Las Cruces News

Char Ullman, 51, and Carrie Hamblen, 45, congratulate JT Perez, 45, and Cassie Davis, 43, after both couples received their marriage licenses at the Dona Ana County Clerk's office Aug. 21, 2013.

These two specimens from the New Mexico State University herbarium are from a species of oak that grows in the Sierra Madre of Chihuahua, Mexico.

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Azteca Chichimeca dance traditions in the village of Tortugas on Sunday are, from left, Eva Hernandez, Benita Zamora, Vayola Pacheca, Dorothy Andrade, Yolanda Jaramillo and Pauline Rodriguez with their mother Estella Pacheco, at front center.

LAS CRUCES >> A section of Dona Ana Road between Carlton and Armstrong roads will be closed for longer than expected as crews replace a culvert, according to a news release from the county.

The Deming Zia Zingers continue to draw line dancers from all over the state and neighboring states for line dancing jamborees in Deming.

SILVER CITY >>Today marks the 93rd anniversary of the day the Colorado River was officially renamed from the "Grand" to the "Colorado," according to a news release.

But we all know it's much more than that; once you admit you have a problem, there's the even greater challenge of figuring out what to do about it.

LAS CRUCES >> A new movie, titled "Captain Fantastic," is set to start filming in Las Cruces within the next month, according to a news release from the city.

LAS CRUCES >> Booker T. Washington Elementary School was the only Dona Ana County public school to receive an "F" grade on the latest assessment by the New Mexico Public Education Department, down from a "D" grade last year.

Prosecutors in southern New Mexico say a professional mixed martial artist won't be charged in a fatal stabbing of an intruder during a suspected home invasion at the fighter's home.

LAS CRUCES >> Final approval has been received to develop 30.745 acres of land once a part of the Las Cruces Country Club.

LAS CRUCES >> Dona Ana County employees and the public will have the opportunity on Friday, Aug. 1, to give blood in honor of the late Judy Price, who died Sept.

Students from the J. Paul Taylor Academy and the Hatch Public Schools will be honored at an art reception from 1-3 p.m. Friday at the Dona Ana County Government Center, as part of an official opening of a new art exhibit that features the rich heritage of New Mexico's Native American tribes and pueblos, as well as some fashion sculptures.

Pulse offers Las Cruces-area restaurant listings each week free of charge. Some may be omitted due to space limitations.

LAS CRUCES >> No more donations are needed for the temporary shelter for migrants who were caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces said Wednesday.

Project Mainstreet is continuing its series of community-centered events with this Saturday's ice cream social and screening of the 1962 film, "The Music Man."

LAS CRUCES >> Author Charlotte Tallman will read from her book, "Legendary Locals of Las Cruces," at 1 p.m. Saturday in the NMSU Barnes & Noble bookstore, 1400 E. University Ave., next door to Panda Express.

LAS CRUCES >> New Mexico State University regents on Wednesday approved a measure, endorsed by the Faculty Senate, to rasie the university's admission requirements.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. >> New Mexico State University's concrete canoe team placed 13th of 23 other universities that competed at the American Society of Civil Engineers National Concrete Canoe Competition.

Interstate 10 traffic travels under the Mesquite overpass on Tuesday while construction continues to force east and westbound traffic into one lane each.