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Keith Whelpley from the Ol’Gringo Chile Company shows Abigail Rogers samples of salsa.
Toucan Market celebrated 20 years
Toucan Market celebrated its 20 th anniversary on Saturday, June 28, by hosting what one of the owners, Robert Bauer, referred to at a ‘thank you’ to the Las Cruces community. The …
Las Cruces number seven on best town list
Las Cruces has taken the number seven spot in CNN’s Americas Best Towns to Visit in 2025 list. The list — which looked at hundreds of cities across the United States — finds …
The new Memorial Urgent Care in Anthony, NM
Urgent Care opens in Anthony NM
Memorial Medical Center Urgent Care, 1950 Chebo Murillo, Anthony, NM, held a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 27. Anthony Mayor Diana Murillo opened the ceremony with a speech about the City of …
The City and county are cutting ties with AMR and will be providing emergency medical services on its own.
County and city terminate ambulance services with AMR
Doña Ana County and the City of Las Cruces will no longer contract out ambulance services with AMR and will take over emergency responses come September. On May 23, the city, county and …
Las Cruces City Hall, Dec. 7, 2024.
How Las Cruces could spend $9.8 million from opioid settlement
The Las Cruces City Council received an update on two proposed plans from Las Cruces City staff, which included a proposal on how to spend $9.8 million in opioid settlement funds. During the …
United Way expanded with a ribbon cutting to open a new space on 642 S. Alameda Blvd. from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24.
Expansion of United Way
United Way expanded with a ribbon cutting to open a new space on 642 S. Alameda Blvd. from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24.
A Las Cruces Police officer in the car of one of the attendees of the El Paseo Cruise hosted by the Las Cruces Police Department.
Cruising and rejuvenating El Paseo
Reminiscent of a former era for El Paseo Road, the Las Cruces Police Department’s Community Outreach Unit hosted a community-wide cleanup on Tuesday, June 24, that included a car enthusiasts …
Shooting victim identified as LCPS bus driver
The victim of the fatal June 10 th shooting that led to the alleged shooter barricading himself in a nearby hotel on Picacho Ave. has been identified as a local school bus driver. The victim, …
Explore Academy high school was closed with little prior notice.
Explore Academy shuts high school with little notice
The governing board of Explore Academy in Las Cruces voted to close their high school last week, surprising some parents. On Friday, June 20, the board voted unanimously to shutter the high …
Arts & Entertainment
Billy the Kid rides again in new book
Like many people, I know a little about Billy the Kid – he spent some of his growing-up years in Silver City, he was on trial for murder and jailed in a building that’s still standing in …
Mata Ortiz Demonstration Anna will demonstrate the traditional painting of pottery using human hair.
Art Scene
Art Gallery openings for the month of July 2025 and a call for artists to participate in an Abstract Exhibition.
Coming Up - July 4 - 10
Friday, July 4 Big Bang Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the New Mexico Museum of Space History, 3198 State Rte 2001, Alamogordo. Info: 575-437-2840 4 th of July Celebration and concert and …
LOCAL SPORTS
First and second place medalists celebrate their wins together at the 2025 New Mexico Senior Olympics.

And the winner is…

The New Mexico Senior Olympics took place from June 18 to 22. The winners of the High Jump: Brian Sundheimer, first place in the 65-69 age category Donald Henderson, first place in the …
Running Back/Wide Receiver Wyshana Brooks carries the ball during practice.

A women’s football team in Las Cruces hopes to go pro

Why women’s football? New Mexico Banitas Coach Jamar Cotton says, “Why not?” The New Mexico Banitas went head-to-head against the Austin Outlaws last week and crushed the …
High School Sports

Beyond the buzzer with Coach Maya's philosophy on winning

When George Maya took over the Mayfield girls’ basketball team, he did not just aim for historic win records and state championships.  He wanted to prove he could lead a successful …

Star athlete looks to future, on and off the track

Goals are a part of everything Kaselle Davis does. They are the beginning. What follows is mostly expected. As the 2024 New Mexico High School state track and field championships approached last …
BUSINESS

Comcast Business brings higher internet speed to Las Cruces

Comcast Business has announced that it has reached a “major infrastructure milestone” as the company has finished a fiber network expansion in Las Cruces. Comcast Business claims that it can now …

May Real Estate Report

After a less than stellar housing report last month, May brought some better numbers and some optimism to the real estate market in Southern New Mexico.    New home listings ticked up, …
Brian Bailey, his wife, Michelle Bailey, and Anthony Fish, Domino’s store executive vice president

New Mexico local and Domino’s largest franchisee receives high honor

Thin crust Ultimate Pepperoni Feast, with added sausage, mushrooms and green chile. This is the go-to order of Domino’s largest franchisee owner in the nation, Brian Bailey. From his …
An aerial view of the main hangar at Spaceport America in New Mexico’s Sierra County.

Sirius Technologies, Inc., to Become Tenant at Spaceport America

Innovative Space Carrier Inc. (ISC), a space startup based in Tokyo, Japan, and its United States subsidiary, Sirius Technologies, Inc., signed an operational lease at Spaceport America in May. …
Health & WELL BEING
New implant procedure at MountainView
MountainView Regional Medical Center has implanted a new form of pacemaker and says it is the first in southern New Mexico to do so. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the dual …
Nurse Conducting Ultrasound Examination
Infant and maternal healthcare gains funding in Southern New Mexico
The United Health Foundation awarded $1.5 million to La Clinic de Familia and another $100,000 to the New Mexico Doula Association to expand prenatal and gynecological health services in Southern New …
Mammos to Answers
One of the worst things a woman can hear is that a doctor has found a suspicious lump in her breast. Las Cruces businesswoman Marci Dickerson learned in the fall of 2022 that she had a …
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OPINION
The average daytime high temperature for the weekend was reported to be in the 90s. Standing in direct sunlight, it will feel hotter. A closed automobile can reach over 130 degrees inside in a …
The average daytime high temperature for the weekend was reported to be in the 90s. Standing in direct sunlight, it will feel hotter. A closed automobile can reach over 130 degrees inside in a …
The current imbalance of power among the three branches of our federal government is a clear and present threat to our democracy.  Thus, we, the people, are obliged to speak out against …
When I was in the 5 th grade at Highland Elementary, I went through the D.A.R.E. program. The program, taught by a commissioned LCPD officer, was about much more than what kind of drugs you can take, …
UP COMING EVENTS
If you like French wine, French food, French fashion, you are going to love "The President's Wife", a 2023 French biographical comedy/drama. Think of it as a souffle served with an exquisite …
Local recording artist and former KTAL-LP 101.5 FM community radio host Teresa Tudury has formed the band for her album release party and concert Saturday at the Rio Grande Theatre. Tudury will …
Ancient Skies, Modern Eyes Prepare to be captivated by the mysteries of the cosmos and the wisdom of ancient sky watchers. This is an enlightening, all-day public event that explores discoveries by archaeologists about …
Saturday, June 28 Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853 FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES UNDER THE STARS! …
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