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A View From the Easel: Southwest Edition
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NMSU alumnus continues support for future scholars with Joe Anaya Memorial Scholarship
Honoring his father’s legacy of supporting higher education, NMSU College of Business alumnus Michael F. D. Anaya is giving back to students in his own way by providing the Joe Anaya Memorial Scholarship. “My father was a true role model for me, along with my mother, Grace Anaya,” he...
Nexus stays optimistic even in the face of lengthy I-25 renovation work
Anyone driving up and down Interstate 25 at night north of the Big I has seen the first stages of a major construction project getting underway from the Comanche exit to the Jefferson exit. It is expected to begin in earnest in August and last through the spring of 2027.
Movies for the Rest of Us with Bill Newcott: Movie Mecca Las Vegas…New Mexico?
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DMS Student Recognized On Albuquerque Business First’s ‘40 Under 40’ List
Alex Carter ’26, PA-C, a student in Shenandoah University’s Doctor of Medical Science program, was recently named to Albuquerque Business First’s “40 Under 40” Class of 2024, which recognizes the top young professionals and emerging leaders throughout the state of New Mexico. Carter is the...
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance speaks on new companies and upcoming events
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is a public charity that executes and leads strategies to diversify and grow the economy in the greater Albuquerque area. AREA assisted on recent announcements on new companies coming to the region, which will bring new jobs. One of the companies is Spring Oaks Capital, LLC who have already […]
NMSU hosts teachers from Mexico for science demos
The College of Engineering at New Mexico State University welcomed middle school teachers from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, for a workshop on the scientific method and its application in everyday life. The workshop’s goal is to share middle school, age-appropriate STEM exercises with the teachers and increase awareness of the...
Spring 2025 start anticipated for Unser widening project
A section of Unser Boulevard will be widened next year. The city of Rio Rancho held a virtual public meeting July 24, presented by project manager Arnell Friedt, to inform the community and address any concerns from residents.
Column: A day at the ballpark
FARMINGTON – The process, for many, starts in the wee hours of the morning. Parents, coaches, umpires and players take part in their daily rituals, whether it’s the powerful blend of coffee and sugar, or the preparation for the run in the cool air of early sunlight. The...
Child's legacy lives on with annual toy drive
For the past several years, Rio Rancho parents Patricia and Anthony Dimas have hosted an annual toy drive in honor of their son. This year makes seven. Elijah-Jay Dimas passed at the age of 10 in 2018 after a 4 1/2-year battle with Ewing sarcoma, a bone cancer.
Connie Mack World Series teams arrive at Civic Center
FARMINGTON – With the 2024 Connie Mack World Series just hours away, teams from across America arrived via police escort Thursday afternoon at the Farmington Civic Center. Shortly after the host Frackers team arrived for introductions and meetings with local CMWS officials, representatives from the Texas Twelve Red Sox and Midland (Ohio) Redskins met with host families and coaches as the annual tournament gets underway Friday across Farmington.
Lone Star Conference preseason poll released
Official Athletics Site of the Greyhounds | Eastern New Mexico University MCKINNEY, Texas – Eastern New Mexico University football is slated seventh in the 2024 Lone Star Conference preseason poll. The poll was announced at LSC media day. The full slate of teams include: Central Washington Angelo State UT Permian Basin Texas A&M-Kingsville Midwestern State West Texas A&M Eastern New Mexico Western Oregon Western New Mexico Sul Ross The 2024 preseason player of the years are Tyler Flanagan (offensive - CWU) and Tanner Volk (defensive - CWU). ENMU now sets their focus on the 2024 campaign with the first game...
Assessor Chosen to Make AI Presentation at National Assessing Officers’ Legal Seminar
Bernalillo County – Assessor Damian Lara has been chosen to address the International Association of Assessing Officers 2024 legal Seminar on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Assessor Lara’s presentation entitled “Putting the AI in apprAIsal: Implementing AI tools in your Legal and Assessment Practice” will highlight the seminar in Chicago, December 12 -13. The presentation will also feature A.C.E., the Assessor’s chatbot which is revolutionizing information presentation in Bernalillo County.
National Night Out is Aug. 6
National Night Out – the annual event that promotes drug and crime prevention, strengthens community relations, and encourages neighborhood camaraderie – will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, in downtown Las Cruces. The free and kid-friendly event is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, along Main Street...
Vitalant urges community to donate blood amid shortage
Because of a 30% shortfall in blood donations during the Fourth of July holiday week and an overall decline in donor turnout this summer, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant faces an emergency shortage of Type O blood, according to a news release. Serving as the community blood center for 900...
A look back at the week, July 29-Aug. 4
The following is a recap of local events for this time period throughout history. The Aztec Police Department will get a boost when reserve officers enter the force through a new program approved in June by the City Commission. The program, which will begin in earnest next month, is designed to supplement present police ability with trained volunteers, explained Police Chief Bill Smith Sr. Applications for the reserve are now being taken by the police department and program coordinator Officer Richard Mahan. Qualifications include being a resident of Aztec, being at least 21 years of age and having a record clear of any felony arrest or any misdemeanor arrests that may fall under “moral turpitude.”
All-Indigenous GREASE Parody Returns To Santa Fe Next Month
Santa Fe Playhouse presents the return of BEAR GREASE LIVE, A Treaty 6 Indigenous twist on the classic musical Grease by hip-hop duo LightningCloud (Crystle Lightning and Henry Andrade), directed by Crystle Lightning. BEAR GREASE LIVE will play five performances between August 17 and 18, 2024, at the Alhambra Theater at the Scottish Rite Temple (463 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501).
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