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Yard sale in downtown Las Cruces to benefit local animal rescue
Community

Yard sale in downtown Las Cruces to benefit local animal rescue

A two-day yard sale at Pharmtrue Market on South Main will raise money for Rebel Angel All Breed Animal Rescue, a Las Cruces nonprofit that provides care and placement for abandoned, abused and at-risk animals.

Las Cruces cooling stations open through Saturday as triple-digit temperatures persist
Local

Las Cruces cooling stations open through Saturday as triple-digit temperatures persist

Cooling stations in Las Cruces will operate modified hours through Saturday, June 21, with limited availability Thursday due to the Juneteenth holiday.

Federal agency 'ghosts' City of Las Cruces on heat pump project funds
City of Las Cruces

Federal agency 'ghosts' City of Las Cruces on heat pump project funds

Las Cruces was selected for a federal heat pump pilot project, but city officials say they’ve been ghosted by the U.S. Department of Energy — and the promised funding still hasn’t arrived.

Woman sentenced to 10 years after deadly I-10 smuggling attempt near Las Cruces
Public Safety

Woman sentenced to 10 years after deadly I-10 smuggling attempt near Las Cruces

Georgina Ramirez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 2023 smuggling attempt near Las Cruces that left one migrant dead. Her case topped this week’s federal immigration enforcement report.

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.

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