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Mounted patrol recruiting volunteers

When you see security officers on horseback at events such as the state fair, the Bataan Death March or National Night Out, you may be seeing the county’s volunteer mounted patrol in action. …

Pumpkin Palooza Ushers in Autumn Fun

It’s officially Fall and the Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Pumpkin Palooza fall event on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Frank O'Brien Papen Community Center. …

ROAD ADVISORY: LANE CLOSURES

I-25 from milepost 0 to 6 and US 70, Bataan Memorial Frontage Road from milepost 150 to 160 (Organ) will have a nighttime sweeping operation in place starting tonight at 10 p.m. and being lifted by 5 …

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One in conjunction with La Calerita Construction, LLC. (Contractor) will begin a bridge rehabilitation project on I-10 over the University …
As part of the Sonoma Ranch Mile 1 Construction Project, Sonoma Ranch Boulevard is reduced to one lane in each direction between Sierra Ventana Avenue and Sirocco Avenue while roadway improvements …
Mistletoe, despite the holiday tradition of holiday-season kisses beneath its evergreen sprigs, has serious downsides. Ingested, it can be mildly toxic, according to the National Capital Poison …
Fair weather means fair time in southern New Mexico.  The 58th annual Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo begins Sept. 25 and lasts until Sept. 29 at the Southern New Mexico …
Previous updates

Mayor’s bike race takes off this weekend

Inflation can be deadly to a politician's career – unless it involves a bike tire.  Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez invited residents to the 2024 Mayor’s Bike Ride on Sept. 14 at …

DACC holds career fair

Doña Ana Community College announced a free career fair next week, to which the public is invited. The fair, scheduled for Sept. 10, is sponsored by New Mexico Workforce Connection (the …

Sheriff's Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints throughout September

Doña Ana County  - The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout the month of September, in an effort to reduce the …

Public input sought for redevelopment zone

Residents will have a chance to give input on a redevelopment area plan through a two-day interactive design workshop, the city announced in a news release. The focus is the El Paseo Road and S. …

Snow Road closed to repair culvert

Doña Ana County, NM - Snow Road, South of Mesilla Park will be closed at the NM-28 intersection, going South to repair a collapsed culvert on Snow Road. Snow Road will be closed for 48 …

White Sands Missile Range - US 70 Roadblock

LAS CRUCES - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) along with White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) have posted an alert for Sunday, August 25, 2024.   US …

Lunchbox Lemonade finale at Unidad Park

As summer approaches its conclusion, the Las Cruces Police Department’s series of “lunchbox lemonade” events is set for hold its “season finale” Friday at Unidad …

Gas line work closes part of Las Alturas

Construction work affecting a high-pressure natural gas line will temporarily close part of Las Alturas Drive beginning Thursday and through the rest of August, the city of Las Cruces announced. …

Road Maintenance Continues on Several Streets

Las Cruces Streets Management will be applying a chip seal surface treatment on various city streets through Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.

Sheriff's Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints through August

Doña Ana County  - The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols during the month of August, in an effort to reduce the number …

Road Maintenance on Various Streets

Streets Management will be applying a chip seal surface treatment on various city streets beginning on Monday, August 5, 2024, with expected completion in four days. Residents and businesses will be …

Town of Mesilla “Avenida de Mesilla” to receive ADA Improvements

LAS CRUCES/MESILLA- The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One, in collaboration with A Mountain Construction, will begin repairing, replacing, and adding in ADA ramps along NM …

National Night Out on Aug. 6

National Night Out – the annual event that promotes drug and crime prevention, strengthens community relations, and encourages neighborhood camaraderie – will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, in …

Youth cheer registration opens July 18

Las Cruces’ parks and recreation department announced that open registration for the fall youth cheer program opens July 18. The program is open to all genders between the ages of 5 and …

Banitas play Oklahoma Rage Saturday

The New Mexico Banitas, Las Cruces’ women’s tackle football team, will play the Oklahoma Rage Saturday, July 13, in the Women’s Football Alliance Division 3 American Conference …

Sundown Road lane closures extended

Road work near the intersection of Telshor Boulevard and Sundown Road, near the Mesilla Valley Mall, has been extended through Tuesday, July 9, according to a news release from the city of Las …

Electric Light Parade: What to know

Las Cruces will run its annual 4th of July celebration on Wednesday, July 3, with the Electric 5K and Fun Run followed by the Electric Light Parade. The running event begins at 7:30 p.m., with …

