Las Cruces Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 4500 block of Nambe Arc at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2025. There were reports of two people trapped inside. Upon arrival crews found a room on fire. The fire was brought under control in approximately 10…
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Las Cruces police have arrested the man suspected of Wednesday’s fatal shooting of 36-year-old Justin Griffin on the 2100 block of Lynch Drive. Saul Camarena, 41, was arrested about 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, after police determined his whereabouts and located him at a home on the city’s East…
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A fire damaged a home on Alamo Street Thursday evening. About 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at a home on the 1300 block of Alamo Street. Fire crews arrived to find flames and smoke coming from the rear of a…
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Las Cruces police continue to investigate a Wednesday evening shooting that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man. About 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the report of a gunshot victim on the 2100 block of Lynch Drive. First responders arrived…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries continues sessions of Palabras y Artesanias (Words and Crafts). Upcoming sessions take place at 4 p.m. in the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Boardroom, 200 E. Picacho Avenue, on selected Tuesdays through April 2025. The next session is at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, and focuses…
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Join the Las Cruces Public Libraries for a variety of computer literacy classes in the month of March at the Munson Senior Center and Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. Las Cruces Public Libraries offer a variety of free computer literacy classes designed to help adults develop confidence in their computer skills…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries invite you to participate in making paper bearded iris in March. Identical sessions of iris making will be held at 1:30 p.m. on each of the following days: Wednesday, March 5, Friday, March 7 and Thursday, March 20, 2025. There will be an additional evening session at 5:30…
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The City of Las Cruces announces the selection of Chris Faivre as the new Community Development Director. Faivre has 24 years of municipal government experience in leadership, economic development, and strategic planning. Throughout his career, he has held key roles, including Director of Marketing for Visit Las Cruces, Business Development…
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Las Cruces City Council met in a work session Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, and received its biannual report from the OIR Group, an independent police auditor now in its fifth year of formally reporting to the City. The OIR Group was represented by Teresa Mangula and Stephen Connolly. The OIR…
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Popular regional talent DJ Johnny Kage is set to headline the third annual ¡mira! Las Cruces scheduled for 2-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The spring festival returns to showcase and celebrate the city and surrounding area’s culture, cuisine, art, outdoor recreation and music. DJ Johnny Kage is an…
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Acacia Road and Ocotillo Road residents may experience a water outage from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday February 25, 2025. The outage will enable the City of Las Cruces Water Department to replace three – 2” water valves and a 2” flushing hydrant at the Intersection. Adjacent areas also may…
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Meerscheidt Recreation Center, located at 1600 E. Hadley Ave., will be undergoing roof repair beginning Monday, February 24, 2025, and will take several weeks to complete. Building access, program offerings, and hours of operation should not be affected by repairs. The north (rear) parking lot will have restricted and/or limited public…
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The man caught on camera throwing rocks at two dogs in the backyard of his residence has been arrested and both canines were transported for evaluation at a local veterinary clinic. Luis J. Cobos, 36, was arrested Wednesday evening and is charged with two felony counts of extreme cruelty to…
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The woman killed in last week’s rollover crash at the intersection of Griggs Avenue and Hermosa Street has been identified as 24-year-old Sheila Nava of Las Cruces. Nava was driving a gold Chevrolet Trailblazer, heading south on Hermosa, when it was struck broadside by a Chevy Impala that was westbound…
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Youth groups in Las Cruces, with members 24 years old and younger, are eligible for a limited number of $150 stipends to participate in a Keep Las Cruces Beautiful cleanup through May 1, 2025. The Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Service Opportunity provides a $150 stipend to eligible youth groups who…
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