Las Cruces Public Schools to host final budget town hall meeting May 7
Las Cruces Public Schools will present its proposed 2025-26 budget and community survey results at a town hall meeting on May 7.
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Organ Mountain High School sophomore wins congressional art competition
Troy Ainsworth, a 10th-grade student at Organ Mountain High School, won the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New Mexico’s 2nd District. His painting will hang in the U.S. Capitol for a year.
Michael Ybarra guilty in Las Cruces child sex abuse case, jury finds
Michael Ybarra, 40, was convicted by a Doña Ana County jury on multiple child sexual abuse charges after being accused of assaulting a young relative. Sentencing is scheduled for later this year.
‘Finding Gobi’ author to speak Saturday at Branigan Library in Las Cruces
Dion Leonard, author of the bestselling memoir Finding Gobi, was scheduled to speak May 3 at Branigan Library in Las Cruces, sharing his story of resilience and connection with a stray dog.
Las Cruces Public Schools names 2026 top educators
Las Cruces Public Schools named its 2026 Teachers and Educational Support Staff of the Year during an April 25 ceremony, recognizing outstanding educators across the district.
Doña Ana Community College names Kris Gomez as 2025 honorary degree recipient
Doña Ana Community College will honor Kris Gomez with an honorary degree during its May 8 commencement ceremony at the Pan American Center.
Free car seat fitting event in Las Cruces to help parents with safe installation
A free car seat fitting event in Las Cruces will take place May 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sisbarro Buick-GMC. Certified technicians will inspect child safety seats, offer installation help and provide replacements if needed.
Las Cruces calls for entries for 2025 Electric Light Parade
Registration for the 2025 Electric Light Parade in Las Cruces opens April 28. The parade, themed ‘Las Cruces Unidos,’ is scheduled for July 3.
Doña Ana County District Attorney’s Office completes court-ordered community service
Doña Ana County prosecutors completed more than 100 hours of community service after a court order originally requiring 10 hours.
