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Co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, Dolores Clara Fernandez Huerta is one of the most influential labor activists of the 20 th century and a leader of the Chicano civil rights …
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By Elva K. Österreich
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10/17/23
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Jeff Jansen and 575 Cars are at it again as Jansen introduces a new event to Las Cruces in the forms of the Oktoberfest Volkswagen show 9 a.m.-1 p.m. this coming Saturday, Oct. 21.
This time the …
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By Elva K. Österreich
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10/17/23
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Las Cruces High school hosts Carlsbad High School (2-6) in a 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, District 6A 3/4 game at the Field of Dreams. The Bulldawgs evened their record to 4-4, and 3-0 in district after …
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By Richard Coltharp
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10/17/23
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You could say the Wednesday, Oct. 18, NM State game against Texas-El Paso is special because it’s the 100 th meeting of the longtime rivals.
You could say the game is special because …
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By Richard Coltharp
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10/17/23
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Las Cruces police continue to investigate two separate shootings that occurred over the weekend and claimed the lives of two juveniles. According to a report from the Las Cruces Police …
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Bulletin report
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10/16/23
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The Mesilla Valley Film Society welcomes singer/songwriter/filmmaker Brad Colerick to the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle De Guadalupe, Mesilla, at 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22.
Colerick has completed …
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10/16/23
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Dangerbird is a 250-mile bikepacking adventure that takes in Las Cruces, Mesilla, Hatch, parts of southern Doña Ana County, a bit of Texas and the vast and vista-filled Monumental Loop cycling …
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By Mike Cook
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10/16/23
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The annular eclipse, which occurs as the moon is near its furthest point from Earth, creates the "ring of fire" effect with the sun peeking around the moon's edges.
Observers in Oregon, …
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10/16/23
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After more than a decade of sitting vacant, demolition was in full swing Monday, Oct. 16, on this building at North Main Street and East Amador Avenue. The Las Cruces City Council passed a …
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10/16/23
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For the first time, the Zoot Suit Pachanga and Car Show is moving from Klein Park in Las Cruces to Young Park, 850 S. Walnut Street, to accommodate the growing interest. The eighth annual event is 10 …
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By Sylvia Quintanilla
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10/13/23
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“Telescopes play with rainbows,” says volunteer Bill Wren to a dimly lit room packed with visitors of Sunspot Solar Observatory near Cloudcroft. The crowd is comprised of both young and …
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By Anna Snider
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10/13/23
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The other day, as I was driving through traffic, something very jarring caught my eye. Some other dude was riding my bicycle. No, he hadn’t stolen it. After I processed the …
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By Richard Coltharp
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10/12/23
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Early voting started Tuesday, Oct. 10, in a municipal election that will result in Las Cruces electing a new mayor for the first time since 2007 and Mesilla electing a new mayor for the first time …
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10/12/23
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In 28 pages, the City Charter (2019) embodies the structure of self-governance agreed upon by the voters of Las Cruces. First codified in 1985, the Charter has been amended five times to remain a …
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By Jack Eakman
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10/12/23
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Two months ago, Bill Hawkins, Director of the Veterans Day Parade called a meeting of the Veterans Day Parade committee to start planning for the 2023 Veterans Parade. The date, time, route and …
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10/12/23
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In a recent City Council vote, a contentious issue emerged that has stirred the passions of the community, particularly its Veteran members. The topic at hand is the proposal for a civilian memorial …
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10/12/23
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Recreational golfers underestimate the critical importance of aim – especially when it comes to putting. If you’re wondering about your aim, have your club pro take a look at your set-up …
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By Charlie Blanchard
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10/12/23
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Aggie volleyball: The NM State women’s volleyball team this weekend hosts Western Kentucky in a pair of matches between the top two teams in Conference-USA. The matches are 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. …
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Bulletin report
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10/12/23
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Saturday, Oct. 14, New Mexicans will be able to witness a solar eclipse and should be aware of the steps they can take to protect their eyesight if they want to view the event. Solar …
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Bulletin report
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10/12/23
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It is such a powerful phenomenon, this combination of date and day of the week that occurs at least once a year (including this Friday) has its own designated phobia, slasher-movie franchise and a …
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By Mike Cook
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10/12/23
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