Doña Ana County ice skating rink now open for winter season
Doña Ana County’s new indoor ice skating rink is now open at the County Fairgrounds and will remain in operation through Feb. 19, with varying hours and an online schedule.
Las Cruces motel standoff ends with arrest of man wanted in Arizona after woman reports sexual assault
New Mexico State Police say a DWI arrest in Socorro County led to a separate alleged sexual assault investigation in Las Cruces, where officers located and arrested 43-year-old Brian Smolak on two nationwide warrants after a tactical team made entry into a motel room.
NMSU Art Museum to host 'A Day With(out) Art event' focused on HIV and harm reduction
NMSU’s Art Museum and Gender and Sexuality Studies program will host free screenings and presentations for A Day With(out) Art on Dec. 1, highlighting global artists whose work explores HIV, harm reduction and community health.
Las Cruces police share tips to stop porch pirates this holiday season
Las Cruces police are reminding residents to take steps to prevent package thefts during the holiday season, offering tips on tracking deliveries, securing drop-off areas and reporting suspicious activity.
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Las Cruces nurse among NMDOH staff honored for statewide vaccination work
A Las Cruces public health nurse is among eight NMDOH professionals honored by the New Mexico Immunization Coalition for standout vaccination work, outreach and patient education at its Nov. 21 conference.
Researchers map New Mexico’s news deserts
Researchers created the first statewide map of New Mexico’s news deserts, revealing large coverage gaps across rural and tribal communities.
Pedestrian killed in traffic collision near Cholla and Triviz, NMSU police say
NMSU police are investigating a fatal collision near Cholla Road and Triviz Drive that killed a 32-year-old pedestrian. Triviz is closed and traffic delays are expected.
Bold Idea Conference brings inspiration, learning and innovation to NMSU
NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the Bold Idea Conference on Oct. 30, offering students workshops, keynotes and a pitch competition focused on innovation and startup skills.
State holds $390M in unclaimed property as holidays approach
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department says $390 million in unclaimed property awaits claim as residents face holiday expenses.
NMSU Hunt Center Marks Completion of the GenAI for Fundraising Excellence Sprint
NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship marked the completion of its GenAI for Fundraising Excellence Sprint, a six-week accelerator that equipped regional startups with AI-driven tools for pitch development, investor research and fundraising strategy.
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