Month: October 2024
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Employment and Funding Opportunities as of October 16, 2024–LCPD Increases Pay for Cadets, Officer-Trainees
LCPD Increases Pay for Cadets, Officer-Trainees
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Aggie Men Capture Fifth Consecutive Herb Wimberly Team Title
Once again, NM State has played its way to the team title at its home tournament.
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Bunch makes “Golfers of the Week” list… Again–this time with fellow Aggie Bauduin
Bunch finished tied for 10th at the Dale McNamara Invitational, shooting 73-71-76-220 (+7).
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Regional Aquatic Center Pools to Close for Resurfacing November 4 (Reopening in December)–Natatorium to Remain Open
The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave., will temporarily close the activity and warm water pools beginning on Monday Nov. 4, 2024.
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City Council Work Session Recap from October 15, 2024
Work on the proposed master plan began in February 2024 and has included a series of public surveys, public meetings and internal meetings with fire personnel.
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NM State Closes Out Fall Season With 12th Place Finish at Dale McNamara Invitational
Arkansas would take home the team title at the Dale McNamara Invitational after combining to shoot a score of 858 (+6) to win the event by 21 strokes.
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Late Heroics Lift Aggies Over Bulldogs in Double Overtime
Tuesday night football returned to the City of Crosses as NM State hosted a thriller across national airwaves.
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It’s a Good Time to Get Your Flu Vaccine
Flu viruses typically spread in fall and winter, with activity peaking between December and February.
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Bulldogs Drop Heartbreaker in Las Cruces [A Story of Loss from the Other Side]
Louisiana Tech dropped another heartbreaker in overtime, falling by a final score of 33-30 to New Mexico State on Tuesday night at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
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DISTRICT JOINS LEGAL FIGHT AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA CORPORATIONS
Las Cruces Public Schools, New Mexico’s second-largest public school district, has retained attorneys to represent the district against major social media companies including Meta, Google, ByteDance and Snap, Inc.
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SAY BOO TO THE FLU – AT NO COST TO YOU ON OCTOBER 19
There is no charge for the vaccinations, but anyone with insurance should bring their insurance card, including Medicaid or Medicare with them.
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Now Available: Updated COVID-19 vaccine and free at-home tests
Protection from previous vaccination or infection weakens over time, so it’s important to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine now to stay protected.
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High School Volleyball Standings as Teams Enter District Play
Volleyball in our broader community is about to enter prime time.
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Producers in New Mexico Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Assistance to Improve Irrigation, Conserve Water
Priority areas in New Mexico include Bloomfield Irrigation District, Fort Sumner Irrigation District, Arch Hurley Conservancy District, Carlsbad Irrigation District, Elephant Butte Irrigation District, Guadalupe Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District. The Pueblo of Zia priority area is new to the initiative this year. Source: USDA Natural Resources Conservation…
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Westwind Road will be resurfaced Starting November 4
This project is slated for completion in mid- to late December.
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What is “Copa de Vecinos (Neighbors Cup)”?
Copa de Vecinos is a competition designed to recapture the community-defining nature of local scholastic sports.
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BrucePac Recalls Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024. (Click Link for complete list of recalled products.)
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John Lewis Movie Viewing and Discussion at Branigan October 19
Lewis, a politician and civil rights activist who died in July 2020 at the age of 80, served a long and distinguished career of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health care reform and immigration.
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Cesar Chavez’s Granddaughter Continues His Legacy: Christine Chavez Reaches Out to Underserved Producers
“I remember my grandfather as a hard worker and most comfortable when he was around farmworkers.”
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Tai Chi Class Offered on Tuesdays at Branigan
Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for a healthy mind and body.
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NM State Hosts LA Tech in Tuesday Clash at Aggie Memorial Stadium
The Aggies and Bulldogs first met in 1967 and have shared a conference affiliation on three different occasions during the program’s respective histories – spending time together in the Big West, Western Athletic Conference and now CUSA.
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Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
Over the last decade the COLA increase has averaged about 2.6 percent. The COLA was 3.2 percent in 2024.
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Indigenous Peoples Day: Who’s Observing? Open? Closed?
Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday celebrated on the first Monday in October. Historically, the United States recognized this as Columbus Day in recognition of the Italian explorer.
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NMSU Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Stretches “Indigenous Peoples Day” into a week-long celebration
Through various initiatives, the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity works towards centering servingness and creating a welcoming space where individuals of diverse backgrounds can thrive and contribute to the richness of our academic and social fabric.
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City of Las Cruces Minimum Wage Notice for 2025
According to LCMC, the Las Cruces minimum wage will increase to $12.65 per hour and the tipped wage will increase to $5.06 per hour.
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NMSU Extension launches web version of financial literacy game
Managing money can be scary, and many aspects of financial literacy, such as credit scores, can lead to more questions than answers.
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Bearkats Take Lone Star State Finale
The busiest week of the Aggies’ Conference USA slate has come and gone.
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Aggies Outlast Owls to Collect Third Consecutive Home Win
On the day, the Aggies outshot the Owls 12-7 and despite recording just three shots on goal, were able to tally their eighth multi-goal game of the season.
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60 Shopping Carts Collected in First of Two “Take Back” Events
Most of the shopping carts relinquished Thursday, Oct. 10, belonged to seven retail establishments. The ownership of three of the carts could not be determined.
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Vanderbilt under Pavia continues to stack SEC wins while holding off UK
Pavia completed 15 of 18 passes for 143 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, and he rushed for 53 yards on 14 carries.
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New Mexico State Police Partners with NMSU’s Criminal Justice Department
This partnership allows students to gain hands-on law enforcement experience while completing the final 15 credit hours of their bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
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Williams and Markham Lead Aggies to Road Victory
The Aggies earned their first win in seven days with a four-set victory over Sam Houston, led by 16 kills from Starr Williams and 21 Darian Markham digs.
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Las Cruces Air and Space Expo is October 19-20
The Air and Space Expo will feature aerobatic performances, Sport Class Air Racing, airplane and helicopter displays, spacecraft and aerospace exhibits and STEM activities for the youth.
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The Season of Edgar Allan Poe: Autumn, Halloween and The Falling Darkness
Poe lingered for four days in a windowless hospital room, never regaining coherence. He died at 5 a.m. on Oct. 7. He was 40.
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Located and Safe: NMSU Student Reported Missing Has Been Located
New Mexico State University student Aubrey Marie Owen has been located and is safe in Nevada. NMSU Police want to thank the community for help in this situation.
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Las Cruces Night Sky Becomes Color Theory–“Las Cruces Purple” in the Wild
I discovered this color fifteen years ago, and being a native of Las Cruces, wondered where the inspiration for this particular hue of purple drew its connection to Las Cruces. Now I know.