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Breaking: Las Cruces Fire responded to a structure fire on Greening Avenue Wednesday evening
The fire was brought under control within minutes of arrival and the fire was stopped from extending into the home.
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Update 5/22: Pine Peaks Wildfire in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument 50% Contained
Crews still continue working the lines.
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Soil Conservation: Cover crop initiative launches in Lower Rio Grande (Bilingual Post)
With support from NMDA’s Healthy Soil Program, local farmers used cover crops to protect soil while fallowing land to conserve groundwater.
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Splish, Splash: Las Cruces Parks & Rec Announce Summer Swim Lessons–Register June 7
Participants who do not have a Red Cross completion card and wish to register for Level 2 or higher must complete a swim evaluation.
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Summer Program: FBI Teen Academy–Las Cruces Application Deadline Extended to May 29
Las Cruces & Southern NM- The deadline for our Teen Academy has been Extended!
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Outreach: Las Cruces Police Host ‘MOC on the Block’ Event May 27
The MOC is LCPD’s Mobile Operations Command unit.
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Pinpointing Chaos: New Mexico Department of Justice Federal Disruptions Webpage Now Features Interactive Map
The map highlights real-time reports submitted by New Mexicans and will continue to expand as additional disruptions are reported. This tool is part of NMDOJ’s broader effort to document and respond to the local impact of federal actions.
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Intro to Food Safety: What is an FDA Recall?
Product-specific information about recalls and enforcement actions can be found at FDA center webpages responsible for that product.
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Did you get it? County Property Notices of Value went out May 1
Please contact the Doña Ana County Assessor’s Office if you have any questions or wish to file a protest.
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Throwing Eggs: Inflation Expectations Mixed; Financial Outlook for Households Deteriorates
Labor market expectations largely deteriorated in April, with households having lower expectations for both earnings growth and finding a job.
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Energy Management: Meerscheidt Recreation Center Offers Open Gym for Youth Beginning June 2
Open gym recreation is self-guided and includes access to basketball, volleyball, billiards, foosball, cornhole and ping pong.
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Hazing Progress: Statement from Attorney General Raúl Torrez and New Mexico State University President Valerio Ferme on NMSU’s Hazing Reform Efforts
This announcement is being issued to highlight the remarkable progress made by NMSU in implementing these reforms and to encourage similar action across New Mexico’s higher education institutions.
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Baseball: Aggies Fall in Extra-Inning Heartbreaker to WKU
A late WKU rally resulted in a 7-6 walk-off defeat for the Aggies in 10 innings.
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Updated (7:20PM): Portion of highway 28 closed following semi rollover crash–ALL CLEAR
Two people sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash.
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Roots Maintenance: City Seeks Members for the Historic Preservation Committee
Committee members may expect to meet in work sessions throughout the calendar year.
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Feeling Lucky: Punk DIY is Back at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Throughout Summer–Register Now
Registration is now open for the second series of Punk DIY that begins May 30 and runs through July 25 at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.
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Quail: Upland game bird rule topic of public meeting in Las Cruces May 28
Members of the public are invited to attend either public meeting in order to provide comments.
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Matching Funds: Apply for Fiscal Year 2026 Small Business Innovation Research Grants–June 10 Deadline
This is a competitive grant for New Mexico for-profit technology companies with high-growth potential.
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Memorial Day: May 26 Closures and Adjusted Hours Announced by City, County and State
All emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual.
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Know Your Pelvic Floor: National Women’s Health Week 2025
This year NWHW is May 11-17, 2025, and as part of FDA Office of Women’s Health’s Knowledge and News on Women’s Health (KNOWH) outreach initiative, this year’s NWHW theme is “Know Your Pelvic Floor.”
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Baseball: Three Aggies Earn All-CUSA Honors as Team Embarks on Championship Run
Aggies and Hilltoppers meet in CUSA Championship for second straight year.
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Public Safety: Preliminary Details Released Regarding Officer Involved Shooting Near Lynn Middle School
The LCPD Officer was completing his shift in the parking lot… [when] two people were chased into this parking lot by a man with a firearm.
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Arches: White Sands Highlights Its Own Natural Architecture, and Reminds Patrons to Stay Hydrated
Our arches may not be made out of sandstone, but they are in sand so… it’s kind of the same thing
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Your Story Awaits: Join Hereditary Organizations and Learn How to Research Family Tree
Genealogists are encouraged to join the Las Cruces Public Libraries for a program summarizing the most well-known American hereditary organizations and how to go about researching your family tree.
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Local Guardsmen Deployed: New Mexico National Guard holds to Yellow Ribbon farewell ceremonies
The first ceremony was held May 15, 2025 at Mayfield High School in Las Cruces for those units in the southern part of the state.
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Community Cleanup: Doña Ana County Codes Department will provide roll-off dumpsters in Mesquite May 24
The dumpsters will be located at the Mesquite Community Center, 129 Tawa Avenue, from 8:00 a.m. until noon, or until the dumpsters are filled.
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Logistics: City’s Cashiering Program Closed to the Public from 3 to 5 p.m. on May 22
The City’s Cashiering Program will be closed from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, for training.
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Baseball: Conference USA Bracket Announced for 2025 Baseball Championship
DBU will be the top seed for the second time in three years, ending the regular season with a 38-14 overall record and an 21-6 mark in CUSA action.
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Track & Field: Alesha Lane Records Discus School Record, Aggies Tally Quintet of Bronze Medals to Close CUSA Championships
Alesha Lane led the way with a school record in the discus, to go along with a bronze-medal finish – one of five on the day for the Aggies.
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Shrinking Menu: First Ever State Waiver to Restrict Soda and Energy Drinks from Food Stamps Approved in Nebraska
Prior to this waiver, SNAP recipients could buy anything except alcohol, tobacco, hot foods, and personal care products.
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Commencement: Remarks at Hofstra University’s Graduate Commencement, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
Like many things in life, you must learn about it through experience and evidence (although I am sure if you ask ChatGPT, it will give you an answer).
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Resources: Medicaid members have greater access to “quit smoking” services
This unprecedented collaboration will leverage the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Quitline as a comprehensive source for Medicaid members who want help with nicotine use.
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What’s Biting: Fishing Report and How to Tell the Difference Between White Bass, Striper and Wiper
Elephant Butte Lake: Fishing for smallmouth bass and largemouth bass was very good when using plastic worms.
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Softball: Aragon and Spearman Named to NFCA All-Region Teams
Both Desirae Spearman and Faith Aragon were honored as elite utility/pitcher student-athletes, earning a First and Second Team selection, respectively.
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For Now: Medicare covers many mental health services to support you
You may be able to get mental health counseling and treatment, including addiction recovery, from home via telehealth.
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Get Stuck: A Nopalitos Condiment to Prickle Your Taste Buds
Nutritional information: A 1-ounce serving provides 25 calories, 1 g fat, 10 mg sodium, and 1 g fiber.