Month: July 2024
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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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WEDNESDAY DAILY DIGEST (7.10.24)
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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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Roadrunner Parkway Lane Closure
The southbound lane on Roadrunner Parkway, between Eagle Ranch Estates and Veterans Memorial Park, will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
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Lane Closure Planned for Motel Boulevard
Motorists who travel Motel Boulevard near Picacho Middle School can expect a lane closure on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, along the southbound lanes of traffic.
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13 Calls for Downed Wires add to a very busy week for our Public Safety Officers: Composite Blotter for the Week of June 26-July 2, 2024
The week ending July 2, 2024, was a busy one for our public safety officers. The week comprised almost 2000 complaint responses with an additional 526 medical responses and 789 Traffic Stops.
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TUESDAY DAILY DIGEST
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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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Register NOW for After School Programs: MONDAY DAILY DIGEST (7.8.24)
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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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SUNDAY DAILY DIGEST (7/7/24)
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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.
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Can Earnings Calls Be Used to Gauge Labor Market Tightness?
Labor market tightness is a key labor issue that firms face and an important consideration in monetary policy decisions.
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Camino Coyote Road Closure East of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard
Camino Coyote Lane will have a road closure east of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard starting Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Lohman Avenue Lane Closure
Lohman Avenue (at Foothills Road) will have a lane closure for westbound traffic only from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Walnut Street Intermittent Lane Closure (Lohman Avenue to Entrada del Sol)
Walnut Street (between Lohman Avenue and Entrada del Sol) will have intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Intermittent Lane Closures on Three Crosses Avenue in Las Cruces
Intermittent lane closures will be in place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Three Crosses Avenue (between Fred Way and Alameda Boulevard) on Monday, July 8, 2024.
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Lane Closures Planned for McGuffey Street in Las Cruces
Intermittent lane closures will be in place on McGuffey Street, between Monte Sombra Avenue and Bataan Memorial West, from Monday, July 8, 2024, through Wednesday, July 10.