Local writer’s book selected for a national literary award (LAS CRUCES, NM) The Military Writers Society of America announced the book, Under Fire with ARVN Infantry, by Bob Worthington has won a Gold Medal for Excellence in Literature in the memoir/biography category. The award was presented at the organization’s annualRead More →
Professor Rus Bradburd, in Las Cruces we know this college educating, fiddle-playing writer also as the color-commentator for New Mexico State University Aggies. But he’s got a pretty colorful story, and we’re here to learn more with The Square Peg Podcast: Mold Breakers, Trailblazers and Takers of Roads Less Traveled.Read More →
Farming has been a part of New Mexico for more than 2,500 years, ever since Native Americans first grew corn, squash and beans throughout the region. New Mexico State University professor John Idowu will lead a two-day soil health webinar today. He says the state’s increasing drought conditions make enhancedRead More →
State Police say over the past few months they’ve been tracking hundreds of complaints of people violating the public health order. NMSP says this month they have seen, considerably, fewer complaints than in July and believe the trend of reporting is starting to decline. According to the State Environment Department,Read More →
NMSU Atomic Aggies Launch at Spaceport America written by Alice Carruth, Public Relations Director for Spaceport America New Mexico State University’s student rocket team the “Atomic Aggies” held two successful rocket launches at Spaceport America on Saturday, September 19. The Atomic Aggies were due to compete in the 2020 SpaceportRead More →
13 Cadets Graduate from LCPD’s Academy The Las Cruces Police Department graduated 13 police cadets Friday from its state-certified law enforcement training academy. Because of the public health emergency, the 49th Las Cruces Police Academy’s graduation was limited to a short Zoom presentation and 13 separate badge-pinning ceremonies –Read More →
State Parks Announces Timeline for Reopening Overnight Camping at State Parks Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Overnight camping by reservation to resume for New Mexico residents only beginning October 1st Santa Fe – Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) State Parks Division announces the reopening of overnight camping in mostRead More →
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday ordered that flags in the state be flown at half-staff until the interment of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg, a champion of women’s rights, died Friday at age 87. Lujan Grisham’s order called Ginsburg “an American hero who throughoutRead More →
The money the Las Cruces city council gave for publicity in the movie “Walking with Herb”, appears to be a waste of 50 thousand dollars. Film makers asked the city for 25 thousand dollars initially, but the star struck council decided to double that amount because they expected our townRead More →
Two local women are the subject of an El Paso police investigation. Sun City police have identified the two women suspected of beating an employee of a central El Paso grocery store. The two women, ages 34 and 45, are from Las Cruces and have been questioned by detectives. TheirRead More →
