Good morning, Las Cruces.

The Activity Pool at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center (1401 E.

Hadley Ave.) is closed for repairs with no set reopening date as the city works to obtain needed parts. The Natatorium (1405 E. Hadley Ave.) is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the East Mesa Bataan Memorial Pool (6141 Reynolds Dr.) and Laabs Pool (750 W. Picacho Ave.) offer sessions Friday through Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Lindy and her dog Charlie Boo-Boo found shelter at Camp Hope two months ago after a house fire forced them into homelessness and she now receives support for her health while also helping other residents—Camp Hope is also hosting the Tents to Rents fundraising campaign from August 18 to September 28 to cover its operational costs.

A 33-year-old Mesilla Park woman crashed her 2007 Dodge Charger in Vado on Aug.

10 at 6:50 p.m.—alcohol being a factor, the incident killed two children, injured one, and led to multiple charges from New Mexico State Police.

A Las Cruces man, Jaime Lopez, 35, was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison for fentanyl trafficking and illegal firearm possession—he pleaded guilty after fleeing police on May 21 and was later arrested when officers recovered 690 fentanyl pills and a stolen handgun.

Chef Tom Drake of Doña Ana Community College has been nominated as New Mexico Chef of the Year and the New Mexico Restaurant Association will announce the winner in late September.

He will also teach nontraditional holiday cuisine and sausage and cheese making as the college plans to add a third section due to high demand.

New Mexico State University will start a new Ph.D. program in Transborder and Global Dynamics this fall to study issues at the U.S.-Mexico border and other boundaries, with nine students enrolled and an application deadline of January 8 for the next cohort.

The program—led by Neil Harvey and local faculty member Alejandro Lugo—will support research for policy guidance and address border challenges in our region.

Residents from neighborhood associations wrote to the city council about dangerous conditions on a stretch of Lohman Ave and Amador Rd — noting speeding and a lack of crosswalks.

They said that a proposal from last summer for a road diet and improved pedestrian safety still awaits action despite a recent Safe Streets for All grant.

The Aggies hosted the Colorado College Tigers for their season opener on August 14 at the NM State Soccer Athletic Complex—this match marked the start of a season that featured ten non-conference games under Head Coach Rob Baarts.

New Mexico State freshman Destan Burks from Texas signed to play softball at NMSU after building her skills with the Texas Rangers Youth Academy—she said she is excited to join her new team and adjust to life in Las Cruces.

The City of Las Cruces is planning a Day of the Dead Backyard Ultra run at the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument on October 31 at 7 a.m. — registration is open for an event where runners will complete a 4.16-mile loop every hour for 24 hours to finish a 100K course with steep, technical climbs.

Monster Truck Wars

12-6 p.m. — Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo — Tickets start at $60 — Experience an unforgettable day of thrilling monster truck action in Las Cruces.

Shine on Floyd - Pink Floyd Tribute Band

7-9:30 p.m. — Rio Grande Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience a spectacular tribute to Pink Floyd with a stunning laser and light show.

Bryant Bulldogs vs. New Mexico State Aggies Football

7-8:30 p.m. — Aggie Memorial Stadium — $12 – $30 — Experience college football excitement as the Bulldogs take on the Aggies in a thrilling match.

NMSU Aggies vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football

7-8:30 p.m. — Aggie Memorial Stadium — $12 – $30 — Watch the Aggies take on the Golden Hurricane in an exciting college football matchup.