Las Cruces teen summer program opens for free registration through May 23
The city’s free Teen Connection summer program runs June 3 to July 18 for students entering grades 6–12. Registration is open now on a first-come, first-served basis.
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New crime reduction operation honors fallen officer Jonah Hernandez
Operation Not in Vain, launched in honor of fallen Officer Jonah Hernandez, began April 28 and aims to reduce violent crime in Las Cruces through increased patrols and multi-agency collaboration.
UPDATE: Las Cruces police shooting leaves one dead, another injured
A man was killed and another injured in a police shooting Thursday morning on Walnut Street in Las Cruces. The officer was unhurt. A task force is investigating.
Police fatally shoot man near Lynn Middle School; second person injured
Las Cruces police shot and killed a man Thursday morning near Lynn Middle School. A second man was injured. The investigation is ongoing.
City of Las Cruces hosting annual mother-son dance May 16
Registration opens May 5 for the city’s annual Mother-Son Dinner Dance, with food, photos and fun planned for boys ages 5 to 12 and their loved ones.
Las Cruces Public Schools celebrates School Lunch Hero Day with heartfelt student tributes
LCPS celebrated School Lunch Hero Day on May 2, recognizing the 201 cafeteria staff who prepare meals for students daily and support local summer meal programs across Doña Ana County.
Free computer literacy classes offered in May at Las Cruces libraries
Las Cruces Public Libraries is offering free computer literacy classes throughout May to help adults build skills using smart phones, iPads, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.
Border Jazz Orchestra to perform free scholarship benefit concert at NMSU
The Border Jazz Orchestra will host a free benefit concert May 10 at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall to raise money for the Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society’s scholarship fund.
Free outdoor movie series returns to downtown Las Cruces this summer
Las Cruces' free outdoor movie series returns June 14 with films scheduled through September. Screenings will take place Saturday evenings at 302 S. Main St.