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Art

Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery spotlights Patricia Black and John Glass in September

The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery has named Patricia Black and John Glass as its featured artists for September. Black works with decorated gourds, while Glass is an award-winning watercolorist.

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Red chile peppers growing on green plants in a field at New Mexico State University’s Agricultural Science Center.
NMSU

NMSU Extension to host Red Chile Preservation workshop series

NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service will host free workshops this fall on preserving red chile, covering sauce, canning, dehydrating and culinary uses.

Karmina Conde
Mugshot of Jeffrey Ramon Diaz, a middle-aged man with facial tattoos, short dark hair, and a graying beard, wearing a black shirt, against a gray background.
Crime

Roswell man admits to bomb threats against Doña Ana County court, other government offices

Jeffrey Ramon Diaz of Roswell pleaded guilty to making multiple bomb threats, including one targeting the Doña Ana County Magistrate Court. He faces up to 10 years in prison at sentencing.

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KC Counts smiles in a professional headshot. She has shoulder-length hair and is wearing a patterned blouse.
NMSU

Counts named content director for NMSU’s KRWG Public Media

KC Counts has been named content director for NMSU’s KRWG Public Media. She brings more than 30 years of broadcast experience to the role.

Karmina Conde
A 12-year-old girl with long dark brown hair smiles softly with her eyes closed. She is wearing a black top and appears indoors.

Las Cruces police seek help finding missing 12-year-old girl

Las Cruces police are asking for help locating 12-year-old Jocelyn Morales, last seen about 5 a.m. Thursday on the 3200 block of Oak Street. Call 575-526-0795.

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NMSU to host fourth annual Gratitude Walk/Run Sept. 13
NMSU

NMSU to host fourth annual Gratitude Walk/Run Sept. 13

New Mexico State University’s Marketing and Communications department will host the fourth annual Gratitude Walk/Run Sept. 13, featuring a 5K, 1-mile fun run, family activities and a food drive for the Aggie Cupboard.

Karmina Conde
A promotional still for the short film “Followed,” directed by Andrew Jara and produced by Sheyla Rico, which wrapped filming in Las Cruces.
Film

Short film ‘Followed’ wraps in Las Cruces, explores digital vulnerability

“Followed,” a short film about online safety and real-world threats, wrapped principal photography in Las Cruces and employed more than 20 New Mexico residents.

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City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces’ Know Your City program returns Sept. 3

Las Cruces residents are invited to take part in the city’s Know Your City program beginning Sept. 3, a free 12-week series that offers insight into local government operations.

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Official portrait of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, with the American flag and New Mexico state flag in the background.
Hatch

Heinrich staff to host mobile office hours Aug. 29 in Hatch

Staff from U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s office will meet with Doña Ana County residents Aug. 29 at the Hatch Public Library to answer questions about Social Security, veterans’ benefits, immigration, and other federal programs.

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