The man who died in Thursday’s shooting on Walnut Street has been identified as 18-year-old Josiah Perrault. Perrault succumbed to injuries he received during the incident that occurred about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, on the 900 block of Walnut Street. Another man believed to be involved in the…
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The City’s Traffic Management Section, part of the Public Works Department, has implemented a traffic signal timing plan along a portion of Lohman Avenue that uses artificial intelligence to optimize traffic flow and improve safety during afternoon peak hours. The traffic signal timing plan, in use on Lohman Avenue between…
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The City of Las Cruces invites community members to participate in a public meeting to share their thoughts, opinions, and ideas on the future redevelopment of the W. Picacho Avenue and Motel Boulevard area. Your input is essential in helping shape a vision that reflects the needs and aspirations of…
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Early morning construction work will take place at 3900 Central Avenue (Corner of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard and Central Avenue) on Tuesday May 13, 2025. The contractor will begin placing concrete for the new Fire Station 9 building at about 3 a.m. on Tuesday May 13, 2025. There will be no road…
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The Officer-involved Incident Task Force continues to investigate Thursday morning’s shooting on the 900 block of Walnut Street that resulted in the death of one man and non-life-threatening injuries to another. The incident occurred about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025. At this point in the investigation, detectives have yet…
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Registration is now open for the second series of Punk DIY that begins May 30 and runs through July 25 at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The series is held at 4 p.m. every other Friday beginning May 30 in the Craft Room at Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Teens and…
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Las Cruces police and the Officer-involved Incident Task Force are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning on the 900 block of Walnut Street, across the street from Lynn Middle School, that resulted in the death of one man and non-life-threatening injuries to another. The incident occurred about 6:30 a.m….
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The City’s Parks and Recreation Department will offer open gym recreation for youth, ages 12 to 17, at Meerscheidt Recreation Center beginning June 2, 2025. The open gym recreation will be available from 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 2 through July 19, at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave. Open…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries invites teens to join the monthly Teen Anime Club from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. Teen Anime Club, for youth ages 12-18, is free and requires no registration. The club meets in the Roadrunner Room on the second floor of Branigan Memorial Library,…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries is hosting free flower-making workshops May 7, May 13, May 17, May 22 and May 23 at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. All three workshops, creating paper sweet pea flowers, will be held in the Makerspace No. 2 on the second floor of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library,…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries is hosting a Teen Boondoggle Lanyards event May 13 at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The Teen Boondoggle Lanyards event is from 3:45-5:30 p.m. in the Craft Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave, on Roadrunner Transit Route 1. Youth ages 12 to 18 are invited…
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The first week of Operation Not in Vain 2025 proved successful with 37 felony arrests, 36 misdemeanor arrests, three stolen vehicles recovered and the seizure of 2.4 grams of methamphetamine. “Our multi-agency team has hit the ground running and is seeing great success,” said Las Cruces Police Department Chief Jeremy…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will host a free family event, the Mother’s Day Concert, at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Plaza de Las Cruces, located at 100 N. Main Street. Residents are invited to celebrate mothers in the community with live music by Darren Cordova y…
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The Parks and Recreation Department’s Teen Connection summer program will accept registration applications from Monday, May 5, through Friday, May 23, 2025, or until capacity is reached. Limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is free and open to youth entering grades 6 through 12 for…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Mother-Son Dinner Dance, celebrating the special bond between mothers and sons. This year’s theme, “Love You to the Moon and Back,” promises an evening filled with memorable moments. The event will take place from 6 to 8…
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