Month: January 2025
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We’re Full of Hot Air–Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally is BACK
The community is invited to watch hot air balloons take to the skies once again. Spectators can gather to grab a peek at the coming weekend and enjoy colorful and captivating sights.
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Photos of New Mexico Firefighters Support in L.A.
“New Mexico firefighters continue to support the efforts in southern California, working hard to protect structures in neighborhoods. We appreciate their bravery and dedication to protecting lives and property not only in New Mexico, but wherever they are needed.”
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New Mexico sees fewer cases of self-harm as overdose deaths and suicide rates declined in 2023
New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021, and the 2023 suicide death numbers declined significantly from 2022 among women and Indigenous Peoples.
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D1 Softball Grants Spearman Two Preseason Honors
After earning national recognition earlier this month, Desirae Spearman climbed even higher this week. D1 Softball released its preseason top 100 players list, in addition to ranking its top stars at the pitcher/utility position.
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Open Meetings Act Peril Averted–City Manager Selection Ratified
The New Mexico Attorney General stated the Open Meetings Act violations could be cured, or corrected, by holding an OMA-compliant public meeting, summarizing the discussions and comments made outside of a public meeting and ratifying the actions during an open meeting.
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State of Consumer Risks 2025 Series: CFPB Takes Action on Bait-and-Switch Credit Card Rewards Tactics [Fifteenth of 15]
“Large credit card issuers too often play a shell game to lure people into high-cost cards, boosting their own profits while denying consumers the rewards they’ve earned.”
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FBI Issues Public Service Announcement to Be Wary of Threat of Copycat Attacks after ISIS-Inspired Vehicle Attack in New Orleans
The FBI and DHS are concerned about possible copycat or retaliatory attacks due to the persistent appeal of vehicle ramming as a tactic for aspiring violent extremist attackers.
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Aggies Mens Basketball MUST be a TEAM–CUSA Awarded No Individual “Player of the Week” Honors Here… Even After Three Dazzling Wins to Start Conference Play
Middle Tennessee’s Jestin Porter and Kennesaw State’s Adrian Wooley earned Conference USA Men’s Basketball weekly honors.
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LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FINANCE DIVISION RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS GFOA BUDGET AWARD
This remarkable achievement underscores the division’s commitment to financial excellence and transparency in managing public funds.
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Dozens of Regional Firefighters have been deployed to Los Angeles to help control the fires that have already claimed 23 lives and displaced more than 90,000
Albuquerqe Fire and Rescue will be joining multiple New Mexico Fire Departments to form a Strike Team that is traveling to California to assist with the firefighting efforts in Los Angeles County.
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Aggies Compete at City Natatorium for the First Time–a Great Day for Our Broader Community
The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the swimmers showed off some incredible talent in the pool.
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New Mexico Music Educators Association Shines Bright Light on LCHS Orchestra Director–and All Las Cruces Public Schools Music Education
The New Mexico Music Educators Association has awarded the 2025 District Award of Distinction to Las Cruces Public Schools.
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Molly Kaiser Earns Third Conference Player of the Week Award
Conference USA released their weekly awards this morning and have announced that the Aggies have earned player of the week once again this season.
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State of Consumer Risks 2025 Series: CFPB Sues Walmart and Branch Messenger for Illegally Opening Deposit Accounts for More Than One Million Delivery Drivers [Fourteenth of 15]
Drivers had to follow a complex process to access their funds, and when they finally did, they faced further delays or fees if they needed to transfer the money they earned into an account of their choice.
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Tax and Trade Bureau Adds New Standards of Fill for Wine and Distilled Spirits; Eliminates Distinction Between Standards of Fill for Distilled Spirits in Cans and Other Types of Containers
Wine industry members may now use the following new standards of fill: 180, 300, 330, 360, 473 (16 oz.), 550, 568 (19.2 oz), 600, 620, 700, and 720 milliliter sizes and 1.8 and 2.25 liter sizes.
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Aggies Up Next: Florida International Falls at Sam Houston Saturday
FIU’s men’s basketball program fell short in its road Conference USA (CUSA) matchup at Sam Houston on Saturday afternoon.
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The Doña Ana County Animal Control & Codes Departments Announce Community “Knock & Talk” in Doña Ana on January 16
This is the first part of an intensive cleanup effort to enforce county environmental, animal control and building ordinances, by visiting local communities to educate property owners throughout the County.
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State of Consumer Risks 2025 Series: CFPB Files Lawsuit to Stop Illegal Kickback Scheme to Steer Borrowers to Rocket Mortgage [Thirteenth of 15]
Rocket Homes pressured real estate brokers and agents not to share valuable information with their clients concerning products not offered by Rocket Mortgage, such as the availability of down payment assistance programs, which often save homebuyers thousands of dollars.
