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Climate Change-Fueled Heat Is Especially Deadly When Mixed with Meth in the Summer Months
Death certificates show about one in five heat-related deaths in recent years involved methamphetamine.
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Organ Mountain Boys and Mayfield Girls take home District 3/5A Banners
The Trojans put together a winning performance with three juniors and two seniors finishing in the top-ten, none of whom finished in the top four.
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NMSU research collaborative delves into racial bias, educational uses of artificial intelligence
Members of a new research collaborative based at New Mexico State University’s College of Health, Education and Social Transformation are exploring the use of artificial intelligence in education and ties to racial bias.
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Efficient Offense Not Enough in Bowling Green
In strikingly similar fashion to Friday’s affair, Western Kentucky notched a competitive sweep over NM State.
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Trio of Aggies Earn All-Conference Honors at CUSA Championships
Hosted by Jacksonville State at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Ala., NM State recorded a fourth-place finish in the women’s 6K, while taking sixth in the men’s 8K.
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United States Geological Survey Grants More than $4.8 Million to Preserve Vital Geologic Data–New Mexico to Receive Infrastructure Support
Since 2007, the USGS NGGDPP has helped state geological surveys preserve data and samples through annual grants.
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Interior Department Strengthens Conservation of American Bison Through New Agreement with Canada and Mexico
Through a Letter of Intent, the countries will work to pursue bison conservation, restore ecological processes, and support traditional human use of natural resources with a particular focus on the unique historical connection between bison and Indigenous peoples.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday–Fire Department Urges Neighbors to Check Smoke Alarms and Install New Batteries
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, and the fire department urges residents to install fresh batteries in their smoke alarms when clocks are set back one hour to standard time.
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Don’t “Fall Back” Into Scams This Season
As we prepare to set our clocks back an hour this weekend, don’t “fall back” into bad habits and let your guard down.
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New Mexico State Police Assist in Border Safety Operation in Southern New Mexico
The operation’s strategic approach included pinpointing high-crime areas, uncovering stash houses, intensifying patrols, and fostering community connections to dismantle organized criminal activities and enhance community safety, ultimately rescuing multiple trafficking victims.
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E. coli Outbreak Linked to Onions Served at McDonald’s–Burger Chain Signals All-Clear on Facebook
More illnesses have been reported, but they are from before McDonald’s and Taylor Farms took action to remove onions from food service locations.
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Three Close Sets Go Hilltoppers’ Way–Aggies Get Second Chance Today
NM State still sits tied for third in the Conference USA standings alongside Sam Houston (8-5), as the Bearkats fell in four sets to Liberty.
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Employment and Funding Opportunities as of November 1, 2024–Last Chance to be a Las Cruces Park Ranger… and many MORE
More than 50 job openings!
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NASA and the Library of Congress Send Poetry into Space
The mission to explore Jupiter’s moon, Europa, was in the making for decades and imagined for far longer.
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NMSU earns NSA designation for cybersecurity, academic excellence
New Mexico State University is now recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.
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Late Aggie Goal Forces Draw with UTEP
Somehow some way, the Aggies continue to find late-game magic.
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‘We have to be postured for continuous change’ declares DISA director
“Seven seconds — seven seconds is how long it takes Russian artillery to be inbound onto Ukrainian position.”
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County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program to close at the end of the 2024
All qualified applications received before this deadline will be processed and paid out.
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Paint Night Classes Offered November 13 and December 11–Registration Open
The instructor-led classes provide a fun and interesting format using a step-by-step tutorial while painting.
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Halloween Battle of I-10 Wraps Up Regular Season Soccer
After beginning the season back on August 9 in an exhibition against Cochise College, NM State is back home for one final contest in the regular season.
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS… AND HOW! (Those Planning to Attend Provided Logistics for Friday, November 1, Field of Dreams Events)
Football, soccer and the inaugural LCPS ‘Grill and Thrill’ BBQ contest happening simultaneously
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City Council Receives Data, Economic Outlook During Work Session
Monica Torres, economist with the City’s Economic Development Department, said business and household investment decisions could be impacted by inflation trending down and the current tax code expiring at the end of 2025.
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City Oversight Committee Applications Due November 7
The deadline to submit applications has been extended to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Applications are available on the City’s Website.
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Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program Coordinator Named EMS Provider of the Year
The NM Fire and EMS Expo award adds to a long list of Ford’s accomplishments.
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces New Tools Making it Easier for Home Contractors to Install Energy Saving Appliances and Lower Costs
By making it easier for households and contractors to know if they qualify for these tax credits, this tool will enable more Americans to access them and to lower their utility bills.
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Jose Vargas Selected as City Deputy Director of Human Resources
Vargas joined the City in 2019 as an HR Analyst and was promoted to Senior HR Analyst in July 2021
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Las Cruces Utilities to Temporarily Close November 1
The temporary closure will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at all LCU offices
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It May be Time to start Paying Closer Attention to the Pecans on your Property
The recent damage from Hurricane Helene has yet to be fully assessed, but it is still uncertain if Georgia will be able to hold on to the title of largest pecan producing state.
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Aggies Suffer Loss Following Second-Half FIU Offensive Surge
In their final midweek game of the season, the Aggies mustered 246 yards of total offense, including 216 which came from the rushing attack.
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Apple and Goldman Sachs Ordered to Pay Over $89 Million for Apple Card Failures
Apple and Goldman launched Apple Card despite third-party warnings to Goldman that the Apple Card disputes system was not ready due to technological issues.
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Marijuana Use Linked to 50% Lower Chance of Graduating High School
Data from 63 studies involving almost 440,000 youths found “cannabis use during adolescence is probably associated with lower school grades
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New Mexico Whooping cough cases nearly double this year
The number of whooping cough cases in New Mexico this year is almost twice as many the number last year – reflecting the same dramatic increase in whooping cough cases nationwide.
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Championship Soccer Update: Gadsden and Chaparral Boys, along with Mayfield Girls Advance–They Join Centennial Boys and Las Cruces Girls in Round Two
Santa Teresa Girls lose in heartbreaking shootout, while Centennial Girls lose in double OT. Organ Mountain Girls travel to Hobbs to end season.
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Missing Person Alert
The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office needs your assistance in locating Hector Alvarez-Garcia, a 68-year-old male, approximately 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 175 pounds, with light brown or hazel eyes, and short white or gray hair.
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Aggies Saddle Mustangs to Begin 2024 Campaign
The Aggies used strong performances from returners Robert Carpenter (22 points), Christian Cook (14 points) and Jaden Harris (10 points) to close the night with a 77-56 victory.
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Nine Teams Seeded in State Soccer Championships–Centennial and Santa Teresa Double Up
Top ranked Centennial garnered the top seed in Class 5A, earning a first-round BYE.