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Las Cruces police are asking the public to be on the lookout for at least two men who have been known to follow delivery vehicles and steal packages from their intended destination.
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LCPD News Release
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3/4/21
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Millions of federal dollars are available to expand broadband Internet access in New Mexico, but the state can’t tap into that money until it has a plan, Senate Finance Committee Chairman George Muñoz, D-Gallup, told his fellow lawmakers.
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By Walter Rubel
Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative
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3/4/21
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Two bills to help low-income workers, restaurants and other businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic were signed Wednesday, March 3, by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
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By Walter Rubel
Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative
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3/4/21
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Having recently moved to Las Cruces, Jim Wilcox – like just about everyone else who lives in the shadow of the Organ Mountains – said he’s entranced by their beauty and shifting colors, particularly at sunset.
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Bulletin Report
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3/4/21
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Update: 9 a.m. MST Thursday, March 4, 2021
COVID-19 NEW CASES: ONE-DAY COUNTS
Current: Doña Ana County 56, NM 359; El Paso County 310, Texas 4,781; U.S. 66,714
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Bulletin Report
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3/4/21
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The Junior League of Las Cruces (JLLC) is raising awareness of New Mexico’s childhood literacy rates as it raises money to improve them through the league’s March 8-12 Little Black Dress Initiative.
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Bulletin report
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3/3/21
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“I’m really excited about our future,” Las Cruces International Airport Administrator Andy Hume said in a Feb. 19 interview.
The airport has focused on maintenance projects for the last couple of fiscal years, Hume said, and is now moving forward into new development.
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By Mike Cook
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3/3/21
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Because of the city council’s “careful financial stewardship over many years; the focus, teamwork and dedication of city staff; and most of all to the courage and character of the people who live here, I can announce that the state of our city is strong,” Mayor Ken Miyagishima said Feb. 24.
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By Mike Cook
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3/3/21
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New Mexico State University Regent Chair Dina Chacon-Reitzel is the 2020 recipient of the King Service Award, established by the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association in memory of former New Mexico Gov. Bruce King and his wife, Alice.
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Bulletin report
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3/3/21
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Debra Anne “Deb” Haaland neared confirmation this week as the 54th secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), which oversees more than 500 million acres of public lands.
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By Mike Cook
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3/3/21
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The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is offering plots in the Tony Gomez Community Garden, 2250 S. Espina St., Las Esperanzas Community Garden, 341 E. Picacho Ave., and the Sage Community Garden, 6121 Reynolds Drive, to anyone who would like to lease a plot.
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City of Las Cruces News Release
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3/3/21
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Sen. Jacob Candelaria, D-Albuquerque, put the brakes on debate over a bill to provide protection from medical debt collection with the New Mexico Legislature’s version of a filibuster on Monday, March 1.
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By Walter Rubel
Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative
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3/3/21
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Legislation to set a 36 percent annual percentage rate cap on small loans passed the New Mexico Senate on a 25-14 vote Tuesday, March 2, following a debate in which both supporters and opponents of the bill claimed to be on the side of the poor.
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By Walter Rubel
Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative
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3/3/21
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Legislation to limit the use of expulsion and out-of-school suspensions in disciplining school children passed the House on a 54-12 vote Monday, March 1, and now moves to the Senate.
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By Walter Rubel
Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative
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3/2/21
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Legislation that would make it easier for low-income defendants to pay court fees and fines passed the New Mexico Senate on a 25-15 vote Monday, March 1, over the objections of Republicans who argued that it would make it easier on criminals.
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By Walter Rubel
Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative
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3/2/21
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The Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science (MONAS) invites all middle and high school students to join an online for a virtual “Teen Science Café – Weather Observations” – with guest presenter National Weather Service (NWS) Warning Coordination Meteorologist Jason Laney.
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Bulletin report
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3/2/21
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The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education unanimously chose Camino Real Middle School Principal Ralph Ramos to fill the position of interim superintendent Monday night, March 1, LCPS said in a news release.
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Bulletin report
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3/2/21
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Update: 8 a.m. MST Tuesday, March 2, 2021
COVID-19 NEW CASES: ONE-DAY COUNTS
Current: Doña Ana County 38, NM 166; El Paso County 170, Texas 1,637; U.S. 56,672
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Bulletin Report
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3/2/21
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The City of Las Cruces continued its front line efforts against COVID-19 with a new campaign, unveiled at the Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market this past weekend.
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City of Las Cruces News Release
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3/1/21
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“My name is Dzaki Sukarno. I’m 20 years old and I live in Las Cruces, New Mexico. I work in the green chile industry.”
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Bulletin Report
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3/1/21
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