Category: Comunidád Vital
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Empowering women to take control of their health
The Department of Labor helps women address their health needs and the challenges that impact accessing care for their health.
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Cooling Stations Open Aug. 16-22
Daytime high temperatures are expected to be at or above 100 degrees for the next several days, so the City of Las Cruces will open cooling stations Friday, Aug. 16, through Thursday, Aug. 22, to allow some relief for residents who wish to escape the heat.
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The (Newly Revealed) Wonders of a 16th Century Portolan Chart of the North American Coast
It’s not often that the Library has a chance to acquire a portolan chart — an early nautical map, hand drawn on animal skin, that explorers used to navigate the seas.
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New vaccine requirement for the State of New Mexico
If your child has turned 16, they are due for the 2nd dose of MenACWY. This vaccine is required for entry into 12th grade.
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New Mexico Film Office Announces a Narrative Feature Film “3” Wrapped Filming in New Mexico
New Mexico Film Office announced today that the narrative feature film, “3,” filmed in and around Las Cruces during June.
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New Mexico Film Office Announces Narrative Feature Film “Brewmance” Wraps Filming in New Mexico
New Mexico Film Office announced today that the narrative feature film, “Brewmance,” filmed in and around Las Cruces through July. The film is a romantic comedy set in a Las Cruces brewery in the current day.
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Thursday Night Music on the Plaza!
Thursday, August 15th, 7 p.m., at the Plaza de Las Cruces.
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Calling Young Artists! – Healthy Homes Calendar Coloring Contest
The purpose of the calendar is to highlight the principles and allow people to learn and to be aware of these potential hazards in the home, year-round.
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Planned soundstage at NMSU expected to significantly boost local, state economies
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents in June unanimously approved an agreement between the New Mexico Economic Development Department, NMSU and Arrowhead Center Inc. to build a 36,400-square-foot soundstage complex in Arrowhead Park that will be used for film and television productions. NMSU and Doña Ana Community College creative media students will also…
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For the 29th time, NMSU’s Aggies Without Limits completes largest yet international community service project
New Mexico State University Aggies Without Limits volunteers set up six solar panels to power the pump transporting fresh spring water more than one mile to 81 spigots in the Guatemalan town of Unillá Pacalá.
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LCPD Hosts Lunchbox Lemonade Friday at Metro Verde Splash Pad
The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team hosts its next Lunchbox Lemonade Friday at the Metro Verde Splash Pad.
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US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS $800K IN INITIAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT DISASTER RECOVERY IN RESPONSE TO NEW MEXICO’S CONTINUING WILDFIRES
Grant supports disaster-relief jobs, training services in affected communities
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New Mexico reports first West Nile infection of 2024
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) has confirmed a West Nile virus infection in a resident of Union County. The individual was not hospitalized and is currently recovering at home.
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BREAKING: Story Picked up by ‘US News & World Report’: NMSU study finds depression reduces survival among women with breast cancer
Jagdish Khubchandani, a professor of public health sciences at NMSU, led a study to understand the long-term impacts of depression among American women with breast cancer.
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NMSU Extension diabetes awareness program awarded grant to expand
One of the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service diabetes awareness programs, On the Road to Living Well with Diabetes, has received a new grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to continue its work to lower diabetes rates.
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Take a look inside the Hansen Mosquito Lab at New Mexico State University [Video Content]
NMSU biology professors Immo Hansen and Kathryn Hanley were featured on an episode of My Life Outdoors. The host visited the Hansen Mosquito Lab to test out some insect repellents. Ph.D. student Hailey Luker helped prepare the program’s host to test the repellents.
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New Mexico Lions Eye Bank issued warning from Food and Drug Administration following inspection
A “Warning Letter” issued by the FDA details at least two instances of failing to deem ineligible donor tissue due to risk factors involving the possible presence of communicable disease.
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NMSU engineering videos receive four awards in international competition
When Vladimir Avina joined the New Mexico State University College of Engineering as a student intern in 2019, he was given responsibility for a nearly non-existent online media program.
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New Mexico Magazine’s 24th Annual Photo Awards
For the past 23 years, New Mexico Magazine’s annual photo awards has highlighted the state’s natural beauty, culture, people, diversity, and unique charm.
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National Night Out is Aug. 6
National Night Out – the annual event that promotes drug and crime prevention, strengthens community relations, and encourages neighborhood camaraderie – will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, in downtown Las Cruces.
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Hispanic Population Is Younger But Aging Faster Than Non-Hispanic Population
While younger than the non-Hispanic population, the Hispanic or Latino population has aged faster over the past decade, according to 2020 Census data released today.
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NMSU participates in National Hazing Prevention Summit, Consortium
A leader in hazing prevention research, the HPC is a multiyear research-to-practice initiative of StopHazing that supports colleges and universities in planning, developing and implementing data-informed, campus-wide hazing prevention.
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Overdose Prevention Education and Naloxone Training
County offers FREE online course on Overdose Prevention Education & Naloxone Training. The course will be virtual on Thursday, August 8, from 10:00AM to 11:30AM. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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Cooling Stations to Remain Open Through Saturday
The City of Las Cruces will keep cooling stations open through Saturday, Aug. 3, to allow some relief for residents who wish to escape the heat.
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Cooling Stations to be Activated Today Through Wednesday
With high daytime temperatures expected for the next few days, the City of Las Cruces will open cooling stations through Wednesday, July 31, 2024, to offer some relief for residents who wish to escape the heat.
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Calling all future Junior Rangers!
These pop-up events are perfect for families with limited time to explore the park.
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NMSU alum’s astronomy degree takes him beyond the stars
After receiving his astronomy master’s, Manny Canas launched a full-time tech career with Booz Allen Hamilton as a software engineer with mentorship from astronomy professor Wladimir Lyra.
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Seasonal Hours Announced for Outdoor Pools
Laabs Pool and the East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool will begin seasonal operating hours the week of July 29, 2024.
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From Awareness to Action: Tackling the Rising Burden of Common Chronic Diseases
Since graduating from medical school in 1978, I’ve seen medicine and healthcare change in unimaginable ways for the better. However, one of the most alarming changes is the recent decline in life expectancy in our country, largely due to the cumulative impact of common chronic diseases (CCDs), combined with excessive rates of suicide, drug overdose…
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Men’s Health is Falling Behind – Some Thoughts About Why
Three key parts of the men’s health puzzle relate to income, employment and education, which paradoxically have evidence of both cause and effect in this context.
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New Mexico Film Office Announces Film and Television Summit
The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announces its upcoming Film and Television Summit, a day-long event packed with insightful panels, networking opportunities, and career-boosting resources.
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NMSU graduate student preserves history of Black Programs through archival project
Graduate student Lauretta King began her journey at New Mexico State University in spring 2022 by getting a job in the Black Programs office as an administrative assistant.
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Santa Fe Selected as Finalist for Prestigious Sundance Film Festival Location Search for 2027
The New Mexico Film Office is thrilled to announce that Santa Fe has been selected as one of the finalist cities being considered by the Sundance Institute as a potential new home for the renowned Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027.
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‘Free to Provide’ campaign launches to bring medical professionals to New Mexico
Today, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) launched a new marketing campaign, “Free to Provide,” to attract healthcare professionals to the state
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LCPD Lunchbox Lemonade Friday at Plaza de Las Cruces
The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team is hosting its next Lunchbox Lemonade Friday at the Plaza de Las Cruces Splash Pad.
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NMSU’s Sam Steel Society takes fresh green chile to alumni in DC area
Thanks to a team effort led by alumni from New Mexico State University’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, green chile lovers based near the nation’s capital will soon be able to get their chile fix.