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Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This week in Las Cruces many community events are planned—starting today with the Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo at 12125 Robert Larson Blvd—and include film screenings, markets, pride events, sports and community meetings continuing through Oct 2. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ KTAL inducted three volunteers into its Las Cruces Community Radio Hall of Fame—Minerva Rivera, Dean Matson, and Richard Kadzis, known as The Buzzman. Station manager Walt Rubel said the volunteers have supported the station through their work in programming and technical committees since its eight-year start. The Las Cruces Bulletin
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Toke It Up, a new cannabis dispensary in Sunland Park, will hold its grand opening tomorrow with a $1,000 donation to Casa de Peregrinos—helping fight local food insecurity. Co-owner Ric Zimmerman said the 1,750-square-foot store will also offer a consumption lounge, outdoor events, music and opportunities for seven employees. The Las Cruces Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kelly Krumrie began her role as assistant professor of creative writing at NMSU this fall and links math and science with fiction to engage her students—she will host a free reading of her hybrid work 'No Measure' at 7:30 p.m. October 3 in Milton Hall auditorium. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ Las Cruces will host the Developing Youth Leaders Academy during fall break to show high school students from 14 to 18 how the city works and what jobs are available from Oct. 6 to Oct. 10. On the first day, they will meet the city council and Mayor Eric Enriquez and later learn about careers such as firefighting, computer systems, and public works — experiences that will offer hands-on learning outside the classroom. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ Sen. Martin Heinrich visited NMSU on September 25 and heard Professor Pei Xu and her students discuss produced water research—covering PFAS treatment and brackish water tests aimed at ensuring safe water for local use. The research, which helped secure NMSU’s R1 status, is expected to support economic development in Las Cruces in the future. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ The Foundations for Success Conference will take place Saturday, October 4 at Doña Ana Community College East Mesa Campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering bilingual, expert-led sessions for early childhood educators in southern New Mexico (affordable training costs of $10 with breakfast and lunch included). The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ More than 400 scholars, students and community members will gather at NMSU from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5 for the 25th anniversary of the Imagining America National Gathering — a consortium that promotes public scholarship in the arts, humanities and design. The event will feature over 100 speakers, interactive workshops and a plenary session at Atkinson Recital Hall followed by a guided procession led by the NMSU equestrian team. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ Sen. Marin Heinrich visited Mayfield High School on September 25 to hear seniors explain how the school health center helped their mental and physical health and to discuss challenges as Medicaid cuts may force changes in how care is provided. He said restoring Medicaid support is crucial — without it, many students may have less access to the help they need. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ The Las Cruces League of Women Voters hosted a school board candidate forum on September 24 at the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex where candidates including Pamela Cort, Kristina Moore, Robert Wofford, Adrianna Maria Garcia, and Natalie Chadborn answered questions on school safety, bilingual education, and book bans. District 1 candidate Patrick Nolan, running unopposed, did not attend the forum—providing a clear look into the local school board race. The Las Cruces Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Sen. Martin Heinrich met with nonprofit leaders and SNAP recipients in Las Cruces to discuss federal cuts that could lower SNAP benefits by over 40% and affect at least 55,000 residents—NMSU student Jasmine Jacquez and others shared concerns about losing help—while state policymakers consider potential changes. The Las Cruces Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The third annual Cancer Warriors Week will begin on Oct. 2 and end on Oct. 11 in Las Cruces as free events raise funds and awareness to fight women’s cancers. Business owner Marci Dickerson—a breast cancer survivor—said the events, including Bras for a Cause and a tailgate at the NMSU Pink Aggie game, will help more women get screened early. The Las Cruces Bulletin
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ In Mesquite, baby Sigrid Polson is placed fourth in the Variety Magazine contest that offers her family a $25,000 prize and a cover feature if she wins—her past stay in a neonatal intensive care unit led her parents to call her a miracle. Her parents said they hope continued voting boosts her bright future—expect more updates as the contest progresses. The Las Cruces Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Las Cruces High’s defending state champion volleyball team, the Bulldawgs, are off to an 8-0 start in non-district contests after a 27-game win streak last season—with standout senior Addison Massey leading the attack. The team will face tough district opponents soon as they build on this strong start. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ Organ Mountain High girls cross country team shows strong promise led by freshman Ashley Galaz who ran the state’s seventh best time at 18:55.7 while Jaymie McBroom and Isabella Barlow add strong speed. The boys team will run tomorrow at the Rob Winter Invitational at 9 a.m.—coaches say runners like Daxton Coombs help them fight for district and state titles. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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NMSU Aggies Football vs. Sam Houston State
7-8:30 p.m. — Aggie Memorial Stadium — $12 – $30 — Catch the thrilling showdown between the NMSU Aggies and Sam Houston State in Las Cruces.
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Sam Houston State Bearkats at New Mexico State Aggies Women's Volleyball
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Pan American Center — Ticket availability — Catch an exciting women's volleyball showdown between the Bearkats and Aggies.
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3rd Annual Las Cruces Pizza Fest
4-10 p.m. — Plaza De Las Cruces — Admission details not specified — Enjoy pizza sampling from local vendors along with music, games, and a beer garden.
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