LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) — New Mexico State University is inviting the community to an important walk next weekend. “Out of Darkness” is a national campus walk aiming to bring awareness to suicide prevention.
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This is the second year NMSU is participating in the walk. It’s part of a national campaign by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. It is free and open to participants of all ages, including community members. Check-in begins at 9 a.m.
At 10 a.m., the route starts at the Corbett Student Union outdoor stage, then goes towards the Educational Services Center and cuts through Alumni Pond, as well as the parking lot near Chamisa Village.
From there, the walk will head west on Stewart Street, moving north on South Espina Street. The last leg of the walk will go along the Horseshoe, ending on the International Mall outside Juniper and Garcia halls. The event should end around noon.
Registration is required and continues through the day of the walk. Participants can register with a team or individually. Anyone looking for more information is asked to email merinos1@nmsu.edu.