Category: Comunidád Vital
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Neighborhood Dumpster Day Planned for January 11
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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Join the Adult Dungeons and Dragons Growing Waitlist – New Tables Opening Soon
Sessions are held from 6 – 7:30 p.m. every Monday (January 6, 13, 20, and 27) in the Kiva Room, and from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday, (January 11 and 25) in the Roadrunner Room.
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Explore AI through “Reading Art” at Branigan Cultural Center on January 8
Explore the connections between art and literature by reading and discussing art-related books.
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Returning heroes home: How DISA supports bringing the missing back to their families
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has the immense task of recovering, identifying and returning them to their families, and we’re proud to support their mission.
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NMDOH’s $42.8M boost targets gaps in services and staffing
The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) has proposed a $243.9 million for fiscal year 2026 to address critical needs, rising costs and workforce challenges across the state.
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Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra Presents a Student’s Journey through Brahms and Barber with Evening and Matinee Performances (January 18-19)
The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra looks forward to welcoming audiences back in 2025 with its “Brahms” concert, featuring a local high school violin soloist.
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Top New Mexico baby names of 2024
New Mexico’s newborns are making their mark with popular names like Noah, Camila, Mia, and Liam leading the way.
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Las Cruces Police Department Offers Citizens Police Academy (Register by January 17)
The Citizens Police Academy is a tuition free, four-week program designed to introduce members of the community to the Las Cruces Police Department.
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Azúcar Jazz Combo kicks off monthly Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues meetings in 2025
New and returning society members and guests have the opportunity to enjoy a full set of Latin jazz performed by the area ensemble. Azúcar’s performances run the gamut of musical repertoire, from salsa and jazz to pop ballads and international music.
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Norovirus cases rising in New Mexico and nationwide–WASH YOUR HANDS, PLEASE
Norovirus should not be confused with flu. Flu is caused by the influenza virus and causes respiratory illness. Norovirus causes gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of the stomach or intestines that causes nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea.
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Branigan Library Invites You on a Wicked Journey Down the Yellow Brick Road on January 6
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites you to find out by joining in for Banned Books on FILM to view the movie “The Wizard of OZ” from 2-4:45 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2025, in the Staff Conference Room at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Street.
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New Mexico’s Film Crew Advancement Program highlighted as global best practice in workforce development
“The NMFO skills and workforce development initiatives focus on developing technical, industry-relevant skills among the sector workforces.”
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Sábados on Bikes with Friends January 18 at Jornada Elementary
Calling all families with 1st-5th graders in Las Cruces! Join Southern New Mexico Mountain Biking & Friends of the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks January 18 for a free bicycle skills clinic with obstacles, games, a neighborhood ride and more. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow. Registration is recommended.
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Census Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s Day
The projected world population on Jan. 1, 2025, is 8,092,034,511, an increase of 71,178,087 (0.89%) from New Year’s Day 2024.
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Fewer Kids Ringing in New Year with a Smoke: Youth Tobacco Product Use at a 25-Year Low, Yet Disparities Persist
Current tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students has dropped to the lowest recorded level in 25 years.
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Simplified Online SSI Application Now Available as First Step in Larger Effort to Help Children and Adults with Disabilities
An online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is now available for some adults, making the application process easier.
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Crisis Triage Center re-opening with new operator–focus remains on mental health and substance abuse
The CTC, located at 1850 B Copper Loop Drive, will offer immediate and comprehensive care for adults 18 and over who are experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
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2024 Saw Fewer Inches than a Horny Toad (a.k.a. “Short-Horned Lizard”)–and it was a hot one
Las Cruces saw only 3.64″ of rain in 2024–5.5″ below normal. This marked the driest two-year stretch on record, and the 3rd driest single year since 1892.