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JB White Foundation Helps Turn Tragedy Into Hope One Step at a Time
This year, the JB White Wing Shoe Gifting Program provided 40 pairs of shoes to high school basketball players in need across New Mexico.
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Aggies Dominate in El Paso, Remain Undefeated in CUSA Play
In front of a crowd of 12,000, the Aggies dominated the Miners from start to finish to leave the Sun City with a 28-point victory, winning 85-67.
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Aggies Pick Apart Miners in I-10 Showdown
A slow start for the Aggies would allow the visiting Miners to jump out to a 7-3 lead before back-to-back threes from Jaila Harding and Molly Kaiser would put the Aggies ahead by one point with just under five minutes to play.
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Aggies Topple Lopes in Impressive Senior Day Showing
The Crimson & White took the crown in 10 of 16 events on the day, landing on 28 of the 48 possible podium spots.
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Number of Trucks Entering U.S. from Mexico Approaches 8 Million a Year: Bureau of Transportation Statistics Data Reveals Long-term Trend Emerging in North American Freight Trucking
Since 2000, the number of trucks from Canada have been decreasing while in contrast the number of trucks from Mexico have increased.
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State of Consumer Risks 2025 Series: CFPB Sues JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo for Allowing Fraud to Fester on Zelle [Twelfth of 15]
The CFPB’s lawsuit describes how hundreds of thousands of consumers filed fraud complaints and were largely denied assistance, with some being told to contact the fraudsters directly to recover their money.
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Las Cruces Police Chief Story Tops in Handgun Championship
LCPD’s Shooting Team competed in the Phoenix Police Department’s Handgun Championship on Friday, Jan. 3, and Chief Jeremy Story took first place in the individual competition.
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Aggies Battle Miners in Sold Out “Don”–Winner Takes Top Spot in Conference USA
After dismantling the preseason favorites LA Tech 78-48 in the Pan American Center, the Aggies get off to a 2-0 record in conference for the first time since joining CUSA.
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NMSU Ladies Play Host to UTEP for a Spot of Afternoon Hoops
The NM State women’s basketball team continues their conference season facing UTEP in the I-10 Rivalry battle hosted by the Aggies. Both squads sit 1-1 in the CUSA standings after week 1, looking to improve their seasons.
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Governor Returns to Las Cruces to Show Off Her Skill With a Shovel–Amador Crossing Apartments Groundbreaking First Major Public Appearance Down South Since Marathon Town Hall Meeting Last July
This new innovative development combines affordable housing with essential on-site supportive services, creating a holistic solution for individuals and families in need and addresses the housing instability in Las Cruces.
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State of Consumer Risks 2025 Series: CFPB Uncovers Illegal Practices Across Student Loan Refinancing, Servicing, and Debt Collection [Eleventh of 15]
The report covers violations related to student loan refinancing, private lending and servicing, debt collection, and federal loan servicing.
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Japanese Woodblock Prints Convey the Serenity of Snow
Snowy days like today bring to mind the lovely and peaceful wintry scenes featured in many of these images.
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Senior Day Dual With Grand Canyon Set for Saturday
The Crimson & White are currently 3-1 in conference action, slated for their first meet since a road victory over Utah Tech.
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Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Offers Paint Night Classes Periodically Through April 17 (Registration begins Jan. 13, 2025, until classes are full.)
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting painting classes that offer a fun and interesting format using step-by-step tutorials.
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2nd El Paso Traffic Fatality of 2025 is Las Cruces Resident
When the pedestrian exited the business and walked into the parking lot, Gonzalez drove forward and did not see the pedestrian. As a result, the Porsche struck the pedestrian.
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Latino Poetry Series – Places We Call Home: Exploring Latino Heritage through Poetry and Crafting at Branigan (First Session on January 14–Registration Required)
Las Cruces Public Libraries is holding a series of poetry discussions/crafting sessions called Palabras y Artesanias (Words and Crafts).
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Addison Massey Named Gatorade New Mexico Volleyball Player of the Year
Gatorade Player of the Year is the top honor in high school sports, celebrating the nation’s best high school athletes for their success on the court, in the classroom and in the community.
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It’s a Whole New Rodeo! Doña Ana Elementary Teachers Receive Statewide Honor
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the third and fourth-grade teams over the last two years, through monthly classroom presentations, unique field trips, and hands-on agricultural learning opportunities across the curriculum, students have developed a strong foundation in agricultural literacy.