Las Cruces eligible for up to $100K in new state arts, culture grant
Las Cruces is among 10 New Mexico communities eligible for $50K–$100K through a state pilot grant for Arts & Cultural Districts. Applications are open through Aug. 29.
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DACC to host unveiling event Aug. 26 for food pantry partnership
Doña Ana Community College will unveil a new partnership for its Comfort Casita food pantry during an Aug. 26 event at the Espina campus.
Doña Ana man sentenced to eight years for fentanyl trafficking, illegal firearm possession
Jaime Lopez, 35, was sentenced to 96 months in prison after agents found fentanyl and a stolen gun during an attempted arrest in Las Cruces.
Driver charged in Vado crash that killed two children, injured teen
A Mesilla Park woman faces multiple charges, including two counts of homicide by vehicle, after a crash in Vado killed two children and injured another, according to state police.
Meerscheidt Recreation Center enters Phase 2 of renovations
The City of Las Cruces is moving into Phase 2 of renovations at Meerscheidt Recreation Center. Weight and cardio rooms have been closed since Aug. 6, with more changes coming in October.
Frank O’Brien Papen Center dining room to close Aug. 14-15 for kitchen maintenance
The Frank O’Brien Papen Center dining room will close Aug. 14-15 for kitchen maintenance. Lunch will be available at other Las Cruces senior centers without reservations.
Mescalero man pleads guilty to federal assault charge
Myron Edward Blake Jr., 40, of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury and faces up to five years in prison.
Got Shots clinics offer free back-to-school vaccinations in August
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Got Shots clinics will offer free vaccinations for all children 18 and under throughout August to help families meet school requirements and protect against preventable diseases.
NMED issues emergency rule banning synthetic hemp manufacturing
The New Mexico Environment Department has issued an emergency rule banning the production of synthetic cannabinoids such as Delta-8 THC, citing health risks and the need to protect minors.
