Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News

Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Smoke Alarms
The theme for Fire Prevention Week 2024, recognized Oct. 6-12, is "Smoke alarms: make them work for you." The Las Cruces Fire Department encourages residents and apartment dwellers to check their smok...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 11, 2024

Police Provide Limited Storage of Property for Unhoused Persons
In conjunction with law enforcement beginning enforcement of the new Shopping Cart Ordinance on Oct. 16, Las Cruces police is offering limited space for unhoused persons who may need to temporarily st...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 09, 2024

Police Conduct Domestic Violence Training for 54th Academy
The Las Cruces Police Department has started domestic violence training for its 54th Police Academy with sessions running from Oct. 7-10. The training is being held at Hakes Brothers Homes, 6303 Baybe...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 08, 2024

Local Media, Business, and Community Leaders Invited to 5th Annual Build My Future Event
Las Cruces, NM - The New Mexico Construction Association (NMCA) formerly known as the Las Cruces Home Builders Association (LCHBA) is excited to announce our 5th Annual Build My Future - Hands on Skil...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 08, 2024

City to Hire Three Park Rangers
The Las Cruces Police Department is seeking applicants for park ranger, a new position intended to protect, maintain and enhance the safety and experience at City parks. The City will hire three full-...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 07, 2024 AI generated image of a park ranger. The City is seeking applicants for three park rangers who will patrol parks and recreational facilities.

Public health offices will observe Indigenous People's Day
NMHealth Helpline available during holiday SANTA FE -State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 14 in observance of Indigenous People's Day. All New Mexi...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 07, 2024 visuals6x / Depositphotos.com

Man Fatally Shot in Las Cruces Home
A 33-year-old man was fatally shot Wednesday evening at a home in the 800 block of Holly Street. The incident occurred at approximately 9:48 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2024. Officers with the Las Cruces Police D...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 03, 2024

Say 'Boo to the Flu' - at no cost to you!
Drive-thru vaccinations for children and adults at local hospitals LAS CRUCES -Flu season is here - and so are two local hospitals back again to offer drive-thru flu shots for everyone six-months and ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 03, 2024

BLM to host live auction for solar energy lease in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, NM - In support of the Biden-Harris administration's goal to achieve a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, the Bureau of Land Management is offering one parcel in the Afton Solar E...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 02, 2024

Fire Damages Home on Cloud Dance Drive
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire in a two-story home late Monday evening. About 9:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a fire at a home on the 6200 block ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Oct 02, 2024