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Aggie Divers Wrap Up Lumberjack Diving Invite
The Aggie divers wrapped up their weekend at Northern Arizona on Saturday, concluding the three-day Lumberjack Diving Invite.
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Get Tax Filing Help Now at Branigan
If the volunteer tax preparers’ timeslots are full for the day, walk-ins may be turned away.
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Aggies Stay Hot in Lubbock with Win Over UTRGV
NM State kept its momentum rolling in Lubbock, following up Friday’s upset over Texas Tech with another strong performance, defeating UTRGV 5-2.
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Aggies Close Weekend at New Mexico Team Open
Returning to the Albuquerque Convention Center less than 24 hours after a strong performance on day one of the New Mexico Team Open, NM State showed out once again on Saturday.
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Aggies Snag Victory After a 13-Point Comeback to WKU
After trailing by 13 points in the beginning of the third quarter, the Aggies found themselves slowly chipping away the Hilltoppers lead to come back and secure the win by a score of 64-59.
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Air Force provides airlift support for NORTHCOM border mission
The Air Force is supporting U.S. Northern Command’s mission to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Department of Homeland Security along the southern border of the United States.
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Lasso Larry Returns–Aggies Forget Themselves, Falling Hard to Hilltoppers
Despite a somewhat competitive first half, the Aggies ultimately fell 101-69 to Western Kentucky (14-8, 5-4).
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Stretch the Valentine’s Day Love with Roman Chip Quintet at Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society Meeting–February 16
Continue your holiday celebration with the society during a special themed meeting.
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Video series help youth build healthy relationships
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is launching a video series on social media, running through May.
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State Police Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Counties across the State in February 2025
State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during February 2025.
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Black History Month at Branigan Brings Cariño to “Beloved”–Throughout February
Las Cruces Public Libraries is celebrating Black History Month with a “Beloved” movie and book discussions in February.
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NMSU Men’s Tennis Stuns Texas Tech in Lubbock
The Aggies kicked off their weekend in Lubbock with a statement win, taking down Texas Tech 4-2 to snap a two-match skid
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Personal Bests, Third-Place Finish Highlight Day One in Albuquerque
Making their second-straight trip to Albuquerque, NM State competed on day one of the New Mexico Team Open, hosted by the University of New Mexico.
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Lesley Doyle Selected as New City Finance Director
Lesley Doyle, an experienced financial administrator with more than 25 years of experience in governmental accounting and financial management, has been selected as the new City of Las Cruces Finance Director.
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Aggies Stumble to Gonzaga at Home
NM State entered Saturday’s match riding the momentum of a three-match winning streak, looking to keep things rolling at home against Gonzaga.
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“Not Forgotten”: Joint Operation Shines Light on Indian Country Cases
A billboard on US 550 in New Mexico highlights the pervasive issue of violence against Tribal women and children that Operation Not Forgotten aimed to address. Source: Federal Bureau of InvestigationPhotos: Courtesy According to the DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs, New Mexico currently counts 250 individuals as “Missing Persons”. Pro rata, this number places New…
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What do you mean, you don’t know how to quill flowers? Find out how at Branigan on February 7
No experience is necessary. The program is for ages 11 and older.
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Estancia Basketball Player Serves as Inspiration to Others [Video Content]
The will and determination to return to the court after losing part of your leg serves as an inspiration to his team, his school, his community, and his family.
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Joint Task Force North and Northern Command Fix Soldiers’ Gaze Out Across Border
This initial deployment of 1,600 active-duty personnel brings the total military Title 10 forces along the border to nearly 4,000 personnel.
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Las Cruces Fire Chief Retires After 22 Years… and a Very Busy Week
The City has named Deputy Chief Sean Heck as interim chief until a permanent replacement is selected from a nationwide search.
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The New Mexico Film Office announces FOX series “The Cleaning Lady” returns to New Mexico to film season 4
Season four of “The Cleaning Lady” will continue the emotionally driven character drama about Thony (Élodie Yung), a Cambodian-Filipino former surgeon who is currently living in Las Vegas on an expired visa with her son Luca.
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Tug on Some Heart Strings to Make a Charm at Branigan February 4
Instructors will guide participants in creating their own macramé charm.
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ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS 2025 NM SPECIAL OLYMPICS PLAY UNIFIED BASKETBALL GAME, RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
The event brought together students from Las Cruces, Centennial, and Mayfield High Schools for an inspiring Unified Basketball tournament that highlighted the power of teamwork, unity, and diversity.
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Defensive Stand Lifts NM State Past Blue Raiders
Despite struggling to score late, a relentless defensive stand in the final minutes proved to be the difference as the Aggies held the Blue Raiders scoreless down the stretch to secure a 61-57 victory and get back on track.
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Aggies Fall in Overtime to Top-Seeded Blue Raiders
The Aggies returned to the Pan American Center for a contest with the top-seeded Blue Raiders of Middle Tennessee.
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NM State Treks to Albuquerque for New Mexico Team Open
The Aggies return north for the New Mexico Team Open in Albuquerque – the second of three straight meets in the city.
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Come Paint By Love at Branigan on February 1
In February we will be painting love; how participants interpret that is entirely up to them.
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Doña Ana County Fire Rescue celebrates the 10 year work anniversary of Battalion Chief, Travis Simpson
“I love my job. I am proud of how far DAFR has come in improving the services we provide to our communities, and wake up every shift excited to be a part of the DAFR family.”
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“Engaging Masters: Parody Art” Opens February 7 at the Las Cruces Museum of Art
At times humorous, other times contemplative, this engaging exhibit features over thirty contemporary artists who reinterpret the artwork or artistic styles of a wide range of master artists including Johannes Vermeer, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Keith Harring.
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Three-Meter Springboard is Aggies First Challenge When Facing Lumberjacks in Flagstaff
NM State Diving heads back to the pool this weekend, taking its group to the City in the Pines for a matchup with Northern Arizona.
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Vazquez Appointed to American Psychological Association Committee
The goal is to ensure that issues of socioeconomic status receive the full attention of the American Psychological Association.
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Aggies Men Travel to Murfreesboro to Face Blue Raiders
Thursday’s game will be the ninth meeting between the two programs, with the all-time series tied at 4-4. Middle Tennessee claimed the last contest in Murfreesboro, winning 76-69.
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City Council Wears Two Hats in TIDD Board Meeting/Work Session Combo
As of the end of December 2024, more than $3 million had been collected in the TIDD funds in FY25, bringing the total balance of all TIDD funds to just over $23 million.
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Migrants to be Sent to Guantanamo Bay to be “Housed”
After emphasizing some of the steps DOD has taken to increase border security Hegseth spoke about detaining criminal migrants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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New Mexico gets share of over $200 million in settlements and enforcement actions with Vanguard, Edward Jones and Block, Inc.
New Mexico’s Regulation and Licensing Department joined other states in securing settlements and an enforcement action totaling more than $200 million.
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Las Cruces Man Sentenced for Carjacking and Firearms Offenses
Enriquez pulled out a gray handgun, fand drove off in the car with the victim’s dog still inside.