Month: December 2024
-
Three Posóle Recipes that Need Improving: An Open Letter to the County Extension
This request is (somewhat) tongue-in-cheek; however the importance of this chile-rich holiday staple is not a laughing matter, at least not here.
-
![Thanks, Google. “Student Doctor of the Year arrested in Operation Phoenix” Is Most Read Story in 2024 [#1]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kevin-Weiss.png)
Thanks, Google. “Student Doctor of the Year arrested in Operation Phoenix” Is Most Read Story in 2024 [#1]
Operation Phoenix was conducted by APD’s Child Exploitation Detectives based on cyber tips sent to the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This operation led to 4 search warrants and 3 felony arrests.
-
Fewer Kids Ringing in New Year with a Smoke: Youth Tobacco Product Use at a 25-Year Low, Yet Disparities Persist
Current tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students has dropped to the lowest recorded level in 25 years.
-
Simplified Online SSI Application Now Available as First Step in Larger Effort to Help Children and Adults with Disabilities
An online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is now available for some adults, making the application process easier.
-
2025 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE RELEASED
The Aggies will take on five teams who made the 2024 NCAA Tournament, headlined by national runner-up Texas and Women’s College World Series participant Florida.
-
Crisis Triage Center re-opening with new operator–focus remains on mental health and substance abuse
The CTC, located at 1850 B Copper Loop Drive, will offer immediate and comprehensive care for adults 18 and over who are experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
-
![“The Best Public High School In New Mexico is in Las Cruces” Among Most Read Stories of 2024 [#2]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/APECHS.png)
“The Best Public High School In New Mexico is in Las Cruces” Among Most Read Stories of 2024 [#2]
In July, Las Cruces Digest published an editorial announcing the news that a local school, Arrowhead Park Early College High School, had earned some lofty and well-deserved recognition.
-
Las Cruces Minimum Wage to Increase to $12.65 an Hour on January 1, 2025
The City of Las Cruces Minimum Wage will increase on Jan. 1, 2025 from $12.36 to $12.65 an hour. The minimum hourly wage for tipped employees will increase from $4.95 to $5.06 an hour, pursuant to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC).
-
Aggies Stumble to No. 9 Oklahoma in Final Minutes of Play
The New Mexico State Women’s Basketball team (7-6, 0-0 CUSA) took on No. 9 host Oklahoma Sooners (11-1, 0-0 SEC) in the team’s final non-conference matchup this season.
-
Jimmy Carter, Nation’s 39th President, Passes Away at 100
In 2017, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter paused the Maranantha Baptist Church in the Carters’ hometown of Plains, Georgia, to take a picture with parishioners, even if one needed a nap at the moment. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith. Prints and Photographs Division.
-
![“High School Football is not a Popularity Contest” Among Most Read Stories of 2024 [#3]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/399958478_779503290646470_1186080011159352026_n.jpg)
“High School Football is not a Popularity Contest” Among Most Read Stories of 2024 [#3]
Our broader community is worse off because these stories were not covered, and there is no scenario I can see where either Davis Coyle or Alfredo Andrade would have won a voting contest in our broader community.
-
2024 Saw Fewer Inches than a Horny Toad (a.k.a. “Short-Horned Lizard”)–and it was a hot one
Las Cruces saw only 3.64″ of rain in 2024–5.5″ below normal. This marked the driest two-year stretch on record, and the 3rd driest single year since 1892.
-
Aggies Face off Against No. 8 Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma
The New Mexico State Women’s Basketball team comes back from Christmas break to face off with No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners in Norman, Oklahoma.
-
The View From the Other Side: Sooners Close Non-Conference Sunday Against New Mexico State
Oklahoma trails the series in Norman as NMSU won the only contest played at Lloyd Noble Center in 1988. OU did win the most recent meeting in 1994.
-
NM State Wrangle Mustangs to Close 2024
Returning to action for one last game before 2025, NM State (7-6) played host to the University of the Southwest Mustangs (7-7) on Saturday afternoon from the Pan American Center.
-
![“Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market” Among Most Read Stories in 2024 [#4]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Document-4.png)
“Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market” Among Most Read Stories in 2024 [#4]
Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market beat out another competitor in our broader community, Farmers’ Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing in Sunland Park, to rank first in New Mexico for 2024.
-
Mariachi Orgullo brings cultural flair to NMSU’s Pride of New Mexico Marching Band
From left, Lindsey Magallanes, Luis Saldaña and Ashley de la Rosa are members of the Mariachi Orgullo. The group was formed in 2021 and performs with the Pride of New Mexico Marching Band, adding the rich culture of Mexican mariachi to the traditional marching band sound. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)
-
Aggies Announce 2025 Track & Field Schedule
Following a successful 2024 campaign, the Aggies now look ahead to 2025, as Head Coach Joseph Rath announces NM State’s 2025 Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field schedules.
-
Pavia earns second Bowl Game MVP with five TDs paving way for Commodores to crush Yellow Jackets
Diego Pavia and Vanderbilt delivered another victory to end a surprising season.
-
Social Security: Five Topics of Conversation for Holiday Gatherings
If the topic of Social Security comes up during a holiday get-together, we’ve put together 5 basic messages you can share with your loved ones.
