Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News

First Week Stats Positive for 'Not in Vain'
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 mul...
Martin Fernandez Jr May 06, 2025

NMDA launches "Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture" campaign
Seeking nominations for 2026 honorees Haga clic aqu para espaol. LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) announces the launch of its new "Matriarchs of New Mexico Agricultur...
Martin Fernandez Jr May 06, 2025

BLM World Migratory Bird Day May 10th
Bill from the BLM joins us this week to talk about the upcoming World Migratory Bird Day event that is set to take place on May 10th .
Martin Fernandez Jr May 05, 2025

Las Cruces Public Schools Celebrates Lunch Hero Day
Las Cruces Public Schools joins schools across the nation in celebrating School Lunch Hero Day, a special occasion on May 2 to honor the dedicated nutrition professionals who play a vital role in the ...
Martin Fernandez Jr May 02, 2025 Pictured left to right is the Nutrition Services staff from Mesilla Park Community Elementary School: Maria Ramirez, Kitchen Manager Sarah Silsby, Claudia Vega, Juanita Flores and Adriana Acosta.

BLM Upcoming Hikes First Half of May
Bill from the BLM joins us and gives us an update on the upcoming hikes that are taking place in the first half of the month of May!
Martin Fernandez Jr May 01, 2025

District Celebrates 2026 Top Educators
Teacher of the Year, Educational Support Personnel of the Year, Principal of the Year selected to represent district The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, in partnership with Las Cruces Public Sch...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 29, 2025 Elizabeth Saenz is presented a check from Nick Campos of Campos School Portraits. Courtesy of Samantha Lewis, Las Cruces Public Schools

Firefighters Assist County with Glass Road Fire
Las Cruces firefighters assisted Dona Ana County Sunday with a wind-driven fire that destroyed a mobile home on Glass Road. Dona Ana County firefighters were dispatched to the report of a structure fi...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 28, 2025 Las Cruces and Dona Ana County firefighters worked together to extinguish a fire that destroyed a mobile home on Glass Road Sunday afternoon.

District Hosts Budget Town Hall Meeting on May 7
Funding priorities, survey results discussed at public forum Las Cruces Public Schools will host a Budget Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the Dr. Karen M. Trujil...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 28, 2025

#KnowBeforeYouGo Easter weekend at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Looking forward to spending Easter weekend in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument? #KnowBeforeYouGo Visitation is typically much higher during Easter Weekend than during other weekends, mea...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 16, 2025

Registration is May 3 for Youth Leadership Summer Camp
Registration for the Las Cruces Police Department's Youth Leadership Summer Camp will be held Saturday, May 3, at Lynn Middle School. The free camp - presented by LCPD School Resource Officers and spo...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 16, 2025 Registration for LCPD's Youth Leadership Summer Camp is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Lynn Middle School, 950 S. Walnut St.