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“This is me! Carley Rose Porter. I’m 17 and in high school. A few months ago, I moved from upstate New York to the lovely city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Needless to say it was a big move and I’m still adjusting to the huge lifestyle change. Because of this, I’ve gotten the chance to explore the city and see what exactly it has to offer from a new perspective. Read on for my … [Read more...]
Cowboys for Cancer Research Celebrates 35 Years Fighting the Good Fight Written by Charlotte TallmanIf you asked Denny and Geraldine Calhoun 35 years ago to describe the future of cancer in the Las Cruces community, they wouldn’t have had an answer. But to the Calhouns, executive directors of Cowboys For Cancer Research, not having an answer didn’t matter. What they did … [Read more...]
Written and photos by Susie OuderkirkDecorator Laura Thomsen owns City Designs in Michigan City, Indiana, but she knows the Las Cruces desert well. She spends time here every winter staying with friends and checking out the design trends in this part of the world.“My Cruces contacts tell me New Mexico is usually a season or two behind the East Coast and Midwest trends, … [Read more...]
Community Arts Awards Recipients to be Honored at Doña Ana Arts Council Gala October 1 By Cheryl FallsteadFor the 30th year, the Doña Ana Arts Council (DAAC) invites the public to join them in celebrating local supporters of the arts at the Community Arts Awards Gala. The celebration will be held at DAAC’s new Arts & Cultural Center in Mesilla’s Bulletin Plaza at … [Read more...]
Growing up in rural India, Dr. Samuel Kadavakollu, Ph.D., was raised to believe that money should never be a barrier to education. Now, as an assistant professor at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM), he is sharing his knowledge with, not just future doctors, but also other high school and college students hoping to improve scores on some of the most important … [Read more...]
