NMSU student ID with blue lanyard
Description
I lost my NMSU student ID card yesterday around 3pm outside the NMSU Bookstore on University Avenue in Las Cruces. It’s a blue plastic card with my photo, attached to a royal blue lanyard. On the back there’s a small yellow sticker that says 'CARE' and a tiny coffee stain near the lower edge. The bottom-left corner is lightly chipped, which is a telling feature I hope helps someone spot it. This card is my key to the dorm, the library, and meal plans, so I really need it back to get into classes and print assignments. If anyone found it, please email me—I can swing by to pick it up as soon as possible.
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