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Las Cruces police released new details and video from a May 8 shooting involving an officer and 18-year-old Josiah Perrault. Officials say the case highlights rising teen gun violence in the area.
Las Cruces City Council heard updates from Visit Las Cruces and city lobbyists on May 12, highlighting tourism growth, legislative wins and $13.8M in capital project funding.
The city’s free Teen Connection summer program runs June 3 to July 18 for students entering grades 6–12. Registration is open now on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration for the 2025 Electric Light Parade in Las Cruces opens April 28. The parade, themed ‘Las Cruces Unidos,’ is scheduled for July 3.
The City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County are preparing their 2025-26 budgets, with a focus on infrastructure, housing and transparency. Residents will have opportunities to weigh in over the next few weeks.
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