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Infrastructure: Ethel Avenue and Houma Street Reconstruction Project Meeting May 22
Improvements will include replacing and upgrading the pavement, curb and gutter, curb ramps, street lighting, and signage.
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Don’t Ruin It: A Message from BLM Las Cruces
We asked and even posted warning signs at all picnic areas, but to no avail.
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Softball: Wildcats Stifle Aggies in Doubleheader
The Crimson & White suffered their third and fourth shutouts of the season, with all coming against ranked opponents.
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Steps: Join America’s Walking Club for a Community Walk in Downtown Las Cruces May 3
People can choose to walk a 3K walk (1.8 miles) or 5K walk (3.1 miles).
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Progress: New Mexico’s graduation rate improves for Class of 2024
The graduation rate of Cohort 2024 is noteworthy because it is both the highest graduation rate and the highest total number of graduating students in the last 15 years.
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NMSU Police asking community for assistance in finding burglary suspect
“Officers canvassed the area and discovered the burglaries. They spotted a suspect walking across the parking lot at College Drive and Knox and detained him.”
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Southern Border: U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 1,220 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Third week in April as part of Operation Take Back America
Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
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Men’s Golf: NM State in Sixth Entering the Final Round of the CUSA Championship
After 36 holes, the Aggies are five strokes out of fourth place.
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Baseball: Near Comeback Comes Up Short in Albuquerque
Despite being held scoreless through the first four innings and trailing 7–2 heading into the sixth, NM State showed fight, scoring four runs over the final four frames to nearly steal the midweek showdown.
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Essay Question: Is College Still Worth It?
In a two-part blog series, we offer an economic perspective on the value of a college degree, updating our previous research and analysis.
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Salud: Aliento a Tequila Opens at the Branigan Cultural Center, May 2
The photographs in Aliento a Tequila include blue agave fields, the original distilleries that literally founded the tequila industry, and several artisanal tequileras committed to the ancestral ways of making tequila from harvest to bottle.
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Forward: White Sands Missile Range encourages high school leaders to think about their future
As part of their educational journey, the participants recently had the opportunity to visit White Sands Missile Range on April 16.
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Jump Start: Registration is May 3 for Youth Leadership Summer Camp
Parents or guardians must register students in-person.
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Mourning: Governor issues statement on the passing of Pope Francis
His ministry touched countless lives, including many in New Mexico where his message of inclusion resonated across our diverse communities.
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A Precious Bible Blessed By Pope Francis at the Library
The pope’s time in the U.S. was filled with all the pomp befitting a papal visit.
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At Will: General Dan “Razin” Caine visits Southern Border, Delivers Enhanced Authorities Over New Mexico
The visit created a complete understanding of the U.S. Department of Defense’s mission alongside USBP from top to bottom for the Chairman and his team and showcases the whole-of-government response to secure the territorial integrity of the southern border.
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County Utilities Office will close for morning staff meeting, April 23
The Utilities payment window at the Government Center, 845 N. Motel Blvd. will also be closed so that staff may attend the meeting.
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Men’s Golf: Aggies in Fifth After Opening Day of CUSA Championship
On the opening day of play, the Aggies posted a 291 (+3) and sit just one stroke out of the top four teams.
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Police Academy 55: Las Cruces Police Department Starts 24-Week Program to Bolster Ranks
The cadets graduate in September 2025 and will then be assigned to experienced field training officers who guide them for an additional 17 weeks of instruction on all three patrol shifts.
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Day Trip: New Horizons Dome Theater Presents “National Parks and Night Skies, May 2
Ranger Sherwood, an interpretive Park Guide at White Sands, brings a unique perspective to the topic with her diverse educational background in math and psychology.
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Look Out: ¡mira! Las Cruces Returns Saturday with New Drone Show, Luchador Matches, April 26
The 2025 festival is headlined by DJ Johnny Kage, an El Paso-native with personal and professional ties to Las Cruces.
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Hot Spot: Aguirre Springs Filled to Capacity By 10 AM on Easter Sunday
There are no more parking spaces for hiking or camping and no more camping sites available at Aguirre Spring!
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89 Aggies Earn CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal Honors
In order to achieve this honor, student-athletes must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or better.
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Shock and Awe: Air Assault Capabilities Added to Border Security Operation
Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, Joint Task Force – Southern Border aligns efforts to seal the southern border and repel illegal activity and is responsible for full-scale, agile, and all-domain operations, which will allow for more effective and efficient DoD operations.
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UTEP Athletics to Discontinue Women’s Tennis Program
The costs of scholarships, facility rental fees, travel expenses and overall operating budget continue to escalate.
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NM State Begins Quest for 2025 Conference USA Title
The tournament will open with a three-day, 54-hole stroke play competition that is scheduled to start at 7 a.m. MT with play wrapping up on Wednesday, April 23.
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Art Show: County Showcases Student Art Starting April 24
The student art shows have been a rotating fixture for Doña Ana County’s main lobby since 2000, which also features works by local artists that are on display and can be viewed any time during regular county business hours.
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Ag Online: Register Now for Free Beginning Farmer and Rancher (BFR) Webinar April 23
If you’ve operated a farm or ranch for less than 10 years, join the National BFR Team for an overview of special USDA assistance and resources that are available to you.
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Closing May 3: “Engaging Masters: Parody Art from the Collection of David Lyman and Chris Alexander”
Sculptors Mimi Eres (France) and Giancarlo Dolce (Italy) embrace the primary colors, primary values, and primary directions of Piet Mondrian’s later work to create new and fun three-dimensional art.
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Kickstarter: Governor signs “shovel-ready” bills to boost business growth
Thirty-six U.S. states already have site-readiness programs, with outcomes proving this approach works.
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Local Fishing Report: April 17
Jim McDonald caught 15 white bass while trolling using #400 and #500 Buck Perry Spoon Plugs on a 5-foot break line on April 12.
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Aggies Continue to Shine Day 2, Finish Strong in Cali
Closing out the final day for the Aggies, four athletes competed across the board today.
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Easter at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
We ask that you have patience and take direction from staff and volunteers with where to park and maybe plan to carpool.
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City of Las Cruces Offers Tips for Safe Outdoor Adventures
Be aware of changing weather conditions and the potential for flash floods from rains that might fall upstream from your location.
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At Eastertide: When the Darkest Nights Bring the Brightest Stars
“We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the individuals below, whose commitment to their work provided (mom) with the dignity and care she deserved in her final moments.”
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Softball: Hilltoppers Complete Sweep on Saturday
With eight total games and two league series left, the Crimson & White have work to do in order to secure a spot in the six-team CUSA Championship.