Category: Comunidád Vital
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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]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ir_heat_rule.jpg)
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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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.
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A Letter from Organ Mountain Desert Peaks: OMDP RMP Comments Due Friday, July 5th
A Resource Management Plan (RMPS) is a guiding document for our public land managers on how to best protect our landscapes based on community input, and the Proclamation that establish the OMDP National Monument to begin with!
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Cooling Stations to be Activated Through Saturday, June 29, 2024
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to remain in Las Cruces’ weather forecast the next few days. The City of Las Cruces will continue to operate cooling through Saturday, June 29, 2024.
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Lunchbox Lemonade Series Continues Friday
The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team invites residents to participate in its second Lunchbox Lemonade to be held Friday, June 28, at the Metro Verde Splash Pad and Park.
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![June 30: Mesilla Valley Wine Tour [REGISTRATION REQUIRED]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20230725_195943.jpg.webp)
June 30: Mesilla Valley Wine Tour [REGISTRATION REQUIRED]
This ticketed event includes visits to three charming wineries (tasting fees not included), offering a perfect escape from the weekend crowds.
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Friends of the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks–Screens Film (Free and Open to the Public, RSVP Requested)
Filmmaker Mary Patierno’s lyrical documentary “Requiem for a River” poses some fundamental questions about the iconic Rio Grande: Is it still a living river?
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Cooling Stations to be Reactivated Beginning Monday, June 24, 2024
Triple-digit temperatures are expected to return to Las Cruces’ weather forecast for several days this week.
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Feminist Border Arts Film Festival to screen full-length films, host filmmakers
New Mexico State University’s ninth annual Feminist Border Arts Film Festival and Zine Fest will take place June 28-29 during International Pride Weekend.
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![No New Mexico Incidents Reported in the Investigation of Illnesses for Product Sold at Some Marijuana Shops: Diamond Shruumz-Brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars [UPDATE]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Diamond-Shruumz-Microdosing-Chocolate-Bars-variety.png)
No New Mexico Incidents Reported in the Investigation of Illnesses for Product Sold at Some Marijuana Shops: Diamond Shruumz-Brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars [UPDATE]
Do not eat, sell, or serve Diamond Shruumz- Brand Microdosing Chocolate Bars. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
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Fireworks Safety is Urged
Fireworks sales begin June 20 in New Mexico, so the Las Cruces Fire Department is reminding consumers of general guidelines and safety tips for the upcoming Independence Day holiday.
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LCFD Begins Tiered System for Response Calls
The Las Cruces Fire Department, which has been offering ground ambulance transportation on a limited basis since 2013 and responds to an ever-increasing volume of emergency calls, has begun a new tiered system that lets the severity of each call determine the resources the department sends in response.v
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Fireworks Stressful for Pets, Livestock
City of Las Cruces Codes Enforcement and Animal Control, along with Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley, are hosting two Check Your Chip events in June
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Fourth of July Celebration Schedule for City of Las Cruces
The schedule is set for the annual City of Las Cruces 4th of July Celebration.
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Kids Expo: A Groovy Day for Kids
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual “Kids Expo,” Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plaza de Las Cruces.