Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News

Structure Fire on Melendres Street
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a structure fire that was originally reported as a brush fire Thursday afternoon. At about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, firefighters were dispatched to the r...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jan 24, 2025

Dripping Springs Guided Hike Jan. 25
Dripping Springs Guided Hike Saturday, January 25th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join BLM Archaeologist, Garrett Leitermann, for a hike that will have you stepping into the past at the Dripping Spri...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jan 23, 2025

Technical Rescue Team Assists in Organ Mountain Callout
Members of the Las Cruces Fire Department's Technical Rescue Team joined Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue, Organ Search and Rescue, New Mexico State Police and the Bureau of Land Management to locate ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jan 21, 2025 Photo courtesy Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue.

Fire Damages Apartment on Nevada Avenue
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire that damaged an apartment on Nevada Avenue early Sunday morning. About 12:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a str...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jan 21, 2025 Firefighters attacked a blaze that damaged an apartment at 1115 Nevada Avenue early Sunday morning.

'MOC on the Block' Set for Jan. 28
The Las Cruces Police Department will host its first MOC on the Block community event from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at 1285 El Paseo Rd. The MOC is LCPD's Mobile Operations Command unit. Commu...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jan 21, 2025 LCPD's Mobile Operations Command unit and the Community Outreach team will meet with neighborhood residents from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 1285 El Paseo Rd.

Public health offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday weekend SANTA FE - State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jan 16, 2025 AndreyPopov / Depositphotos.com

DACC NURSING PROGRAM RANKS AS TOP PROGRAMS IN THE STATE
Doa Ana Community College (DACC)'s Nursing Program was recently ranked as one of the best programs in the state of New Mexico. DACC's Nursing Program was ranked the 4th best college in the state at wh...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jan 16, 2025 yanc / Depositphotos.com

LCPS Teacher of the Year & Golden Tortilla Fun!
Kelly Jameson, from the Las Cruces Public Schools joins The Big Show this morning to talk about nominations for Teacher of the Year for LCPS. To nominate a teacher, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jan 16, 2025

Las Cruces Man Located
Dominic Dennison, 32, who was reported missing Tuesday morning, has been located and is in good condition. The Las Cruces Police Department thanks those who helped disseminate information on this miss...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jan 14, 2025 Dominic Dennison, 32, has been located and is in good condition.

Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Changes Needed to Help Ensure Public Safety
Las Cruces police will host an interactive Town Hall Meeting Jan. 23 to address changes that must happen to help ensure safety within the community. The Town Hall Meeting begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Ja...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jan 14, 2025