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Four researchers pose in a collage tied to an NMSU study on daylight saving time and mental health.
NMSU

NMSU researchers: Daylight saving time may worsen cognitive, psychological problems

A new study involving NMSU researchers examines how shifting clocks twice a year may affect sleep, mood and cognitive function.

Carlos Carrillo LĂłpez
A man sits on outdoor steps while exhaling vapor from an e-cigarette.
Health

Smoking rates fall in New Mexico, but vaping continues to rise among adults

New Mexico's adult smoking rate has dropped to 11.7%, but health officials say vaping continues to rise as the state marks World No Tobacco Day.

Organ Mountain News
Connie Voisine, a poetry professor at New Mexico State University, stands outdoors in front of a window while wearing a plaid shirt and dark cardigan.
NMSU

NMSU professor, nationally known, award-winning poet to retire

Award-winning poet and NMSU professor Connie Voisine will retire after 25 years of teaching, leaving behind a nationally recognized literary legacy and generations of published writers.

Minerva Baumann
Manuel González, host of the “Pass the Sopapillas” podcast and New Mexico state poet laureate, smiles while standing in front of a W.K. Kellogg Foundation and “Pass the Sopapillas” backdrop.
Las Cruces Events

‘Pass the Sopapillas’ podcast to record live episode Sunday in Las Cruces

The new “Pass the Sopapillas” podcast will record a live episode Sunday at NMSU in Las Cruces, inviting the public to discuss jobs and family economic security.

Organ Mountain News
A hand holds a red circular sticker that reads “I Voted.”
Elections

Doña Ana County voters face final early voting, absentee ballot deadlines

Doña Ana County voters have until Saturday to vote early and until 7 p.m. Tuesday to return absentee ballots for New Mexico’s June 2 primary election.

Organ Mountain News
NMSU researchers Anjali Karki and Immo Hansen stand inside a mosquito research lab with mosquito-rearing containers used for disease-control studies.
NMSU

NMSU researchers’ new formula for mosquito food helps stop spread of disease

A team at New Mexico State University has developed a synthetic mosquito-feeding formula designed to support large-scale efforts to reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases worldwide.

Sarah Kimmerly
Graphic promoting Organ Mountain News’ southern New Mexico listening initiative with Organ Mountains imagery, survey messaging and Listening Post Collective branding.
Organ Mountain News

Organ Mountain News launches southern New Mexico listening initiative

Organ Mountain News has launched a new community listening survey focused on the issues, challenges and experiences shaping life across southern New Mexico.

Damien Willis
Four City of Las Cruces and Visit Las Cruces staff members pose with Telly Awards against a dark backdrop.
City of Las Cruces

City of Las Cruces earns 18 Telly Awards for video and tourism content

The City of Las Cruces and Visit Las Cruces received 18 honors in the 47th Annual Telly Awards competition recognizing excellence in video and television content.

Organ Mountain News
Graduates and program leaders pose with certificates during New Mexico State University’s inaugural LEAD cohort celebration at the spring graduation ceremony.
NMSU

NMSU celebrates inaugural LEAD cohort at spring graduation ceremony

New Mexico State University honored the inaugural graduating cohort of its LEAD program, which helps graduate students build leadership, communication and professional skills through workshops and community engagement.

Tatiana Favela
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