LAS CRUCES - Some staff members were excited — others a little nervous — as Memorial Medical Center on Wednesday began inoculating hospital employees against COVID-19.
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SpinLaunch at Spaceport America announces more jobs, expansion
SPACEPORT AMERICA — A company developing and testing a mass accelerator with the aim of launching satellites into space orbit — using kinetic energy instead of rockets — is expanding at New Mexico’s Spaceport America, Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced Tuesday.
Las Cruces receives first doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
LAS CRUCES - Two Las Cruces-area hospitals on Tuesday received their first shipments of Pfizer's recently approved COVID-19 vaccine. A shipment of 975 doses arrived Tuesday morning at Memorial Medical Center; MountainView Regional Medical Center received 325 doses.
NM elected officials pay tribute to famed author Rudolfo Anaya
On Tuesday, following news of Rudolofo Anaya's death, several elected officials and lawmakers weighed in on the cultural impact of Anaya's work in New Mexico and the writer's legacy.
Here's how Las Cruces banks have adapted to the ‘new normal’ during COVID-19 outbreak
LAS CRUCES – As the nation’s economy continues to struggle to find its footing following the near-nationwide shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, banks and credit unions are continuing to adjust while helping customers and members navigate uncertain times.
Former NM Gov. Richardson partners with Olmos, Trejo on COVID-19 Relief Fund for colonias
LAS CRUCES - Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson wanted to do something to help the impoverished and vulnerable residents of the colonias in southern Doña Ana County, many of whom are feeling the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as it sweeps across the nation. A couple weeks ago, he called up actor Edward James Olmos, whom he has known for about 20 years — long enough to call him “Eddie.”
New fund supports Las Cruces restaurants, provides free meals to residents
LAS CRUCES - What started as an idea for helping Las Cruces restaurants survive during the COVID-19 pandemic materialized Tuesday morning with several cars lined up to receive free enchilada plates in the parking lot behind La Nueva Casita Café.
Corona, N.M., learns to adjust in the age of coronavirus
CORONA, N.M. - Last Wednesday, I went for a drive. After leaving Las Cruces and driving to Tularosa, I headed north through the sagebrush, juniper, creosote and what might have been skunkbush sumac, Mexican poppies or yellow-flower purslane — or maybe Todson’s pennyroyal — nestled between the rolling hills of the Tularosa Basin.
By the numbers: How Santa Teresa Port of Entry emerged as leader in exports to Mexico
LAS CRUCES – The port of entry at Santa Teresa, coming off a breakthrough year, has emerged as a leader in exports to Mexico and the world. According to figures recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2019 New Mexico led all U.S. states, at 31 percent, in export growth to the world. Last year, New Mexico also led all U.S. states, at 68 percent, in export growth to Mexico.
For Santa Teresa Port of Entry, 2020 forecast is rosy for border trade with Mexico
LAS CRUCES – Border trade leaders met on Wednesday, Feb. 19, with U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, D-NM, in his Las Cruces field office to provide a forecast the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and the port’s role in trade with Mexico.
Each expressed optimism for the year ahead.
A look at Santa Teresa Port of Entry and its role in trade with Mexico
LAS CRUCES – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-NM, on Wednesday hosted about a dozen stakeholders in his Las Cruces field office for an update on the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and the port’s role in trade with Mexico.
Go 'Inside Breaking Bad' at the Las Cruces International Film Festival
There was chemistry on the stage Saturday afternoon at the Rio Grande Theatre as the Las Cruces International Film Festival broke bad.
The theater was nearly full of film lovers and fans of “Breaking Bad,” AMC’s Emmy Award-winning television series. The wildly popular show, which ended in 2013, was filmed and took place in and around Albuquerque.