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A colorful portrait artwork displayed on a teal bus shelter in Las Cruces for the Art Stop program. The piece shows a woman surrounded by hearts, flowers and vivid patterns along Route 2.

Las Cruces seeks artists for 2026 Art Stop bus-shelter exhibit

Artists in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County and nearby areas can apply by Nov. 2, 2025, to have their work featured on bus-shelter panels citywide.

Three people review redevelopment renderings for Camuñez Park displayed on easels during a public meeting about the West Picacho and Motel Boulevard Metropolitan Redevelopment Area plan.

City of Las Cruces

City seeks feedback on West Picacho, Motel Boulevard redevelopment plan

Las Cruces is taking public comment on a draft Metropolitan Redevelopment Area plan for West Picacho and Motel Boulevard through Oct. 29, 2025.

A patient smiles while talking with two masked dental professionals preparing instruments at Doña Ana Community College’s dental clinic.

DACC

DACC dental clinic now accepting Medicaid insurance

Doña Ana Community College’s dental clinic is now accepting Medicaid insurance, expanding access to low-cost dental services for patients of all ages.

A Las Cruces police traffic officer uses a radar device while monitoring vehicles along Lohman Avenue during a traffic enforcement operation.

Public Safety

LCPD traffic operation on Lohman Avenue results in 29 citations

Las Cruces police focused on speeding, registration and insurance violations in Thursday afternoon enforcement effort

Community members participate in a Mamacítas Cibernéticas focus group in Chamberino, discussing digital literacy and internet access needs in southern Doña Ana County.

Technology

Mamacítas Cibernéticas highlight digital inclusion needs in southern Doña Ana County

A community group in southern Doña Ana County shared results of a digital literacy survey developed with support from Comcast.

A Las Cruces Police Department SUV blocks a road near Salopek Park as an LCPD officer and a fire engine from Las Cruces Fire Department are seen in the background at an active scene.

Crime

Third suspect arrested in fatal Salopek Park shooting

Las Cruces police arrested 19-year-old Esteban Muñoz, the third suspect in a Sept. 4 shooting at Salopek Park that killed Julia Clark and injured another man.

The United States Courthouse for the District of New Mexico in Las Cruces, located at 100 North Church Street, is shown with its exterior stone wall and the federal court sign in front.

Federal Court

Former magistrate judge tied to case as Las Cruces man pleads guilty in gun, evidence probe

Ortega-Lopez pleaded guilty to illegal gun possession and conspiring to destroy evidence; former magistrate judge Joel Cano and Nancy Cano face tampering charges.

LCPD

Las Cruces police offering free window decals for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Las Cruces Police Department is distributing free Breast Cancer Awareness Month window decals at its Front Station Office while supplies last.

A voter places a sealed ballot envelope into a transparent ballot box, guided by another person’s hand, symbolizing participation and civic engagement.

Doña Ana County

GO bonds aim to modernize amenities, strengthen communities in Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County voters will decide Nov. 4 on two GO bond questions to fund recreation, cultural and infrastructure projects.