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Las Cruces names NMSU official as treasurer
To view the City of Las Cruces Web site, go to our Home Page and look under "Helpful Links." LAS CRUCES Robert Scaling, who has been director of treasury services at New Mexico State University the past 13 years, will become the city's new treasurer.
New Mexico Congressman Visits Las Cruces
New Mexico Congressman Harry Teague was on his Energy Independence Tour and stopped by New Mexico State University Friday.
As Dominic Ulibarri, a sophomore at Capital High School, stepped onto the streets of Times Square for the first time, the city stretched out in front of him and 19 of his peers, as they viewed a city unlike anything they'd ever seen before.
Algae biofuels project goes commercial
William McCauley, CEHMM N.M., State Rep. John Heaton , U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M., and Doug Lynn, executive director of the Center of Excellence for Hazardous Mataerial Management, "innoculate" the new algae pond with live algae at the New Mexico State University Agricultural Science Center Wednesday.
The Wall That Heals, the traveling Vietnam veterans memorial, will have open-ing ceremonies at 11:30 a.m. today at 900 W. Brasher Road in Roswell.
Weather looks good for Warped Tour at NMSU Wednesday
The weather looks good for those planning to attend 2009 Vans Warped Tour on the New Mexico State University campus in Las Cruces today.
Four jaguar captures, three deaths
Issues of concern to people who live in the west: property rights, water rights, endangered species, livestock grazing, energy production, wilderness and western agriculture.
Convention center breaks ground
Perhaps the most appropriate shovel that was turned at Monday's ceremonial groundbreaking for the Las Cruces Convention Center happened minutes after city, state and New Mexico State University officials turned their spades.
Golf Notebook: Rawitzer finishes ninth at Wsga Amateur
Former Squalicum High School standout Matt Rawitzer, who won the Class 2A state championship this spring after winning the 3A title as a junior, finished only 6 strokes off the lead at the 83rd Annual Washington State Golf Associations Men's Amateur Championship.
City Hall building could be used to house historical records, artifacts
Could the current Las Cruces City Hall become a repository where multiple state and municipal governments keep their historical records? Historian Cal Traylor likes the idea.
NMSU's Chile Pepper Institute a 'must-see' in Rand McNally's 2010 Atlas
For years, research done by New Mexico State University's Chile Pepper Institute has helped put the state's chiles on the map.
Groundbreaking for convention center to take place Monday
Jun. 25--LAS CRUCES -- Nobody remembers exactly when the idea of a convention center was first publicly floated -- perhaps sometime in the mid- to late 1970s -- but it's now evolved from concept to reality.
Iranian natives, supporters to hold Las Cruces protest Saturday
Iranian natives Shahab, left, and Hadi Sharifi, 29, who both wouldn't reveal their last names for fear of reprisals, place a "Where Is My Vote?" printout in the center of the Iranian national flag Wednesday.
Opinions Differ Over Election Protesters In Iran
President Barack Obama has voiced concerns about election protests in Iran, and at least one Iranian-American said the violence is sad, but possibly unnecessary.
Dairy Fest to feature No.-1 hit country singer
This year's Dairy Fest is featuring a No. 1-hit country singer and, for the first time, a mechanical-bull, on top of cheeseburgers, dairy foods, educational booths and games.
Flash flood warning in effect for Las Cruces, southern New Mexico and El Paso
A flash flood warning for Las Cruces and New Mexico State University has been issued and remains in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday for southwest and south central New Mexico - including Las Cruces - and far west Texas.
Bewildered: Elaborate yard like a botanical garden
From cactus to citrus, to palm trees and roses, for several years an elaborate and bewildering home garden has caught the attention of many who have come across it.
Bus commute: Act on El Paso-Las Cruces service
County government should waste no time in joining New Mexico for what's a great transportation plan between here and Las Cruces.
NMSU professor named Fulton chair
Michael Hyman, a marketing professor at New Mexico State University, has been named the Stan Fulton Chair in Business at New Mexico State University's College of Business.
NMSU's Chile Pepper Institute packs heat with Holy Jolokia hot sauce
Looking to give your next dish an added spicy kick? It absolutely doesn't get any hotter than Holy Jolokia hot sauce.