City pedals forward on bike, pedestrian lanes

The Las Cruces City Council unanimously accepted a $350,000 state grant to help pave the way for the development of active transportation pathways such as bike lanes and walking trails.  …

Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective Helps Community Members Mend Clothes

The Southwest Women’s Fiber Arts Collective (SWFAC), in collaboration with the Future Forge Makerspace, is starting an outreach program to help community members have clothes mended and learn …

Las Cruces parks $525K into new green space at Metro Verde

The seeds of Las Cruces' newest park are taking root on the East Mesa. The Las Cruces City Council voted unanimously on Sept. 16 to reimburse a land developer for park construction as part of a …

Where the Books Are

September is National Literacy Month, and if you’re like most readers, you’ve got your favorite place to find the perfect read. The big guys, like Barnes & Noble or Hastings, are fine …
Chadi El-Khoury, right foreground, leads a rehearsal with the Dark Circles Contemporary Dance company.
For the past three years, Dark Circles Contemporary Dance has been “pushing the boundaries of movement and storytelling” in Las Cruces via expressive performances, community masterclasses …
When “Dangerous Dan” Tucker appeared in Southern New Mexico, he played many roles including deputy sheriff, town marshal, deputy United States marshal, train agent and livestock …
Jim McGarvey has worked at the Western NAPA Auto Parts store in the Village of Ruidoso for 46 years. Thirteen years ago, he and his wife Shelley bought the store. On June 17, though, the couple …
The Tularosa the community gathered to organize and transfer donations for Ruidoso/Mescalero/Ruidoso Downs fire relief. Communities across southern New Mexico have been mobilizing similarly from …
Western New Mexico University Alum Lynisha Dishta (MAT ’24) is a member of an all-women music and dance group, the Zuni Olla Maidens, which was recently awarded a highly prestigious National …
The historic Doña Ana County Courthouse in downtown Las Cruces was nicknamed the “grand old lady” at the building’s dedication in 1938.
The old Doña Ana County Courthouse maintains a stately presence in downtown Las Cruces.

Additional Body, Mind & Spirit

Health news for your family
3 ways expressing gratitude can make you happier and healthier
(BPT) - At a time when even the most optimistic of us can’t help but get stuck on the negative, science tells us that tapping into our sense of gratitude is a shortcut to feeling more grounded. …
Tips to Be Prepared for Cooler Weather
(Family Features) Despite the old adage that "you'll catch your death of cold," the cold itself doesn't cause illness. More accurately, the cold is more hospitable to viruses, making it easier for them to spread.
PORTABLE HOME DEVICE FOR EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER
PORTABLE HOME DEVICE FOR EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER
(NewsUSA) - The ScanEase OneSense device is a screening tool for diagnosing breast cancer. The device facilitates an examination that is accessible to patients of any age and body type, allowing for …
The Importance of Managing Bad Cholesterol: What You Should Know
(BPT) - Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals CorporationDid you know that in the US, nearly half of all adults have some type of cardiovascular disease (CVD), also referred to as known heart …
Parents: What you need to know about meningitis
(BPT) - College student Jamie Schanbaum was studying at the University of Texas at Austin, just 19 years old, when she was rushed to the hospital with severe symptoms that seemed related to asthma or …
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When dogs bark, are they using words to communicate?

Does your dog bark a lot? Or is he one of those quiet pooches who barks only when things get really exciting? Most dogs bark at least a little. Dog barks are not words. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you …

Why do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? A biomedical engineer explains

We know skin wrinkles as you get older or when you pinch it between two fingers. But it’s been somewhat of a mystery why skin gets wrinkly and even sometimes changes color after you take a leisurely bath or spend too long in the swimming pool. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a …

How was popcorn discovered? An archaeologist on its likely appeal for people in the Americas millennia ago

You have to wonder how people originally figured out how to eat some foods that are beloved today. The cassava plant is toxic if not carefully processed through multiple steps. Yogurt is basically old milk that’s been around for a while and contaminated with bacteria. And who discovered that popcorn could be a toasty, tasty treat? Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have …
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