Things to do in Las Cruces this weekend
Here are things to do in Las Cruces this weekend, including concerts, art exhibits, wellness programs and standout holiday light displays, with dates, times and locations.
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Final design completed for long-planned NM 139 border connector
State transportation officials have completed the final design for the NM 139 Border Highway Connector, a planned roadway linking NM 136 and NM 273 to support freight movement and cross-border development.
$4M federal grant funds new express bus service between Las Cruces and El Paso
A $4 million federal transit grant will fund a new express bus service linking Las Cruces and El Paso, aiming to improve cross-border access for commuters and transit-dependent residents.
Torrez joins coalition opposing federal block on state AI laws
Attorney General Raúl Torrez joined a bipartisan coalition of more than 30 attorneys general opposing a proposed federal moratorium that could bar states from enforcing their own artificial intelligence laws.
Thanksgiving drivers in southern New Mexico face modest gas hike as holiday travel begins
Gas prices in southern New Mexico have ticked up ahead of Thanksgiving travel, though local drivers are still paying less than the national average, according to AAA.
Rising costs and child care strain are squeezing Latino families in southern New Mexico
Community leaders say rising costs, child care access and immigration fear are reshaping daily life for Latino families across southern New Mexico.
NMFOG lawsuits target UNM and NMSU over hidden athlete-pay records
The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government and student journalist Nick Núñez have filed lawsuits against UNM and NMSU, alleging both universities violated the state’s public-records law by hiding Name, Image and Likeness and revenue-sharing agreements with athletes.
Doña Ana County voters approve bonds, settle most local races as Las Cruces District 6 remains undecided
Doña Ana County voters backed major bond questions and decided most city and school board races, while one Las Cruces City Council contest remains uncalled pending ranked-choice tabulation.
Former Las Cruces police officer found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in 2023 shooting
A Doña Ana County jury convicted former LCPD officer Felipe Hernandez of voluntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting of Teresa “Terry” Leyva Gomez. The case tested police accountability and use-of-force standards in Las Cruces.
