Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News
Fire Damages Home on Sonrisa Loop
A residential structure fire on Sonrisa Loop caused damage to a double-wide home and displaced two occupants Friday afternoon. About 3:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched ...
Nov 03, 2025 Firefighters attack a fire on Sonrisa Loop.
New dashboard provides substance use and mental health data
SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Health is launching a new dashboard to provide more timely substance abuse and mental health data to improve the health outcomes of New Mexicans. The Sub...
Nov 03, 2025
Shooting Injures Two on North Main Street
Las Cruces police are investigating a Wednesday evening shooting that injured two pedestrians near the 1900 block of north Main Street. About 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, Las Cruces police lea...
Oct 30, 2025
The Biggest Cruces Car Wash Raises Funds for Skills USA Mayfield Chapter
Las Cruces - The Biggest Cruces Car Wash Raises Funds for Skills USA Mayfield Chapter - In a heartwarming display of community support, The Biggest Cruces Car Wash proudly announces a check presentati...
Oct 30, 2025
Glow Necklaces Available for Trick-or-Treaters
Las Cruces firefighters are offering free glow necklaces for youth trick-or-treaters on Halloween. The free glow necklaces are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 at Las Cruces f...
Oct 30, 2025 Members of Las Cruces Fire Department stand outside Fire Station 1 on Picacho Avenue to display glow necklaces.
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
The Las Cruces police and fire departments encourage homeowners and tenants to check smoke alarms and install new batteries this weekend when daylight saving time ends and clocks are adjusted to 'fall...
Oct 30, 2025
LCPS to Distribute Holiday Meal Kits for Kids
Before Las Cruces Public Schools sends students home for the winter break, the LCPS Nutrition Services team will distribute meal kits for children ages one to 18 starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. ...
Oct 27, 2025
Traffic Operation Nets 82 Citations
The Las Cruces Police Department's Traffic Unit issued 82 citations during a one-hour enforcement operation Thursday morning along North Main Street and Elks Drive. Of the 82 traffic citations, 37 wer...
Oct 23, 2025 Las Cruces police issued 82 traffic citations during a one-hour operation Thursday morning along Elks Drive and north Main Street.
Bill from SkyFiesta visits The Big Show
Bill visits The Big Show to talk about the SkyFiesta happening on Oct. 25th, 2025. The SkyFiesta brings the Community and friends from afar together for a unique New Mexico fusion of the world's faste...
Oct 23, 2025
Enforcement Planned along Top Speed Roads
A pair of roadways on the city's East Mesa have been identified as two of the worst for speeding in Las Cruces, and motorists should not be surprised when police step up traffic enforcement operations...
Oct 22, 2025 Motorists who travel along Highway 70 should not be surprised when LCPD officers increase their traffic enforcement operations within the next few weeks.
