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Mural Project Ribbon Cutting on Friday, November 15, 2024
The ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024.
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7 Nuclear Careers that Don’t Require an Engineering Degree
The majority of nuclear careers don’t require a four-year degree.
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Employment and Funding Opportunities as of November 13, 2024
If you are seeking a job or other funding opportunity, maybe take a look at what has crossed our path this week.
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Keep Food Safety in Mind this Thanksgiving
“On the most popular food holiday of the year, we’re reminding consumers to follow safe food handling practices starting at the grocery store and going all the way through enjoying your leftovers.”
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City of Las Cruces announces Three-Day Thanksgiving Break Camp–Registration Opens Friday, November 15
The camp will provide enjoyable and dynamic indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and games for kids from kindergarten through fifth grade.
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NM State’s Emma Bunch Named to Final Fall ANNIKA Award Watch List
Bunch is one of just 25 individuals to be named to the fall watch list and is the only member of the list that does not compete for a Power Four program.
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State Volleyball Tournaments Start Thursday, November 14–Las Cruces, Centennial, Santa Teresa and Mesilla Valley Christian travel to Rio Rancho
The defending 5A champion Bulldawgs have yet to lose a match. In fact, they have lost a total of only three sets for the entire season.
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2024 NCAA DI women’s soccer championship–three Aggie opponents prepare to dance
Thirty teams earn automatic qualification, with the remaining 34 teams selected at-large by the Division I Women’s Soccer Committee — 16 teams will be seeded Nos. 1-4.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures Sentencing of Las Cruces Man for Federal Firearms Offenses
Despite being prohibited from possessing firearms while on probation, evidence showed Trevino later obtained firearms that had previously been seized by police.
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Officer-Involved Shooting on 1300 Block of S. Espina in Las Cruces
The incident resulted in an officer firing at least one round and the man being shot at least once.
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Molly Kaiser Named CUSA Player of the Week
Kaiser put up a first week for the record books.
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Soccer and XC are in the Books: Who has the Early Lead in this year’s Neighbors Cup?
What an exciting year to inaugurate the Neighbors Cup.
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Enroll Now for the 2025 Neighborhood Leadership Academy–December 27 Deadline
The City of Las Cruces invites residents ages 18 and over to join the 2025 Neighborhood Leadership Academy.
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Learn 3-D Printing for Assistive Devices During World Usability Day–November 14
World Usability Day encourages creating a better world for all, including those with disabilities.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Has Started. It Ends December 7–A Note From Medicare.gov
To Those Eligible for Medicare: Medicare plans aren’t “one size fits all.” Open Enrollment is your chance to review your Medicare coverage options, and find the best fit for you. You may save money, find better coverage, or both! Visit Medicare.gov/plan-compare to compare all your choices, and log in for a more personalized experience. Compare…
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Weather-related health advisory for large portion of New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reminds New Mexicans of the precautions to take to avoid cold-related illnesses.
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Veterans Day: Remembering World War I
“WE WERE YOUNG, THEY SAY. WE HAVE DIED. REMEMBER US.”
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Organ Mountain Student Tops State In Boys Cross Country; Team Takes Two Spot
As spectators watched more than one hundred runners settle in and establish their groove, one thing became abundantly clear. There would be no settling at the front. A Las Cruces Digest ReportBy Levi Gwaltney, EditorCover Photo Courtesy NMAA via Facebook Corbin Coombs, the Organ Mountain senior who has garnered much attention over the past few…
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Honoring Our Veterans… by the Numbers
Eisenhower signed legislation changing the name to Veterans Day to honor all those who served their country during war or peacetime.
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A Profile of the Nation’s Veteran-Owned Businesses
Veterans owned about 5.4% or 304,823 of the nation’s 5,681,118 employer businesses with at least one paid employee in 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 Annual Business Survey (ABS).
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Aggies Snag First Road Win in St. George
After being unable to get their first road victory until the last conference game last season, the Aggies achieved that milestone early this year.
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USDA Offers Resources for Military Veteran Farmers
Transitioning to a new civilian career can be a big adjustment. USDA has resources to help.
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Important Social Security Resources for Veterans and Their Families
Social Security Administration offers resources to help veterans with disabilities.
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National Institute of Justice Term of the Month – “Veterans Treatment Courts”
Veterans treatment courts are dedicated courts for individuals that have been diagnosed with substance use, mental health, or co-occurring disorders, and where there is a nexus between the veteran’s offending behavior and their military service.
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Centennial Boys Raise Blue Trophy, Ending Soccer Season On Top; After Incredible Season, Cruces Girls Finish Year as State Championship Runner-Up
It took an overtime period, but the Hawks seized the opportunity to demonstrate how rankings cannot replace play on the field.
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El segundo Sábado del mes, Nov. 16, Club de Cine en Ingles: “In the Heights” (Bilingual Post)
Únete a nosotros segundo Sábado del mes, Nov. 16, 1-3:15 p.m. La pelicula es clasificada PG-13, con duración de ciento cuarenta y dos minutos.
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Aggies’ Dominant Rushing Attack Not Enough to Overcome Five Turnovers Against Western Kentucky
Despite entering the halftime locker room trailing 24-7, the Aggies fought back to cut the lead to just three points with over five minutes remaining in the third quarter.
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Pigeons: Our Forgotten War Heroes
Did you know that pigeons have a long history with the military? Their abilities to focus on home and to travel long distances in difficult conditions made them successful and reliable couriers. Source: National Agricultural Library by Jesse Padron, Special Collections Library Technician In fact, the U.S. Army Signal Corps recruited messenger pigeons and handlers during…
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City of Las Cruces Veterans Day Closures
All emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual.
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Five for Five: Local Teams PERFECT in Weekend Championship Football
The undefeated Centennial Hawks had a first round “Bye”, and will host the Rio Rancho Rams for the second time this season.
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Senior Day Highlighted by 10th Straight Home Victory
The NM State Volleyball program wrapped up its 2024 home slate on Saturday, taking a four-set victory over Jax State.
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Kaiser Dominates In 2024-25 Home Opener
Aggies handle Trailblazers 85-63 behind career night from fifth-year star. Source: NMSU AthleticsArticle By: Matthew KnopePhoto By Mike Martinez for NMSU: Courtesy The undefeated season rolls on. NM State is now 2-0 to begin the young campaign thanks to a resounding win over Utah Tech from the Pan American Center. Molly Kaiser was absolutely electric, posting a…
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Las Cruces public health offices offer no cost vaccinations
There is no charge for the vaccinations, which are available at the Las Cruces Public Health Office, 1170 North Solano Ave., and the East Mesa Public Health Office, 5520 Holman Road.
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Space Heater Safety is Urged
Fire and safety hazards can develop if space heaters are not used properly.
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Home Dominance Continues as Aggies Hit .460
The winning ways continued for NM State Volleyball on Friday with a sweep of Jax State.
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Aggies Close Season in CUSA Women’s Soccer Championship Semifinal
Following a tournament-opening win against #6 Jacksonville State on Wednesday, the Aggies returned to action on Friday, Nov. 8 for a contest with the tournament’s second seed, the Liberty Flames.