Citywide spring and summer water restrictions begin on April 1. The annual restrictions prohibit the watering of outside vegetation from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The watering schedule allows customers with even-numbered addresses to water outside vegetation on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Customers with odd-numbered addresses are allowed to water their…
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The City of Las Cruces announces the appointment of Richard Hanway to the position of Transit Director. Hanway has nearly 30 years of experience in the transportation industry and a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He joined the City of Las Cruces in 2010 as a Bus Operator. He was…
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The Las Cruces Police Department is warning philanthropic residents to be wary of bogus GoFundMe accounts that appear to be using the Young Park tragedy to scam generous residents. Police have learned of several fake GoFundMe accounts that are circulating in the wake of Friday’s mass shooting. Police encourage those…
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Citywide spring and summer water restrictions begin on April 1. The annual restrictions prohibit the watering of outside vegetation from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The watering schedule allows customers with even-numbered addresses to water outside vegetation on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Customers with odd-numbered addresses are allowed to water their…
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Just like all of you, I am processing a lot of emotions – grief, anger, heartache, fear. As I continue to reflect, grieve, and pray for the victims who lost their lives and the many more who were injured, I also feel a responsibility to speak out on this issue…
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The Parks and Recreation Department will host weekly hiking and walking events in April and May. Hiking Trails in the Southwest will take place on Fridays from April 11 through May 23, 2025, at various locations. Hikers and walkers of all ages, whether beginners or experienced, are welcome to participate…
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In the wake of Friday’s mass shooting at Young Park, several area organizations are providing their free services during a Family Assistance and Resource Center Monday and Tuesday at the Las Cruces Convention Center. The Family Assistance and Resource Center is intended for anyone impacted by Friday’s tragedy at Young…
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A 15-year-old boy was arrested Sunday afternoon for his involvement in Friday’s shooting at Young Park. About 12:20 p.m. Sunday, March 23, police arrested a 15-year-old boy and charged him with three open counts of murder. The three previous arrests on this case – two 17-year-old boys and 20-year-old Tomas…
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Friday Shooting Kills 3, Injures 14 Police are continuing to investigate Friday night’s shooting at Young Park that killed three and injured 14 others. The shooting occurred about 10 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, at Young Park, 850 S. Walnut St., in Las Cruces, N.M. The deceased are two 19-year-old…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will begin replacing playgrounds at East Mesa Park, 5589 Porter Drive; Pioneer Woman’s Park, 500 W. Las Cruces Ave.; and Vlachakis Park, 2800 Missouri Ave., on March 24, 2025. The playgrounds will be temporarily closed during construction. The project is expected to…
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished three structure fires and a brush fire during a busy 16-hour period beginning Wednesday afternoon. About 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a commercial structure fire on the 1700 block of north Valley Drive. Crews encountered heavy smoke coming from…
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Las Cruces Police Department Chief Jeremy Story held a news conference March 20 to present facts learned since the March 13, 2025, shooting on south Main Street that injured an armed man. The officer-involved shooting occurred shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, on the 800 block of south Main…
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April is Safe Digging Month. It serves as a reminder to call 811 for locating and mapping. To request a locate or to ask questions about what is required, contact New Mexico One Call Toll Free at 811 Or Submit Your Request Online At The New Mexico 811 Website. A minimum…
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Michael Daniels, a 19-year veteran of the Las Cruces Fire Department, has been selected as the City’s new Fire Chief and will take command on March 24, 2025. Daniels replaces Jason Smith who retired Jan. 31 after 22 years of service. Deputy Chief Sean Heck has been serving as Interim…
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The Las Cruces Police Department will host its third MOC on the Block community event March 25 at the Albertsons grocery store north Main Street. The MOC on the Block will be held from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Albertsons, 2501 N. Main St. The MOC is LCPD’s Mobile…
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