Month: January 2025
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Joint Task Force North and Northern Command Fix Soldiers’ Gaze Out Across Border
This initial deployment of 1,600 active-duty personnel brings the total military Title 10 forces along the border to nearly 4,000 personnel.
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Las Cruces Fire Chief Retires After 22 Years… and a Very Busy Week
The City has named Deputy Chief Sean Heck as interim chief until a permanent replacement is selected from a nationwide search.
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The New Mexico Film Office announces FOX series “The Cleaning Lady” returns to New Mexico to film season 4
Season four of “The Cleaning Lady” will continue the emotionally driven character drama about Thony (Élodie Yung), a Cambodian-Filipino former surgeon who is currently living in Las Vegas on an expired visa with her son Luca.
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Tug on Some Heart Strings to Make a Charm at Branigan February 4
Instructors will guide participants in creating their own macramé charm.
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ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 2025 NM SPECIAL OLYMPICS PLAY UNIFIED BASKETBALL GAME, RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
The event brought together students from Las Cruces, Centennial, and Mayfield High Schools for an inspiring Unified Basketball tournament that highlighted the power of teamwork, unity, and diversity.
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Defensive Stand Lifts NM State Past Blue Raiders
Despite struggling to score late, a relentless defensive stand in the final minutes proved to be the difference as the Aggies held the Blue Raiders scoreless down the stretch to secure a 61-57 victory and get back on track.
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Aggies Fall in Overtime to Top-Seeded Blue Raiders
The Aggies returned to the Pan American Center for a contest with the top-seeded Blue Raiders of Middle Tennessee.
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NM State Treks to Albuquerque for New Mexico Team Open
The Aggies return north for the New Mexico Team Open in Albuquerque – the second of three straight meets in the city.
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Come Paint By Love at Branigan on February 1
In February we will be painting love; how participants interpret that is entirely up to them.
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Doña Ana County Fire Rescue celebrates the 10 year work anniversary of Battalion Chief, Travis Simpson
“I love my job. I am proud of how far DAFR has come in improving the services we provide to our communities, and wake up every shift excited to be a part of the DAFR family.”
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“Engaging Masters: Parody Art” Opens February 7 at the Las Cruces Museum of Art
At times humorous, other times contemplative, this engaging exhibit features over thirty contemporary artists who reinterpret the artwork or artistic styles of a wide range of master artists including Johannes Vermeer, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Keith Harring.
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Three-Meter Springboard is Aggies First Challenge When Facing Lumberjacks in Flagstaff
NM State Diving heads back to the pool this weekend, taking its group to the City in the Pines for a matchup with Northern Arizona.
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Vazquez Appointed to American Psychological Association Committee
The goal is to ensure that issues of socioeconomic status receive the full attention of the American Psychological Association.
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Aggies Men Travel to Murfreesboro to Face Blue Raiders
Thursday’s game will be the ninth meeting between the two programs, with the all-time series tied at 4-4. Middle Tennessee claimed the last contest in Murfreesboro, winning 76-69.
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City Council Wears Two Hats in TIDD Board Meeting/Work Session Combo
As of the end of December 2024, more than $3 million had been collected in the TIDD funds in FY25, bringing the total balance of all TIDD funds to just over $23 million.
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Migrants to be Sent to Guantanamo Bay to be “Housed”
After emphasizing some of the steps DOD has taken to increase border security Hegseth spoke about detaining criminal migrants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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New Mexico gets share of over $200 million in settlements and enforcement actions with Vanguard, Edward Jones and Block, Inc.
New Mexico’s Regulation and Licensing Department joined other states in securing settlements and an enforcement action totaling more than $200 million.
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Las Cruces Man Sentenced for Carjacking and Firearms Offenses
Enriquez pulled out a gray handgun, fand drove off in the car with the victim’s dog still inside.
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Aggies Take on Middle Tennessee in Pan American Center
The Aggies are seeking their sixth home victory in the last seven contests at the Pan American Center.
