The New Mexico State University (NMSU) will host its 42nd annual jewelry sale, showcasing unique handmade pieces crafted by metalsmithing students from the Department of Art. The event is scheduled for October 28, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the NMSU Bookstore coffee shop, located at 1400 E. University Ave. Customers will benefit from two hours of free parking.
Las Cruces City Council convened on October 15, 2024, to discuss the fire department's proposed master plan and receive updates on sustainability efforts. Fire Chief Jason Smith outlined the development of strategies for the next seven to ten years, ensuring alignment with community goals. The draft of this master plan is expected by November 12, 2024.
During Pink Week, the girls' soccer teams from Mayfield High School and Centennial High School joined forces to support a cause beyond the field. The teams united to honor a Mayfield player's mother who is currently battling breast cancer.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Hidalgo County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Grant County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Otero County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Luna County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Las Cruces police recently collected 133 shopping carts over a two-day period in preparation for enforcing the new Shopping Cart Ordinance. The initiative took place before enforcement began, allowing residents to return carts without penalty.
New Mexico has reported a decrease in teacher vacancies for 2024, as detailed in a study by New Mexico State University’s Southwest Outreach Academic Research Evaluation and Policy Center. The report highlights that as of September 9, there were 737 teacher vacancies out of a total of 1,259 educator vacancies. This marks a 2% reduction from the previous year when there were 751 teacher vacancies.
The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, located at 1401 E. Hadley Ave., is set to temporarily close its activity and warm water pools starting Monday, November 4, 2024. This closure will last throughout November, with normal operations resuming on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
Las Cruces Public Libraries are inviting residents to participate in the Branigan Book Club, a literary discussion group that convenes on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The upcoming meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, at the Kiva Room in Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, located at 200 E. Picacho St., accessible via Roadrunner Transit Route 1.
The City of Las Cruces' Parks and Recreation Department has announced the schedule for its Paint by Numbers classes, which will run monthly through December 2024. These sessions are set to take place at the East Mesa Recreation Center located at 5589 Porter Dr., from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
The Las Cruces community will have the opportunity to experience agriculture, food, and entertainment on November 9. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture and New Mexico State University’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences are hosting the 10th edition of AG Day. This event precedes the Aggie Homecoming football game.
New Mexico State University (NMSU) is continuing a tradition started in 2023 to honor individuals and organizations contributing to economic development in New Mexico. The university is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Kevin B. Boberg Excellence in Economic Development Award. Last year, Jon Barela, CEO of the Borderplex Alliance, received the inaugural award at the NMSU Outreach Conference.
The Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) has announced an increase in pay for cadets and officer-trainees, effective January 1, 2025. Cadets will earn $24 per hour or $49,920 annually during their time at the academy. Upon graduation, officer-trainees will receive $26 per hour or $54,000 annually. Those who complete their first year as officer-trainees will see their hourly wage rise to $28.84 plus overtime.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Grant County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Sierra County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade 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.
For the third year, New Mexico State University's Physical Science Laboratory (PSL), in collaboration with the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium and Teachers in Space, has continued its initiative to train teachers in space-related subjects through the Launch New Mexico to Space program.
The City of Las Cruces' Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Paint by Numbers class monthly through December 2024. These classes are scheduled at the East Mesa Recreation Center, located at 5589 Porter Drive, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on specific Wednesdays: October 23, November 20, and December 18.