Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News

Police to Host News Conference on Oct. 9 Shooting
Las Cruces police will host a news conference Tuesday morning to present additional information and answer questions on the officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday on the 400 block of south T...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 10, 2025

Superintendent to Host Information Sessions on School Bond Election
Las Cruces Public Schools invites the community to attend an information session with Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz to outline priorities for the upcoming school bond and mill levy election. The session...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 10, 2025

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Telshor Boulevard
Las Cruces police and the Officer-involved Incident Task Force are investigating a shooting that occurred early Thursday evening in the parking lot of a restaurant on the 400 block of south Telshor Bo...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 09, 2025 Las Cruces police and the Officer-involved Incident Task Force are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday evening in the parking lot of a restaurant on Telshor Boulevard.

Third Suspect Arrested in Salopek Park Shooting
A third young man has been arrested for his involvement in the Sept. 4 fatal shooting at Salopek Park. Esteban Munoz, 19, was arrested Wednesday by Las Cruces police and is charged with felony counts ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 09, 2025

Spirit of Children Visits The Big Show
Spirit Halloween visits the Big Show to talk about the upcoming Spirit of Children Food Truck Fundraiser happening on the weekend of October 11, 12, 13, 2025, at the Spirit Halloween on 2350 E. Lohman...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 08, 2025

Window Decals Available for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In recognition and support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Las Cruces Police Department is giving away a limited number of window decals to those who wish to back the cause. The window decals ar...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 06, 2025 The Las Cruces Police Department has a limited number of window decals available for those who wish to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Traffic Operation Nets 64 Citations
The Las Cruces Police Department's Traffic Unit issued 64 citations during a one-hour enforcement operation Thursday morning on E Lohman Avenue between Walton and Solano Drive. Of the 64 traffic citat...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 02, 2025

LCPS Superintendent Reports Steady Progress on Strategic Plan
Instructional outcomes for math, literacy among 6 priorities Las Cruces Public Schools continues to make steady progress toward its six strategic goals, with recent updates presented by district leade...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 02, 2025

Acquaintance Rape Can Be Prevented
It's a subject most people don't want to talk about - but should. And it is more common than most people think, especially among college students. The subject is sexual assault and, more specifically,...
Martin Fernandez Jr Sep 30, 2025

Police Arrest Suspect in June 2 Road Rage Homicide
Las Cruces police have arrested an 18-year-old man who is believed to be responsible for the June 2, 2025, road rage fatal shooting of 14-year-old Alejandro Roman. LCPD police located the 18-year-old ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Sep 25, 2025

