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News from October 2024

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Las Cruces schools foundation seeks nominations for standing ovation award

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 2, 2024

The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation (LCPSF) is inviting public nominations for a new award aimed at recognizing outstanding contributions by LCPS employees. The initiative, known as the LCPSF Standing Ovation Award, seeks to honor those who foster an environment conducive to student and staff success.

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Leanna Lucero leads recognized teacher education program at NMSU

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 2, 2024

Leanna Lucero, an associate professor at the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation, specializes in teacher education and queer theory in education. She currently serves as the interim director of the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership and was previously the clinical director of the Elementary Teacher Education Program.

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Fire safety tips emphasized during National Fire Prevention Week

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 2, 2024

As October brings colder weather, it’s also a reminder to check your smoke alarms. New Mexico State University's Fire Department is participating in National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”

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San Juan County: 61 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of August

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 1, 2024

There were 61 lawyers with active licenses to practice in San Juan County as of August, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Grant County in week ending Sept. 21

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 1, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Grant County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Otero County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 1, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Otero County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Fire damages home on Cloud Dance Drive

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 1, 2024

Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire in a two-story home late Monday evening.

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Las Cruces Utilities introduces new mini-truck named Little Grabby

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 1, 2024

Las Cruces Utilities has introduced a new solid waste mini-truck named Little Grabby, following a naming competition held in April 2024. The competition took place at the City’s Weed and Seed Program, located at the A. Fielder Memorial Safe Haven facility on N. Tornillo Street. The mini-truck is designed to navigate narrow streets in older neighborhoods where larger trash collection vehicles face challenges.

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Las Cruces announces fall/winter outdoor watering restrictions

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 1, 2024

Citywide fall and winter outdoor watering restrictions began on October 1, 2024. The restrictions during the day have been lifted.

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NMSU's Anna, Age Eight Institute earns Emmy nomination for documentary

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 1, 2024

The Anna, Age Eight Institute, part of the Department of Extension Family and Consumer Sciences at New Mexico State University (NMSU), has received a nomination for a Rocky Mountain Emmy Award. The documentary titled “On the Road to 100% Chaves” was nominated in the category “Special Concerns Content.” The award ceremony is scheduled for November 16 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Las Cruces police plan shopping cart take-back days ahead of new ordinance

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 1, 2024

The Las Cruces Police Department is organizing two Shopping Cart Collection Initiatives at different locations on October 10 and October 15. This initiative allows individuals to return shopping carts without facing any penalties. Officers will accept the carts without taking any enforcement action.