The City of Las Cruces will close portions of Solano Drive and University Avenue on Sept. 21 for Ruedas Unidas/Wheels United, an open streets event welcoming all ages and abilities for a day of biking, skating, walking and celebration.
Doña Ana County will open its second Fitness Court at the La Mesa Community Center on Aug. 14, adding outdoor classes and an app-supported workout space for residents.
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.
NMSU’s TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO STEM-H programs have secured $3.78 million in new federal grants to continue supporting first-generation, low-income and disabled students through 2030.
Doña Ana Community College will unveil a new partnership for its Comfort Casita food pantry during an Aug. 26 event at the Espina campus.
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.
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.
Orangie Lee Fisher, 37, was sentenced to 123 months in prison after a fentanyl trafficking investigation in Las Cruces led to the seizure of drugs, cash and a stolen gun.
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.
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