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Ohio man sentenced for racist threats against Doña Ana County DA Gerald Byers
Crime

Ohio man sentenced for racist threats against Doña Ana County DA Gerald Byers

Federal District Judge Kenneth Gonzalez on Tuesday sentenced Ohio resident Donal Walter Fowler to three years of supervised probation and a $1,000 fine.

Trump likely to change regs protecting against sex-based discrimination in schools
News

Trump likely to change regs protecting against sex-based discrimination in schools

In 2020, the Trump administration set new Title IX guidelines which placed more barriers for students who allege sexual assault or harassment and reversed decades of policies protecting against sex-based harassment.

Support DACC's Comfort Casita food pantry on Giving Tuesday
Community

Support DACC's Comfort Casita food pantry on Giving Tuesday

Comfort Casita provides DACC students with access to food and essential household items, aiming to reduce the stress associated with economic challenges and support academic success.

Former Mesilla Valley dispatcher faces federal charges for threatening Doña Ana County employees
Crime

Former Mesilla Valley dispatcher faces federal charges for threatening Doña Ana County employees

Jason Rivera, 53, of Las Cruces, is accused of posting threats on Facebook on April 11 and April 25, 2024, claiming there were explosives at MVRDA and issuing direct threats to specific employees.

LCPS expands redistricting meeting schedule with virtual and Spanish options
Education

LCPS expands redistricting meeting schedule with virtual and Spanish options

To ensure broad community participation, LCPS has added two new meetings to its schedule: a virtual town hall on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. and a Spanish-language session on Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m.

Free Mental Health First Aid classes offered in December for adults and youth
Local

Free Mental Health First Aid classes offered in December for adults and youth

Doña Ana County will offer free Mental Health First Aid certification classes this December.

NMSU partners with MIT, Boston College to launch NSF AI education study
Education

NMSU partners with MIT, Boston College to launch NSF AI education study

LTs4AI officially started Oct. 1 and partners with Las Cruces Public Schools, NMSU’s STEM Outreach Center in New Mexico and the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation and Waltham Public Schools in Massachusetts.

CANCELED: Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra welcomes guest violinist for December concert
Entertainment

CANCELED: Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra welcomes guest violinist for December concert

The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra will close out the first half of its season with a December chamber concert.

Head Start could be threatened under Trump
State

Head Start could be threatened under Trump

Project 2025 calls for the elimination of Head Start. It is a free program that provides education to young children in low-income families as well as wrap-around services.

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