Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News

Wyler Aerial Tramway to Return
Construction Procurement Announced El Paso (July 28) - El Paso's Wyler Aerial Tramway is advancing into Phase 1 of the reconstruction project, and contract bidding is now open. The El Paso Stat...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jul 29, 2024

National Night Out is Aug. 6
National Night Out - the annual event that promotes drug and crime prevention, strengthens community relations, and encourages neighborhood camaraderie - will be held Tuesday, Aug. 6, in downtown Las ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jul 25, 2024 National Night Out will be held from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, along Main Street in Downtown Las Cruces.

Fire Department Upgrades Radio System
The Las Cruces Fire Department has transitioned to the New Mexico Department of Information Technology operated digital microwave system for public safety. The new system, commonly referred to as the ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jul 24, 2024 The Las Cruces Fire Department has upgraded its radio system to a NMDOIT 700 MHz network that will allow firefighters to communicate directly with other first responders throughout New Mexico. The new system will be especially useful during large incidents, multi-agency callouts and deployments to assist other communities.

Lunchbox Lemonade Friday at Plaza de Las Cruces
The Las Cruces Police Department's Community Outreach Team is hosting its next Lunchbox Lemonade Friday at the Plaza de Las Cruces Splash Pad. The Lunchbox Lemonade series encourages Las Cruces reside...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jul 23, 2024

Attention Drivers: Public Schools are Back in Session
The fall semester for area public schools has begun, so the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use extra caution while traveling near schools and bus stops. Most Las Cruces schoo...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jul 22, 2024

City Launches Public Dashboard to Show Progress on Strategic Plan
The City of Las Cruces has launched its Strategic Plan Public Dashboard, a platform that provides an interactive snapshot showcasing progress toward the City's strategic goals. Powered by Envisio, a s...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jul 22, 2024

New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission Open House
Sara Fox, Senior Water Planner from New Mexico Water Planning joins us on the air today to discuss the Open Houses that will be held on July 22 at New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources in...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jul 22, 2024

Volunteers Sought for Victims Advocate Team
The Las Cruces Police Department's Victims Assistance Unit is accepting applications for individuals interested in becoming a volunteer with the Victims Advocate Team. Victims Advocate Team volunteers...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jul 18, 2024 LCPD's Victims Assistant Unit is accepting applications for its Victims Advocate Team. Applications are being accepted until 5 p.m. July 31, 2024.

Chief, Deputy Chiefs Featured on Bridging the Badge
The Las Cruces Police Department's next Bridging the Badge livestream, scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, will give viewers the opportunity to meet Chief Jeremy Story and his two deputy chiefs, Sean Mull...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jul 17, 2024 Sean Mullen became Deputy Chief of Administration on Jan. 1, 2023. The 15-year veteran of LCPD oversees Investigations and Support Services that includes the Criminal Investigations Section, Intelligence Unit, the Law Enforcement Training Academy, Community Outreach, Administration Programs and Metro Narcotics.

Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for July
The Las Cruces Police Department will conduct at least one sobriety checkpoint within city limits before the end of July. Sobriety checkpoints, along with saturation patrols, are intended to reduce an...
Martin Fernandez Jr Jul 11, 2024