Steinborn: ‘Stomps foot’ to keep momentum going with 500-mile-long Rio Grande Trail

State Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Doña Ana, said he “stomped my foot on the gas pedal” to keep momentum going on the development of the Rio Grande Trail.

Las Semilla farm growing food, planting seeds of social justice

At La Semilla Community Farm (La Semilla Food Center is its parent organization) in Anthony, New Mexico, it’s not just about growing food.

Locally owned Radio Stations Step Up to “Stuff the Bus” for Las Cruces Public Schools

Bravo Mic Communications’ family of radio stations and Nusenda Credit Union are using the “Power of We” for their annual Community Giveback initiative. And they’re returning to their “School Supply Drive” roots for Las Cruces Public Schools.

The Bureau of Land Management to reopen visitor centers in Las Cruces

The Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District Office today announced that, beginning Aug. 1, the visitor centers at the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site and Dripping Springs Natural Area will reopen.

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DACC offers early childhood development certificate

Doña Ana Community College’s (DACC) education program has added a new certificate for students. The DACC early childhood development certificate aligns coursework with the New Mexico child development certificate, DACC said in a news release.

P.E.O. of Las Cruces awards prestigious scholarship

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Arts & Entertainment

August Programs with the Las Cruces Museum of Art

Join us for an afternoon chat with some of the featured artists in the From …
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Kids Expo 2021

The Parks and Recreation Department’s “Kids EXPO 2021” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 …
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Sound Sessions teen guitar lessons resume in August

Thomas Branigan Library would like to announce the return of Sound Sessions starting on August 3, 2021. This program gives teens in …
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George Jarden hosts free in-home concerts in July, August

Performer George Jarden, 85, has been performing on local stages since shortly after coming to Las Cruces more than 50 years ago. And …
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NMSU theater season to include plays, storybook musical, staged readings

The New Mexico State University Theatre Department has something for everyone in its 2021-22 season. All shows will be performed at …
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Local sports

Former Aggie, Oñate women’s basketball star Blunt dies

Former New Mexico State women’s basketball star and Las Cruces native Paulina Blunt passed away Tuesday, July 20, her family announced.

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Business

Community Foundation’s 100 Who Give event is July 29

The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico’s (CFSNM) 100 Who Give Founders Circle will host an outdoor fundraiser from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at CFSNM, 2600 El Paseo Road.

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Heath & Well Being

Farm Bureau donates to La Casa domestic violence program

Members of New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau’s Women’s Leadership Committee (WLC) assembled care kits in early June for residents of La Casa, Inc. domestic violence shelter in Las Cruces for women impacted by domestic violence.

An unlikely source of inspiration comes from a famous reader

Funny thing about writing a column: As you read this, you and I are having a conversation but when I write, I am alone, and my focus is extremely narrow.

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News

New America School offers free meals during school year With funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service program, New America School Las Cruces (NASLC), 207 S. Main St., is offering free meals to all enrolled students/children ages 18 during the 2021-22 school year, the school said in a news release.

Sons of the American Revolution donates to school debate Club The Gadsden Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution presented a $500 check to the Speech and Debate Club of Arrowhead Park Early College High School (APECHS), the chapter said in a news release.

State tax collections fall short of amounts owed The “tax gap” between what taxpayers owe but fail to pay has grown by more than $100 million in the past five years, partly because agency efforts have resulted in greater identification of owed taxes but not an increase in collections, an LFC report finds.

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The Bridge is spanning ‘awareness gaps’ to connect employers, job seekers Through New Mexico True Talent (NMTT), The Bridge of Southern New Mexico is “cultivating an ecosystem of opportunity,” The Bridge President and CEO Tracey Bryan said.

City to unveil plaque in memory of Olga Pedroza The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will unveil a plaque Friday, July 30, in memory of former City Councilor Olga Pedroza at Lions Park near the tennis courts she so dearly …

National night out is Tuesday The Las Cruces police and fire departments are hosting National Night Out next Tuesday on Main Street Downtown. National Night Out will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, along Main Street in …

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