Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News

April 1 Shooting Suspect Identified, Arrested
Las Cruces police have arrested a man believed to be responsible for an April 1 shooting on north Miranda Street that injured an 18-year-old during a botched vapes sale. Titus Josiah McGaw Bulger, 19,...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 23, 2026 Police arrested a man suspected of an April 1 shooting on north Miranda Street.

Educator Suspected of Having Inappropriate Relationship with Student
Las Cruces police have arrested a middle school teacher and coach suspected of having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old student. Wyatt Cornelius, 43, is charged with one third-degree fe...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 22, 2026

Celebrity Waiter returns to Las Cruces
Jeffrey and Zane Silva join Joey and Jackie in the studio to announce that Celebrity Waiter is returning to Las Cruces later this year. Listen to the full interview below.
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 22, 2026

LCPS Board of Education Votes Unanimously to Remove 'Cesar Chavez' from Elementary School
At its regular meeting Tuesday night, the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to remove the name 'Cesar Chavez' from the elementary school named for him at 5250 North Holman...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 22, 2026

LCPS Highlights Impact of Legislative Funding for Lawmakers
Las Cruces Public Schools welcomed several state lawmakers last week for a thank-you luncheon and guided tour of district facilities funded through recent legislative appropriations. Held at the LCPS ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 20, 2026 Carla Ragan, Executive Director of Federal Programs, leads a tour through the newly constructed Family Support Center

From Space to White Sands: U.S. Army Astronaut to Speak at NM Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture on May 1st
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (April 20, 2026) - The New Mexico Museum of Space History's next Launch Pad Lecture will feature distinguished astronaut Col. Andrew R. Morgan, M.D. (U.S. Army), the Senior Commander ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 20, 2026 Official NASA Astronaut Portrait in Extravehicular Mobility Unit - Expedition 57/58 Crew Member Drew Morgan. Photographer: Josh Valcarcel

Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community School - Spring Xinachtli 2026
Raices del Saber Xinachtli community school founders, Luica Carmona and Dr. Hector Giron join Joey Hernandez to talk about their annual Parent and Family Engagement: Spring Xinachtli 2026, happening o...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 13, 2026

Rock the Runway with Joey and Jackie
Jeffrey and Zane Silva join Joey and Jackie in the studio to talk about a powerful cause happening this Saturday, April 11, 2026. Rock the Runway 2026, a high energy, music themed fashion show benefit...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 06, 2026

Las Cruces Public Schools Earns National Recognition for Budget Excellence
District also celebrates another zero-findings audit Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) is proud to announce that it has received the prestigious Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 01, 2026 mizar_219842 / Depositphotos.com

Boy, 13, Injured in Shooting
Las Cruces police have arrested a 13-year-old boy suspected of shooting his friend, also 13, Monday evening at a home on the 2900 block of Petunia Lane. The 13-year-old victim was airlifted to Univers...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 31, 2026 Police have arrested a 13-year-old boy suspected of shooting his friend, also 13, during an incident Monday evening on Petunia Lane.

