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New in town: Doña Ana County's first cannabis lab eases testing hurdles for local sellers
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Tucked away in the small town of Mesquite, New Mexico is the Baked Chicken Farm. Tony Miller is the co-owner of this operation, transforming what once used to be a farm for chickens into one of the biggest cannabis indoor growing facilities in the state.
Doña Ana County announces county manager finalists
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Board of County Commissioners in Doña Ana announced Wednesday, July 24 the four finalists to be considered Doña Ana County’s next county manager. Finalists will have on-site interviews and community visits on Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10, according to Doña Ana County Commissioners in a news release. […]
Spring 2024: WXBQ Johnson City Hits a Five-Year High Share.
Bristol Broadcasting WXBQ Johnson City, TN (96.9) sees its greatest 12+ share in five years, as the market-leading station rises 14.-16.2 in Nielsen Audio’s Spring 2024 survey. Backyard Broadcasting WILQ Williamsport, PA (105.1) also holds the No. 1 spot in its market with a 15.5. In Las Cruces, NM, Adams Radio Group “Your Country 103.9” KGRT is No. 2 with a 6.2, with Bravo Mic Communications “Zia Country 99.5” KXPZ in a third-place tie at 5.6 – its greatest share since 2021.
Dancers flock to Las Cruces for Arts Lab Desert Peaks, plan public performance
For the fourth year since its inception, Arts Lab Desert Peaks is hosting dancers from around the U.S. in a two-week workshop in Las Cruces. The workshop kicked off July 22, and will run through Aug. 3 when the public is invited to view two public performances. A community gathering with a live DJ and free food was also scheduled for 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 25 at Rentfrow Hall. ...
Aggies can try new NMSU themed tequila
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Aggie fans can “wobble in their shoes” with this new New Mexico State University (NMSU) tequila. NM State Athletics and Tepozán Tequila collaborated to produce Tepozán Tequila: The Crimson Edition, according to NMSU in a news release. Aggies and fans can get their first taste of the tequila during a […]
Biochar, soil research focus of field day at NMSU’s Clovis science center
Biochar, a charcoal-like material prepared from crop and forest residue, can have a big impact on soil health for large- and small-scale farms in New Mexico. While research on how to effectively produce biochar for commercial purposes is still ongoing, growers can learn more about biochar and how it impacts soil health at this year’s field day at the New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center in Clovis. Researchers will also present information on other soil science projects, as well as dairy industry updates and hay production. The field day will begin at 8 a.m. Aug. 6 at the center, which is located 13 miles north of Clovis on Highway 288.
Las Cruces Fire Department upgrades radio system
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Fire Department announced Wednesday morning, July 24, that it has transitioned to the New Mexico Department of Information Technology-operated digital radio system for public safety. The Fire Department says the new system provides public safety radio communications across the region and throughout New Mexico. The system is […]
NMSU alum’s astronomy degree takes him beyond the stars
Manny Canas earned a bachelor’s degree in astrophysics before choosing New Mexico State University in 2019 to pursue a master’s degree. Guided by NMSU astronomy associate professor Wladimir Lyra, Canas collaborated on Lyra’s 2022 NASA Emerging Worlds grant before earning his master’s in 2023. “Manny absorbed...
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to host town hall in Las Cruces
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she'll host a town hall in Las Cruces Thursday. The focus of the event is public safety. In a news release, the governor said, “The town hall...is an opportunity to hear directly from New Mexicans grappling with the state's crime problem and collaborate as a community on effective strategies to enhance public safety statewide.”
NMSU approves development deal for $15M soundstage
New Mexico State University regents unanimously approved a 12-year agreement to develop a soundstage for film and TV production at the Arrowhead Center, the university’s business and technology arm. The regents met at DACC’s East Mesa campus on June 28. The $15 million complex is funded by the...
Las Cruces cannabis company receives $50k from the state for economic development.
Higher Cultures LLC, a cannabis dispensary and producer based in Oregon with manufacturing facilities in Las Cruces, received a $50,130 grant for job training, according to an announcement from the New Mexico Economic Development Department on July 17. The grant is meant to train up to seven new employees with...
Lunchbox Lemonade to take place this Friday at Las Cruces Plaza
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Police Department’s community outreach team is hosting its next LunchBox Lemonade this Friday, July 26, at the Plaza de Las Cruces Splash Pad. The Police Department says the Lunchbox Lemonade series encourages residents of all ages to have lunch with the community outreach team at an area […]
NMSU graduate student preserves history of Black Programs through archival project
Graduate student Lauretta King began her journey at New Mexico State University in spring 2022 by getting a job in the Black Programs office as an administrative assistant. Little did King know, her job would lead her to discover decades of stored historical documents and archive various documents that preserve decades of history of NMSU’s Black Programs, “Launching of a Legacy: Black Programs and Community.”
Bicyclist critically injured in possible hit-and-run Tuesday in Las Cruces
Las Cruces police are asking for the public's help to provide information about a bicyclist who was critically injured Tuesday morning in Las Cruces in what may have been a hit-and-run. In a news release issued Tuesday evening, police say a 59-year-old man was found in the roadway at the...
NMSU talks about 2024 expectations at CUSA Football Media Day
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Conference USA Football Kickoff for the 2024 season was held at the PGA of America Headquarters in Frisco, Texas on Tuesday. New Mexico State head coach Tony Sanchez, offensive lineman Shiyazh Pete, and linebacker Buddha Peleti were in Frisco representing the Aggies at the league’s media day. NMSU is […]
Seasonal Hours Announced for Outdoor Pools
Laabs Pool and the East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool will begin seasonal operating hours the week of July 29, 2024. Beginning July 29 and continuing through Sept. 2, both outdoor pools operated by the City of Las Cruces’ Parks and Recreation Department, will be closed Monday through Thursday. They will be open Friday through Sunday with the following open-swim hours:
Burrell welcomes 207 med students
The bleachers in the gymnasium at Centennial High School were packed and the shouts and cheers, at times, were as loud as any you would hear at a rivalry game. But the jubilant ruckus on this night was not over basketball. The court was full of folding chairs and a stage where over 200 young people formally began med school last week.
NMSU awarded $6 million NSF grant to address climate change, aging energy infrastructure
New Mexico State University has received a four-year, $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, or EPSCoR. This funding was awarded to 14 projects worth $77.8 million to build research and development capacity and strengthen STEM education opportunities in often underfunded states.
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