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Local Fishing: Catches of the Week and the Cutthroat Trout
Once a year, starting in 2008, Rio Grande cutthroat trout fingerlings (young fish about the length of a finger) embark on an expedition, trekking all the way down to the Rio Grande Gorge.
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LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting May 23
Be sure to also stop by for our Artists Reception on June 6, from 5pm to 7pm., that will feature an artist talk at 6 pm.
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Sunland Park: April 2025 Arsenic Test Results
April 2025 arsenic test results show that of the three arsenic treatment facilities (ATFs) operated by the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) that were tested, two were again below federal limits for arsenic and one was slightly higher.
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Preps Baseball: Centennial to Face 2-Seed Rio Rancho in State Quarters May 15; Chaparral Advances After Belen Upset
Centennial took the opening series with two straight wins against Rio Grande (16-6, 8-5), the first of which was a run-rule route.
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Pray for Rain: Blessing of the Fields Returns for 25th Year – May 16
Visitors who come to the Museum to participate in the procession will not be charged admission.
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New Management: FDA and NIH Announce Innovative Joint Nutrition Regulatory Science Program
With diet-related chronic diseases continually rising, it is imperative that the FDA and NIH work in lockstep to invest in gold standard science, prioritize a better understanding of the root causes to end the diet-related chronic disease crisis and safeguard the health of America’s children.
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Congratulations: NMSU awards more than 2,000 degrees at spring 2025 commencement ceremonies
New Mexico State University concluded the spring 2025 semester this week by conferring more than 2,000 degrees to students across its six colleges.
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Men’s Golf: Quartet of Aggies Claim All-CUSA Honors
With four all-conference selections, this marks the most all-conference selections during Head Coach Mike Dirks’ 14-year stint as the leader of the Aggie program.
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Preps Tennis: Savannah Reiman Takes Girls 5A Singles State Title; Centennial Boys Advance to Team Semifinals [Correction]
Organ Mountain’s Savannah Reiman topped 3-seed Marley Deswood of Farmington in the Semis to eventually beat an unannounced opponent in the Championship match.
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Ants in Industry: U.S. Census Bureau Resources, Data Tools, Website for Small Businesses
The SBA defines a small business as an independent one with fewer than 500 employees.
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By Any Other Name: Olivia and Liam Remain Most Popular Baby Names for 2024
Every year, Social Security celebrates Mother’s Day by announcing the 1,000 most popular baby names.
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Commencement: Ceremony Logistics for Las Cruces Public Schools Graduates
Graduates are required to arrive at least one hour prior to their ceremony for lineup and seating.
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Baseball: Aggies Fall 11-3 to WKU in Series Opener
Despite grabbing an early 2–0 lead, NM State couldn’t keep pace with the Hilltoppers’ potent offensive attack.
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Group Presentation: Students Present Capstone Research Findings to DOD Policymakers
Sean Parnell, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs and senior advisor, addressed the students after reviewing their findings, which he said were completely on point.
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Update: Investigation Continues in Thursday Shooting Near Lynn Middle School
At this point in the investigation, detectives have yet to confirm the identity of the deceased.
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Baseball: NM State Welcomes Western Kentucky in Final Home Series
The series opener against the Hilltoppers is scheduled to start on Friday at 6 p.m., with Saturday’s contest beginning on 4 p.m. and Sunday’s finale beginning at 11 a.m.
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Field Day: Community Knock & Talk Scheduled for Mesquite May 15
For questions regarding community clean-up efforts around Doña Ana County, please call 575-525-6106.
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Maag Delivery: Sports Field Lighting Update
Today, new progress photos show the next phase of the project: pole base installation.
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One-of-a-Kind: Deputy Fire Chief Yvonne Feijoo Awarded Prestigious Chief EMS Officer Designation
She’s the ONLY person in New Mexico to hold this distinction and three other credentials alongside it.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Involved in Shooting Resulting in Death
This incident does not involve any Lynn students or staff.
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Paper Flowers: Crafting Events Scheduled for Branigan Library Throughout May–Register Now
Online registration is required for this free adult program. If all sessions are full, prospective participants can add their name to the waitlist.
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Not Afghanistan: A Look Back at Operation Frequent Wind 50 Years Later
More than 20 years after the first U.S. advisors arrived in South Vietnam and nearly three years after the last U.S. combat troops withdrew from the country, the remaining U.S. personnel and at-risk locals were evacuated from the embassy and various other locations in Saigon, April 29 and 30, 1975, during Operation Frequent Wind.
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Thrive with Cariño: Four Students Recognized for Being Exemplary
This collaboration between the City of Las Cruces and LCPS is all about recognizing our students for doing their best.
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Big Money Leaving America: Credit Suisse Services AG Admits to Conspiring with U.S. Taxpayers to Hide Assets and Income in Offshore Accounts and Admits that Credit Suisse Breached Its Prior Plea Agreement
The guilty plea by the Swiss corporation is the result of a years-long investigation by U.S. law enforcement to uncover financial fraud and abuse.
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Free Resources from Fed: Happy Teacher Appreciation Day
Explore our free resources, including professional development and interactive lesson plans.
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High School Tennis: Organ Mountain’s Savannah Reiman and Both Centennial Doubles Teams Advance to Semi-Finals
Centennial’s Boys (Follin/Hooten) played through La Cueva (6-3, 7-6) and Cleveland (6-3, 6-4). They face off against top seeded Hobbs in the Semifinals.
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Bunch Cards Lowest Round of the Week to finish NCAA Regional
Bunch finished with a 54-hole score of 220 (+4) after carding a 71 (-1) in the third and final round on Wednesday afternoon.
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Softball: 2025 Season Comes to a Close
The 2025 campaign came to a screeching halt for NM State Softball on Wednesday.
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Officer Involved Shooting: New Mexico State Police Kill Las Cruces Man in Truth or Consequences Shootout
Jones was pronounced deceased on the scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator. The officer was uninjured.
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Teen Activity: Boondoggle Lanyards Event May 13 at Branigan Library
The Teen Boondoggle Lanyards event is from 3:45-5:30 p.m. in the Craft Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave, on Roadrunner Transit Route 1.
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Going Viral: Measles case reported in Curry County
The number of adults and children getting the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine continues to rise statewide – with 23,706 vaccinations between Feb. 1 and May 3, compared to 12,985 in the same time last year.
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Men’s Tennis: Aggies Fight to the Finish in Season-Ending Loss
With the match tied 3-3, all eyes turned to court two, where Tobias Wallin was locked in a marathon three-setter.
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Property Tax Auctions: Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled in May
If the state is unable to collect the delinquent taxes, the subject properties are auctioned for sale.
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Largest Fentanyl Bust in DEA History: Authorities Seize Over 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl in Record-Shattering Operation
As part of this operation, law enforcement executed coordinated search warrants across five states.
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CUSA Championship Opens Against LA Tech
The CUSA Championship begins on Wednesday, with the fifth-seeded Aggies taking on No. 4 LA Tech in the opening round of the four-day, double-elimination tournament.
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Bunch Battles on Second Day of NCAA Lexington Regional
On the week, Bunch has now recorded eight total birdies which is tied for sixth-most among the 66-woman field.