Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News

Tips for Safe Outdoor Adventures
It's that time of year when hikers take to the outdoors for exercise and adventure. Whether it's a casual trek along the Mesilla Valley Bosque or a challenging scramble in the Organ Mountains, hikers ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 16, 2025

LCPD to Host Seven Lunchbox Lemonade Events in 2025
The Las Cruces Police Department's Community Outreach Team, along with community partner Raising Cane's, will host seven Lunchbox Lemonade events in 2025. The Lunchbox Lemonade series encourages Las C...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 10, 2025

Bridging the Badge Highlights LCPD's Traffic Unit
Members of the Las Cruces Police Department's Traffic Unit will be guest speakers during the next Bridging the Badge livestream scheduled for April 15. The Bridging the Badge livestream begins at 5:30...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 09, 2025

Sobriety Checkpoints Planned for April
Las Cruces police will conduct at least one sobriety checkpoint within city limits during the month of April. Sobriety checkpoints are intended to reduce and eliminate the number of motorists who driv...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 09, 2025

Online Registration Open for New and Current/Returning Students
Las Cruces Public Schools is excited to welcome new students, as well as their current or returning students, to register or enroll for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Enrollment is easy, convenie...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 08, 2025

Community Outreach Tackles Quality of Life Issues Thursday
The Las Cruces Police Department's Community Outreach unit will be addressing quality-of-life issues during a citywide project to be held Thursday, April 10, 2025. Community Outreach will be working w...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 08, 2025

Fire Damages Vacant Building on W Hadley Avenue
A vacant building on the 1700 block of W. Hadley Avenue was damaged by fire Saturday, April 5, 2025. The Las Cruces Fire Department was dispatched to the structure fire just before 4 p.m. Saturday aft...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 07, 2025

Bureau Of Land Management Update for April
Gino from Mesilla Valley News talks with William Wight of the Bureau Of Land Management about important dates in April as well as upcoming hiking events that are scheduled this month.
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 31, 2025

Family Assistance and Resource Center Moves to Amador Live
The Family Assistance and Resource Center will continue providing free services for victims, families and anyone impacted by Friday's shooting at Young Park. The free resource center will be held noon...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 26, 2025

Fairacres Celebrates 50 Years with New, Expanded Space
Voter-approved bond funding opens multipurpose room, fine arts spaces, kitchen and more Tuesday morning, students and teachers from Fairacres Elementary School welcomed Las Cruces Public School...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 25, 2025 Credit: Samantha Lewis for Las Cruces Public Schools