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Doña Ana County Decommissions Inactive Volunteer Fire Station in Garfield
GARFIELD — The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to officially decommission Fire Station 33 in Garfield, a former volunteer station
Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Mesilla Offers Weekend of Family Activities and Entertainment
MESILLA — Families are invited to head to Mesilla for a fun-filled Cinco de Mayo weekend featuring activities, live entertainment, and cultural experiences for all
DACC Professor Receives International Dental Hygiene Award
LAS CRUCES — A Doña Ana Community College professor has earned international recognition for his contributions to oral health education and community service. Dr. Elmer
New Mexico heads to one of world’s largest foodservice shows
State-backed pavilion debuts NM products to global market LAS CRUCES – Six New Mexico food and beverage companies will bring the state’s signature flavors to
Multiple Lane Closures and Detours Continue Across Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Transportation has released its weekly traffic report outlining multiple road construction and lane closure projects scheduled across
Officer-Involved Shooting During Narcotics Investigation Leaves Suspect Dead in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – The Officer-Involved Incident Task Force is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday afternoon during an ongoing narcotics investigation in Las
State Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Los Lunas; One Person Pronounced Dead
LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in Los Lunas, a community in
Fourteen Indicted in Alleged Permian Basin Oil Theft Conspiracy Spanning Texas and New Mexico
LAS CRUCES – Fourteen individuals from Texas and New Mexico have been indicted in what federal prosecutors describe as a large-scale oil theft conspiracy tied
New Mexico State Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting Tied to U.S. Marshals Fugitive Operation in Deming
LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving members of the United States Marshals Service that occurred
Suspect Arrested in April 1 Shooting That Injured Teen During Vape Sale
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces police have arrested a 19-year-old man believed to be responsible for an April 1 shooting on north Miranda Street that
City to Rehabilitate Upper Griggs Water Tank; Public Meeting Scheduled April 30
LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces announced plans to rehabilitate the Upper Griggs Water Tank located at the intersection of Triviz Drive and
Dog tests positive for rabies in Curry County
SANTA FE – A 10-month-old dog in Curry County tested positive for rabies – the second dog in the state to do so in the past
Officer-Involved Shooting in Torrance County Under Investigation by State Police
LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is continuing its investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon in Torrance County
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday Across Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – Residents across Las Cruces and Doña Ana County will have an opportunity this weekend to safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted
LCPS Board Votes Unanimously to Remove ‘Cesar Chavez’ Name from Elementary School
LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education has voted unanimously to remove the name of Cesar Chavez from an elementary school
Teacher and Coach Arrested in Las Cruces Following Allegations Involving Student
LAS CRUCES – A Las Cruces middle school teacher and coach is facing multiple felony charges after police launched an investigation into allegations of an
DACC To Host Blood Drive
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is hosting a blood drive tomorrow in conjunction with Vitalant. The drive will be Thursday, April 23rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Espina Campus,
Technical Rescue Team Saves Person from Abandoned Mine Shaft in Organ Mountains
LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Fire Department’s technical rescue team responded Monday morning to assist in rescuing a person who had fallen into an
Free Mother’s Day Concert to Launch Summer Music Season in Downtown Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is inviting families to celebrate Mother’s Day with a free live music concert in downtown Las
Local Public Art Advisory Board to Hold First Meeting Friday
LAS CRUCES – The Doña Ana County Public Art Advisory Board will hold its first regular meeting at 9 a.m. Friday, April 24, in the
Gila Forest Firefighters Trained, Equipped, and Ready
**Gila National Forest Crews Trained, Equipped, and Ready as Fire Season Approaches** LAS CRUCES – Firefighting resources across the Gila National Forest have been trained,
Doña Ana County Names Lucio Luttrell as Deputy County Manager
Doña Ana County Names Lucio Luttrell as Deputy County Manager After Interim Service LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County officials have formally appointed Lucio Luttrell
State public health nurse honored for excellence
SANTA FE – A longtime New Mexico Department of Health nurse practitioner was honored this month for her work expanding access to HIV prevention medication in
White Sands National Park Thanks Local Astronomy Volunteers During National Observances
LAS CRUCES — As communities recognize both International Dark Sky Week and National Volunteer Month, officials with White Sands National Park are highlighting the contributions
State strengthens SNAP verification process to help families receive correct benefits
LAS CRUCES – New Mexico officials are rolling out a new verification process for families enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP,
County, State Partner to Help Veterans Apply for Property Tax Relief
LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County is teaming up with the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services to provide hands-on help for veterans and certain
Man Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges After Incident Involving Family Dogs
LAS CRUCES — A 25-year-old Las Cruces man was arrested Tuesday night on animal cruelty charges after police say he admitted to taking his anger
Aggie Fashion Week to Showcase Sustainable Designs and Creativity at NMSU
LAS CRUCES — Student designers at New Mexico State University are turning recycled materials into runway-ready looks as part of this year’s Aggie Fashion Week,
Crime Stoppers Seeks Public Help Identifying Suspect in Incident on W. Amador
Las Cruces, NM – Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces & Dona Ana County, in cooperation with the Las Cruces Police Department, is asking for the public’s
Register Now for the 2026–2027 School Year at LCPS
Parents and guardians must complete online registration every year through ParentVUE. Online registration establishes your child’s information with LCPS. Parents and guardians are highly encouraged
County Commissioners Adopt Resolution Seeking More Information on Project Jupiter During Tuesday Meeting
LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution Tuesday, April 14, during a regular meeting at the Doña Ana
Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces Breaks Ground on New Facility to Expand Services for Local Youth
LAS CRUCES — Community leaders, elected officials, and supporters gathered April 10 to celebrate a major milestone for youth services in the region as the
Doña Ana County Launches First Youth Commission to Represent Young Voices in Local Government
LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County officials have officially introduced the county’s first-ever Youth Commission, marking a significant step toward involving young people in local
Eastbound Highway 70 Reopens After Fatal Morning Crash in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES — Eastbound traffic on Highway 70 has reopened following a fatal rollover crash that temporarily shut down both lanes during the Tuesday morning
DACC Offices Closed For Professional Development
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) campuses and centers will be closed for a college-wide professional development day. The closure will be on Friday, April 17th for professional development. This
DACC To Honor Distinguished Alumni
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is pleased to announce the 2026 class of Distinguished Alumni, chosen for their contributions to their professions and the community. Distinguished alumni are selected based
Las Cruces Tattoo Artist Arrested on Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges
LAS CRUCES — A Las Cruces tattoo artist has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a customer at a
Entries for 2026 Electric Light Parade Being Accepted
The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is accepting entries for the 2026 Electric Light Parade. This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes and
Doña Ana County Treasurer opening offsite payment locations for April
From our News partners at KVIA — The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office said its opening offsite payment locations offering payment and customer services, it
Young Park Shooter Found Guilty
A jury has found Josiah Ontiveros guilty on three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the 2025 Young Park mass shooting, while acquitting him on
New Law Limits Immigration Enforcement in Certain Albuquerque Locations
LAS CRUCES — Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller has signed a new ordinance restricting where federal immigration agents can conduct enforcement activities, formalizing protections at locations such
City of Las Cruces Opens Registration for Youth Indoor Volleyball League Beginning May 26
LAS CRUCES — The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its upcoming Youth Indoor Volleyball League, offering young
Roadrunner Transit Marks 40 Years of Service, Honors Drivers During Appreciation Month
LAS CRUCES — Roadrunner Transit is celebrating a major milestone this month, marking 40 years of providing public transportation services to the Las Cruces community
State Officials Issue Statewide Fire Restrictions as Wildfire Danger Reaches Critical Levels
LAS CRUCES – State officials have enacted sweeping fire restrictions across New Mexico as dangerously dry conditions, low humidity, and high winds continue to increase
Starting April 13: Up to $3M available for NM meat processors
Grants will support facility modernization, environmental compliance LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico meat processing businesses can apply for a share of approximately $3 million
County Treasurer Bringing Payment Services to Communities with April Offsite Locations
LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office will bring payment services directly to residents this month, offering several offsite locations across the county
Department of Health honors National Public Health Week
SANTA FE — New Mexicans can access free vaccinations, reproductive health services, opioid use disorder treatment, nutrition support and children’s medical services at public health
Sonoma Elementary Celebrates 20 Years with Community 5K and Fun Run
Sonoma Elementary School is marking a major milestone this spring by celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special community race event. The school will host
Teen Declared Brain Dead Following Accidental Shooting in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – A 13-year-old boy has been declared brain dead following a shooting Monday night at a home in Las Cruces, according to family
ICE Detention Contract Extended Again in Torrance County
LAS CRUCES – Torrance County commissioners have approved another one-month extension of the county’s detention contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the CoreCivic-run





































