Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
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🏘️ Community
White Sands Missile Range significantly shaped Las Cruces as early workers like Ed Noble, who became mayor, and Albert M.
Johnson, the city's first African American mayor, boosted local growth and civic participation through leadership in politics, sports, and community projects (their contributions continue to influence the city).
🎭 Culture
White Sands National Park hosts Moonlight Hikes along the Dune Life Nature Trail after sunset, where a ranger explains local wildlife, astronomy, and park history.
The next hike (Sept. 27) is already sold out as tickets sell out within minutes.
Las Cruces Space Festival kicked off Sept.
19 with an art show at The Hood and runs through Oct. 4, featuring student artwork, telescope viewings, trivia at a local taproom, and astronomy events at NMSU and Spaceport America — organizers say the festival unites locals with the region’s aerospace legacy.
More than a ton of clay will be turned into about 1,500 handmade bowls for the 34th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Oct.
9 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Guests pay $25 for a bowl and soup lunch to support El Caldito Soup Kitchen, continuing a decades-long local tradition.
LCCT will begin Steven Dietz’s adaptation of Dracula on Oct.
2 — using low lighting and sound effects to create an unsettling atmosphere. The production keeps the castle as a visible set piece to evoke the dark horror of Bram Stoker’s tale as the team uses practical effects to heighten fear.
📰 Economy
Construction on Project Jupiter in southern Doña Ana County continues as Oracle debuts redesigned fuel cells and low water use systems for a data center projected to create nearly 1,000 jobs and billions in economic impact.
Local officials (including Chair Manny Sanchez) remain cautious amid debates over environmental safeguards.
🏥 Health
At Memorial Medical Center, yoga classes for cancer survivors and caregivers now teach controlled breathing and gentle movement—helping participants regain strength, balance and a sense of body confidence.
The community program, started by instructor Kendra Johnson and therapist Margo Sorum, meets twice weekly to support recovery and connection.
Dr. Jesus Roberto Duran launched Serving Seniors (founded in 2023) to provide crucial support like wheelchairs, ramps, and transportation that help older adults stay independent in Southern New Mexico.
The nonprofit processes assistance requests through its website and local partners after hosting its eighth fundraising golf tournament Sept. 18.
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