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Vasquez, local advocates rally to protect Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks from public land sell-off
Rep. Gabe Vasquez

Vasquez, local advocates rally to protect Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks from public land sell-off

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez and local leaders gathered at Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument to oppose a renewed proposal to sell off millions of acres of public land.

APA to host June 21 sale at Second Chance Thrift Store with 40% off, P.A.W.S. dogs and bake sale
Community

APA to host June 21 sale at Second Chance Thrift Store with 40% off, P.A.W.S. dogs and bake sale

ACTion Programs for Animals will host a June 21 sale at its Second Chance Thrift Store with 40% off, adoptable dogs from its prison program, and a community bake sale.

ATF offers $5,000 reward in shooting death of 14-year-old Alejandro Roman
Crime

ATF offers $5,000 reward in shooting death of 14-year-old Alejandro Roman

Federal and local law enforcement are offering up to $7,000 in rewards for information leading to the arrest of the person who fatally shot 14-year-old Alejandro Roman during a road rage incident in Las Cruces.

Police search for suspect in Saturday morning stabbing on Idaho Avenue
Crime

Police search for suspect in Saturday morning stabbing on Idaho Avenue

Las Cruces police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a man during an attempted carjacking early Saturday morning near East Idaho Avenue and El Paseo Road.

Las Cruces first responders issue summer swimming safety tips
Public Safety

Las Cruces first responders issue summer swimming safety tips

Las Cruces police and fire officials are urging caution around water this summer, offering safety tips for pools, rivers and lakes to help prevent drowning and injuries.

Police arrest murder suspect after standoff on west Picacho
Crime

Police arrest murder suspect after standoff on west Picacho

Las Cruces police arrested 35-year-old Pancho Garcia after a fatal shooting on west Picacho Avenue. The suspect barricaded himself in a motel room before surrendering to SWAT.

Las Cruces activates cooling stations as triple-digit heat lingers through Wednesday
News

Las Cruces activates cooling stations as triple-digit heat lingers through Wednesday

City of Las Cruces cooling stations will remain open through Wednesday, June 18, as the National Weather Service forecasts highs above 100 degrees. Six locations will offer temporary relief from the heat.

Deaths in the New Mexico desert surge after Texas’ border crackdown reaches El Paso
Immigration

Deaths in the New Mexico desert surge after Texas’ border crackdown reaches El Paso

Human remains discovered in New Mexico’s desert have surged since Texas launched Operation Lone Star, turning the El Paso sector into the deadliest stretch of the U.S.–Mexico border — an urgent humanitarian toll documented by Source NM and the Texas Tribune.

Las Cruces library to screen rare regional Western and preview new documentary
Events

Las Cruces library to screen rare regional Western and preview new documentary

Las Cruces Public Libraries will screen Orville Wanzer’s 1966 film The Devil’s Mistress on June 21 and preview a new documentary on the Acid Western genre, hosted by filmmaker Julia Smith.

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