Month: January 2025
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STATEMENT ON ASSASSINATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, APRIL 4, 1968
Today, it is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities.
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Do You Know the Shawn Harrington Story? (You Should)
“Next thing I know, me and my daughter was under fire by a barrage of bullets. I instinctively just kinda pushed her down and covered her up with my body as much as I could…”
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Aggies Women’s Tennis Falters in Spring Opener: Only Freshman Montana Parkinson-Lubold Able to Secure a Match Win
In singles play, freshman Montana Parkinson-Lubold delivered the Aggies’ lone victory of the day, showcasing grit and determination in a nail-biting match.
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A Valentine’s Day Ceremony for New Aggie Athletics Hall of Famers
The group will officially be inducted on Friday, Feb. 14. This ceremony will be followed by a halftime recognition during the NM State men’s basketball home game against FIU which is set to begin at 7 p.m.
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How Defense Information Systems prepped for a NUCLEAR attack
Late in 1971, the Defense Communications Agency assumed control of the Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network.
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Financial Stress Top 5 of 2024: How and Why Do Consumers Use “Buy Now, Pay Later”? [First of 5]
In this post, the authors shed light on the function of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) plans in users’ household finances, focusing on how usage varies by level of financial fragility.
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[UPDATED] Saturday and SUNDAY Morning Photos From Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally
New Mexico State University and the City of Las Cruces posted pictures on their respective Facebook pages. Here they are!
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Las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces recibieron una subvención para el programa de lenguaje dual con el propósito de promover el bilingüismo y el éxito académico (Bilingual Post)
El distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Las Cruces se enorgullece en anunciar que ha recibido una subvención para el programa de lenguaje dual de LCPS proveniente de la Fundación W.K. Kellogg.
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Aggies Defeat Loyola Marymount in Phoenix
A strong showing in singles and doubles play propelled the Aggies to the win, highlighted by three singles victories and two clutch doubles triumphs in a tightly contested matchup.
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NM State Track & Field Completes First Meet of 2025
Competing alongside power conference competition such as Miami (FL), SMU, Baylor, Arizona State and Texas Tech among others, the Aggies tallied a multitude of solid performances.
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Aggies Fall to Flames in Pan American Center
The New Mexico State Aggies continued at home against the Liberty Flames. After a grueling back and forth battle between the squads, the Flames walked away with the win over the Crimson and White, 82-72.
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Aggies Fall on the Road to Liberty
Road victories are hard to come by in Conference USA, and NM State (11-7, 4-1) faced a tough challenge looking to complete a road trip sweep with a win over Liberty (15-4, 3-3).
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Inflation stress and concern remain elevated despite stabilizing prices
Although most economists and policymakers tend to focus on the decline in inflation (the change in prices), a large share of households—especially low-income households—remain focused on still-elevated prices and the resulting difficulties paying expenses.
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Aggies Track and Field Wraps Day One in Lubbock
Taking part in their first competition of the season, NM State took their talents to the Corky Classic, held at the Sports Performance Center and hosted by Texas Tech.
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USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Announces Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program
Programs aim to attract and retain outstanding students and produce graduates capable of enhancing the nation’s food and agricultural scientific and professional work force.
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Aggies Fall in Tight Battle with Grand Canyon
NM State faced a hard-fought battle on Friday against Grand Canyon, ultimately coming up just short in a 4-3 loss.
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Aggies Seek Third Straight C-USA Road Win in Lynchburg
The Aggies head into Saturday’s matchup against Liberty riding a seven-game winning streak, highlighted by a gritty 59-52 road victory over FIU.
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New Mexico Celebrates Passage of the EXPLORE Act: A Landmark for Outdoor Recreation and Economic Growth
This legislation ushers in a new era for the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, further bolstering New Mexico’s thriving outdoor industry and communities.
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La FDA actualiza la declaración de “healthy” (saludable) que ofrece una herramienta renovada para los consumidores (Bilingual Post)
“Es fundamental para el futuro de nuestro país que los alimentos sean un vehículo para el bienestar.”
