Category: Comunidád Vital
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Pan Am Events Announces Black Friday Deals
The Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour Presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming to the Pan American Center on February 25th, 2025.
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NMSU Shares What “Aggie Nation” is Thankful For: A Fall Photo Montage
These photos (with grateful messages) were posted on their Facebook page.
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When Talking Turkey with Tio, Take Time to Talk Family Health
“Sometimes the best way of preventing future health problems is just talking to each other.”
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Struggling with Addiction? The New Mexico 5-Actions Program can help
Designed to help you live your best life and supported 24/7 by licensed clinicians at the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line.
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New Mexico Tops CDC COVID-19 Wastewater Viral Activity Levels, DOH Reports Hospitalizations and ER Visits Remain Low… But Rising
High infection numbers are not borne out by the data collected by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH)… at least, not yet.
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Groundbreaking NMSU film partnership, ‘Santa’s Cousin’ premiers Dec. 4
Well-known New Mexico film company Inspirado Films, with NMSU and Heartstrings Media, will release the Christmas romantic comedy “Santa’s Cousin”
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Helpful Social Security Resources for People Experiencing Homelessness
The Social Security Administration is one of 19 federal agencies that partners with the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH).
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Youth survey indicates improved mental health and reduced substance use
The New Mexico Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (NM-YRRS) shows from 2021 to 2023, adolescent mental health improved after eight years of worsening.
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Health workers honored for vaccination efforts
The New Mexico Immunization Coalition (NMIC) recognized a number of state public health employees and divisions with awards paying tribute to their contribution to keeping New Mexicans healthy and safe.
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Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Households are Family Households
In 2024, almost three-quarters (74%) of family households were married-couple households.
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Less Than Half of U.S. Family Households Include Children Under 18
An interactive data visualization, “Family Households by Age of Householder: 2024,” uses data from the 2024 Current Population Survey to compare characteristics of family households
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Dining Room Closure at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center December 2 through December 17–Other Senior Dining Rooms Open
No services for seniors will be provided for the duration of the construction.
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Krampus Recommends Movie Marathon November 30
In honor of Santa’s scarier and more violent partner, from central European folklore, the marathon feature a series of violent and dark comedy holiday movies.
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Scott Joplin & the Magical “Maple Leaf Rag”
Tucked inside were two copies of sheet music for a highly syncopated, upbeat piano piece with intense flurries of notes — more than 2,000 in a song that took less than three minutes to perform.
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Today, November 21, is National Rural Health Day
“It is of vital importance that we ensure all New Mexicans have the opportunity to be healthy and have access to affordable, quality health care regardless of where they call home.”
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Life, death or deportation
Las Cruces and Doña Ana County — home to one of New Mexico’s highest shares of immigrant residents — suffer from a shortage of doctors and medical specialists even more acute than the rest of the state.
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New Mexico invests $4.3 million in outdoor recreation and trail restoration–More than Half a Million in Our Broader Community
LCPS will construct a 0.17-mile trail segment along the frontage of the new Columbia Elementary School that will serve as a vital connection between an existing trail and a planned future extension and provide a safe, accessible pathway for pedestrians, cyclists, and other non-motorized users.
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Aprenda más acerca del virus respiratorio sincitial (VRS)
La infección por VRS es más común en los niños; la mayoría de los niños pequeños tienen una infección por VRS antes de cumplir los dos años.
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Know When and How to Use Antibiotics, and When to Skip Them
Antibiotics treat only some infections caused by bacteria – and none caused by viruses.
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New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division announces $851,400 in grants to support youth outdoor programs–More than $50k Locally
The Outdoor Legacy Project provides no-cost access to gear rentals, immersive wilderness camps, and day events for youth, emphasizing conservation, cultural education, social-emotional wellbeing, and youth leadership opportunities.
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City of Las Cruces Announces Tree Lighting Ceremony will be Saturday, December 7
This event is a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together in the spirit of the season.
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Register Now Mental Health First Aid Class (Youth-English) Offered by County–November 21
Mental Health First Aid will help you identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
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New Mexicans can take steps to prevent diabetes
Some 12.5% of all New Mexicans were diagnosed with diabetes in 2023.
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Lung cancer under-estimated in damage and death it brings
Lung Cancer has long been a killer in New Mexico, the United States and worldwide.
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New Mexico Media Arts Collective kicks off lecture series with FREE webinar November 23
New Mexico is known for its groundbreaking technological advancements and iconic film, television, and media productions like “Oppenheimer” and “Breaking Bad,” and has long served as a hub for both creative and technological innovation.
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Neighborhood Dumpster Day Saturday, November 16
KLCB will provide open-top trash containers for the community to dump yard waste, household trash, and other permittable items for FREE.
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Fall Student Art Show Reception November 21
The newest exhibit from elementary school students in the LCPS district is set to be on display beginning Thursday, November 21 at 3:00 p.m.
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Las Cruces Utilities Offers Pilot Light Relight Service
Avoid long wait times and schedule your Pilot Relight before cold weather arrives.
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Native American Storytelling Show and Tell November 20 at Branigan
The Native American Storytelling Show and Tell is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave.
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Villa Mora Dam Park Proposed Park and Botanical Garden Public Meeting–Public Meeting December 3
The meeting will allow for discussion on the tentative ideas proposed for the park.
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Mural Project Ribbon Cutting on Friday, November 15, 2024
The ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024.
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Learn 3-D Printing for Assistive Devices During World Usability Day–November 14
World Usability Day encourages creating a better world for all, including those with disabilities.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Has Started. It Ends December 7–A Note From Medicare.gov
To Those Eligible for Medicare: Medicare plans aren’t “one size fits all.” Open Enrollment is your chance to review your Medicare coverage options, and find the best fit for you. You may save money, find better coverage, or both! Visit Medicare.gov/plan-compare to compare all your choices, and log in for a more personalized experience. Compare…
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Weather-related health advisory for large portion of New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reminds New Mexicans of the precautions to take to avoid cold-related illnesses.
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Veterans Day: Remembering World War I
“WE WERE YOUNG, THEY SAY. WE HAVE DIED. REMEMBER US.”
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Honoring Our Veterans… by the Numbers
Eisenhower signed legislation changing the name to Veterans Day to honor all those who served their country during war or peacetime.