Author Archives: Martin Fernandez Jr

N.M. pandemic restrictions gone July 1

Martin Fernandez Jr / June 18, 2021

Gov. sets ‘Opening Day’ in two weeks, allowing for recent shots to take full effect; aggressive vaccination push will continue SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday confirmed New Mexico will retire its…

States With the Fastest Unemployment Claims Recovery – Updated WalletHub Study

Martin Fernandez Jr / June 17, 2021

New unemployment claims increased slightly week-over-week on June 7, but were still 93% below the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. To help add some context to these statistics, WalletHub just released updated rankings for the States…

FEMA Grant will Add 12 Certified Paramedics to Fire Department

Martin Fernandez Jr / June 17, 2021

The Las Cruces Fire Department has received a nearly $400,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help train 12 firefighters to become certified paramedics. The Assistance to Firefighter Grant, awarded by FEMA, is…

The New Mexico Film Office Announces the Production The Life You’re Given

Martin Fernandez Jr / June 16, 2021

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Film Office announces the documentary, The Life You’re Given produced by Light Heart, LLC. The documentary has been filmed in Corrales, Santa Fe, Taos, Jemez, and Chama, New…

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library PAWS (Prisoners and Animals Working Toward Success)

Martin Fernandez Jr / June 15, 2021

Did you know that prisoners train dogs? They do! The PAWS program at Southern New Mexico Correction Facility, west of Las Cruces, enables prisoners to train adoptable dogs for Action Programs for Animals in Las…

NMSU invites community to celebrate Juneteenth Saturday

Martin Fernandez Jr / June 15, 2021

Take a deep breath, reflect on the journey and resolve to be a better person. That’s the message from Kimberly York to all those who participate in New Mexico State University’s Juneteenth celebration, set for…

Alamogordo Man Suspected of Firing Rounds from Vehicle

Martin Fernandez Jr / June 14, 2021

An Alamogordo man suspected of firing multiple rounds from his vehicle as he drove along north Telshor Boulevard has been arrested and charged with a felony. Baldemar Maynez Jr., 20, of the 600 block of…

Branigan Library & Branigan Cultural Center Receive National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant

Martin Fernandez Jr / June 14, 2021

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library and the Branigan Cultural Center are two of 61 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2021-2022 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $17,000 will support a community reading program focusing…

2020-2021 Crack Sealing Maintenance Project Road List 12

Martin Fernandez Jr / June 11, 2021

As part of a Crack Sealing Maintenance Project throughout the City streets, temporary lane closures will begin on Monday, June 14, for the following areas Alameda Boulevard from Amador Avenue to S. Main Street/El Paseo. This…

LCPD Offers Incentives for New Recruits and Lateral Transfers

Martin Fernandez Jr / June 11, 2021

The Las Cruces Police Department is offering a slew of attractive financial incentives for new recruits to its 51st Training Academy and for current law enforcement officers who are considering a lateral transfer. The new incentives…