A fire damaged a mobile home and resulted in the death of a cat on Sunday afternoon. Just after 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on the 3600 block of Spitz Street. Crews arrived to find flames and heavy smoke emitting from…
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More residential fires are reported during the holidays than at any other time during the year, so the Las Cruces Fire Department is encouraging residents to follow these simple tips that can greatly increase their chances of having a safe holiday season. If you purchase a cut Christmas tree, select…
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished to a fire on the 3900 block of Crystal Place Tuesday afternoon. About 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, Las Cruces firefighters responded to the report of a residential structure fire on Crystal Place. First-arriving crews found fire on the back porch that had extended into…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries is hosting a family friendly First Saturday Movie Marathon with three animated films that begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. All three animated movies are family-friendly and about family. The free First Saturday Movie Marathon begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in the…
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The City of Las Cruces invites public comments on the Realize Las Cruces Technical Manual. This manual is designed to assist design professionals and the community in implementing updates to the City’s land use code, developed as part of the Realize Las Cruces initiative. The Realize Las Cruces project also…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries hosts a monthly Romance Discussion Group the first Thursday of each month at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The monthly Romance Discussion Group features a different topic each month. The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at Branigan Memorial Library, 200…
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Law enforcement agencies throughout the country see an increase in the number of packages stolen during the holiday season. That’s because more packages are being delivered this time of year and some deliveries are made past sunset when the cover of darkness can conceal a porch pirate, the term for…
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Fire departments throughout the country respond to more structure fires during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays than any other time of year, and cooking accidents are often the source of those seasonal fires. The Las Cruces Fire Department reminds holiday chefs to take extra precautions when preparing their meal, and…
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The City of Las Cruces has agreed to terms in a civil lawsuit brought by the Estate of Teresa Gomez and is in the final stages of financing the $20 million settlement. Teresa Gomez, 45, was shot and killed by Felipe Hernandez, a former Las Cruces police officer, after an…
READ MORE The Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center dining room will be closed from December 2-17, 2024, to replace the dining room floor. The dining room is expected to reopen on December 18 for meal services. No services for seniors will be provided for the duration of the construction. During the closure…
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The City of Las Cruces will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St. The free event will include live music, giveaways, refreshments, food trucks and activities for the whole family. Mayor Eric Enriquez will share some highlights…
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The City of Las Cruces supports residents in achieving their career goals through accessible workforce development programs. From skills training to job placement, we’re here to help build a strong, resilient workforce for a brighter future. Learn more about the apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs offered in partnership with the City…
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the City of Las Cruces Financial Services Department the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024. The award program was established in 1984 to encourage and assist state and local governments…
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Operation Not in Vain, a three-month crime reduction project in memory of fallen Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez, generated 127 felony arrests, 114 misdemeanor arrests, 89 criminal citations and more than 1,200 traffic citations during its three-months operation. “The success of this operation underscores the importance of collaboration…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries is hosting its second annual Krampus Recommends Movie Marathon of horror/dark comedy Christmas movies starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. The free Krampus Recommends Movie Marathon will run from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library,…
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