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New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Science Center in Los Lunas is set to host its annual field day on Saturday, October 19. The event aims to educate participants on various agricultural topics such as specialty vegetables and cover crops. It is open to the public at no cost.

Lush and Lean program offers free water-wise gardening workshops

The Lush and Lean program is offering a series of workshops aimed at helping residents manage water resources effectively through gardening and landscaping. These workshops, hosted by the Water Conservation Program, are free and open to the public.

Las Cruces announces groundbreaking for new affordable housing project

The City of Las Cruces will initiate construction on the Peachtree Canyon Apartments, a 144-unit affordable housing project located on the East Mesa. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the site near Peachtree Hills and Jornada Road.

Arrowhead Center co-founder Kathy Hansen retires after two decades

Kathy Hansen, a founding member of the Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University (NMSU), has retired after over two decades of service. Hansen, along with Kevin Boberg and former NMSU Chancellor and New Mexico Governor Garrey Carruthers, established the center in 2003. Under her leadership as director and CEO since 2013, Arrowhead Center has become a significant force for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development in New Mexico.

NMSU researchers link food insecurity to increased mortality in chronically ill Americans

Two public health researchers at New Mexico State University are investigating the long-term effects of food insecurity on American adults with chronic diseases. Jagdish Khubchandani and Karen Kopera-Frye, both professors of public health sciences at NMSU’s College of Health, Education and Social Transformation, have conducted studies using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sculptor Ebitenyefa Baralaye featured at NMSU Visiting Artist Lecture Series

The Department of Art at New Mexico State University is set to host Ebitenyefa Baralaye, a distinguished sculptor and ceramicist, as part of the NMSU Visiting Artist Lecture Series. The event will take place on Monday, October 7, at 6 p.m. in Devasthali Hall. Attendees have the option to join in person or via Zoom.

1 gas station in cities throughout Doña Ana County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 28

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Sierra County in week ending Sept. 28

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Sierra County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Otero County in week ending Sept. 28?

By SW New Mexico News | Oct 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Otero County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Doña Ana County in week ending Sept. 28

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Luna County in week ending Sept. 28

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Luna County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, 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 could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hidalgo County in week ending Sept. 28?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Hidalgo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Doña Ana County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 28

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Otero County in week ending Sept. 28?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Otero County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Doña Ana County in week ending Sept. 28?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Luna County in week ending Sept. 28?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luna County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

There were 32 active legal licenses in Valencia County as of August

There were 32 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Valencia County as of August, according to the State Bar of New Mexico.

NMSU collaborates with UCSB on NSF-funded materials research initiative

New Mexico State University (NMSU) and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), have received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The funding aims to broaden participation in materials research and encourage more students to pursue advanced degrees. This initiative is part of NSF's $50 million Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM) awards, which support 15 collaborative projects nationwide.

Las Cruces hospitals offer free drive-thru flu shots on October 19