Month: August 2024
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LCPD Hosts Lunchbox Lemonade Friday at Metro Verde Splash Pad
The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team hosts its next Lunchbox Lemonade Friday at the Metro Verde Splash Pad.
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Department of Labor investigation of trench fatality finds El Paso contractor repeatedly, willfully failed to follow federal safety measures
An El Paso contractor could have prevented a 37-year-old employee from suffering fatal injuries in February 2024 by following federally required safety standards to avoid trench collapses, the same failure for which the U.S. Department of Labor has cited the employer six times since 2015.
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Los Alamos’ Chase Jackson is a TRUE, classical Olympian–she competes early Thursday morning
Competing naked is widely accepted as the only way the Greeks would perform in the original Olympic games.
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Police Investigate Death of Las Cruces Woman
The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating the death of an 80-year-old woman.
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US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS $800K IN INITIAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT DISASTER RECOVERY IN RESPONSE TO NEW MEXICO’S CONTINUING WILDFIRES
Grant supports disaster-relief jobs, training services in affected communities
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New Mexico reports first West Nile infection of 2024
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has confirmed a West Nile virus infection in a resident of Union County. The individual was not hospitalized and is currently recovering at home.
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NMSU to conduct a critical incident response exercise Aug. 8
New Mexico State University Police will conduct a critical incident response exercise Thursday, Aug. 8 at the Las Cruces campus. The exercise is closed to the general public.
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BREAKING: Story Picked up by ‘US News & World Report’: NMSU study finds depression reduces survival among women with breast cancer
Jagdish Khubchandani, a professor of public health sciences at NMSU, led a study to understand the long-term impacts of depression among American women with breast cancer.
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NMSU Extension diabetes awareness program awarded grant to expand
One of the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service diabetes awareness programs, On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes, has received a new grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to continue its work to lower diabetes rates.
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Eating Well in Summer
Summer isn’t just about sunny days and school vacation. This season is also a good reminder to slow down and enjoy the bounties of nature.
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Take a look inside the Hansen Mosquito Lab at New Mexico State University [Video Content]
NMSU biology professors Immo Hansen and Kathryn Hanley were featured on an episode of My Life Outdoors. The host visited the Hansen Mosquito Lab to test out some insect repellents. Ph.D. student Hailey Luker helped prepare the program’s host to test the repellents.
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Busy phone signal problem at County Government Center–Resolved
At 8AM on Tuesday (August 6, 2024), Doña Ana County announced: “Callers are receiving a busy phone signal when they call the Government Center, the building in which County government staff work.”
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Road Maintenance on Various Streets
Streets Management will be applying a chip seal surface treatment on various city streets beginning on Monday, August 5, 2024, with expected completion in four days. Residents and businesses will be notified 24 hours prior to work beginning.
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Las Cruces Firefighters Rescue Woman from Burning Home
A 52-year-old woman was rescued by Las Cruces firefighters and transported to a local hospital Monday with potential life-threatening injuries.
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High School Soccer Starts in Two Weeks; Here is a District-Level Breakdown (Boys and Girls)
Our broader community is dynamic. Because of the changing nature of the place we call home, the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) has been forced to play the district shuffling game.
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New Mexico Lions Eye Bank issued warning from Food and Drug Administration following inspection
A “Warning Letter” issued by the FDA details at least two instances of failing to deem ineligible donor tissue due to risk factors involving the possible presence of communicable disease.
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County releases schedule for county manager finalists’ interviews
Following the recent announcement regarding the upcoming County Manager interviews, the Board of County Commissioners is releasing the detailed agenda for the county manager interview process.
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Webinar: Helpful Filing Tips and Recommendations Webinar for the 2024 H-2A Farmworker Protection–August 7, 2024
On August 7, 2024, the Department of Labor will host a public webinar to educate stakeholders, program users, and other interested members of the public on the changes to the H-2A program made by the 2024 H-2A Farmworker Protection Final Rule.
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Intermittent Lane Closures on Telshor Blvd in Las Cruces
Intermittent lane closures will be taking place on N. Telshor Blvd from the intersection of Telshor Blvd. and Northrise Dr. to the intersection of Del Rey Blvd.