-
![First Saturday Movie Marathon at Branigan – First in Series Spy Movies [January 4]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Movie-Marathon.jpg)
First Saturday Movie Marathon at Branigan – First in Series Spy Movies [January 4]
This month’s theme features first movies in a long running spy series and begins at 11 a.m. on January 4, 2024, in the Kiva Room on the first floor of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
-
![“Cross Country Builds Community” Among Most Read Stories in 2024 [#5]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Galaz.png)
“Cross Country Builds Community” Among Most Read Stories in 2024 [#5]
Our broader community has truly missed out because of the obscurity of running sports.
-
County Offers Christmas Tree Recycling Early on January 4th
Recycle your natural Christmas tree on Saturday, January 4 at the Doña Ana County Government Center parking lot from 8:00 a.m. until noon.
-
![“Two Local Athletes Named Gatorade Player of the Year” Among Most Read Stories in 2024 [#6]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/poy-hero-2x-scaled.webp)
“Two Local Athletes Named Gatorade Player of the Year” Among Most Read Stories in 2024 [#6]
In its 39th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade announced Corbin Coombs of Organ Mountain High School and Kaselle Davis of Las Cruces High School as 2023-24 Track & Field Player of the Year.
-
Three Golf Courses Selected to Host NMAA Golf State Chamionships
The New Mexico Activities Association is excited to announce that three courses have been selected to host the State High School Golf Championships in 2025 and 2026.
-
The Tax Man is Catching Up with “Gig Economy” Workers
U.S. District Judge Dolly M. Gee for the Central District of California found that there is a reasonable basis for believing that U.S. taxpayers who were paid by JustAnswer to answer questions as experts may have failed to comply with federal tax laws.
-
A Handful of Elementaries have Openings for their Afterschool Program Spring 2025
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Rec Department announced openings for spring 2025 at Alameda, Cesar Chavez/ Sunrise, Jornada, and Loma Heights.
-
County Announces Swearing-In Ceremony for December 30th
The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office will host a swearing-in ceremony to welcome newly elected and re-elected officials into office at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 30 at the Government Center Commission Chambers, 845 N. Motel Blvd. in Las Cruces.
-
![“Seven Nights of Lights and Luminarias” Among Most Read Articles in 2024 [#7]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Luminarias-Old-Town-dm-1000x500_4F39B06A-5056-A36A-06831FDB1E06DF9C_4f3c202e-5056-a36a-0667e4166bf66da1.jpg)
“Seven Nights of Lights and Luminarias” Among Most Read Articles in 2024 [#7]
There was plenty of holiday spirit in our broader community, this year. There is still one event remaining at the time of posting this: “Christmas Carols and Luminarias on the Plaza in Old Mesilla”. See below for details. This holiday season is burning bright with opportunities to share in the spirit of the season. Las…
-
![“Pecans on your Property” Among Most Read Articles in 2024 [#8]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Helene.jpg)
“Pecans on your Property” Among Most Read Articles in 2024 [#8]
It has been nearly two months since Las Cruces Digest published this article, and to date, our broader community has yet to experience a nice, hard freeze. This has caused a harvesting delay in our region.
-
![How Las Cruces Broke Google–“Music in the Park” Among Most Read Stories in 2024 [#9]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Music-In-The-Park.jpg)
How Las Cruces Broke Google–“Music in the Park” Among Most Read Stories in 2024 [#9]
Even with the omission of our articles, a Google search still returns dated and useless information. An Editorial ReviewBy Levi GwaltneyImage: Courtesy According to Google Search Console, thousands of people searched for information about the “Music in the Park” series organized by the City of Las Cruces’ Parks and Recreation Department. Many of those who…
-
New Mexico State Police Conduct Statewide Traffic Operation
During the four-hour operation, New Mexico State Police officers contacted over 400 drivers, issued 585 citations, and made 15 arrests, 3 of which were DWIs.
-
U.S. Population Grows at Fastest Pace in More Than Two Decades
Following historically low growth at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. population grew substantially by almost 1% since 2023, outpacing average annual growth since 2000 and signaling a significant turnaround from the meager population gains at the start of this decade.
-
Waiting to Harvest Pecans? While You Wait For the Big Freeze to Start Your Harvest, Why Not Apply For Some Specialty Crop Marketing Assistance?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) $2 billion Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, aimed at helping specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher costs, is now accepting applications from Dec. 10, 2024 through Jan. 8, 2025. Source: U.S. Department of AgricultureImage Courtesy USDA National Agricultural Library USDA Makes…
-
China, China, China–Three News Releases Showing the Growing China Problem is Beginning to Hit Closer to Our Broader Community
In the previous fiscal year, FY2024, DHS removed or returned more than 742,000 individuals, more than any year since FY2010, including four large scale flights to China in the past six months.
-
NMSU Alum Diego Pavia Lights the Way For Future Student Athletes–Read the Entire Court Ruling Here
There has been quite a bit of buzz surrounding the recent injunction granted to allow former Aggie, Diego Pavia, to continue his NCAA football career at Vanderbilt University.