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Molly Kaiser Earns Winter Spirit of Service Award
The CUSA Spirit of Service award “honors student-athletes with significant community service endeavors, good academic standing and participation in their sport.”
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NMSU Extension launches ‘Cozy River Valley’ farming game
“Cozy River Valley” focuses on balancing water consumption, community, environment and financial well-being.
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Two-Month Traffic Diversion in Old Mesilla Starts Today
The project that will be shutting down Calle de Santiago from Calle de Arroyo and Calle De Picacho will be starting on Monday March 31st.
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Acid Western Film: Scholar takes NMSU professor’s 1965 horror western on tour across New Mexico
The tour begins at The Silco Theatre in Silver City on March 30 and includes screenings at The Guild Cinema in Albuquerque on April 11 and The Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe on May 2. Additional venues will be announced.
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Aggies Edge Out Win Over No. 17 Dallas Baptist
Strong pitching, timely hitting and strong defense helped the Aggies improve to 15-13 overall and 3-3 in Conference USA play on the season while handing the Patriots (18-9, 4-2 CUSA) their fourth road loss of the year.
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NM State Finishes Regular Season at PING/ASU Invitational
NM State ultimately recorded a total score of 899 (+35) in the tournament which was won by No. 9 Arizona State with a score of 828 (-36).
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North American Transborder Freight Boomed in January, rising 8.2% year-over-year
Total transborder freight: $134.4 billion of transborder freight moved by all modes of transportation, increasing 8.2% compared to January 2024
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Oil and gas activity edges higher; uncertainty rising, costs increase
The company outlook index decreased 12 points to -4.9, suggesting slight pessimism among firms.
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Agricultural Producers Have Until April 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for the 2025 Crop Year
Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to eligible farmers who experience substantial declines in crop prices or revenues for the 2025 crop year.
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Aragon Shuts Out Sam Houston Again for Series Sweep
Much like Saturday, the UTEP transfer went the distance and shut out Sam Houston as Aragon finished the game with six strikeouts and no walks allowed.
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Breaking: Sunland Park Fire responds to “Vehicle vs Bicyclist” incident
Fire personnel responded to a vehicle vs. bicyclist this afternoon at McNutt Rd and Sunland Park Dr.
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Las Cruces artist completes, celebrates rock mural at NMSU Golf Course with ribbon-cutting
The ribbon-cutting will take place at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 3, at the NMSU Golf Course clubhouse, 3000 Herb Wimberly Drive.
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New Mexico December Unemployment Unchanged from November
Within the private service-providing industries, private education and health services experienced a gain of 4,500 jobs, or 3.1 percent.
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Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez to Receive Las Cruces International Film Festival “Hometown Hero” Award
“Mayor Erik Enriquez commitment and love of the city of Las Cruces is apparent in everything he does. He makes the city a better place just by being himself.”
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African American History is American History: Two Soldiers’ World War I Stories
The Singleton and Lockett collections are the Veterans History Project’s first from African American veterans of World War I, and their letters, journals and photographs offer glimpses into the adversity and resilience that characterize the African American experience of that war.
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FBI Falls In as Soldiers on the Border Get New “Authorities”
“We will surge resources as long as it takes to assist our federal partners in this effort.”
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Water Outage Planned for Stern Drive Waterline Extension Project
Homes in the area of 2900 Broadmoor Drive in Las Cruces may experience a water outage between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to accommodate the Stern Drive Waterline Extension Project.
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NM State Falls Short in High-Scoring Battle Against No. 17 DBU
Despite matching their highest run output of the season, the Aggies couldn’t contain DBU’s offensive firepower, falling by a final score of 16-13 after the Patriots plated 10 runs over the final three innings.
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Aggies Fight Hard but Fall to Flames
Despite strong efforts from multiple players, NM State couldn’t overcome Liberty’s momentum.
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Spearman Walks Off Bearkats in Run-Rule Shutout
The UTEP transfer threw a career-high nine strikeouts across six innings of shutout softball in what was her seventh victory of the season.
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Alesha Lane Records School Record in Discus
Alesha Lane recorded a new school record in the discus, while also picking up a gold medal in the shot put.
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Bilingual Post: Gadsden High School hosted emotional 2-day educational event
From the staged crash scene to the moving funeral ceremony, students experienced firsthand how one bad decision can change lives forever.
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A history lesson about Defense Information Systems rising from the ashes: DISA’s trial by fire in 1968
Instead of letting it cripple operations, it was rebuilt, strengthened safeguards and pressed forward with their mission — streamlining and securing communications for the U.S. military.
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NM State Drops Series Opener to No. 17 Dallas Baptist
NM State kept pace early, adding runs in the second and third innings to maintain a 4-3 advantage heading into the fourth.
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Four Aggies Belt Home Runs in Victory over Bearkats
For the third time in the past three contests, Desirae Spearman tossed a complete game, earning her ninth win of the season.
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In the Mood for “Earth & Space” Concert: Composers Visit Spaceport America
Spaceport America’s executive director Scott McLaughlin and Virgin Galactic team members delivered a site tour for Jacob & Heather who will be performing pieces they wrote in this weekend’s concert.
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New Mexico State Police Agents arrest former Ruidoso teacher on 40 counts of child sexual abuse
An arrest warrant was issued for Mr. Henderson on March 27, 2025, and he was taken into custody the same day by New Mexico State Police Investigation Bureau Agents and officers without incident in Ruidoso.
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 Winners “Tell the Story” Film Showcase–Where to Watch
Proud family members, along with APECHS students from the National Honor Society, lined the red carpet, flowers in hand, cheering on the talent.
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Sports Fields Light Pole Safety Update: Galla to Open; Maag to Open (for “Days Only” Use); Paz and Harty to Open Later (for “Days Only” Use)
On March 10, 2025, the City announced the closure of the Hadley Sports Complex (which includes Harty, Paz, Ron Galla and Maag fields) and Apodaca softball fields to assess the safety concerns around the stability of the poles.
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Amanda Bowen named new County Emergency Manager
Bowen has worked for OEM for nearly six years and has proven to be an invaluable asset.
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Fed President Williams Discusses “Certain Uncertainty”
After 30 years in central banking, I can unequivocally say: Uncertainty is the only certainty in monetary policy.
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FDA Shares Pulse Oximeter Basics
Being at higher altitudes, where the amount of oxygen in the air can be less than at sea level, can be another factor that can cause oxygen levels to drop.
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Aggies Play Host to No. 17 Dallas Baptist
Friday will mark the 14th all-time meeting between the Aggies and Patriots and will be the second time the two programs face off as conference opponents.
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Aggies Close Regular Season at PING/ASU Invitational
The Aggies will close out their regular season in Phoenix, Ariz., at Papago Golf Club, where Arizona State University will host the PING/ASU Invitational.
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Red Carpet Moments at the “Tell the Story” Student Filmmaker Event
Check out the highlights from an unforgettable night!
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Manufacturing business to add 90 jobs to Borderplex region
This expansion is supported by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), which is providing economic incentives to help fuel job growth and workforce development in the region.