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Lane Closures on Nacho Dr to E. Lohman Ave
Las Cruces Motorists will experience a right turn lane closure at Nacho Dr. and E. Lohman Ave. followed by shoulder work on the east side of Nacho Dr. to the intersection of E. Lohman Ave. from Monday August 5, 2024, through Thursday August 8, 2024.
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Asphalt work on the cul-de-sac off McClure Rd in Las Cruces
Las Cruces motorists are advised that A-Mountain Construction under contract with the City of Las Cruces, will be doing pavement replacement work starting on Monday August 5, 2024, through August 7, 2024.
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Move Over BAT-Mobile; Make Room for the Mobile Crime Scene Vehicle (the “Hash”-Mobile)
This latest addition to the DASO fleet is a state-of-the-art vehicle, designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of crime scene investigations.
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Eight Days in August Bring USC, UNM and Oregon to Our Broader Community
In a cruel twist of fate, Aggies Soccer will play host to two Big 10 schools and the Lobos just as the students are returning to campus. One of the visiting teams, the USC Trojans, ended last season ranked 25th in the United Soccer Coaches Poll.
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Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints through August
The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols during the month of August, in an effort to reduce the number of crashes, injuries and deaths related to driving while intoxicated.
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Webinar on Basic Mushroom Growing, Harvesting, Holding, and Packing Activities Under the Produce Safety Rule August 6
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invites the public to register for a webinar on basic mushroom growing, harvesting, holding, and packing activities
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NMSU engineering videos receive four awards in international competition
When Vladimir Avina joined the New Mexico State University College of Engineering as a student intern in 2019, he was given responsibility for a nearly non-existent online media program.
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Justice Department Reaches Settlement with City of El Paso, Texas, and Its Contractors for Auctioning Over 170 Vehicles Owned by Servicemembers
The United States’ complaint, which was filed on Feb. 2, 2023, alleges that the City and its contractors auctioned or otherwise disposed of over 170 vehicles owned by protected servicemembers without first obtaining court orders allowing them to do so.
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NMSU names Rick Marlatt next associate dean of Graduate School
Marlatt joined NMSU in 2017 and most recently served as director of the School of Teacher, Preparation, Administration, and Leadership in the College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation. His work brings together the fields of teacher education, creative writing, digital literacies, literature study, and sociocultural theory.
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Where’s Xochitl, Now? Part Eight
At her first stop of the day this morning, Deputy Secretary Torres Small was in Carpinteria, California, to tour Hollandia Produce Group, which recently received a Rural Energy for America Program grant to implement energy efficiency systems.
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Tyrese Haliburton, we are rooting for you (and Team USA) in the Quarterfinals this Tuesday
In the final game of Group C play, Team USA dominated Puerto Rico, 104-83. Of the impressive roster of star basketball players to take the court for Team USA, Tyrese Haliburton was the only player to not score a single point.
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Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. recupera $268K en salarios atrasados, compensación para 76 trabajadores de planta procesadora de cebollas (Bilingual Post)
El Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. recuperó $268,417 en salarios atrasados y compensación por daños para 76 trabajadores tras descubrir que su empleador los alojaba en condiciones deficientes y eximía a muchos del pago de horas extras, en violación de regulaciones federales.
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What are “Acequias”, and why is our broader community getting a piece of $400 Million in Federal Funds to manage them?
The term acequias has come across the desk at Las Cruces Digest several times in the past week. This post explores what all of the attention is about.
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New Mexico Magazine’s 24th Annual Photo Awards
For the past 23 years, New Mexico Magazine’s annual photo awards has highlighted the state’s natural beauty, culture, people, diversity, and unique charm.
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The Hidden Costs of Hundred-Plus Heat
The electric company is sending out weekly updates to let its customers know what to expect at the end of the billing cycle. Hot days cost money, and we can read it when the bill comes due.
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Neighborhood Dumpster Day in Las Cruces Set for Aug. 10
The Parks and Recreation Department’s Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program will host a Neighborhood Dumpster Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
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New Mexico 4-H program announces leadership team
Five officers and five ambassadors were selected and elected for the 2024-25 New Mexico 4-H Leadership Team