Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News
'MOC on the Block' Tuesday on Lohman Avenue
The Las Cruces Police Department will host its monthly MOC on the Block community event from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2025, near Texas Roadhouse, 2200 E. Lohman Ave. The MOC is LCPD's Mobile Operati...
Jul 24, 2025
LCPD: Most Stolen Guns are Taken from Vehicles
There's a reason why police warn gun owners to refrain from leaving firearms unattended in a vehicle: firearms stolen from vehicles are more likely than not to be used in crimes. Since January 2022, m...
Jul 24, 2025 Since 2022, 75 percent of all guns that have been stolen in Las Cruces were taken during auto burglaries.
National Night Out is Aug. 5
National Night Out, the annual community-building event that brings together neighbors, first responders and service-based organizations, will be held 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Downtown Las C...
Jul 23, 2025 National Night Out will be held 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, along Main Street in Downtown Las Cruces.
Police Urge Caution as Schools Begin Fall Semester
The fall semester for area public schools is beginning, so the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use extra caution while traveling near schools and bus stops. Most Las Cruces st...
Jul 23, 2025
Joshua Being Talks new Album with Joey and Jackie
Joshua Being's latest album "Being 30" is now available to stream on Spotify! Joshua joins Joey and Jackie to talk about the new album, upcoming projects, as well as the new single "Bounce"
Jul 22, 2025
Lunchbox Lemonade Thursday at Metro Verde Park
The Las Cruces Police Department's Community Outreach Team and Raising Cane's are hosting a Lunchbox Lemonade event Thursday at the Metro Verde Splash Pad. The Lunchbox Lemonade event will be held fro...
Jul 21, 2025
Land Access Near Holloman Evaporation Pond Closed to the Public
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - Access to the land surrounding the Holloman Evaporation Pond (HEP) adjacent to Holloman Air Force Base will be temporarily closed effective August 14, 2025, per a decis...
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What Parents Need to Know: District Readies for Back to School
Communication tools, improved security measures, new schedules on priority list for the 2025-2026 school year Las Cruces Public Schools is set to welcome students and staff for the 2025-2026 sc...
Jul 16, 2025
Beware of Snakes During Warm Weather
There's a common saying: the best way to avoid a snakebite is to avoid the snake. That motto is a good one to adhere to this time of year in southern New Mexico. Summer temperatures remain favorable f...
Jul 16, 2025
Stabbing Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder
The man believed to be responsible for a June 14 stabbing on Idaho Avenue has been identified and is charged with several felonies including two counts of attempted murder. Jeffrey L. Cruickshank, 40,...
Jul 15, 2025
