We’re Keeping Cruces Connected with the latest in Audio On-Demand! Podcasts and True Community Conversations highlighting the BEST of Las Cruces Today- community events, local news, behind the scenes with Aggie Athletics and more! Check for weekly updates!
Are you interested in being a guest for our next Episode? Email us! contact@crucestoday.com
Subscribe to our Bravo Mic Official Podcast Channels On Apple and Spotify Too
Las Cruces police release new details in May 8 shooting involving officer near South Walnut Street
Police Chief Jeremy Story on Tuesday released new details and body camera footage from the May 8 shooting that left 18-year-old Josiah Perrault dead after
Petition to Stop Zoning Ordinance Fails
Tensions flared during the City Council meeting on Monday, May 19th, when the city disagreed with petitioners over the number of signatures a group obtained
Medicaid members have greater access to “quit smoking” services
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Health Care Authority have joined forces with BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico,
Public health offices closed for Memorial Day
NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday weekend SANTA FE- State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. All
Centennial Softball Goes Undefeated and Brings Home the 5A State Trophy
Read the report from our friends at KTSM. The Centennial High School softball team completed the feat of a perfect season on Saturday. Centennial played
Housing New Mexico celebrates The Three Sisters Apartments Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Las Cruces Tuesday
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Housing New Mexico representatives attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Three Sisters Apartments Tuesday, May 13, celebrating another affordable housing opportunity in
Measles cases diagnosed in Sandoval County
Potential areas of exposure reported SANTA FE- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) confirms the first measles cases in Sandoval County: an adult of unknown
New AI Traffic Signals Now In Las Cruces
Source: City of Las Cruces To smooth out the crawls and jams that choke the life out of our afternoon commutes, the City’s Traffic Management
Persons experiencing homelessness face greater health risks
New study tracks homeless health outcomes in hospitals SANTA FE – People who are homeless are more likely to get sick, hurt or even die from
The University Art Museum is excited to partner with Santa Fe-based, Axle Contemporary
Las Cruces, NM– The University Art Museum (UAM) is excited to partner with Santa Fe-based, Axle Contemporary, to present E Pluribus Unum: Mogollon in the
The University Art Museum Announces CRUCES: New Acquisitions from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection
Las Cruces, NM – The University Art Museum (UAM) is delighted to announce the opening of CRUCES: New Acquisitions from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection,
Warning of Toll Road Scam
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is warning residents about a widespread scam targeting New Mexicans with fake toll road payment demands. “These scammers
Police Identify Man Killed in Thursday’s Shooting
The man who died in Thursday’s shooting on Walnut Street has been identified as 18-year-old Josiah Perrault. Perrault succumbed to injuries he received during the
DACC Professor Awarded Teaching Award
One of Doña Ana Community College (DACC)’s professors is being honored with a Teaching Excellence Award. Associate Professor James Cadena, with the DACC Business and
Latorre Receives Mission in Action Award
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) Professor Dr. Joann Latorre was recently awarded the Mission in Action Award from the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
Measles case reported in Curry County
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed the first measles case in Curry County—a vulnerable infant too young to receive protective
New Pope Leo XIV is an American
From the New York Times: Robert Francis Prevost, who was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday and took the name Pope Leo
No New Pope Named on First Day of Conclave
Shared from our friends at KVIA: Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, meaning that cardinals did not elect a
Rattlesnake Season Information
From our friends at BLM: It’s officially rattlesnake season! We’ve seen a number of snakes throughout the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument. While some
NMDA launches “Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture” campaign
Seeking nominations for 2026 honorees The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) announces the launch of its new “Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture” campaign, celebrating
State encourages use of 5-3-1 visibility method
May is both Asthma Awareness Month and Wildfire Awareness Month and a good time to encourage New Mexicans to use the 5-3-1 visibility method on smoky days
What New Mexicans should know about Real ID
Starting Wednesday, May 7, all U.S. air travelers will need a Real ID-compliant license or another federally accepted form of identification to board domestic flights.
