NMSU Professor to Receive Westhafer Award Date: 9/3/10 |
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Jeffrey Arterburn, a professor in NMSU's department of chemistry and biochemistry, has contributed to the development of synthetic compounds that target a type of estrogen found in breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers and is a biomarker for diagnosis and the treament of these cancers. He is one of the state's leading cancer researchers. |
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Labor Day Closures in Las Cruces Date: 9/3/10 |
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The Labor Day weekend also brings closures on Monday. Most Dona Ana County offices will be closed to allow employees to observe Labor Day holiday. Emergency services and law enforcement in the field will not be affected, but the administrative offices of the Dona Ana County Sherriff's departmant will be closed. City hall, all city museums, Roadrunner Transit and Dial-A-Ride will not be operating. Pools will be open from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm and 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Branigan Library and senior programs will be closed. |
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T.I. and His Wife Arrested Date: 9/2/10 |
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Rapper T.I. and his wife, Tameka Cottle, were arrested late Wednesday night on drug charges. The pair was pulled over in West Hollywood by police officers, who then smelled marijuana coming from the car. Police then arrested the rapper and his wife on alleged possession of the drug. They were booked and released on 10-thousand dollars bail. |
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Gubernatorial Candidates to Answer Questions Date: 9/2/10 |
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The state’s two gubernatorial candidates have their moment today at the Pete Domenici Public Policy Conference. Diane Denish and Susanna Martinez will each speak this morning. This is not a debate style appearance, the pair will answer questions from students after they make their remarks. |
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Las Cruces' Plans for Old City Hall Date: 9/2/10 |
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The city has apparently come to a decision on what to do with the old city hall. The city council will consider leasing the old city hall to the state workforce solutions at a special meeting on September 7th. The structure could be converted into a training center for a variety of job skills. The council also has a regular session scheduled for that day. |
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National Guardsmen Deployed Along the Border Date: 9/2/10 |
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Eighty- two New Mexico National Guard soldiers have completed training and are fully operational on the New Mexico- Mexico border. The eighty- two soldiers are part of president Obama’s order to send 1,200 National Guardsmen to the southwest border region. The New Mexico National Guardsmen assigned to the border region have undergone specialized training with U.S. Customs, Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, as well as military training for this mission. The troops will provide criminal investigative analysis and Entry Identification Teams along the border area. |
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WAC Seeks New League Members Date: 9/2/10 |
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The Western Athletic Conference has entered into a scheduling agreement with Brigham Young University for future football dates. The Aggies are scheduled to play at BYU next year with the Cougars returning the game the following year. Commissioner Karl Benson made the announcement and said the search is on for new league members. |
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Fire Department Responds to Fire on Valley Date: 9/2/10 |
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Tuesday, the Las Cruces Fire Department responded to a fire in an abandoned storage unit on the 1900 block of Valley Drive. The fire crew arrived, witnessing moderate black smoke coming from the eaves and the rollup doors. The content damage was limited to several couches and carpeting in the unit. The structure sustained heavy smoke damage, and the estimate of the damage and cause of the fire is still being determined by fire investigators. There were no reports of firefighter or civilian injuries. |
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Man Rams Ex- Girlfriend's Car to Get Her Attention Date: 9/2/10 |
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Twenty- four year old Matthew Alarcon was arrested after ramming his Cadillac Escalade into a car carrying his ex-girlfriend, her friend, and a ten month old baby. He is charged with two counts of aggravated assault against a household member using a deadly weapon, and once count of child abuse and battery against a household member. Alarcon was arrested and transported to Dona Ana County Detention Center with a cash-only bond set at $25,000. |
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The Local News on HOT 103 with Jack Nixon Date: Monday thru Friday |
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Listen to Jack Nixon for the latest headlines in the Mesilla Valley at the following times: Monday thru Friday at 6am, 7am, and 8am. If you have a news tip or comment send it to: Newsdesk Scroll down to get even more headlines. Click Play to find out more about Jack.
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Las Cruces Sun News FeedMuseum blacksmith, family cope with loss of home to fire LAS CRUCES - In the last week, New Mexico Farm & Ranch Museum blacksmith Bill Provence and his family watched as their Starview Road home burned - twice. Read More >> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MDT Commentary: Aggies will be hard-pressed to match last year's three wins While the majority of the college football programs across the country kicked off the 2010 season this weekend, the New Mexico State Aggies did not. Read More >> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MDT Mothers arrested after leading children into street LAS CRUCES - Two fugitive moms were arrested after walking into traffic with their young children.A Las Cruces police officer spotted the women pushing strollers across Solano Avenue, forcing traffic Read More >> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MDT Sound Off (Sept. 5) Somehow Sen. Domenici expressed his concern about the debt without noting that he was a lockstep economic supporter of the two all-time record borrowers, Reagan and Bush. Read More >> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MDT Tempt your taste buds at NM Harvest Wine Festival, Hatch Chile Festival LAS CRUCES - From hot chile to potent grapes, a cloudless summer weekend of Mesilla Valley harvests drew attendees from across the Southwest to celebrate both the hot and the intoxicating Saturday. Read More >> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MDT Artist of the Week: Frank Rimbach LAS CRUCES— Whether it's a rustic Mesilla farm, a December scene on the Rio Grande, or an evocative vignette of a Santa Fe street, if you've spent any time in New Mexico, you'll recognize the Read More >> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 MDT Looking for work? Two jobs fairs scheduled for this month LAS CRUCES — If you are looking for a job, or a change of jobs, there are a couple of opportunities this month for you to potentially meet with more than 100 employers.
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