Chile Drop gets $10,000 boost from New Mexico Tourism
Las Cruces’ Chile Drop has received a $10,000 New Mexico Tourism grant to expand the city’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration, which draws thousands each year.
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NMSU to kick off Latinx Heritage Month events
NMSU will celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with music, lectures and cultural events beginning Sept. 16 on campus. Carlos Carrillo LĂłpez, New Mexico State University LAS CRUCES - New Mexico State University will kick off its celebrations for Latin Heritage Month later this month. Latinx Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery spotlights Patricia Black and John Glass in September
The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery has named Patricia Black and John Glass as its featured artists for September. Black works with decorated gourds, while Glass is an award-winning watercolorist.
NMSU to host fourth annual Gratitude Walk/Run Sept. 13
New Mexico State University’s Marketing and Communications department will host the fourth annual Gratitude Walk/Run Sept. 13, featuring a 5K, 1-mile fun run, family activities and a food drive for the Aggie Cupboard.
Las Cruces’ Know Your City program returns Sept. 3
Las Cruces residents are invited to take part in the city’s Know Your City program beginning Sept. 3, a free 12-week series that offers insight into local government operations.
Heinrich staff to host mobile office hours Aug. 29 in Hatch
Staff from U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s office will meet with Doña Ana County residents Aug. 29 at the Hatch Public Library to answer questions about Social Security, veterans’ benefits, immigration, and other federal programs.
LCPS to host Aug. 28 vaccination clinic offering flu, shingles and pneumonia shots
Las Cruces Public Schools will host a vaccination clinic Aug. 28 at the district’s operations center, offering flu, shingles and pneumonia shots. Insurance required, no Tricare accepted.
LCPD to host Lunchbox Lemonade season finale at Plaza de Las Cruces
Community Outreach Team invites residents to share lunch, lemonade and conversation at the splash pad Aug. 21 Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES - The Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Team will wrap up its Lunchbox Lemonade series with a final event Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Plaza
Las Cruces gains five new veterinarians through recruitment program
Animal Companions of Las Cruces continues its mission to expand veterinary care by supporting recent graduates and externs joining local clinics Leah Romero Correction (Aug. 19, 2025): An earlier version of this story described Animal Companions of Las Cruces as a standalone nonprofit. It is a program housed at the
