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As United States Army soldiers – including Buffalo Soldiers, the Black infantry who were among the most decorated soldiers in the American Frontier Wars – abandoned Fort Selden in 1891, …
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By Mike Cook
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7/6/23
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The schedule is set for the annual City of Las Cruces 4th of July Celebration, the city said in a news release. All events are free and open to the public. Monday, July 3
7:30 p.m.: …
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Bulletin report
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6/29/23
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The Doña Ana County Historical Society (DACHS) was formed in 1963 to help preserve historic Fort Selden north of Las Cruces. That preservation effort consumed the first 10 years of …
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By Mike Cook
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6/27/23
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The target flight date for Virgin Galactic’s first commercial spaceflight, Galactic 01, is June 29, from Spaceport America.
The three-person crew from the Italian Air Force and …
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6/27/23
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As Las Cruces and much of the rest of the country endure extreme summer temperatures, it is important to be aware of the potential for heat illnesses and how they can be avoided, said a Las Cruces …
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By Mike Cook
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6/27/23
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“Heat is a health and safety risk,” City of Las Cruces Sustainability Officer Lisa LaRocque told the Las Cruces City Council during its June 26 work session.
“Urban heat” …
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By Mike Cook
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6/27/23
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On a hot June 21 morning in northeast Las Cruces, homebuilders, friends and dignitaries broke ground for the 6th Annual Casa for a Cause, formerly known as the Anniversary House, built this year by …
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Bulletin report
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6/22/23
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“It’s hard to believe we’re actually here and it’s actually built,” Mayor Ken Miyagishima said June 15, shortly before cutting the ribbon to open the Las Cruces …
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By Mike Cook
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6/20/23
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“We pay tribute to their indomitable spirit,” New Mexico State Sen. Harold Pope Jr. of Albuquerque said after attendees at the Doña Ana County NAACP’s Juneteenth banquet …
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By Mike Cook
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6/20/23
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The 2023 Spaceport America Cup is happening this week, June 19-24, in Southern New Mexico. Launch days can be watched live-stream on the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association YouTube page.
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6/19/23
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Registration is now open for 2023-24 Las Cruces Public Schools kindergarten classes, the school district said in a news release.
Children who are at least 5 years of age by Sept. 1 are eligible …
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6/13/23
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“I am so excited, it has been an unreal experience, I keep feeling like I’m watching someone else’s life but it’s my life,” Jamila Gilbert, Virgin Galactic …
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By Elva K. Österreich
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6/7/23
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Nusenda Credit Union (NCU) has signed an agreement to acquire Western Heritage Bank (WHB), a state-chartered bank headquartered in Las Cruces, the credit union said in a news release.
When …
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6/6/23
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“I can’t wait until everyone hears this,” Assistant City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau said Wednesday evening, May 31, just before Visit Las Cruces (VLC) unveiled its new slogan: …
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By Mike Cook
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6/6/23
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The City of Las Cruces has more than 45,000 natural gas customers in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County, city Utilities (LCU) Director Adrienne Widmer told the Las Cruces City Council at its May …
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5/30/23
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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. today successfully completed its Unity 25 mission to space. Mission specialists Jamila Gilbert, Christopher Huie and Luke Mays became the newest Virgin Galactic …
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5/25/23
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Thousands watched as local artists competed in the inaugural “Chalk the Plaza” sidewalk art competition on Saturday, April 29, as part of the ¡Mira! Las Cruces spring festival, the …
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Bulletin report
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5/25/23
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With support from Sheriff Kim Stewart, a Las Cruces mental health therapist has set up a wellness program at the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office (DASO) to help move officers and …
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By Mike Cook
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5/23/23
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The City of Las Cruces new 50-meter community pool will open Saturday, May 27, the city said in a news release.
The hours of operation for the Las Cruces Natatorium,1405 E. Hadley Ave. May …
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5/23/23
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Chile pepper enthusiasts have a new resource to explore with the launch of a new cookbook that features recipes developed by the Chile Pepper Institute (CPI) at New Mexico State University. …
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By Tatiana Favela, NMSU News Team
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5/18/23
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