Good morning, Las Cruces.

At the Museum of Nature and Science on Aug.

15, families gathered to view tarantulas and insects at the 7th annual Bug Fest, featuring live animal displays and edible insect samples from NMSU’s Arthropod Museum. Curator Destry Kissick said the event increased public interest in local species.

In June, Burrell College changed its name to Burrell College of Health Sciences and now runs two schools — adding a Master’s in Anesthesia in January and a biomedical science program in July to fill local hospital gaps.

The third annual Wellness Expo: Reclaiming Our Wellness will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

29 at Alameda House, 526 S. Alameda Blvd; tickets ($35, $45, $75) include breakfast, lunch, and childcare while over 20 local vendors and experts cover topics from herbal medicine to maternal health.

Advances in minimally invasive techniques now let younger Las Cruces residents consider joint replacement to improve mobility and quality of life.

Dr. Ugonna Ezeh at MountainView Medical Group advises healthy eating, weight control, and low-impact exercise to reduce joint pain and prevent surgery later on.

Mesilla Valley Golf Academy’s 17U team won the PGA Junior League Sun Country Section Championship at New Mexico Tech Golf Course earlier this month, and they will compete in a Denver regional tournament Oct.

2-4 (a step toward the national championship).