Sage Café expansion begins Friday

An expansion of Las Cruces’ Sage Café community center, 6121 Reynolds Drive on the city’s east mesa, begins before sunrise Friday as workers will seek to pour a foundation and beat …

Downtown Plaza Grass Replacement

The Parks & Recreation Department is replacing the grass near the splash-pad area at the Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces, 151 N. Church Street. The grass will be switched to a more sustainable …

Pioneer Park Gazebo Closure

The Gazebo structure at Pioneer Park will be closed for reconstruction beginning June 10, 2024. Closure will take place for about 150 days to replace the structure. Most of the rest of Pioneer Park …

City to Activate Cooling Stations

With triple-digit temperatures in Las Cruces’ weather forecast for at least a few days this week, the City of Las Cruces will activate cooling stations Wednesday, June 5, and …

Desert Circle Road Closure

Desert Circle from Desert Drive to the east cul-de-sac will be closed to thru traffic beginning Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The closure will last for approximately three weeks. Access to residences …

Hot weather poses hazards for children, pets

As temperatures rise, Las Cruces police and fire departments jointly issued a reminder to residents that parked cars function as ovens in hot weather, endangering people or pets left inside. …

Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers pretending to be sheriff’s office

Getting calls from the police isn’t fun, especially when they ask for your credit card number.  The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public that calls from …

Pedestrian Beacons to Be Activated on Walnut Street and Capitan Avenue

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) have been installed on Walnut Street for the crosswalk at Capitan Avenue. On Friday, May 24, 2024, the beacons will be uncovered and activated for use by …

City to hold book fair on east mesa

The Las Cruces Public Libraries announced it will “kick off summer” with a book fair on the east mesa early in June. The fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 8, at …

County road to close for 45 days

Doña Ana County announced a 45-day closure of Lomas Avenue, to commence on May 27 for the installation of storm drain structure. The project is taking place in the Del Cerro community. …

Fire camp registrations open Friday

A two-week summer camp organized by the Las Cruces Fire Department to instill confidence and leadership skills in youth will open for registration Friday. Admission to the free day program is open to …

Juniper Avenue closure

Beginning Monday, May 13, Juniper Avenue will be closed to thru-traffic from N. Solano Drive to the cul-de-sac west of N. Mesquite Street for approximately three weeks, the city said. The …

Road repair scheduled for northern part of County

Doña Ana County, NM - The Doña County Road Department will begin chip sealing roads in the northern part of the County, starting Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 31. The roads …

Gas main rerouted on Roadrunner

The city reported that Las Cruces Utilities Natural Gas and Energy began rerouting a four-inch natural gas main near 131 N. Roadrunner Parkway on Wednesday. Work to re-route the line is expected …

Foothills Landfill resumes commercial service

The city of Las Cruces announced that Foothills Landfill, at 555 Sonoma Ranch Boulevard, has resumed services to commercial customers following a temporary closure due to operational issues. …

Downtown restroom closure

Construction work will require about a five-day closure of public restrooms in a parking lot behind the Rio Grande Theatre, the city announced. The facilities are located in parking lot #7 on …

Spring/Summer Water Restrictions

The annual restrictions prohibit the watering of outside vegetation between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. A watering schedule allows customers with even-numbered addresses to water outside …

Police Run Out of Autism Awareness Decal Supplies

The response to the Las Cruces Police Department’s autism awareness decal giveaway has been so overwhelming that supplies were depleted in less than two days.   The window decals – …

Missouri Tank Shutdown and Warranty Inspection

Missouri tank will be isolated and shut down for its one-year warranty inspection. Missouri Tank was rehabilitated last year and needs to be inspected for quality assurance according to New Mexico …

Lane closed for Highway 70 work

A new lane closure took effect Wednesday as part of ongoing construction work on U.S. Highway 70. The closure is to the eastbound right lane, also known as N. Main Street, from Temple Street to …

Nevada Avenue Water Outage

Residences and any businesses on and near Nevada Avenue will experience a water outage from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Affected streets include: Lees Drive : Between …

Avenida de Mesilla Road Closure

Date: March 21, 2024 Contact: Fernando Ortiz, Project Manager, Utilities/Technical Support Phone: (575) 528-3533 Avenida de Mesilla Road Closure Avenida de Mesilla will be closed to …

Power outages, demolition at Apodaca Park

The city announced that demolition of the former pool and bath house at Apodaca Park will require occasional power outages at the park Monday through Wednesday this week. The city said …
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