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2024 Housing Innovation Awards Part Two: Change Maker Award
Showing their commitment to innovation and market transformation, Addison teamed with manufacturers to pilot new products such as a compact duct system in their 2024 award-winning home.
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NM State Women Finish Tournament with 1-2 record
Though the Aggies were able to marginalize their opponent’s lead twice, it was not enough to capture the win, and they fell to Illinois State 82-66.
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VIRTUAL (December 4), SPANISH (December 5) OPTIONS ADDED TO REDISTRICTING MEETING SCHEDULE
The district launched its redistricting plan in August, a move to balance student populations for the next school year.
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NMSU to host welcome reception for incoming president
The New Mexico State University community, along with the greater Las Cruces community, will have a chance to welcome NMSU’s incoming president Valerio Ferme during a public reception next week.
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Romance Book Discussion Dec. 5 at Branigan
Las Cruces Public Libraries hosts a monthly Romance Discussion Group the first Thursday of each month at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.
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In First Ever NCAA Bid, UTEP joins Conference USA Champs Western Kentucky in 2024 NCAA Volleyball Tournament
The Aggies’ schedule was stacked with eventual tournament selections.
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2024 Housing Innovation Awards Part One: Blazing The Trail Award
The Blazing the Trail award went to Daniel Colombini for his home in Ossining, New York.
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Aggies Fall Short in Nail-Biter Against Bowling Green
Looking to rebound from a tough loss to Pepperdine in the opening round of the Arizona Tip-Off, NM State (3-4, 0-0) faced Bowling Green (3-5, 0-0) in Saturday’s third-place game.
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Aggies Drop Season Finale in Topsy-Turvy Loss to UTEP
UTEP recovered two fumbles for touchdowns while also tallying a 93-yard punt return for a touchdown that proved to be the difference maker.
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Why Do Banks Fail? Bank Runs Versus Solvency
The most plausible cause of the majority of failures in the history of the U.S. banking system are asset losses and deteriorating solvency.
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City Seeks Public Input on Realize Las Cruces Technical Manual
The Realize Las Cruces project also includes an update to the City’s zoning map, aligning with the vision established in the Elevate Las Cruces Comprehensive Plan.
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NM State Earns First Win in Gulf Coast Tournament over Santa Clara
The New Mexico State Women’s Basketball team were scheduled to take on the Santa Clara Broncos today in the consolation semifinals after the loss last night to #4 ranked Texas.
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At the End of Fall Sports Season, Centennial Sits Atop the Field; Bulldawgs and Knights in Hot Pursuit
This year, our broader community ultimately lost in football… but there will always be a next year.
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Employment and Funding Opportunities as of November 30, 2024
Dozens of jobs, local and abroad. Funding and grant opportunities. Many windows closing soon.
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Symphony Orchestra’s December Concert December (13th and 14th)–CANCELLED
News Release, 1:31 pm, December 3, 2024–The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra had to suddenly cancel its December Chamber concert scheduled for Dec. 13 and 14.
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View from the Other Side: “UTEP closes out ‘24 at Rival NM State in the 101st Battle of I-10 Saturday Afternoon”
This will mark the second meeting as CUSA foes.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures Sentencing of Previously Convicted Felon for Firearm Offense Following Conviction by Jury
According to court documents, on December 11, 2021, Jesus Coronado, 43, brandished a firearm at his former girlfriend and another man in a smoke shop parking lot.
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Las Cruces Libraries Present Family-friendly Movie Marathon on Dec. 7
The marathon begins at 11 a.m. with a 2002 movie about an alien discovering family in Hawaii.
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NMSU Athletics Promotes Giving Tuesday with Call for Contributions
This year, every dollar raised will support the Aggie Athletic Club, which provides essential financial resources for all 15 Aggie teams.
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County Offers Mental Health First Aid Class (Adult-English) December 5–Register Now
The ‘Adult-English’ class is designed for anyone 18 years of age or older, who speaks English, and wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem.
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NM State Returns to Action at Arizona Tip-Off Facing Pepperdine
The Aggies will face Pepperdine in the opening round of the tournament.
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NMSU Womens Basketball Faces No. 4 Longhorns First On Deck in Gulf Coast Showcase
For the first time in nearly 10 years, NM State Women’s Basketball is facing off with a top-five opponent.
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A-Mountain Sports Revives Fundraising Tradition Ahead of Battle of I-10
The initiative challenges the two fan bases to see which side can generate the most $10 donations by 2 p.m. MT on game day.
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New Mexico Mainstreet wants you to Walk the Red Carpet Downtown this Small Business Saturday
Every year, New Mexico MainStreet (NMMS) works with our partners to promote Small Business Saturday and special holiday events in MainStreet and Arts & Cultural districts through our Choose MainStreet initiative.
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New Mexico Department of Agriculture presents 2024 edition of New Mexico Taste the Tradition Holiday Lookbook
With the holiday season right around the corner, it is time to start thinking about gifts for your loved ones, making it the perfect time to shop local.
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New Mexico True promotes local business
The NMTC Holiday Gift Guide is here, featuring unique, heartfelt gifts from New Mexico.
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Shop local and save this holiday season–qualified tax holiday November 30 (Small Business Saturday)
Nov. 30, 2024 is New Mexico’s Small Business Saturday Tax Holiday, when the state allows non-franchise, small businesses to deduct their sales of qualifying items from their gross receipts.
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NM State Athletics Partners with Ashley Furniture to Participate in Hope to Dream
“We are proud to be part of the community that has the opportunity to provide beds for our children” –Wanda Bowman
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Avoid Porch Piracy this Holiday Season
The Las Cruces Police Department provides these tips to help prevent becoming a victim of porch piracy
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El Paso Electric Wants to Help Transform Your Home with Black Friday Deals!
From comfort and convenience to sustainability, these products are designed to upgrade your home while reducing energy costs.
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U.S. Volunteerism Rebounding After COVID-19 Pandemic–Our Broader Community Volunteers
Over 75.7 million or 28.3% of the U.S. population age 16 and up formally volunteered through an organization between September 2022 and September 2023
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Pan Am Events Announces Black Friday Deals
The Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour Presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming to the Pan American Center on February 25th, 2025.
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Structure Fire on Crystal Place
First-arriving crews found fire on the back porch that had extended into the attic.
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NMSU Shares What “Aggie Nation” is Thankful For: A Fall Photo Montage
These photos (with grateful messages) were posted on their Facebook page.
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When Talking Turkey with Tio, Take Time to Talk Family Health
“Sometimes the best way of preventing future health problems is just talking to each other.”
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Area Wrestlers Headed to Irvin Last Weekend, Hauled Back Hardware
Seventy student athletes from our broader community competed in last year’s State Wrestling Championships.