Thursday, September 19th, 2024

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Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Doña Ana County Senior Olympics celebrated its 45th anniversary by honoring athletes Jayne Milavec and Paul Fetterhoff for their contributions to seniors' quality of life. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ The 58th Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo will run from Sept. 25 to Sept. 29, featuring events like dog diving and a petting zoo, with tickets priced up to $15. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ The 31st White Sands Balloon Invitational, featuring over 40 hot air balloons and attracting thousands of visitors, begins Sept. 21 at White Sands National Park and continues Sept. 22 at Ed Brabson Balloon Park. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ Las Cruces celebrated the opening of new pickleball courts and the groundbreaking of a fire station, both funded by the 2022 general obligation bond, marking advancements in local recreation and safety. The Las Cruces Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Las Cruces jury acquitted Xavier Altamirano of all charges including second-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of Steven Alarcon at a dispensary parking lot. Las Cruces Sun News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico opens grant applications for $675 million in federal funds to expand broadband in underserved areas. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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Los Lonely Boys Live Concert
Experience a captivating live performance by Los Lonely Boys at Grapevine Plaza, hosted by the Las Cruces International Film Festival.
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Experience the Annual Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo
Experience a vibrant festival featuring delicious food, live music, exciting livestock shows, and thrilling rodeo competitions.
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NMSU Aggies Soccer vs. Western Kentucky Women's Soccer
Experience an exciting collegiate soccer match as the NMSU Aggies take on the Western Kentucky Women's Soccer team at the NMSU Soccer Field.
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Strong Coffee with Strong Women: A Gathering for Women Curious about The Association
Experience an engaging afternoon where curious women can connect over coffee and learn about the opportunities and support offered by The Association Women's Group.
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1st Annual Super Mario Kart Wii Tournament
Experience an exciting evening of competition and live performances featuring local artists at the 1st Annual Super Mario Kart Wii Tournament.
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UDA NMSU vs ACM3 El Paso
Men’s Semi-professional soccer on campus at NMSU.
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NMSU Aggies Soccer Match
Experience the excitement of collegiate soccer at the NMSU Soccer Field as the Aggies compete in thrilling match.
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Reflections of Life: 2024 Grand Chapter Session of NM OES
Experience the annual Grand Chapter session of NM OES in the scenic city of Las Cruces, showcasing the theme of reflections on life.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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