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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.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Hidalgo County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 21

By SW New Mexico News | Sep 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hidalgo 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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Otero County had 26 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of August

By SW New Mexico News | Sep 30, 2024

There were 26 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Otero County as of August, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in Sierra County in August compared to the previous month

By SW New Mexico News | Sep 30, 2024

There was an unchanged number of active legal licenses in Sierra County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Doña Ana County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 21

By SW New Mexico News | Sep 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Doña Ana 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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Valencia County had 1 less active license to practice law in August than previous month

By SW New Mexico News | Sep 30, 2024

There was one less active legal license in Valencia County in August compared to the previous month, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

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New Mexico State University appoints Jim Stanfill as new CIO

By SW New Mexico News | Sep 30, 2024

Jim Stanfill is bringing more than 30 years of IT leadership experience to New Mexico State University as its new chief information officer. Stanfill was selected from finalists named by an NMSU committee after a six-month search. He started the CIO position on Sept. 19.

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NMSU evaluates plans for complete Alumni Pond rebuild

By SW New Mexico News | Sep 30, 2024

New Mexico State University is considering the next steps to restore and rebuild its Alumni Pond, which was closed last August after a significant water loss over a short period.

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NMSU to host outreach conference focused on collaboration

By SW New Mexico News | Sep 30, 2024

New Mexico State University will host the 2024 Outreach Conference, “Cultivating Solutions: Collaborating for Southern New Mexico,” on November 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center, located at 680 E. University Ave.

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NMSU Fabián García Science Center to hold annual field day on October 9

By SW New Mexico News | Sep 30, 2024

New Mexico State University's Fabián García Science Center in Las Cruces will host its annual field day on October 9. The event will showcase the latest research on chile and other crops and feature the new location of NMSU's Chile Pepper Institute, which will be open during the field day.

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NMSU Foundation launches crowdfunding campaign for ballet folklórico program

By SW New Mexico News | Sep 30, 2024

The New Mexico State University Foundation has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support ballet folklórico at NMSU. This cultural tradition enriches both the university and local communities.

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Fire damages lumber warehouse in Las Cruces

By SW New Mexico News | Sep 30, 2024

A warehouse and several stacks of lumber burned before Las Cruces firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze on Saturday.