Category: Comunidád Vital
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Record Rainfall Causes Severe Flooding in New Mexico
A powerful storm swept through the southwestern U.S. between October 19-20, bringing excessive rainfall that caused dangerous flash flooding in New Mexico.
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Call for Artists for La Buena Vida Park Project
The park is a popular neighborhood area for walking along the trails that wind through the natural landscape of the park.
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Governor Announces “Breaking Bad Habits” Anti-Litter Campaign
Join fellow New Mexicans in upcoming trash and litter cleanup events to help keep our beautiful state clean.
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‘The Dinner Party: Multicultural Crossroads in Clay’ opens at Branigan Cultural Center November 1
An opening reception and awards ceremony, featuring artists and juror John Rawlings, will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St.
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Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade Set for Nov. 9
The theme for this year’s parade is, “Honoring Veteran First Responders.”
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Halloween Heartthrob: The “Chicken Heart” that Gobbled Up the Globe
Living on for decades through rebroadcasts, remakes, in syndication and on records, it snaked its way into the childhood memories of everyone from horror master Stephen King to comedian Bill Cosby, becoming a campy horror cult favorite.
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NMSU to host 2024 Outreach Conference November 19
The conference, which highlights partnerships between NMSU and Southern New Mexico, is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
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Join Las Cruces Public Schools For “Grill and Thrill” High School BBQ Contest November 1
A BBQ grill and thrill competition between our high school CTE (Career and Technical Education) students.
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New documentary honors the exemplary military service of Native Americans
The New Mexico Film Office announced today the upcoming release of “Honor Song,” a powerful documentary highlighting the extraordinary contributions and sacrifices of Native American veterans throughout U.S. history.
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October 20-26 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Protect yourself and your family from lead poisoning
Exposure to lead can result in serious illness and could require immediate medical attention.
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Temporary Closure for Las Cruces Natatorium: October 29 to November 4
The temporary closure begins at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Normal operations are anticipated to resume on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
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After-hours Movie at Branigan Offers a Few Scares on October 26–But Don’t Say the Name!
The movie will show at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. on Roadrunner Transit Route 1.
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Unbuilt America: A Nation of the Imagination
Perhaps in another life. This vision lives only in the imagination, a story of architectural designs that went unrealized.
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RSV season is here, time to immunize the most vulnerable
Respiratory season is among us, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus immunizations are now available for older adults and pregnant people.
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Renewed public health order targets congenital syphilis uptick
Alarmingly, there were 16 fetal deaths and one infant death related to congenital syphilis reported to the health department in 2023.
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New Mexico Department of Tranportation Shares Photos of the First Snow of the Season
It is OFFICIALLY the first snow of the season!
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month–Local High School Athletes Demonstrate Awareness
These two competitors exemplified what makes high school athletics so much more than just a game—they demonstrated the power of community and compassion.
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County to hold unclaimed burial ceremony on October 23
Each body was cremated and the remains have been in the custody of the Doña Ana County Health and Human Services Department for at least two years, as required by state law.
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Branigan Cultural Center Hosts Death Cafe October 23
The Death Cafés are scheduled for every Wednesday in October from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
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DEA, IACLEA, and NASPA Team Up for Take Back Day on College Campuses! (Las Cruces Area Public Safety Agencies Look at Whole Community)
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (local time) at locations nationwide.
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Regional Aquatic Center Pools to Close for Resurfacing November 4 (Reopening in December)–Natatorium to Remain Open
The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Hadley Ave., will temporarily close the activity and warm water pools beginning on Monday Nov. 4, 2024.
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It’s a Good Time to Get Your Flu Vaccine
Flu viruses typically spread in fall and winter, with activity peaking between December and February.
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SAY BOO TO THE FLU – AT NO COST TO YOU ON OCTOBER 19
There is no charge for the vaccinations, but anyone with insurance should bring their insurance card, including Medicaid or Medicare with them.
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Now Available: Updated COVID-19 vaccine and free at-home tests
Protection from previous vaccination or infection weakens over time, so it’s important to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine now to stay protected.
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John Lewis Movie Viewing and Discussion at Branigan October 19
Lewis, a politician and civil rights activist who died in July 2020 at the age of 80, served a long and distinguished career of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health care reform and immigration.
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Tai Chi Class Offered on Tuesdays at Branigan
Originating in ancient China, tai chi is one of the most effective exercises for a healthy mind and body.
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Indigenous Peoples Day: Who’s Observing? Open? Closed?
Indigenous Peoples Day is a holiday celebrated on the first Monday in October. Historically, the United States recognized this as Columbus Day in recognition of the Italian explorer.
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Las Cruces Air and Space Expo is October 19-20
The Air and Space Expo will feature aerobatic performances, Sport Class Air Racing, airplane and helicopter displays, spacecraft and aerospace exhibits and STEM activities for the youth.
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The Season of Edgar Allan Poe: Autumn, Halloween and The Falling Darkness
Poe lingered for four days in a windowless hospital room, never regaining coherence. He died at 5 a.m. on Oct. 7. He was 40.
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Las Cruces Night Sky Becomes Color Theory–“Las Cruces Purple” in the Wild
I discovered this color fifteen years ago, and being a native of Las Cruces, wondered where the inspiration for this particular hue of purple drew its connection to Las Cruces. Now I know.
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Las Cruces Air and Space Expo is October 19-20
The Air and Space Expo will feature aerobatic performances, Sport Class Air Racing, airplane and helicopter displays, spacecraft and aerospace exhibits and STEM activities for the youth.
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Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15
Check star ratings to compare the quality of different health & drug plans.
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Plans for Aquatic Playground in Las Cruces to be Discussed October 17
The meeting is open to all residents of Las Cruces, park-goers and those who might be interested in aquatic activities.
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Make Jack-o’-Lanterns in a Jar at Branigan October 16–Registration Required
The workshop will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the Craft Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. on Roadrunner Transit Route 1.
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Flu season arrives in New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) Scientific Laboratory Division confirms the first patients testing positive for seasonal flu, with NMHealth also aware of elevated numbers of flu cases in the Northwest part of the state.
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DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies
Often these illegal, online websites use U.S. website addresses and professional-looking designs to appear legitimate when, in fact, they are not.