Category: Comunidád Vital
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Hey, Swifties! City Libraries Offer Taylor Swift Programs December 11th and 12th
Those who dress up will get party favors. Cupcakes will be provided for all!
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New online tool combats alcohol misuse
The survey asks questions to help the user identify and determine their current risk level of alcohol misuse.
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Mitten Tree Season
Library staff encourage patrons to bring new or gently used hats, mittens, scarves, socks, jackets, coats, sweaters, blankets, unopened toiletries, and beauty products for children, teens, and adults to any Las Cruces Public Library location.
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Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Organizes Neighborhood Dumpster Day December 7th
The Parks and Recreation Department’s Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program (KLCB) will host a free Neighborhood Dumpster Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.
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Six Artists Share Their Visions over 2 Days: Public Invited to La Buena Vida Park Public Art Presentations December 10th and 11th
Each presentation is allocated 30 minutes per artist
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There’s still time to get your flu vaccine before Christmas
December 2-6 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. New Mexicans are strongly encouraged to get their flu vaccines before their Christmas and New Year’s celebrations and help them and family and friends stay healthy for the holidays.
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Seven Nights of Lights and Luminarias: Where to Experience 2024 Illuminations
This holiday season is burning bright with opportunities to share in the spirit of the season. [Cover Photo: Courtesy Visit Las Cruces]
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Las Cruces Libraries Announce Winter Reading Lotería Starting December 4
Enjoy winter break with family as you play a Bingo game of LoterÍa to win prizes!
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Romance Book Discussion Dec. 5 at Branigan
Las Cruces Public Libraries hosts a monthly Romance Discussion Group the first Thursday of each month at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.
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Las Cruces Libraries Present Family-friendly Movie Marathon on Dec. 7
The marathon begins at 11 a.m. with a 2002 movie about an alien discovering family in Hawaii.
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County Offers Mental Health First Aid Class (Adult-English) December 5–Register Now
The ‘Adult-English’ class is designed for anyone 18 years of age or older, who speaks English, and wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem.
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New Mexico True promotes local business
The NMTC Holiday Gift Guide is here, featuring unique, heartfelt gifts from New Mexico.
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U.S. Volunteerism Rebounding After COVID-19 Pandemic–Our Broader Community Volunteers
Over 75.7 million or 28.3% of the U.S. population age 16 and up formally volunteered through an organization between September 2022 and September 2023
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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.