Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News
Police Investigate Two Separate Double-Homicides
Las Cruces police are investigating two separate double-homicides that occurred Sunday morning within a span of less than 11 hours. The first occurred about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the in...
Jun 24, 2024
LCFD Sends Technical Rescue Team to Ruidoso
In response to escalating concerns of flash flooding in and near Ruidoso, N.M., the Las Cruces Fire Department has dispatched a Technical Rescue Team of seven firefighters who are highly trained in sw...
Jun 20, 2024 The Las Cruces Fire Department has dispatched a seven-member swift water rescue team, part of its Technical Rescue Team, to Ruidoso, N.M., to help local crews who are battling wildfires and performing rescues as a result of the South Fork and Salt Fires.
HAWK Signal Crosswalk on Picacho is Now Operational
Motorists and pedestrians who frequent west Picacho Avenue in Las Cruces should be aware that a new HAWK signal crosswalk is now operational. The HAWK signal crosswalk is on west Picacho Avenue at 4th...
Jun 20, 2024
Fireworks Stressful for Pets, Livestock
The seemingly constant discharge of audible fireworks can leave dogs, cats and farm animals frightened and overwhelmed during the Independence Day holiday season. Domestic pets and livestock may hide,...
Jun 19, 2024
BLM Las Cruces District to no longer issue recreation passes nor accept cash at Dripping Springs Natural Area Visitor's Center
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Effective Immediately, the Dripping Springs Natural Area A.B. Cox Visitor's Center will no longer be issuing America the Beautiful and BLM Las Cruces District Annual Recreation Pass...
Jun 18, 2024
Governor issues statement on South Fork Fire evacuations in Ruidoso
SANTA FE - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued a statement regarding the ongoing South Fork Fire and mandatory evacuations in Ruidoso: "My administration is in close contact with state, tribal ...
Jun 18, 2024
LCHBA is collaborating with New Mexico HBAs to gather items for Ruidoso
The LCHBA is collaborating with fellow local New Mexico HBAs to gather items for those in need in Ruidoso and nearby areas. While they have been notified that delivery is temporarily unfeasible, they ...
Jun 18, 2024
LCFD Begins Tiered System for Response Calls
The Las Cruces Fire Department, which has been offering ground ambulance transportation on a limited basis since 2013 and responds to an ever-increasing volume of emergency calls, has begun a new tier...
Jun 18, 2024
City Cashiers to Temporarily Relocate
A construction project within Las Cruces City Hall will force the temporarily relocation of utility payment cashiers to the building's lobby. The temporary relocation of the cashiers will begin Friday...
Jun 18, 2024
Police Recommend Obtaining News from Reliable Sources
The City of Las Cruces and the Las Cruces Police Department strongly encourage residents to consider the source of the information they see on social media before developing an opinion or sharing a po...
Jun 17, 2024
