Month: February 2025
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Breaking: Doña Ana County Fire Rescue Extinguishes Fires in Radium Springs and Chaparral To Start Weekend
No injuries were reported, and at least one fire remains under investigation.
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NMSU students to unveil rebranded campus restaurant February 28
Students in NMSU’s School Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management have rebranded the former 100 West Café into the Westside Bistro and are eager to unveil an all-new à la carte menu and revamped dining room to the NMSU community and general public on Friday, Feb. 28.
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About 1% of South Texas “Bandidos” Indicted on RICO and Murder Charges
The indictment accuses the defendants of various crimes, including engaging in a conspiracy to commit racketeering (RICO) activity and committing violent crimes in furtherance of the gang such as murder, attempted murder, and assault.
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“MOC on the Block”: LCPD Mobile Operations Command Unit Steps Out at Young Park on February 25
Community Outreach officers and advocates will be at the mobile unit to meet residents and listen to concerns they may have about crime and safety in their neighborhood.
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Police Auditor OIR Group to Host Community Meeting February 24
The OIR Group, the firm the City of Las Cruces hired in 2021 to audit the police department, will host its second community outreach meeting on Feb. 24.
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Aggies Softballers Split Friday Pair in Phoenix
NM State Softball hit the road for the first time on Friday, playing two neutral games on the campus of Grand Canyon.
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NM State Cruises to 9-1 Victory Over Western Illinois
For the second straight week, NM State opened its weekend with a commanding victory as it used strong pitching and timely hitting to secure a 9-1 win over Western Illinois on Friday night at Presley Askew Field.
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NM State Men’s Tennis Falls to UT Arlington in Weekend Opener
Despite a competitive effort in singles, NM State pushed two of three completed matches to a deciding third set but couldn’t break through, as the Mavericks clinched three straight wins to secure the match victory.
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¡mira! DJ Johnny Kage set to headline 2025’s Las Cruces festival April 26
¡mira! Las Cruces returns for its third year. Presented by Visit Las Cruces, the spring festival highlights the local and regional art, culture, cuisine, outdoor recreation and music.
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Household Debt Balances Continue Steady Increase; Delinquency Transition Rates Remain Elevated for Auto and Credit Cards
The report shows total household debt increased by $93 billion (0.5%) in Q4 2024, to $18.04 trillion.
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Branigan and AARP Present “Adulting for Older Adults – 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline” February 26
Adulting for Older Adults discusses topic of interest to seniors, caregivers and families.
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County Offers Mental Health First Aid Class (Youth-English) March 12
Mental Health First Aid will help you identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
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Athletes From Our Broader Community Compete in State Swimming & Diving Championships
Centennial High School is sending a full contingent of swimmers, with a few athletes representing Mayfield and Las Cruces High School.
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“Title 10 Forces” Get Cooperation North and South of the Mexican Border
By activating the United States Military to engage in specifically military acts while on American soil rubs against Constitutional guardrails; however, once the Secretary of Defense makes the initial determination of what is, or isn’t, allowed, the next line of defense it the Judicial Branch of our government.
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Hello, Alabama: Aggies Stun CUSA Leader Jax State… on the Road
Despite leading by as many as 17 points in the second half, the Aggies had to battle until the final buzzer to secure a 61-52 victory, handing the Gamecocks their first home loss of the season.
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Balanced Scoring Powers NM State over Jax State
From the first quarter, the Aggies were able to pace the Gamecocks and ultimately grab another conference victory, winning 66-47.
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Aggies Roll Past Utah Tech with 4-0 Win
Looking to bounce back from a tough home loss to I-25 rival New Mexico, NM State hit the road to St. George, Utah, determined to start their trip on a high note.
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Breaking: New Mexico State Police in Doña Ana County arrest wanted El Paso fugitive
Chavez was wanted by the El Paso Police Department in connection with a shooting that occurred in El Paso, TX, on February 15, 2025.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Arrest Man Suspected of Extreme Animal Cruelty
Contractors, working nearby, witnessed and recorded video of Cobos throwing rocks at what appeared to be at least one dog in the backyard of the residence.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Identify Woman in February 13 Crash
Traffic investigators believe the Trailblazer ran a stop sign before it was struck.
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School-Based Health Centers making a difference statewide
Children in New Mexico public schools can focus more on lessons after a recent expansion of School-Based Health Centers (SBHC) has provided care that helps keep them in the classroom.
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Geopolitical oil price risk not a major driver of global macroeconomic fluctuations
Oil supply risks have been widely considered among the top risks, reflecting uncertainty about OPEC quotas, access to Russian oil, widening conflict in the Middle East and disruptions of oil shipments.
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Joint Chiefs Chairman Plans to Build the Armed Forces by “Being Seen”
During a Feb. 15, 2025, discussion at the Munich Security Forum in Germany, Brown said the military is meeting its recruiting numbers. Source: Department of DefenseBy C. Todd LopezPhoto: Courtesy The military has no plans to bring back conscription as the all-volunteer force has served the United States well for decades, said Air Force Gen.…
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Military Spouses Exempted From Return-to-Work Mandate
The memo explains how federal civilian employees who are also military spouses are exempt from the return-to-work mandate.
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City Council Approves ‘Realize Las Cruces’ Development Code
The newly adopted development code streamlines and simplifies regulations and better aligns with the policies and actions of the Elevate Las Cruces comprehensive plan.
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NM State Heads East to Face Jax State
The Aggies will face off against the current CUSA frontrunner, Jacksonville State, at Pete Mathews Coliseum on Thursday, Feb. 20.
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NM State Hosts Gamecocks in Pan American Center
Coming off a win over FIU on Saturday, NM State looks to keep its poise as it seeks a series split with the Gamecocks on Thursday at 6:00 pm MST.
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Klose Crowned Individual Champion as Aggies Finish Second at Border Olympics
After posting a 67 (-4) in the final round on Tuesday, Ethan Klose earned the individual crown at the Border Olympics hosted by the University of Houston at Laredo Country Club
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A message from Luis Cifuentes: “NMSU must craft its own Carnegie R1 culture”
Luis Cifuentes is the vice president of research, creativity and economic development at New Mexico State University.
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NMSU students, faculty participate in award-winning film to screen in Mesilla starting March 28 through April 3
New Mexico State University Creative Media Institute professor Sherwin Lau was the director of photography on the film.
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Congratulations to a Familiar Name and Worthy Competitor–Charlie Vause, Named Gatorade National Boys Cross Country Player of the Year
Vause raced to a second-place finish at the NMAA Class 5A state meet, leading the Rams to the team championship.
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NMSU again designated Carnegie R1 university
The news was announced Thursday morning by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
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Now-Resigned U.S. Attorney Uballez Recently Secured $360,000 Settlement in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against New Mexico Property Manager and Apartment Complex
The Justice Department announced today that the owners and former property manager of a federally subsidized apartment complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico have agreed to pay $360,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that the former property manager sexually harassed female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
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County fog seals roads in Mesilla Park–Planned Completion Date February 28
A fog seal is an application of a specially formulated asphalt emulsion, or thin liquid oil to seal narrow cracks, restore some flexibility to the pavement surface and help preserve its underlying structure.
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Percival Everett’s “James” the topic of Branigan Book Club (Meeting February 25)
The Branigan Book Club’s monthly meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, in the Kiva Room on the first floor of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., on Roadrunner Transit Route 1.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Investigate Stabbing on Telshor Boulevard
Shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, Las Cruces police and fire were called to the report of a stabbing victim at a business on the 300 block of south Telshor Boulevard.