Category: Comunidád Vital
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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]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/454346322_914372624068478_3363072562180407786_n.jpg)
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.
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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.