A structure fire damaged an unoccupied home on Lenox Avenue Thursday morning. About 7:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on the 1100 block of Lenox Avenue. First-arriving crews observed smoke emitting from the rear of the house and began maneuvering hose…
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Adults, children and seniors are invited to join walkers from more than 30 states on May 3 for guided community walks that showcase the best of downtown Las Cruces and the Historic Mesquite Street District. The walks start at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Visit Las Cruces, 336 S. Main…
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The City of Las Cruces has announced the promotion of Celina Morales to Deputy Director of Economic Development. Morales joined the City’s Economic Development Department in 2022 and has played a key role in advancing business development initiatives, building strong community partnerships and supporting strategic redevelopment efforts. Over the past…
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Las Cruces and Doña Ana County residents are invited to participate in the National Community Survey. The National Community Survey™ is an online instrument that was developed in partnership with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) in 2001 to provide cities and counties with a scientific survey of resident opinions and…
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Randy Harabin, a retired National Park Ranger, will describe the ecosystems of Grand Teton National Park during a May 1 Rangy Randy presentation at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The Ranger Randy presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025, in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries is featuring tornado-themed motion pictures for its First Saturday Movie Marathon on May 3. The free Movie Marathon begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the Kiva Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. on Roadrunner Transit Route 1. The first…
READ MORELas 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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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¡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…
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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…
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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….
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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….
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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…
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