Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News

New Mexico launches comprehensive measles resource
State takes proactive active measures against outbreak SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched a dedicated web resource to address the rising measles cases within state bou...
Martin Fernandez Jr Feb 28, 2025 membio / Depositphotos.com

LCPS Partners with Local Pharmacy for MMR Vaccine Clinic
In response to the recent outbreak of measles in Texas and eastern New Mexico, Las Cruces Public Schools is partnering with Mesilla Valley Pharmacy to offer measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Feb 28, 2025

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
Las Cruces police continue to investigate a Wednesday evening shooting that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man. About 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatche...
Martin Fernandez Jr Feb 27, 2025

Bri Bagwell enters the Country Cafe with Jackie Marquez-Wilkinson
Join an unforgettable evening for a Valentine's Gala, a perfect blend of love, laughter, and community. This elegant event will feature an exclusive silent auction offering unique one-of-a-kind items....
Martin Fernandez Jr Feb 25, 2025

Board Approves School Calendar for 2025-2026
Instructional calendars for the next three years also approved The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education voted with most survey respondents when Draft B was chosen as the instructional c...
Martin Fernandez Jr Feb 25, 2025

LCPS Addresses Border Patrol Stop Involving Students
District officials met with agents Monday morning Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) administration is learning more about an incident involving a group of students traveling to a state competiti...
Martin Fernandez Jr Feb 24, 2025

Federal agents board school bus carrying LCHS swim team
Courtesy of Organ Mountain News Unions call for answers after Border Patrol agents reportedly asked students for documentation Damien Willis, Organ Mountain News UPDATE: This article was...
Martin Fernandez Jr Feb 23, 2025 A U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint, shown here in 2025.

Police Arrest Man Suspected of Extreme Animal Cruelty
The man caught on camera throwing rocks at two dogs in the backyard of his residence has been arrested and both canines were transported for evaluation at a local veterinary clinic. Luis J. Cobos, 36,...
Martin Fernandez Jr Feb 21, 2025

Police ID Woman in Feb. 13 Crash
The woman killed in last week's rollover crash at the intersection of Griggs Avenue and Hermosa Street has been identified as 24-year-old Sheila Nava of Las Cruces. Nava was driving a gold Chevrolet T...
Martin Fernandez Jr Feb 20, 2025

Public Invited to Nominate LCPS's Principal of the Year
Deadline to submit is Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to nominate candidates for the 2026 Las Cruces Public Schools Principal of the Year. This ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Feb 19, 2025 motortion / Depositphotos.com

