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Las Cruces Unveils Adult Pickleball Tournament at East Mesa Recreation Complex
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is serving up an exciting way to say hello to the East Mesa Recreation and Sports Complex with an adult pickleball tournament slated for September 14-15. Pickleball enthusiasts and newbies alike, mark your calendars, because registration kicks off at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, and won't stop until the tournament's roster is stuffed like, well, a pickle jar. The City, known for its inclusive community events, invites anyone 18 and over to put their paddle prowess to the test for a $20 team fee, and that's due when you sign up, players.
Car seat clinic in Rio Rancho
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — As the 17th anniversary of former Rio Rancho Police Department’s Germaine Casey’s death approaches, RRPD is honoring the fallen officer’s memory with a car seat clinic. RRPD and the NMDOT are partnering to hold the Germaine Casey Memorial Car Seat Inspection clinic this weekend in Rio Rancho. Certified car seat technicians will be on hand in the Target parking lot on from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday to check if car seats are installed properly, if correct car seats are being used, and if car seats are expired, or have been recalled. Casey, died in a motorcycle crash near the Sunport while helping to escort former President George W. Bush on Aug. 27th, 2007.
NMSU awards faculty members at fall 2024 convocation
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico State University (NMSU) celebrated the new academic year by honoring six faculty members. According to the news release by NMSU, the fall 2024 convocation was held on Tuesday, Aug. 20 to award the faculty members and over 200 Aggies were in attendance, along with Interim President Mónica Torres […]
Former UVA Football coach Bronco Mendenhall has the attention of New Mexico fans
A few national media outlets have proclaimed that the best college football hire in the offseason took place at the University of New Mexico, which hired former UVA coach Bronco Mendenhall. Yep, UNM, which has two winning seasons in the last two decades. Mendenhall will make his debut with his...
New Mexico State University updates tailgating rules
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Changes are coming to New Mexico State University’s tailgating rules this football season. Parking lots will shut down two hours after the game or at midnight, whichever comes sooner. For the non-student lots, tailgating will be allowed at 9 a.m. for games that start before 5 p.m. or 11 a.m. for evening […]
Residents, workers near Cannon AFB can get free blood tests for PFAS chemicals
CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents and workers surrounding Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis will be able to get free blood tests to check for PFAS. The tests are available to adults who have lived or worked in certain areas around the base where PFAS have contaminated the local water supply.
Nine Mile Picnic Grounds near Sandia Crest reopening September 6
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Nine Mile Picnic Grounds in the Cibola National Forest is reopening with a new look. The popular picnic area has been closed since 2017 when renovations began. Visitors can visit the site on September 6. The funds to redesign the area came from the Great American Outdoors Act.
Fashion Designer Josh Tafoya Explores Genizaro Heritage at Event That Aims to Be Native South by Southwest
“It’s all starting to cross-pollinate down here,” said Amy Denet Deal, the brainchild behind the Indigenous Futures 4Ever fashion show held at the Santa Fe Railyard on Saturday night, where CFDA interim member Josh Tafoya and other performers and designers from the Southwestern U.S., Canada and Mexico represented the best of the global Indigenous arts movement.The Next Alexander McQueen, a Rush of Rooster Feathers and Trippy Quills: Indigenous Designers Celebrate Heritage and Innovation at SWAIA Native Fashion Show With a blend of runway, Native American hoop dance, hip-hop and spoken word, the joyful happening could offer a lesson or two to...
Man pleads guilty to deadly shooting at Albuquerque McDonald’s
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is facing up to 20 years in prison for a deadly shooting at a McDonald’s drive-thru. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office said Deandre Vigil pled guilty to killing Victor Torres at the fast food restaurant on Indian School and 12th Street last year. A passenger in Torres’ car told […]
LCPD to hold ‘Lunchbox Lemonade Season Finale’ this Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team will be hosting its Lunchbox Lemonade season finale this Friday, Aug. 23, at the Unidad Park Splash Pad. The event will be from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 23, at the Unidad Park Splash Pad located at 1501 E. […]
Gila Native Plant sale helps gardeners, environment
The annual sale held by the Gila Native Plant Society over the weekend helped the environment in more ways than one. There’s the obvious one — encouraging people to landscape with native plants to help the environment. The event also supports local businesses, however, and the wider efforts of a nonprofit organization that helps bats and other animals.
Natiana King Crowned as Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Queen in Honor of Navajo Ancestry and Cultural Unity
On the evening of August 9, an air of celebration, and reverence for tradition filled the space as 19-year-old Natiana King was crowned the Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Queen. Raised in the company of her great-grandmother Ruth Mike, a local jewelry seller in Gallup, King's journey was once marked by a shy demeanor, quite unlike the poised figure she occupies today. It was in honor of Mike's memory and the values imparted that King made the decision to run for the title, according to an interview with the Office of the President of the Navajo Nation.
Scenes From Friday Night Concert With Cuarenta Y Cinco
Headliner Cuarenta Y Cinco perform on stage at the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com. Members of Cuarenta Y Cinco Mathew Cordova, Jorden Baca, Ernie Montoya and Mark Valdez. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com. Su Grupo Concepto with Gabriello Salazar as the lead singer opening...
Casa de Peregrinos, Doña Ana County’s local food pantry, faces “urgent food shortage crisis”
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Casa de Peregrinos, the primary food pantry for Doña Ana County and Las Cruces, is facing a shortage of food. According to a news release, the pantry is in dire need of both "monetary donations and food contributions" in order to continue serving families that are impacted by food The post Casa de Peregrinos, Doña Ana County’s local food pantry, faces “urgent food shortage crisis” appeared first on KVIA.
No hard liquor or beer pong: NMSU enforces stricter alcohol rules at tailgates
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — For the 2024-2025 football season, the New Mexico State University is banning hard liquor and drinking games. On Tuesday, NMSU released its revised tailgating policies, stating that no hard liquor will be allowed in the student tailgating area, only beer and wine. Besides the...
Thunderbird opens doors to great outdoors
Camp Thunderbird is a nonprofit organization located near Mimbres that, for more than 77 years, has worked to get people out of their comfort zones and into the great outdoors. For the first time in about 40 years, Camp Thunderbird’s board of directors put on an open house this past...
New Student Orientation Fall 2024
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) recently hosted a highly successful New Student Orientation, welcoming approximately 170 new students to its vibrant campus. The event, designed to help students transition smoothly into college life, was packed with activities, workshops, and speeches that set the tone for an exciting academic year ahead.
SWAIA’s Santa Fe Indian Market 2024 Recap
SWAIA’s 102nd Santa Fe Indian Market kicked off this past Friday with an array of events showcasing the talented artists, creatives, designers, and performers from across Indian country. To read the entire list of events, read our article presenting the line-up of festivities here. SWAIA took to Instagram to...
#9OT high school football preview: Las Cruces Bulldawgs
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) — The Las Cruces High School Bulldawgs are aiming to top what they were able to accomplish in 2023. Last season, the Bulldawgs went from 0-4 to Final Four. Las Cruces High School started its season with four straight losses before it went onto finish its regular season winning five […]
Las Cruces Invites Public to Discuss Police Audits with OIR Group in Community Meeting
The City of Las Cruces has called upon the services of the OIR Group, a firm dedicated to conducting police department audits, to engage in a conversation with the community on Monday, Aug. 26, this dialogue, crucial to transparency and trust, will unfold in the Council Chambers at City Hall, cited at 700 N. Main St.
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