Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hidalgo County in week ending Oct. 12?
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Hidalgo County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Teacher vacancy decreases slightly according to NMSU study
New Mexico has reported a decrease in teacher vacancies for 2024, as detailed in a study by New Mexico State University’s Southwest Outreach Academic Research Evaluation and Policy Center. The report highlights that as of September 9, there were 737 teacher vacancies out of a total of 1,259 educator vacancies. This marks a 2% reduction from the previous year when there were 751 teacher vacancies.
- Las Cruces aquatic center pools closing in November for maintenance
- Branigan Book Club to discuss literary works through January 2025
- Paint by Numbers classes rescheduled; registration begins October
- NMSU's AG Day celebrates agriculture ahead of homecoming game
- NMSU calls for nominees for Kevin B. Boberg Excellence in Economic Development Award
Las Cruces Police Department raises salaries for cadets and officer-trainees
The Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) has announced an increase in pay for cadets and officer-trainees, effective January 1, 2025. Cadets will earn $24 per hour or $49,920 annually during their time at the academy. Upon graduation, officer-trainees will receive $26 per hour or $54,000 annually. Those who complete their first year as officer-trainees will see their hourly wage rise to $28.84 plus overtime.
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NMSU expands STEM education with space-focused teacher workshops
For the third year, New Mexico State University's Physical Science Laboratory (PSL), in collaboration with the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium and Teachers in Space, has continued its initiative to train teachers in space-related subjects through the Launch New Mexico to Space program.
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Las Cruces offers monthly paint by numbers classes through December
The City of Las Cruces' Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Paint by Numbers class monthly through December 2024. These classes are scheduled at the East Mesa Recreation Center, located at 5589 Porter Drive, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on specific Wednesdays: October 23, November 20, and December 18.
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Film screening on John Lewis' legacy scheduled for October
Las Cruces Public Libraries, in collaboration with the New Mexico State University Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, is organizing a film screening and discussion focused on the life and contributions of John Lewis. The event will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library located at 200 E. Picacho Ave.
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NMSU launches affordable beginner's AI microlearning course with RealmIQ collaboration
New Mexico State University Global Campus is introducing a new online course titled "AI for Beginners" this month, developed in partnership with RealmIQ. This course aims to provide individuals without a technical background an opportunity to explore artificial intelligence (AI), which is increasingly influencing industries globally.
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Las Cruces Public Schools joins lawsuit against major social media firms
Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) in New Mexico has decided to join a legal initiative involving over 200 school districts across the United States. The districts aim to hold major social media companies accountable for the negative impact their platforms have on students' mental health. LCPS has retained attorneys from Singleton Schreiber, LLP and Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP to represent them in this case against companies like Meta, Google, ByteDance, and Snap, Inc.
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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Otero County in week ending Oct. 5
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Otero County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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NMSU police seek help in locating missing student Aubrey Marie Owen
New Mexico State University police are actively searching for a missing student, Aubrey Marie Owen. The 18-year-old was reported missing by her parents on Saturday, October 12, after not being heard from for several days.
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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Doña Ana County in week ending Oct. 5
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Tony Marin receives prestigious Crouch Award from New Mexico State University
Tony Marin, the assistant vice president of Student Affairs at New Mexico State University (NMSU), has been selected as this year's recipient of the Ralph B. Crouch Memorial Award. This award is given to a staff member who has made significant contributions to the university community.
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Las Cruces Fire Department stresses importance of working smoke alarms
The Las Cruces Fire Department is emphasizing the importance of smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week 2024, which runs from October 6 to October 12. The theme for this year is “Smoke alarms: make them work for you.”