapshot on major depressive episodes (MDE) among youth.
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Tips for the LGBTQIA+ community to improve your physical and mental health
LGBTQIA+ individuals also often face different issues related to their physical and mental health.
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Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Stabbing
The man believed to be responsible for a fatal stabbing that occurred Saturday morning has been arrested and charged with murder.
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Sunday Morning Shooting in Las Cruces Injures Young Man [UPDATE: ARREST MADE]
Las Cruces police are investigating a shooting that injured an 18-year-old man Sunday morning.
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Police Seek Missing 12-year-old Las Cruces Boy [UPDATE: MISSING BOY FOUND]
Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 12-year-old Las Cruces boy who has not been seen by his foster parents since early Sunday evening.
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New Mexico High School Coaches Association to Honor Area Coaches
July 24-27, 2024, NMHSCA will honor several coaches from our broader community, including Coach of the Year (Keith Leupold/Volleyball) and Hall of Honor Inductee (Jimmy Miller/Football).
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Mental Health Support for Veterans: A Guide to Government Programs
Anyone struggling with their mental health may notice negative impacts in all aspects of their life, including personal relationships, their job performance, and their physical health.
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End of Summer Reading with the Las Cruces Public Libraries
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with the Las Cruces Public Libraries at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 200 E. Picacho Avenue.
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How to Read Negative Facebook Comments: The Miller, His Son, & the Donkey–An Editorial
One day, a long time ago, an old Miller and his Son were on their way to market with a Donkey which they hoped to sell. They drove him very slowly, for they thought they would have a better chance to sell him if they kept him in good condition. As they walked along the…
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Human Smuggling Guide Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison
A Mexican citizen was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for his role in a dangerous human smuggling conspiracy.