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Mariachi Orgullo brings cultural flair to NMSU’s Pride of New Mexico Marching Band
From left, Lindsey Magallanes, Luis Saldaña and Ashley de la Rosa are members of the Mariachi Orgullo. The group was formed in 2021 and performs with the Pride of New Mexico Marching Band, adding the rich culture of Mexican mariachi to the traditional marching band sound. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)
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First Saturday Movie Marathon at Branigan – First in Series Spy Movies [January 4]
This month’s theme features first movies in a long running spy series and begins at 11 a.m. on January 4, 2024, in the Kiva Room on the first floor of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
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U.S. Population Grows at Fastest Pace in More Than Two Decades
Following historically low growth at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. population grew substantially by almost 1% since 2023, outpacing average annual growth since 2000 and signaling a significant turnaround from the meager population gains at the start of this decade.
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‘Tis the Season to Get Vaccinated
One place you don’t want to be during the holiday season is in the hospital. Fortunately, it’s not too late to get vaccinated so you can share memories and joy, rather than a virus, with your loved ones.
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Interest in Film not a recent phenomenon in our broader community: Scholar restores trailblazing NMSU professor’s film collection
A Southwest Border Cultures Institute (SBCI) grant last year gave a much-needed boost to support Julia Smith’s efforts to restore and digitize the films of the late Orville Wanzer
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25 Films Named to National Film Registry for Preservation
The new selections date back nearly 130 years and include a diverse group of films, filmmakers and Hollywood landmarks.
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NM State Achieves Goal of Donating 100 Beds to Children in Need
Four weeks after announcing a partnership with Wanda Bowman and Ashley Furniture to support the Hope to Dream program, NM State Athletics has successfully achieved its goal of providing 100 beds to children in need.
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New Mexico Film Office Announces Production of “Love is in the Air” in Albuquerque
“Love is in the Air” is a romantic comedy that follows the unlikely romance between a free-spirited hot air balloon pilot and a grounded, by-the-book television reporter.
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Pecans in Watercolor by the USDA Division of Pomology
Despite the lingering warm weather, it remains pecan harvest season in our broader community. [Cover Photo inverted example of USDA lithograph.]
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“Athena” short film begins production in New Mexico
The New Mexico landscape sets the stage with windswept mesas and ancient ruins in “Athena,” where a young woman grappling with a devastating family tragedy is confronted by a force beyond comprehension: a goddess driven by a thirst for retribution.
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HUD Healthy Homes wishes you a Happy Holidays with these Home Holiday Safety Tips
Artificial trees can also cause asthma and allergy symptoms as they accumulate dust, dust mites and even mold in storage.
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Holiday Cheer Rolls Through Las Cruces Public Schools with Bicycle Giveaway
This week, 100 Las Cruces Public Schools students received an early Christmas present, thanks to a generous gift coordinated through the LCPS Safe Routes to School program.
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Long Time “Pistol Pete” Dons New Uniform–Graduates Tulsa Police Academy with help of NMSU Partnership
Wyatt is better known for his long time court side persona… Pistol Pete. [Photo: Courtesy NMSU Department of Criminal Justice via Facebook]
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How Johnny Marks, King of Christmas Hits, Made “Rudolph” a Classic
Cover Image: The first edition of “Rudolph” sheet music. Image: St. Nicholas Music. Prints and Photographs Division. Courtesy
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South Central Regional Transit District Showcases New Battery-Electric Buses at Annual Sunland Park Parade
“Our battery-electric buses and EV van reflect the future of public transportation—efficient, eco-friendly, and designed with the community’s needs in mind.”
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WSMR Selected as Grant Recipient for Net-Zero Project
Craig Collins, Energy Manager at WSMR, said WSMR was selected for supplemental funding through the DOE’s Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) grant program.
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Our Broader Community Gets “Special Weather Statement”–It’s Gonna Be Cold for the Next Few Days
The frontal passage will produce gusty north winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30-40 mph overnight through the Sierra Lakes region/Luna and Dona Ana Counties.
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December 12th, Las Cruces Libraries wants to discuss, “What have you been reading?”
This is a light, informal conversation about the books we’re reading and recommending that others read.