Month: August 2024
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![Take a look inside the Hansen Mosquito Lab at New Mexico State University [Video Content]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/454346322_914372624068478_3363072562180407786_n.jpg)
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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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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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
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Center of Supply Chain Entrepreneurship program sets up students for success
Victor Pimentel, assistant professor of supply chain/business analytics and director of CSCE program, said the program initiated in 2021 and aims to connect local, national and international businesses to College of Business faculty and students.
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Las Cruces Fire Department to Host Public Meetings in August
The Las Cruces Fire Department is hosting at least three public meetings in August to share information on current services provided and gather feedback on how the department can best serve its community.
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National Night Out is Aug. 6
National Night Out – the annual event that promotes drug and crime prevention, strengthens community relations, and encourages neighborhood camaraderie – will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, in downtown Las Cruces.
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Aggies Announce Hiring of Patrick Larrison to Bolster Olympic Sports Programs
Larrison joins the Aggies after an extensive career as private throws coach and volunteer for the University of Kansas.
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NMSU undergraduates address migrant journeys and issues through summer research program
Andres Uribe, NMSU sophomore and participant in the NSF-REU program led by government professor Neil Harvey, presents Eco-Maps to fellow students and community partners as part of his research.
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Hispanic Population Is Younger But Aging Faster Than Non-Hispanic Population
While younger than the non-Hispanic population, the Hispanic or Latino population has aged faster over the past decade, according to 2020 Census data released today.
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The Cruces-Mayfield football rivalry is back in… THREE WEEKS (a mini-post FYI)
For the first time in the history of the Cruces-Mayfield (or Mayfield-Cruces, if you prefer) rivalry, the storied match up will be the season opener.
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NMSU participates in National Hazing Prevention Summit, Consortium
A leader in hazing prevention research, the HPC is a multiyear research-to-practice initiative of StopHazing that supports colleges and universities in planning, developing and implementing data-informed, campus-wide hazing prevention.
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Las Cruces Police Arrest Two Students for Possessing Firearms at a School
Las Cruces Police arrested two 15-year-old students who were in possession of firearms at Organ Mountain High School Thursday morning.
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LCFD, Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue Help in ATV Crash
Las Cruces firefighters and Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue helped save a 24-year-old man who was injured in an all-terrain vehicle crash Tuesday evening.
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Las Cruces Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
Las Cruces police are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 44-year-old man late Wednesday evening.
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Rachel Glenn, a Team USA Athlete who is unapologetic about her Name, Image and Likeness rights
Both the New York Post and Sports Illustrated made hay about Team USA Women’s High Jump competitor, Rachel Glenn, and her decision to leave the University of South Carolina for the Razorbacks of Arkansas for non-athletic reasons.
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Overdose Prevention Education and Naloxone Training
County offers FREE online course on Overdose Prevention Education & Naloxone Training. The course will be virtual on Thursday, August 8, from 10:00AM to 11:30AM. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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‘Operation Not in Vain’ Begins Aug. 5
The Las Cruces Police Department is teaming with several local and federal law enforcement agencies for Operation Not in Vain, a months-long crime reduction project in memory of fallen Officer Jonah Hernandez.