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Anatomy of a Fallen Snowflake
Enhanced images allow scientists to better examine snowflakes’ size and structure—both important factors in determining the amount of water in a mountain snowpack.
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The War Against Washers and Dryers Is Over!
The Department of Energy has issued this pre-publication Federal Register notice confirming the withdrawal of “short-cycle” product classes in the January 19, 2022, final rule.
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Aggies Demonstrate Ability to Earn Ugly Wins, Too
Fresh off an impressive victory over I-10 rival UTEP in El Paso, NM State (11-6, 4-0) embarked on a challenging road trip, traveling over 2,000 miles to take on Conference USA opponent FIU (7-11, 1-4).
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Zhang named first recipient of NMSU’s Hunt Center construction innovator award
The inaugural award is presented by the Mike Hunt Construction Sprints program, a cornerstone initiative of the Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship that aims to accelerate business growth through innovative construction technologies.
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City, County and State Offices Observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day–Which Services will be Available?
All area public schools, as well as City, County and state-level agencies will be closing offices in observance of MLK Jr. Day. Select and emergency services will be available. (See below.)
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Aggies Collect Their Third Win in Conference Competition
NM State (10-7, 3-1 CUSA) hosted their second conference matchup in the Pan American Center against FIU. After a dominating second half, The Aggies grabbed the dub 74-50.
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Breaking: Fire Quickly Extinguished in Berino
Doña Ana County Fire Rescue crews quickly extinguished a fire at a home on Contreras Street in Berino, NM on Jan. 16. The local Red Cross was called to help the displaced family.
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Public Meeting Set to Discuss Redeveloping El Paseo and South Solano Corridors–Share Your Thoughts Tuesday, January 28
The City of Las Cruces is working on a plan to reimagine and revitalize the neighborhoods around El Paseo and S Solano corridors between Lohman and University Avenues.
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First public meeting on the W. Picacho & Motel Metropolitan Redevelopment Area added to MRA Meeting Scheduled January 28th
The City of Las Cruces is working on a plan to reimagine and revitalize the neighborhoods around Picacho Ave. and Motel Blvd.
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Aggies Travel to Florida and Channel Rocky III on Their Journey to the Top: Florida International University is the Next Step Up
Including Carpenter, NM State currently has four players averaging double figures this season as Carpenter, Christian Cook (15.0), Peter Filipovity (11.7) and Zawdie Jackson (10.6) each score over 10 points per game.
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Las Cruces Police Host Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Changes Needed to Help Ensure Public Safety January 23
The Town Hall Meeting begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Council Chambers at Las Cruces City Hall, 700 N. Main St. The meeting is anticipated to last about two hours.
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County Announces Public Meeting to Discuss Shalem Colony Park Project January 16
Doña Ana County Facilities and Services staff, along with their contractor, Wilson & Company, Inc., will host a public meeting on Thursday, January 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Doña Ana County Government Center, 845 N. Motel Blvd. in Las Cruces.
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Naomi Slee Named WAC Swimmer of the Week
The third-year Aggie earned her second such award of her career after winning three races in as many attempts.
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Aggies’ Tobias Wallin Faced Two Top-Tier Individual Tennis Players at University of Arizona
Coming off the winter break, the Aggies geared up to kick off their spring season with a tough test in a doubleheader against #6 Arizona on Tuesday at the LaNelle Robson Tennis Center.
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Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center Reopening Celebration Scheduled for January 17
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore how we can work together to transform lives in our community.
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Conference Play Continues at Pan American Center as NM State Faces FIU
The battle among the two squads will be a test for the Aggies as the Panthers sit as the favorite over NM State in current standings.
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18 Photos Win Industrial Technologies Contest
To help visualize cutting edge technologies powering the industrial transformation, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) launched the Framing the Future: Industrial Technologies Photo Contest.