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The Las Cruces Fire Department is emphasizing the importance of smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week 2024, which runs from October 6 to October 12. The theme for this year is “Smoke alarms: make them work for you.”

NMSU professor honored for studying US-Mexico border policies

Research conducted by Bertha A. Bermúdez Tapia, an assistant sociology professor at New Mexico State University, has been recognized with a 2024 Emerging Scholars award from the College of Health, Education and Social Transformation. Her work focuses on the lives of residents along the United States-Mexico border in Texas.

Las Cruces begins shopping cart collection ahead of ordinance enforcement

On the first day of the Shopping Cart Collection Initiative, a total of 60 shopping carts were returned at two locations in Las Cruces. Most of these carts, collected on Thursday, October 10, belonged to seven different retail stores. However, the ownership of three carts remains unidentified.

Super News highlights local initiatives in October episode

The State Treasurer is visiting local high school classrooms to discuss finances and opportunities. Additionally, certain schools are collaborating with DACC to offer free dental cleanings on campus.

NMSU issues guidelines for safe use of electronic transportation devices

Students, faculty, and staff at New Mexico State University (NMSU) employ a variety of transportation devices to navigate the campus. The array includes skateboards, bicycles, and electronic devices like hoverboards, e-skates, e-scooters, and segues, along with assistive devices for individuals with disabilities.

NMSU hosts annual 'Clothesline Project' for domestic violence awareness

For the third consecutive year, New Mexico State University (NMSU) is hosting the "Clothesline Project," an initiative aimed at raising awareness about violence and abuse. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the third-floor ballroom of Corbett Center at NMSU.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Doña Ana County in week ending Oct. 5?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Doña Ana County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Luna County in week ending Oct. 5?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Luna County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Luna County in week ending Oct. 5

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Luna County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

NMSU launches web version of award-winning financial literacy game

A team from the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service has launched a web version of their financial literacy game, "Night of the Living Debt." This initiative aims to address common financial literacy challenges such as understanding credit scores. The game was developed by NMSU’s Innovation Media Research and Extension and Learning Games Lab in collaboration with the University of Idaho Extension. Support came from the Extension Foundation’s New Technologies in Agricultural Extension.

Las Cruces Air and Space Expo returns this October

The Las Cruces Air and Space Expo will take place on October 19 and 20 at the Las Cruces International Airport. This annual event combines airshow performances, air racing, and STEM and space exhibits.

Las Cruces Public Libraries hosts Halloween craft workshop

Las Cruces Public Libraries is organizing a workshop on October 17, offering participants the chance to create Halloween-themed crafts. Attendees can choose between making tissue paper Jack-o’-Lantern tea light jars or crafting small Halloween dioramas in a jar.

Las Cruces announces new minimum wage increase effective January

Pursuant to the Las Cruces Municipal Code, the minimum wage in Las Cruces will see an increase starting January 1, 2025. As outlined by the code, the minimum wage will rise to $12.65 per hour, while the tipped wage will increase to $5.06 per hour.

NMSU hosts smart farming workshop for tech-savvy agriculture

New Mexico State University, in collaboration with the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program, is set to sponsor a smart farming workshop on October 30 at the Rio Grande Community Farm in Albuquerque. The event aims to provide farmers and agricultural professionals with insights into modern farming technologies.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hidalgo County in week ending Oct. 5?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Hidalgo County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Hidalgo County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 5

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Hidalgo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Luna County in week ending Oct. 5?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Luna County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Otero County in week ending Oct. 5?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Otero County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, 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 Oct. 5?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Otero County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Las Cruces expands homeless outreach program amid community development initiatives