NMDA seeks new chef ambassadors to elevate NM agriculture
Applications now open for third class of program participants The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is accepting applications for its NEW MEXICO—Taste the Tradition®
Over $3 million in funding available through Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program
Over $3 million in funding is available for Housing New Mexico’s HOME Rehabilitation Program, which provides home repairs related to health and safety issues, substandard
Texas Quake Felt in New Mexico
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck West Texas on Saturday night, part of a swarm of earthquakes to rock the area near the Texas border with
Summer travel brings risk of measles
SANTA FE- Summer is coming, and that means more visitors and community events in New Mexico – as well as more potential exposures when it comes
LCPS Names Top Educators for 2026
Las Cruces Public Schools and the LCPS Foundation recognized the district’s top educators of 2026 during the annual Celebration of Excellence event, held April 25
Housing New Mexico announces 2025 Top Metro and Rural Mortgage Lenders who are helping New Mexicans become homeowners
Housing New Mexico announced its 2025 Top Mortgage Lender Award recipients as part of its annual lender recognition program. For the second year in a
NM flavors hit the global stage at 2025 National Restaurant Association Show
NMDA showcases six standout companies in Chicago LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico food and beverage producers are ready to make waves at the 2025 National
Dog diagnosed with plague in Santa Fe County
SANTA FE- A Santa Fe County dog has been diagnosed with plague – the first animal plague case in the state in 2025. The New
DACC Announces Honorary Degree Recipient
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is pleased to announce that Mr. Kris Gomez has been designated as its 2025 Honorary Degree recipient. Gomez is being awarded
DACC Students Excel at State Competition
Eight students from Doña Ana Community College (DACC) are now headed to a national competition after winning first place at the recent SkillsUSA statewide event.
DACC Staff Recognized in Upcoming Photo Project
Two staff members from Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will be featured and recognized in an upcoming photo project. DACC Film and Digital Media Instructor
Organ Mountains in NM on list of national monuments to lose federal protections
Snow dusts the Organ Mountains, the remnants of an early January storm. (Danielle Prokop / Source New Mexico) The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in
State officials remind horse owners to vaccinate against West Nile virus
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – State officials are reminding horse owners to vaccinate their animals against West Nile virus. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA),
Two Pop Up Food Distributions Scheduled in Las Cruces in May
Community members who need help with food are invited to two food distributions occurring in Las Cruces in May. The FREE pop-up food distributions occur:
Pope Francis dies at 88 following pneumonia complications
Jorge Mario Bergoglio — known to the world as Pope Francis — died Monday morning at the Vatican following complications from double pneumonia. He was
Amanda López Askin launches campaign for New Mexico Secretary of State
Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin has officially entered the 2026 race for New Mexico Secretary of State, pledging to defend voter access, combat
Two Killed in Military Vehicle Crash
KOB reports two people were killed and a third was injured in a military vehicle crash Tuesday morning in southern New Mexico. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
1st Case of Measles Reported in Dona Ana County
An unvaccinated child in Doña Ana County has been diagnosed with measles – the first case in that county. The Doña Ana County case plus
Health officials warn against baby poultry as Easter gifts
Chicks, ducklings linked to Salmonella risk Despite their seasonal appeal, baby chicks and ducklings pose significant health risks as Easter gifts, particularly for young children.
Take steps to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections
SANTA FE – New Mexicans can take preventative steps to protect themselves from sexually-transmitted infections (STIs). April 13-19 marks STI Awareness Week and the New Mexico Department
Skechers Offers Scholarships to Graduating Seniors
The Skechers Foundation provides $200,000 in scholarships to support 40 high-achieving high school seniors. This scholarship program comprises four individual scholarship programs: Who is eligible
Tostitos Recall
The Food and Drug Administration increased the recall of one of Frito-Lay’s most popular chips to Class I, meaning “there is a reasonable probability” that
Measles Cases on the Rise in New Mexico
The number of measles cases in New Mexico has climbed to 54, according to the state Department of Health, with nearly all cases concentrated in
Court tosses felony murder conviction of Las Cruces teen in 2021 shooting
The New Mexico Supreme Court has vacated the felony murder conviction of a Las Cruces teen involved in a 2021 house party shooting that left
State recognizes public health workers
SANTA FE — This week is the perfect time to recognize the contributions of public health workers and the impact they have on their communities.
Four Young Park Shooters Plead Not Guilty
This report from our friends at KFOX in El Paso. All four of the Young Park shooting suspects had their hearing Monday morning. All four
Tax Notices Delayed in Dona Ana County
From our partners at KVIA: Doña Ana County property owners can expect to receive their notices of value by May 1 this year, about a
NM Senate Takes Historic Action to Protect Water
The New Mexico State Senate has passed a bill to give the state more control over its water and any possible attempts to pollute it . According