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Beware of Arrest Warrant Scams [Short Post]
If you receive such a call, hang up immediately and report it to local law enforcement.
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NMSU’s fall 2024 Outstanding Graduates shine in academics, service, leadership
Deans and nomination committees select honorees based on their outstanding academic accomplishments, notable leadership abilities and extracurricular commitments.
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CUSA Announces 2024 All-Freshman Team
UTEP produced a league-high five selections on the team, while Jax State, Kennesaw State and NM State had four apiece.
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It’s Cold Outside; Police Warn Drivers of “Warm-up” Thefts
Vehicle warm-up thefts can happen when, during cold weather months, an automobile is started and left unattended to warm the cabin or defrost the windshield.
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City Council Receives Update on Realize Las Cruces
Realize Las Cruces, initiated in the spring of 2021, is intended to update the land development codes and implement land use policies from the Elevate Las Cruces Comprehensive Plan.
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WSMR Selected as Grant Recipient for Net-Zero Project
Craig Collins, Energy Manager at WSMR, said WSMR was selected for supplemental funding through the DOE’s Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) grant program.
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Addison Massey claims MaxPreps New Mexico Player-of-the-Year Honors
Addison Massey has earned another award this season as she was recently named the 2024 MaxPreps Volleyball Player of the Year for New Mexico. [Cover Photo “The Blur” by Las Cruces Digest: Addison Massey hits with blurring power in the Jane Leupold Sweet Sixteen finals match.]
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Police ID Woman Killed in Motel Crash; Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide
A 59-year-old man inside the room suffered relatively minor injuries in the crash while 55-year-old Kari J. Scholin succumbed to her injuries on scene.
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Kaiser and Gewirtz Sweep CUSA Weekly Player Awards
Both players have improved the Aggies overall record this week to help move NM State into third in the current conference standings.
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Consumers Express Optimism about their Future Financial Situations; Inflation Expectations Tick Up
Households expressed more optimism about their year-ahead financial situations, while earnings and household income growth expectations both rose in November.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office and HSI Charge Childcare Owner in Alleged Minor Sexual Abuse Case
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is seeking other potential victims in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact HSI at 1-877-4-HSI-TIP (877-447-4847) or online at www.hsi.gov.
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Our Broader Community Gets “Special Weather Statement”–It’s Gonna Be Cold for the Next Few Days
The frontal passage will produce gusty north winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30-40 mph overnight through the Sierra Lakes region/Luna and Dona Ana Counties.
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Aggies Sweep Lobos in I-25 Rivalry
The Aggies controlled the pace for most of the game as they walked off the court with another victory 68-60. [Cover Photo Courtesy NMSU Athletics]
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Justice Department Statements on U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Ruling in TikTok, et al. v. Garland
“The Justice Department is committed to defending Americans’ sensitive data from authoritarian regimes that seek to exploit companies under their control.”
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Reallocating Liquidity to Resolve a Crisis
Shortly after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March 2023, a consortium of eleven large U.S. financial institutions deposited $30 billion into First Republic Bank to bolster its liquidity.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Orders Federal Supervision of Google Following Contested Designation
The entity can either consent to supervision or contest the notice.
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El Pasoan Jaelynn Kohli Signs with NM State Volleyball
NM State Volleyball landed a local star from El Paso with the signing of Jaelynn Kohli of Eastlake High School.
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December 12th, Las Cruces Libraries wants to discuss, “What have you been reading?”
This is a light, informal conversation about the books we’re reading and recommending that others read.
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Mexico nearshoring yet to yield big investment despite global trade tensions
While Mexico has made gains, many of them stem from trade diversion rather than large-scale foreign capital relocation.
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View from the Other Side: Lobos Edged by New Mexico State in Overtime
The Lobos (7-3) came back from 15 down in the second half to force overtime, but the Aggies (4-5) used a 10-0 run in the extra period to secure the win.
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Hey, Swifties! City Libraries Offer Taylor Swift Programs December 11th and 12th
Those who dress up will get party favors. Cupcakes will be provided for all!
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Womens Basketball: Aggies Take Game 1 in Weekend I-25 Rivalry
The Aggies were able to clinch the win over the Lobos 81-71 after taking the lead in the middle of the 2nd Quarter.
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Conference USA Sends Four Teams Bowling in 2024
CUSA Champion Jax State leads the group of four, joined in the postseason by Liberty, Sam Houston and WKU.
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Huff, Stewart Power Jax State to First CUSA Championship
In just its second year in the league and first year of eligibility, Jacksonville State claimed its first Conference USA Football Championship with a commanding, 52-12 victory over WKU on Friday at AmFirst Stadium.
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Aggies Outlast Lobos in Thrilling Battle of I-25
Facing a sold-out crowd of 15,411 at The Pit, the Aggies overcame 17 turnovers and 20 fouls to claim their first victory in the series since Dec. 6, 2021.
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Aggies Head North for Contest Against I-25 Rival New Mexico
The last showdown between the Aggies and Lobos took place last season at the Pan American Center, where NM State fell on a last-second play, 73-72.
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New online tool combats alcohol misuse
The survey asks questions to help the user identify and determine their current risk level of alcohol misuse.
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Is AI Use Increasing Among Small Businesses?
Overall, the evidence indicates that while large businesses have been leading in AI adoption, very small businesses have also had relatively high AI use rates during much of 2023 and 2024.
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Miners Make History in NCAA Tournament Debut with Gritty Five-Set Performance
UTEP battled fiercely in a five-set thriller against Oklahoma, showcasing resilience and strong offensive and defensive efforts throughout the match.
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City Parks and Rec Offers Winter Camp for K-5 Children: Registration Starts December 9
Two camp locations are available: at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave.; and at the WIA Building, 340 N. Reynolds St.
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Joint Interoperability Test Command Director Speaks Out–Test, evaluate, dominate: How JITC ensures Warfighters can rely on their technology
At JITC, one of our key contributions is getting involved early in the development of new technologies.
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One Injured, One Deceased, After Vehicle Crashes into Imperial Sky Motel
At about 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the crash at 1865 W Picacho Ave. Investigators learned a Chevrolet Suburban was attempting to leave the complex when it drove into the building.
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2024 Housing Innovation Awards Part Six: Most Certified Homes Award
Awarded to the builder with the most certified homes in the calendar year.
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Womens Basketball: Battle of I-25 Week Tips Off in Albuquerque
The Crimson & White will first head north on Friday to face New Mexico ahead of a rematch in Las Cruces on Sunday.
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Incubators and Accelerators Awarded Over $4.5 Million from DOE to Support Clean Energy Tech Startups–NMSU Arrowhead Center Wins a Million
The EPIC program represents a strategic investment in one of our Nation’s best job creation catalysts – the incubator and accelerator community.
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Mitten Tree Season
Library staff encourage patrons to bring new or gently used hats, mittens, scarves, socks, jackets, coats, sweaters, blankets, unopened toiletries, and beauty products for children, teens, and adults to any Las Cruces Public Library location.