Category: Comunidád Vital
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22nd Annual Judy Price Memorial Blood Drive
Give blood at the Annual Judy Price Memorial Blood Drive on Friday, July 26 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the rotunda of the Doña Ana County Government Center at 845 N. Motel Blvd. and you will automatically be entered for a chance to receive up to $30,000 towards the purchase of a car!
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Local Disruptions Due to Software Update on some Microsoft Systems: including Airports, TV Stations
Las Cruces Digest has confirmed with Tower Operations at El Paso International Airport that many flights have been “Delayed” and some cancellations have begun showing up on the board.
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Protegar a los trabajadores del calor
El calor es la principal causa de muerte entre todos los fenómenos meteorológicos en Estados Unidos.
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Do you think you have what it takes to be a firefighter?
Test your skills – or just get a good workout – by taking the Physical Agility Test (PAT). The PAT is open to the public, anyone age 18 or older, at no cost.
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Film Industry Continues to Generate Positive Economic Impact Statewide and Gains Recognition for Our Broader Community
The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announced today that the state’s film industry continues to shine bright, attracting major productions and generating significant economic investments and benefits throughout Fiscal Year 2024.
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Public Invited to Attend Fire Station 9 Public Art Presentations
Finalists for the new Fire Station 9 public art project will present their design concepts to the Quality of Life/Las Cruces Public Art selection committee on Tuesday, July 23.
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Cooling Stations to be Activated Through Wednesday
Las Cruces daytime temperatures are expected to be high for the next few days, so City cooling stations will be open through Wednesday, July 17, 2024, to offer some respite for residents who wish to escape the heat.
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Terrifying Tomes! Horror Book Group at Branigan
Terrifying Tomes! will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the second floor Conference Room. Thomas Branigan Memorial Library is located at 200 E. Picacho St.
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Murderous Reads Mystery Book Series Continues at Branigan Library
The Las Cruces Public Library’s Murderous Reads Mystery Book Series continues July 17 with discussion of author Steven F. Havill’s “Posadas County” collection.
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New Mexico Magazine Spotlights Las Cruces Farmers & Craft Market
In it’s June 26 feature article, “Slow down, cool off, and drink in the state’s ultimate summer foodie experience”, New Mexico Magazine highlights some of the highlights of our local farmers market.
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Lunchbox Lemonade Friday at Unidad Park
The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team invites residents to participate in the next Lunchbox Lemonade to be held Friday at the Unidad Park Splash Pad.
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Cariño to Amelia Corrales, Program Coordinator, Keep Las Cruces Beautiful, Parks & Recreation
We want to congratulate Mrs. Amelia Corrales, Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program Coordinator on completing her Master’s in Business Administration degree recently.
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FDA Oncology Center of Excellence Presents Conversations on Cancer: What has happened in the Oncology Center of Excellence Since 2017–REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Project Community’s goal is to increase communication between the underserved and medical professionals in communities nationwide, to foster understanding, and awareness to reduce cancer risk and increase survival.
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Las Cruces public health office provides back-to-school vaccinations–No Appointment Necessary
No cost vaccinations for any child needing immunizations, with or without insurance.
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NOT ‘Just Weed’: Four Times More Dangerous in Three Decades
Check out a graph showing how the average amount of THC in cannabis seized by the DEA has surged during the 21st century.
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Summer Concert Series to Feature The Million Dollar McGraw Show
The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Vegas McGraw and the Million Dollar McGraw Show on July 14 as part of its Summer Community Concert Series.
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Tips for the LGBTQIA+ community to improve your physical and mental health
LGBTQIA+ individuals also often face different issues related to their physical and mental health.
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Mental Health Support for Veterans: A Guide to Government Programs
Anyone struggling with their mental health may notice negative impacts in all aspects of their life, including personal relationships, their job performance, and their physical health.
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2024 Electric Light Parade Winners Announced
The theme for this year’s parade was” Rockin’ In The USA!”.
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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the unique challenges that racial and ethnic minority groups in the U.S. face when it comes to mental illness.
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Branigan Library wants you to make Paper Flowers – Lilacs–REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Las Cruces Public Libraries invite you to join us in making paper lilacs this month.
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Propuesta de norma sobre el calor [Heat Rule Proposed]
El Departamento de Trabajo de EE. UU. ha publicado una norma propuesta con el objetivo de proteger a millones de trabajadores de los importantes riesgos para la salud derivados del calor extremo. [The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat.]
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Create Pressed Flower Tea Lights at Munson Library–CALL TO CONFIRM
Join us at Munson Library to create beautiful glass tea lights from pressed flowers from 1 – 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
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‘It Came from Beyond the Border’ at Branigan Cultural Center
It Came from Beyond the Border, an exhibit featuring work by El Paso artist Angel Cabrales that challenges current U.S. immigration policies, will open July 10 at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., in Downtown Las Cruces.
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First Saturday Movie Marathon – July is for Jules (Verne)
Las Cruces Public Libraries invite you to join us for an adventure movie marathon in honor of our Summer Reading Program, Adventure Begins at Your Library.
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NMSU Library’s ‘NEH’ team earns award for Amador Family digitization project
The Library’s National Endowment for the Humanities project team was selected as the 2024 winner of CIMA’s Archival Project award for their work on the Amador Family Correspondence Digitization Project.
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Community Conversation About Substance Abuse in Hatch
Have you or someone you know been affected by substance use?
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S’more Adventures at Branigan–REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This fun crafting time will be from 1:30 – 3:30 Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
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Pottery and Weaving: A Living Tradition opens at Branigan Cultural Center
The Branigan Cultural Center’s newest exhibit, Pottery and Weaving: A Living Tradition, by artist Leon Nastacio, opens Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
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County Offers Mental Health First Aid Class (Adult-English)
Mental Health First Aid will help you identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
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County opens Doña Ana Community Center during power outage
In response to the ongoing El Paso Electric power outage affecting the North Valley, the Doña Ana Community Center is open on today to provide relief and essential services to residents.
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NMSU bands, ensembles welcome students from all disciplines
Cindy (left) and Scott McLaughlin met on a Pride Band trip. They are members of the Mesilla Valley Concert Band, which includes many New Mexico State University graduates.
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Music in the Park July Schedule [UPDATED to INCLUDE AUGUST]
Our beloved “Music in the Park” series is a vibrant celebration of rhythm, melody, and togetherness, set against the backdrop of our city’s beautiful outdoor spaces!
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Safely Soothing Teething Pain in Infants and Children
Teething is a normal experience for infants and children, but it can be painful. Many well-meaning parents and caregivers who want to ease a child’s pain might turn to products that could be harmful.
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Veteran Joey Banegas Named Grand Marshal of Parade
The City of Las Cruces named retired Army Sgt. Joey Banegas as Grand Marshal of the Electric Light Parade that begins at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid Ave.
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The Concerning Trend in Men’s Health
During my career as an academic researcher, physician, and public health official, I’ve tried to bring attention to a startling paradox: despite unprecedented technological advances that have saved lives globally, and despite spending more on healthcare than any other nation on earth, life expectancy in the U.S.