LCPS to distribute free holiday meal kits for children Dec. 17
Las Cruces Public Schools will distribute free holiday meal kits for children ages 1–18 on Dec. 17, with traffic closures planned near Tashiro Drive during the evening pickup
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NMSU awards more than 1,200 degrees at fall 2025 commencement ceremonies
New Mexico State University awards more than 1,200 degrees during two fall 2025 commencement ceremonies at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.
Regular unleaded now averages $2.68 in the city as costs fall for the third straight week
Gas prices in Las Cruces continue to fall, with regular unleaded averaging $2.68 and some stations posting prices as low as $2.23 according to AAA and GasBuddy data.
Jazz and blues group lines up three holiday events in Las Cruces
The Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society is hosting three jazz and blues events in Las Cruces this month, including free holiday performances and a community jazz jam.
Police arrest two more teens in Las Cruces gun store burglary
Las Cruces police have arrested two additional 16-year-olds in connection with the Nov. 22 burglary of a local gun store, bringing the total number of juveniles charged to six.
State outdoor grants help Las Cruces domestic violence shelter offer nature-based programs for youth
New Mexico’s Outdoor Equity Fund will open a new grant round in January, with funding that has helped Las Cruces’ La Casa domestic violence shelter provide outdoor programs for children impacted by trauma.
Final design completed for long-planned NM 139 border connector
State transportation officials have completed the final design for the NM 139 Border Highway Connector, a planned roadway linking NM 136 and NM 273 to support freight movement and cross-border development.
Silver Alert issued for 68-year-old Las Cruces man last seen near Santa Teresa, El Paso
New Mexico State Police issued a Silver Alert for 68-year-old Arthur J. Crothers, who family members have not seen or heard from in several weeks.
Las Cruces Fire Department awarded $456K federal grant to expand paramedic training
A $456,181 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant will allow the Las Cruces Fire Department to train 15 firefighters as paramedics through Doña Ana Community College, strengthening local emergency medical response.
