County to open second Fitness Court in La Mesa
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.
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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.
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.
OPINION: Rooted in community, rising nationally: How southern New Mexico is leading the GBI conversation
Leaders behind southern New Mexico’s Family Prosperity GBI pilot reflect on national recognition at the 2025 BIG Conference and how local guaranteed income efforts are shaping federal policy conversations.
Story #500
Organ Mountain News marks its 500th story with a reflection on community impact, investigative wins and the road ahead for local, independent journalism in southern New Mexico.
FYI+ hosts free back-to-school block party and backpack giveaway this Saturday
Families & Youth Innovations Plus will host a free Back 2 School Block Party and Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at its new Family Success Center on East Amador in Las Cruces.
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.
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.
