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Aggies Close Out Road Trip With Loss to Jax State
The New Mexico State Aggies closed out this week’s travel trip against Jax State in the Pete Mathews Coliseum. Though the Aggies were able to hang with the Gamecocks till the very end, they would fall to JSU 56-60.
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Yes, You Can Make Homemade Cheese–NMSU’s Extension Service Explains How
This guide focuses on the production of dairy milk products to make dairy cheese.
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NMSU Hosts Jax State, Halftime Diaper Dash on the Pergola
The Aggies aim to rebound on Saturday against Jax State after suffering their first home conference loss of the season, a 69-56 setback to Kennesaw State at the Pan American Center.
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Doña Ana County’s official statement regarding immigration enforcement [Bilingual Post]
“We want to assure you that Doña Ana County is committed to supporting all residents, regardless of immigration status.”
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Aggies Track and Field Runs North for MLK Invitational
The two-day meet begins on Friday, Jan. 24, at approximately 4 p.m. Fans can follow along with the action live on FloSports, with live results available at this link.
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NM State Cruises Past UC Riverside in Quad Opener
The Aggies kicked off the UNLV Quad in dominant fashion, securing a commanding 4-0 victory over UC Riverside in their opening match.
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Town Hall Meeting Discusses Changes Needed to Help Ensure Public Safety [Part II, Latest Crime Numbers]
To begin his presentation, Chief Story provided some historical data to function as a foundation for his call to action.
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City and Schools Promote Student Character with “Thrive” and “Cariño”
The City of Las Cruces and Las Cruces Public Schools are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at uplifting and recognizing students who demonstrate exemplary character in their schools.
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“A LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT”: Las Cruces Public Schools Responds to Department of Homeland Security federal immigration enforcement policies [Bilingual Post]
We are monitoring these shifts and are seeking legal guidance on how they could impact our schools and our existing district policies.
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Aggies Edged by Texans in Season’s First Road Match
The Aggies hit the road for the first time this spring, seeking their first win of the season.
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Cariño to Rudy Jaime, Lead Case Manager with Las Cruces Senior Programs
“I would like to send cariño to Rudy Jaime for his help in looking into a situation with my mother-in-law and the home care she had been receiving.”
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Investigating Month-Old Infant’s Death
Police responded to the 1000 block of Poplar Avenue at about 10:00 a.m. Friday morning following a report of an unresponsive infant. The circumstances surrounding the baby’s death are under investigation.
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Breaking: Structure Fire on Second Street in Las Cruces
About 4:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a structure fire on the 500 block of Second Street.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire on Melendres Street
At about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a brush fire on the 400 block of N. Melendres.
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Breaking: Vehicle Fire on I-10 Contained by County Fire Rescue
Doña Ana County Fire Rescue successfully contained and extinguished a large vehicle fire on Interstate-10 overnight.
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New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez Releases Guidance on Immigration Enforcement for Community Leaders
“We are committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring public safety, but we must also safeguard the ability of families and children to access education, healthcare, and justice without fear of persecution.”
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Center at NMSU to offer resources to new, established entrepreneurs in southern NM
Established business owners, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs, are invited to take advantage of programs resources offered by a new center located at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center.
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Trojans Take the Nest in LCPS’s First Streamed Hoops Spectacular
While the Trojans were able to pull away in the extra four minutes of overtime, the blow-for-blow back and forth action to reach the extra period was enough to make even the most ambivalent fans anxious for the rematch.
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New Mexico cities top MovieMaker Magazine’s “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker” list
Las Cruces, New Mexico’s rising star in the film world, made the list for the third year in a row, landing the #8 spot in the “Small Cities and Towns” category.
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Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Changes Needed to Help Ensure Public Safety [Part I, Video Content]
Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story presented information ranging from the current state of criminal law in New Mexico to recent crime statistics.
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Kennesaw State Outperforms Chargeless Aggies on the Pergola
The Aggies simply could not find a spark to light up their offense, and these scoring woes down the stretch handed the Crimson & White their first home loss since the first week of December, and their first home conference USA loss since Feb. 24, 2023
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Aggies Fall Short in Final Seconds to Kennesaw State
Though the Aggies would take a three-point lead in the final quarter, Kennesaw State ultimately took the win 66-68 at the KSU Convocation Center.
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Conference USA Sets the Stage for Thrilling Softball Season–Aggies in the Hunt
The Aggie duo was named to the 2024 All-CUSA First Team after leading the Crimson & White to a 30-win campaign last spring.
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Financial Stress Top 5: Delinquency Increasingly in the Cards for Maxed‑Out Borrowers [Fifth of 5]
In this post, analysts from the New York Fed’s Center for Microeconomic Data (CMD) explore the relationship between credit card delinquency and changes in credit card utilization rates.
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County and City Fire Crews Quickly Contain Residential Fire
Doña Ana County Fire Rescue crews, with assistance from Las Cruces Fire, battled a residential fire in Organ, NM this morning.
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Las Cruces Libraries Announces Teen Video Game Club
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites teen residents ages 12-18 to participate in our monthly Video Game Club!
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Aggies Square Up to Kennesaw State Thursday–Come Watch the “Do-si-do” and Maybe Pick Up a New Cap
Kennesaw State should not be held to “newby” standards as they take to the court at the Pan Am on Thursday.
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Good Golly! Molly Kaiser Rolls to Second Selection to NCAA’s Starting Five–Aggies Women Take On Kennesaw State in Georgia
For the second time this season, Molly Kaiser has been named on the NCAA Starting Five Roster – an award granted to the top five performers of the week across the nation in women’s college basketball.
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HOBBS BOYS BASKETBALL IS MAKING A RESURGENCE
The Eagles have won 17 state titles, but none since 2015. “What the tradition was built on was community,” head coach Ronald Ross explained.
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City Council Gives Thumbs Up to Finance Report and Art for La Buena Vida Park
he annual report, completed by the Finance Services Department in accordance with City Charter and the Government Accounting Standards Board, had no findings which is outstanding.
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FDA: Create and Keep a Medication List for Your Health
A medication list is a way to keep your medical information, including allergies and medical conditions, together in one place for safety and as a precaution.
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AGGIES LADIES TENNIS HITS THE ROAD FOR FOUR-MATCH STRETCH
After opening the spring season at home against UTSA, NM State is set to embark on a four-match road trip.
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Mobile Operation Command Steps Out on El Paseo–‘MOC on the Block’ Set for Jan. 28
The MOC is LCPD’s Mobile Operations Command unit. Community Outreach officers will be at the mobile unit to meet residents and listen to concerns they may have about crime and safety in their neighborhood.
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Alcohol-related deaths decline in New Mexico for the second year in a row
Alcohol-related deaths decreased in 2023 for the second consecutive year, marking progress in the state’s efforts to combat alcohol misuse, according to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH).
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Financial Stress Top 5 of 2024: What Was Up with Grocery Prices? [Fourth of 5]
Taking a close look at the underlying data, the author suggests that the moderation in food inflation seen since 2023 is due to a retreat in commodity prices, a trend that has offset still-high wage inflation for grocery workers.
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BREAKING: I-25 South Closed at Garfield Exit Due to Large Vehicle Fire
Interstate 25 heading south is closed at the Garfield exit due to a large vehicle fire. Doña Ana County Fire Rescue crews are on the scene. No injuries have been reported. Scene remains active.