Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

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Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Interim CEO of Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces highlights his experience, the dedicated hospital team's efforts to improve community health, and invites locals to a public board meeting for feedback and updates. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ A Las Cruces event honors road traffic victims and advocates for safer streets, following Jim Toth's recovery journey after a severe traffic accident. The Las Cruces Bulletin
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A train derailment in Vado, N.M., on Nov. 11 briefly closed highways but resulted in no injuries. The Las Cruces Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Las Cruces police responded to a disturbance, resulting in an officer shooting a man who was later charged with aggravated assault. Las Cruces Sun News
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appoints Santa Fe filmmaker Steve Graham as the new director of the New Mexico Film Office, highlighting his industry expertise and commitment to local talent and diversity. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ Las Cruces city agreed to a $225,000 settlement with former officer Christopher Smelser, charged with murder then reinstated to resign with neutrality after using a controversial technique leading to Antonio Valenzuela's death in 2020. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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New Mexico State Women's Basketball vs. UTSA Roadrunners Women's Basketball
Experience an exciting women's college basketball matchup between the New Mexico State Aggies and the UTSA Roadrunners at the Pan American Center.
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New Mexico State Women's Basketball vs. Western New Mexico Mustangs
Experience the excitement of women's college basketball as New Mexico State faces off against Western New Mexico University at the Pan American Center.
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November El Camino Mercado
Experience an evening filled with diverse vendors, live music, and delicious food in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
Experience a festive Thanksgiving morning tradition with varying race challenges, family-friendly activities, and community spirit at the Field of Dreams.
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NMSU Aggies vs. UTEP Miners Football Game
Experience an exciting college football matchup between NMSU Aggies and UTEP Miners at Aggie Memorial Stadium.
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33rd Annual La Casa Holiday Bazaar
The La Casa Holiday Bazaar offers a variety of fine art handmade gifts including jewelry, woodwork, photography, and edible goodies, as part of this longstanding Las Cruces tradition.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration 2024
The event features a candlelight procession Mass on Tortugas Mountain with Danzante Dancers performing in front of the Santuario.
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The Casual Fridays' 2nd Annual Rockin' Holiday Extravaganza
This event features a lively holiday celebration with music and festive activities at the Pecan Grill and Brewery in Las Cruces.
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