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1 gas station in cities throughout Doña Ana County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 11

By SW New Mexico News | May 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

NMSU film students to showcase at Gila Wilderness centennial celebration

By SW New Mexico News | May 17, 2024

The United States Forest Service is set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness, the nation's first designated wilderness area, in early June. More than a dozen film students from New Mexico State University (NMSU) will contribute to the event by premiering seven short documentary films as part of the Gila Film Showcase.

Shalem Colony Park and trail project commences with $85k grant

By SW New Mexico News | May 17, 2024

Doña Ana County in New Mexico has been granted $85,366 from the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Trails and Grant Program. The funds are earmarked for the design and development of a new park and trail spanning twenty acres near the Rio Grande River at the Shalem Colony Bridge, located on the outskirts of Las Cruces.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Otero County in week ending May 11

By SW New Mexico News | May 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Otero County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Lomas Ave. scheduled for temporary closure from May 27

By SW New Mexico News | May 16, 2024

Doña Ana County, New Mexico, announced that Lomas Avenue in the Del Cerro community will be temporarily closed starting May 27 as part of a Flood Commission project. The closure is to facilitate the installation of a storm drain structure and is expected to last for 45 days.

Class of 2024 commencement to be held at Pan American Center

By SW New Mexico News | May 16, 2024

The Class of 2024 will partake in commencement ceremonies from May 23-25 at the Pan American Center, located at 1810 E. University Avenue on the campus of New Mexico State University. This marks the first occasion since 2019 that all six high schools within Las Cruces Public Schools have hosted their graduations at the Pan Am.

Third annual Dr. Karen M. Trujillo poetry contest set for May 20

By SW New Mexico News | May 16, 2024

Organ Mountain High School is set to host the Third Annual Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Poetry Contest ceremony and reading on Monday, May 20, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Otero County in week ending May 11?

By SW New Mexico News | May 15, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Otero County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Doña Ana County to observe Memorial Day with office closures

By SW New Mexico News | May 15, 2024

Doña Ana County will be observing the Memorial Day holiday, with most of its offices set to close on Monday, May 27. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States, dedicated to honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

1 gas station in cities throughout Doña Ana County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 11

By SW New Mexico News | May 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

NMSU's Hunt Center partners with Startup Chihuahua for angel investing training

By SW New Mexico News | May 14, 2024

The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship, situated at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, and Startup Chihuahua have announced a partnership to conduct a series of training sessions on angel investing. These sessions are aimed at members of the Borderplex and Chihuahua City region.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sierra County in week ending May 11?

By SW New Mexico News | May 14, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sierra County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Groundbreaking ceremony announced for new Bureau of Elections Warehouse

By SW New Mexico News | May 14, 2024

The County Clerk's Office has announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bureau of Elections Warehouse. The event is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, at 2821 Las Vegas Court in Las Cruces.

NMSU to host Specialty Crop and Pesticide Applicator workshops on June 6

By SW New Mexico News | May 13, 2024

The New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is set to host two workshops on June 6 at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. The first workshop, the Specialty Crop workshop, will focus on crops such as lavender, yellowhorn, tomatoes, pomegranates, pistachios, figs and the basics of soil health. The second workshop, Pesticide Applicator training, will provide an opportunity for active New Mexico Department of Agriculture pesticide license holders to earn continuing education units.

NMSU announces Alternative Licensure Residency Program for prospective teachers

By SW New Mexico News | May 13, 2024

New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced its Alternative Licensure Residency Program, a competitive post-baccalaureate, graduate certificate approved by the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED). This licensure pathway is designed to prepare qualified classroom teachers. The program aims to recruit individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and are eligible for a New Mexico alternative license pathway.

NMSU Library receives endowment gift honoring university founder John R. McFie

By SW New Mexico News | May 13, 2024

New Mexico State University's (NMSU) Library recently received a significant endowment gift from John Porter Bloom, the grandson of one of NMSU’s founders. The donation honors the legacy of John R. McFie and will bolster the Archives and Special Collections department.