Month: September 2024
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High School Football is not a Popularity Contest–Centennial, Gadsden and Mesilla Valley Christian remain PERFECT through Week 4
The last unbeaten teams in our broader community have one thing in common–they are too often overlooked.
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Don’t Miss the 2024 College Fed Challenge! (Registration Deadline September 26)
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors continue to conduct the College Fed Challenge competition in a virtual format.
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Outdoor Economics Conference Coming to Las Cruces, NM September 23-25
This conference will showcase successful community economic development efforts within and outside of New Mexico that are linked to protected lands.
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After Opening the Borderland Invitational with Two Sweeps, Aggies Lose Tight Match Against Arizona in Las Cruces
NM State opened up the doors of the Pan American Center for regular-season competition on Friday, ending a 314-day streak without action in Las Cruces.
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Watch Out for Weed This National Suicide Prevention Week
September 8 – September 14, 2024 was National Suicide Prevention Week.
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Croshaw Leads Men to Team Title at Lobo Invitational
NM State cross country returned to action this week, taking part in the Lobo Invitational, hosted by the University of New Mexico at the UNM North Golf Course.
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NMSU to host 2024 Latinx Heritage Month events in September, October
In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, which spans Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 and traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans, NMSU Latin American Programs will host several virtual and in-person events open to campus and the entire community.
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Where’s Xochitl, Now? (Part 15) Deputy Secretary Torres Small Leads U.S. Delegation to G20 Agricultural Ministerial in Brazil
Deputy Secretary Torres Small traveled to Chapada dos Guimarães, Brazil, this week, to take part in the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting and engage with fellow agricultural leaders from other G20 members, which is 19 countries as well as the African Union and the European Union.
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Aggies Knock Off Gonzaga 1-0 in Non-Conference Finale
Washington native Sydnee Johnson records her first goal of the season to lead the NM State win.
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NMSU Extension to host Jujube Fruit Tasting Workshop in Los Lunas
New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service will host a Jujube Fruit Tasting Workshop Saturday, Sept. 21, where attendees can taste various jujube fruits, see their field performance and learn about planting.
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Baseball Fundraiser Game – Saturday, September 21st
This event is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a thrilling day of Aggie baseball while supporting our student-athletes.
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100 Miles of Hate, Shula Bowl Headline Full Week Three Slate
Kennesaw State and NM State will each head west to take on Mountain West foes on truTV.
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Can you spot the difference?
Not knowing whether or not your medication contains fentanyl could cost you your life.
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Diez Y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta Celebration in Mesilla followed by La Posta 85th Anniversary Gala (September 14, 15 and 16)
Mexican Independence Day! Join the village of Mesilla as they commemorate Mexico’s independence. Be sure to catch folklorico dances, mariachi music, and authentic Mexican cuisine and have a really good time.
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Effects of Fentanyl, Meth in Las Cruces–Over 2000 Fentanyl Pills and 50 lbs of Meth Confiscated through August by LCPD
The introductory information provided was general in nature, but it was stated how much of the general crime in our broader community it linked to the trafficking of, and addiction to, narcotics.
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2024 Borderland Invitational Preview
For the first time in 314 days, NM State Volleyball returns to the Pan American Center.
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Inventing the U.S. Capitol Building
The U.S. Capitol building, the worldwide symbol of American democracy, got its beginnings on a piece of paper on the Caribbean island of Tortola, sketched out by a temperamental doctor in his early 30s.
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Groundbreaking Set for Fire Station 9 on September 17
The groundbreaking will take place at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, at the site of the new Fire Station 9, 3900 Central Ave. off Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking.
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Community Knock & Talk Coming to Santa Teresa September 19
The Doña Ana County Animal Control and Codes Departments will be visiting residents in Santa Teresa on Thursday, September 19 from 9:00 a.m. until noon, providing information about codes enforcement, zoning issues and community resources.
