Las Cruces Public Libraries is hosting Macramé Heart Charm Program Feb. 4 at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The Macramé Heart Charm Program is from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Craft Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., on Roadrunner Transit Route 1. Instructors will guide participants in creating…
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There are several beautification projects underway in Las Cruces that were highlighted Monday, January 27, 2025, in presentations during a Tax Increment District (TIDD) board meeting and City Council work session, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main Street. City Council, who also serves as the TIDD board,…
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The Las Cruces Museum of Art is hosting “Engaging Masters: Parody Art” from the Collection of David Lyman and Chris Alexander, Feb. 7 through May 3, 2025. The collection features more than 80 works of art by 34 artists that parody historic masterworks and contemporary art. The exhibit’s opening reception will be held…
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A fire damaged a laundromat on Spruce Avenue early Monday morning. About 5:20 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to a commercial structure fire at 1027 Spruce Ave. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke inside Spruce Laundry. Firefighters quickly located the fire and extinguished it within…
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The Branigan Cultural Center is opening a new exhibit, “Wildlife of the Mesilla Valley,” which will showcase a diverse collection of sculptures and nature journaling pages created by 14 local artists, on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. The exhibit’s opening reception and awards ceremony will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb….
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A fire that damaged a Picacho Avenue motel on Saturday resulted in relatively minor injuries to four occupants and the arrest of a man who was charged with arson. About 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to the report of a commercial structure fire at…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries invite you to participate in the Dancing Romances movie marathon. February’s theme is romance with a focus on dancing. The movie marathon will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025, in the Kiva Room on the first floor of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, located at 200…
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire on Second Street early Friday morning. About 4:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a structure fire on the 500 block of Second Street. Upon arrival, crews discovered heavy fire coming a single-story house. Five people were helped…
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Las Cruces police are investigating the January 24, 2025, death of a one-month-old. Police responded to the 1000 block of Poplar Avenue at about 10:00 a.m. Friday morning following a report of an unresponsive infant. The circumstances surrounding the baby’s death are under investigation. Further details will be released as…
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The City of Las Cruces Quality of Life Department /Public Art, Las Cruces Museums, and the City Art Board are looking for artists to participate in the 2025 Chalk Walk sidewalk art exhibition. The annual Chalk Walk will take place in the museum courtyard from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m….
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a structure fire that was originally reported as a brush fire Thursday afternoon. At about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a brush fire on the 400 block of N. Melendres. Upon arrival, responding crews encountered heavy fire coming…
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The City of Las Cruces and Las Cruces Public Schools are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at uplifting and recognizing students who demonstrate exemplary character in their schools. The joint initiative, themed “Thrive with Cariño,” combines the strengths of two community programs: “Thrive” and “Cariño.” The Thrive program, implemented by…
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The Quality of Life Department and the City Art Board invite the community to an open house to view new art installations at City Hall. The open house will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in the lobby of City Hall, 700 N. Main St. Light refreshments…
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Las Cruces City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, and accepted the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024. The annual report, completed by the Finance Services Department in accordance with City Charter and the Government Accounting Standards…
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Members of the Las Cruces Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team joined Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue, Organ Search and Rescue, New Mexico State Police and the Bureau of Land Management to locate and help two hikers who became disoriented in the Organ Mountains on Sunday evening. LCFD’s TRT was activated…
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