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New Mexico State University (NMSU) is set to honor first-generation college students, faculty, staff, and families throughout November. Approximately 30% of NMSU's student body comprises first-generation college students.

Fraud prevention presentation hosted by Las Cruces Public Libraries and AARP

Las Cruces Public Libraries and AARP are set to host a presentation on fraud prevention this Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The event will take place at 2 p.m. in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, located at 200 E. Picacho Ave on Roadrunner Transit Route 1.

Plane crash disrupts Las Cruces Air and Space Expo

A plane involved in the 2024 Las Cruces Air and Space Expo crashed on Sunday afternoon, marking the second day of the event. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. during the expo at Las Cruces International Airport.

Library hosts Halloween movie night featuring Tim Burton classic

Las Cruces Public Libraries will host a free movie screening just before Halloween, aimed at providing scares for both adults and children. The event is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. on Friday, October 26, in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, located at 200 E. Picacho Ave., along Roadrunner Transit Route 1.

Las Cruces Natatorium announces temporary closure for repairs

The Las Cruces Natatorium, located at 1405 E. Hadley Ave., is set to close temporarily from October 29 through November 4 for scheduled warranty repairs. The closure will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29, with normal operations expected to resume on Monday, November 4, 2024.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Doña Ana County in week ending Oct. 12?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Doña Ana County in week ending Oct. 12?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Doña Ana County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Oct. 12

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sierra County in week ending Oct. 12?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Sierra County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Plane crash halts Las Cruces Air and Space Expo; investigation underway

A plane participating in the 2024 Las Cruces Air and Space Expo crashed on Sunday afternoon, the second day of the event. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. during the event at Las Cruces International Airport.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Sierra County in week ending Oct. 12?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Sierra County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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SW New Mexico News area weekly mass times

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Hidalgo County in week ending Oct. 12?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Hidalgo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Sierra County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 12

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Sierra County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Hidalgo County in week ending Oct. 12

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Hidalgo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Doña Ana County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 12

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Doña Ana County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 12

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Sierra County in week ending Oct. 12?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sierra County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Carlos Posadas honored for dedication to criminal justice education at NMSU

Carlos Posadas, a criminal justice professor and assistant department head at New Mexico State University (NMSU), has been recognized for his contributions to education and service. Having grown up in El Paso, Posadas pursued his bachelor's degree at NMSU before continuing his graduate studies at Arizona State University. He returned to NMSU for an assistant professor position in the Department of Criminal Justice, where he is now in his 19th year.

Carlos Posadas discusses his role at New Mexico State University