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Tamales to be steamed

How to Make Tamales and Preserve Traditions

Wrapped Up in Tradition For many with roots in the Mesilla Valley, food is an important part of familial culture.…
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Woman receiving food donation

Doing Good | Neighbors Helping Neighbors

In times of hardship and crisis, people tend to put aside their differences and focus on helping one another, and…
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Two women at sewing machines making masks

Doing Good | More Neighbors Helping Neighbors

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, so does the amazing kindness from residents and businesses in this community. Las Crucens and El…
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Coyotes are among the wildlife that can be seen in and around Las Cruces.

Thoughtful Gardener | Critters in the Garden

The wide variety of creatures that visit and inhabit my garden bring me joy. True, some may harm plants, however,…
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Hummingbird at flower feeding

Thoughtful Gardener – Create a Hummingbird Garden

Hummingbirds delight in our summer gardens filled with a wide variety of abundantly blooming flowers. However, we can provide more…
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Lavender in the garden

Thoughtful Gardener | Fall is Spring in the Desert

Add color and scent to your garden now What joy to be able to spend time outdoors again! Because of…
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Exterior of building at New Mexico School for the Blind

On Our Bookshelf: Gary Montague Finds Victory from the Shadows

Gary Ted Montague grew up in eastern New Mexico in the early part of the last century, helping his family…
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"limeade" cartoon

On Our Bookshelf: Valeria Contreras Engages Youth Through Comics

El Paso native Valeria Contreras has been interested in cartoon and comic art since she was a kid. Her love…
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Chocolate raspberry cake

Entertaining: Pairing Wines With Delectable Foods

The vineyards of Southern New Mexico all have unique stories and histories behind their fermented grape juice, along with gorgeous…
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