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Sign outside the United States Courthouse on North Church Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico, showing the seal of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

Las Cruces man sentenced to 7 years for meth, fentanyl possession

Guillermo Yanez, 47, of Las Cruces, was sentenced to 84 months in federal prison after police found methamphetamine and fentanyl during a foot chase in 2024.

Close-up of the front of a fire engine, showing headlights, turn signals and red emergency lights.

Public Safety

Fire damages home on Rio Arriza Loop in Las Cruces

Las Cruces firefighters contained a Wednesday afternoon blaze that damaged a home on Rio Arriza Loop. No injuries were reported.

Two Las Cruces police officers on motorcycles conduct a traffic enforcement operation, with one officer using binoculars to monitor vehicles along El Paseo Road

Public Safety

Las Cruces police issue 37 citations during El Paseo Road traffic operation

Las Cruces police issued 37 citations in one hour along El Paseo Road on Aug. 14, including speeding, registration, insurance and cell phone violations. More operations are planned.

Exterior view of the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center, a modern building with an orange facade, large glass windows, and metal sunshades under a clear blue sky.

Local

Activity pool at Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center closed for repairs

The Activity Pool at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center is closed until further notice, but other facilities remain open for swimming.

A red-and-white “Warning: Neighborhood Watch Area” sign with a crossed-out silhouette of a suspicious figure in a hat, against a plain light gray background.

Community

City invites neighborhood, watch groups to August 14 meeting

Neighborhood and watch groups can register with the City of Las Cruces during an August 14 meeting aimed at boosting communication and collaboration.

Front entrance of the Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Administration Complex, home to the central offices of Las Cruces Public Schools, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

LCPS

LCPS to host Aug. 14 town hall on social media lawsuit

Las Cruces Public Schools will hold an Aug. 14 town hall on social media’s impact on youth and its lawsuit against major tech companies.

Cyclist wearing a helmet rides down a city street lined with trees, cars, and street lamps on a sunny day

Community

Ruedas Unidas/Wheels United to transform Las Cruces streets into open play space Sept. 21

The City of Las Cruces will close portions of Solano Drive and University Avenue on Sept. 21 for Ruedas Unidas/Wheels United, an open streets event welcoming all ages and abilities for a day of biking, skating, walking and celebration.

View of downtown Las Cruces, with tree-lined sidewalks, storefronts, benches and flower planters along Main Street.

Local

Las Cruces eligible for up to $100K in new state arts, culture grant

Las Cruces is among 10 New Mexico communities eligible for $50K–$100K through a state pilot grant for Arts & Cultural Districts. Applications are open through Aug. 29.

Graphic of a house outline with the text “Comfort Casita” and logos for NMSU and Doña Ana Community College, over a background image of shelves stocked with food items.

DACC

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.