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Which former SW New Mexico News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 7, 2024

These former SW New Mexico News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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SW New Mexico News area weekly mass times

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 6, 2024

The following parishes in the SW New Mexico News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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78% of Hidalgo County residents old enough to vote in 2021

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 5, 2024

Of the 4,214 citizens living in Hidalgo County in 2021, 78% were old enough to vote, equating to 3,286 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Grant County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 30

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 5, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Grant County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Luna County in week ending Mar. 30?

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Luna County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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NMSU to host NM State Esports Invitational tournament April 6 & 7

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 5, 2024

The largest esports tournament in New Mexico, the NM State Esports Invitational, is set to take place at New Mexico State University on April 6 and 7. According to Ryan May, NMSU esports liaison, this event is a significant one for the state as it gathers the largest number of esports competitors. May stated, "The invitational is the only event of its kind in New Mexico."Over 500 middle school, high school, and university students will participate in the tournament, competing in popular titles such as “League of Legends,” “Mario Kart 8,” “Rocket League,” “Splatoon 3,”...

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NMSU Engineering Professor Inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 5, 2024

Jessica Perea Houston, a professor of chemical and materials engineering at New Mexico State University, expressed her gratitude after being inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows. During the formal ceremony in Arlington, Virginia on March 25, Houston stated, “It is an honor to be chosen as part of the 2024 Class of Fellows. I am humbled to be selected and part of this group of top biomedical engineers worldwide.”The AIMBE College of Fellows is a prestigious recognition, reserved for the top 2% of engineers in the...

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NMSU Extension to host Small Acreage Stewardship and Homesteading Skills workshop series

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 5, 2024

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is set to host a series of workshops focused on Small Acreage Stewardship and Homesteading Skills from April to October. The free workshops will take place at NMSU’s Sustainable Agriculture Science Center at Alcalde, New Mexico, with sessions scheduled for Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.According to Tom Dominguez, Santa Fe County Extension Agriculture agent, "Residents with 20 or fewer acres of land and the desire to put their resources to use... can attend any of the series events." The workshops aim...

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NMSU’s “Clothesline Project” Raises Awareness for Sexual Assault Victims Across Las Cruces

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 5, 2024

New Mexico State University's "Clothesline Project" continues to travel around Las Cruces this month, aiming to raise public awareness about sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. The project, initially created last fall, features T-shirts decorated with hand-written messages from survivors, each telling a powerful story.Angie Rodriguez-Navarrette, coordinator for the DASO victim assistance unit, emphasized the importance of the project in shedding light on these critical issues. She said, "It’s important to have this project displayed around the community so...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Luna County in week ending Mar. 30?

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 4, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Luna County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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NMSU Foundation to host inaugural Chihuahua Day April 6

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 4, 2024

The inaugural New Mexico State University Chihuahua Day is set to take place on Saturday, April 6 at the NMSU Las Cruces campus. Sponsored by the NMSU Foundation and Alumni Association, the event will coincide with the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences’ fifth annual ACES Open House from 9 a.m. to noon. Chihuahua Day aims to celebrate the rich heritage of NMSU students hailing from New Mexico’s sister state of Chihuahua, Mexico."Our cross-country relationship with Chihuahua is strengthened by everything we do as NMSU - the stronger we are, the...

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NMSU Golf Course Ranks Among Top 25 Collegiate Golf Courses in the Country

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 4, 2024

New Mexico State University’s Golf Course has once again made it to Golf Advisor’s list of “Top 25 College Golf Courses - Golfers’ Choice 2024.” Jason White, the golf course director at NMSU Golf Course, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, “The ranking validates all the hard work we have done over the years. For the most part, we are self-made.”White highlighted the efforts put in by the maintenance staff at the golf course, mentioning, “Besides the new irrigation system that was installed in 2014, the improvements made to the golf course layout have been...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Doña Ana County in week ending Mar. 30?

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 3, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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NMSU Climate Change Speaker Series to Feature Regional Meteorologist Discussing Extreme Weather

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 3, 2024

National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Laney will be the featured speaker at the upcoming “Cambios Climate Change Speaker Series” event hosted by New Mexico State University. Laney, who has been serving as a warning coordination meteorologist in the El Paso/Santa Teresa area for 14 years, will address the topic of extreme weather and climate change.The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 at the Rio Grande Theatre on 211 N. Main Street. The presentation is open to the public and free of charge. The series aims to facilitate informed discussions about...

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NMSU to host Men of Color Summit April 26

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 3, 2024

New Mexico State University will host the Men of Color Summit on April 26, aiming to empower and promote success among men of color, especially in higher education. The summit, the first of its kind in New Mexico for men from minority groups, will take place on NMSU's Las Cruces campus and is open to Aggies and community members of all backgrounds.“Our summit serves as an important space for dialogue, empowerment, and action, aimed at addressing the unique needs of men of color while promoting their well-being and success in various spheres of life,” said Patrick Turner,...

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NMSU Selected as Testing Site for Cisco Hologram Technology

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 3, 2024

New Mexico State University has been chosen as one of the testing sites for Cisco's hologram technology, aiming to revolutionize online learning experiences. Andrew Sedillo, director of microcredentials instructional design for NMSU Global Campus, expressed the significance of the opportunity, stating, "The idea is for them to give us the opportunity to play around with it and see if there's a market for it, and give them an opportunity to make some updates to the application."The NMSU team overseeing the beta testing includes Robbie Grant, director of academic...

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NMSU Accepting Applications for NM PREP Academy

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 3, 2024

The Office of Outreach and Recruiting in New Mexico State University’s College of Engineering is currently accepting applications for the NM PREP Middle School Academy and NM PREP High School Academy, set to take place this summer at the Las Cruces campus. The program, which has been running for over eight years, aims to spark student interest in STEM, specifically in engineering, through hands-on activities.Clara Raley, STEM program manager, expressed excitement about the upcoming program, stating, “This summer, we are excited to once again provide this wonderful program...

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There were 33 active legal licenses in Valencia County as of February

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 2, 2024

There were 33 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Valencia County as of February, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Luna County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Mar. 30

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 2, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luna County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Luna County in week ending Mar. 30

By SW New Mexico News | Apr 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Luna County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.