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Las Cruces police, the Drug Enforcement Administration and other law enforcement agencies are hosting a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday at several locations within the community. The prescription drug take-back event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, is open to anyone who wishes to…

All Quality of Life Department locations in the City of Las Cruces will be closing at noon on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, for the Department’s annual Quality of Life Award Ceremony and Training. The closed locations are: Branigan Cultural Center, the Museum of Art, the Museum of Nature & Science,…

The Las Cruces Police Department will team with several local and federal law enforcement agencies for the 2025 edition of Operation Not in Vain, a months-long crime reduction project in memory of fallen Officer Jonah Hernandez. LCPD Officer Jonah Hernandez was killed in the line of duty Feb. 11, 2024,…

City Council met in regular session Monday, April 21, and adopted the Las Cruces International Airport Master Plan and Layout Plan. Andy Hume, Director of the Las Cruces International Airport, said the airport followed a comprehensive three-year process for developing an ambitious Master Plan. The plan includes creating an airport…

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will begin accepting lottery registration applications for the 2025 Summer Recreation Program at 8 a.m. Monday, May 5. Registration will continue through Friday, May 16, or until capacity is reached. Registration is available online at www.lascruces.gov/play and in person at the…

¡mira! Las Cruces kicks off its third year from 2-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, in downtown Las Cruces. The festival is back – bigger and better – with all-new entertainment celebrating the city and the area’s culture, cuisine, art, outdoor recreation and music. New this year, ¡mira! Las Cruces is bringing the wow…

Due to unforeseen complications with renovations to the kitchen, Las Cruces Senior Programs is extending the closure at the Henry R. Benavidez Center. The Henry R. Benavidez Center, which is undergoing renovations to the kitchen floor, is now expected to open to the public on Monday, April 28, 2025. The…

The City of Las Cruces is partnering with the Spay Neuter Action Program of New Mexico to offer eligible dog and cat owners vouchers for free spay or neuter surgeries, rabies vaccinations and microchipping. The free voucher program is sponsored by SNAP New Mexico and is based on household income….

Las Cruces Public Libraries is hosting an Adulting for Older Adults presentation for End of Life Options on April 23. The Adulting for Older Adults: End of Life Options presentation will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E….

The City of Las Cruces announces the selection of Joaquin Murillo as the new Deputy Director of Wastewater for Las Cruces Utilities. This promotion marks a significant step in Murillo’s career, which began in the Wastewater line of business. Murillo’s journey in wastewater management demonstrates a strong commitment and a deep understanding…

The installation of a new water line on Mesa Central Drive will cause a temporary water outage or low water pressure on Thursday, April 17. The temporary water outage, or low water pressure, will be for homes and businesses along Mesa Central Drive between Mesa Grande Drive and Mesa Moreno…

The Branigan Cultural Center is excited to announce a new exhibit, Aliento a Tequila (The Spirit of Tequila), featuring 39 photographs by Joel Salcido that explore and celebrate the landscape, culture, and traditions that gave birth to tequila. The exhibit opens on Friday, May 2, and runs through Saturday, August…

Christine Rivera, Las Cruces City Clerk since 2019, was named the state’s Clerk of the Year during the New Mexico Municipal League’s annual conference held April 9-11 in Taos. The award, presented each year since 1991, recognizes a city, town or village clerk in New Mexico who exhibits excellence in…

Registration for the Las Cruces Police Department’s Youth Leadership Summer Camp will be held Saturday, May 3, at Lynn Middle School. The free camp – presented by LCPD School Resource Officers and sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences at New Mexico State University – includes two 1-week sessions…

It’s that time of year when hikers take to the outdoors for exercise and adventure. Whether it’s a casual trek along the Mesilla Valley Bosque or a challenging scramble in the Organ Mountains, hikers should take the necessary precautions to avoid mishap while exploring the great outdoors. The City of…