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First DOD “Background” Briefing on Military Deployment to Secure Border
“Yesterday, the acting secretary of defense authorized us to deploy about 1,500 service members to support and work together with Customs and Border Protection down in San Diego and El Paso.”
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Dance the World Away at Branigan Movie Marathon February 1
As always, this movie series is free and open to the public. We encourage you join in for the entire marathon or for just one movie.
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Guilty Plea Exposes Possible Policing for Profit in New Mexico
It has been reported that defendant, Ricardo “Rick” Mendez, has plead guilty to all charges contained in the information document.
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NMSU to host 2025 New Mexico Chile Conference Feb. 3-4
Nearly two dozen chile pepper experts will gather in Las Cruces to present the latest industry trends and research breakthroughs at the 2025 New Mexico Chile Conference.
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C-USA Rival and No. 25 FIU Women’s Tennis Defeats Miami to Close Out ITA Kickoff
FIU dropped the doubles point to Miami, but responded to take four-of-six singles matches.
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Washington’s Proto-American Plot to Kidnap Britain’s Heir to the Throne
The plot: Under the cover of darkness, a crew of armed soldiers crosses the Hudson River, enters New York City, kidnaps the king of England’s son and delivers him to Congress as a prisoner. Source: Library of CongressImages: CourtesyJanuary 14, 2025Posted by: Mark HartsellThis article also appears in the January-February issue of the Library of Congress Magazine.…
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New Mexico Sues U.S. Government to Unfreeze Allocated Federal Funds [Video Content]
While the coalition’s broader legal challenge proceeds, the NMDOJ is gathering information from programs affected by the funding freeze.
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USNORTHCOM bolsters security at southern border, “integrating” with Border Patrol
These military forces will support enhanced detection and monitoring efforts and repair and emplace physical barriers.
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“Wildlife of the Mesilla Valley” Opens at Branigan Cultural Center February 7
The Branigan Cultural Center is opening a new exhibit, “Wildlife of the Mesilla Valley,” which will showcase a diverse collection of sculptures and nature journaling pages created by 14 local artists, on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.
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City Reminds Residents: Spirit of “Cariño” is more than Platitude
Our community has shared with us concerns about recent changes to immigration enforcement announced by the federal government. We are continuing to monitor information as it becomes available.
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Cocky Rook is CUSA Freshman of the Week After Lighting Up Aggies and Miners
UTEP’s Otis Frazier III and Jacksonville State’s Quel’Ron House earned Conference USA Men’s Basketball weekly honors.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks NMSU among top 100 Best Online Programs
NMSU’s online programs are among more than 1,800 programs surveyed by U.S. News and part of the only regionally accredited institutions whose programs are offered mostly or entirely online that were evaluated.
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PFAS contamination in New Mexico wildlife is highest ever tested
Holloman Lake near White Sands National Park has recorded the highest levels of toxic PFAS contamination in wildlife and plants worldwide, according to a report released Monday by the New Mexico the Environment Department (NMED).
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LCPS PARENTS RECEIVE NEW SCHOOL ZONE COMMUNICATION
Not every student will be impacted by the redistricting changes, which were voted on by the LCPS Board of Education on Dec. 17, 2024.
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Town Hall Meeting Discusses Changes Needed to Help Ensure Public Safety [Part V: Officer Jonah Hernandez and Community Response]
Las Cruces Police Chief Story wrapped up his 45-minute presentation by returning to what has been driving motivation and rallying point for enacting needed reforms, Officer Johah Hernandez’s “End of Watch”.
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A Faster and More Convenient Way to Request a Social Security Number and Card
Do you need an original Social Security number or a replacement Social Security card?
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Kennesaw State’s Precis Harden Rides 16-Point Outing Against NMSU to Player of the Week Honors
In a 68-66 win over New Mexico State, she shot 6-of-12 from the floor, 9-of-13 at the line, while tying her season-high with 16 rebounds.