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Employment Opportunities for the Week Ending September 13, 2024
Over the course of the past week, Las Cruces Digest received dozens of announcements of open positions, and employers hoping to fill them.
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NM State to Open the Fall Tennis Season at Wildcat Invitational
For the second consecutive season, the Aggies will be opening their fall schedule at the Wildcat Invitational in Tucson, Ariz., on Sept. 13.
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County chip seals roads in Doña Ana through September (Del Rey Blvd. and Shalem Colony Trail included)
The Road Department will chip seal the following roads starting Sept. 16 through 30 in and around Doña Ana, in the County’s District 5. Source: Doña Ana County The roads scheduled for repairs are Del Rey Blvd. La Reina Road, Shalem Colony Trail and Cox Lane. All roads will remain open throughout the maintenance work…
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Ribbon Cutting to Open Pickleball Courts at East Mesa Public Recreation Complex Friday, September 13
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation department will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024 to mark the opening of the pickleball courts at the East Mesa Public Recreation Complex located at 4582 Sonoma Springs Avenue.
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Bosque Brewing Co. Named Official Watch Party Location for NM State Football Games
NM State Athletics announced Friday that Bosque Brewing Co. has been selected as the official watch party location for all NM State road football games this season.
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Mayor’s Bike Ride Set for Saturday, September 14
Las Cruces residents who have a bicycle are invited to join Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez for the 2024 Mayor’s Bike Ride.
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Do you know how to sign your name? (Hint: There is more than one “official” way.)
Digital, “Wet”, Faxed or Implied–knowing the right signature to use is beginning to get confusing. Here are advisory articles published by two federal agencies to help you figure out what you need know.
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Aggie Football Faces First Road Test at Fresno State
NM State will hit the road for the first time under Head Coach Tony Sanchez as it makes the trip to Fresno State for a bout with the Bulldogs on Saturday, September 14
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Changes to Population Distribution and Commuting Patterns Blur the Line Between Rural and Urban–Greater Las Cruces Has Been There
For decades, American families have been moving farther away from city centers in search of lifestyle changes, more space and other amenities.
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NMSU to host writer and poet at Nelson-Boswell reading series
La Sociedad para Las Artes at New Mexico State University will host a public reading event for writer Karen Brennan and poet Joni Wallace as part of the Nelson-Boswell Reading Series, which invites visiting writers to NMSU to share their work with the community.
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Aggies Soccer Falls to UC Davis
NM State falls 3-1 against UC Davis on Sunday, Sept. 8 in their third loss of the season. The Aggies have now lost three games in a row after opening up the season 4-0-1.
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Emma Bunch Goes Low to Take Home Golfweek Fall Challenge Individual Title
Tuesday, Emma Bunch added to her dominant stretch of play in 2024 as she earned the individual title at the Golfweek Fall Challenge after posting a 68 (-3) in the final round to finish at 7-under across the three-day tournament.
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City Councilors Receive Update on ARPA Funds
Las Cruces City Councilors met in a Work Session Sept. 9, 2024, and received an update from staff on how funds received from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act have benefited the City.
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Las Cruces Fire Department to Commemorate 9/11
Las Cruces firefighters will recognize the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the U.S. with the raising of a Garrison Flag and a commemorative bell ringing ceremony.
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Bunch Paces Field; Aggies Open 2024 Fall Season
The NM State fall season is officially underway. The Aggies opened play in South Carolina at the Golfweek Fall Challenge alongside 17 other programs at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club on Sunday morning.
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NMSU College of Engineering honors NFL legend, engineering professor
Football fans remember the late Charley Johnson for his prowess on the field; those who knew him as an academician at New Mexico State University remember him for the caring and kindness he brought to leadership.
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Phillips Chapel event to fund additional restoration, late NMSU history professor’s legacy
Celebration of Phillips Chapel, the oldest extant African American church in New Mexico, and the life of late NMSU history professor Clarence H. Fielder. Funds raised will continue restoration of the chapel and support Fielder scholarship.