Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News

Celebrate the 10-Year Anniversary of Casa for a Cause
The Hakes Brothers and the NMCA are delighted to announce that the 2024 Casa for a Cause home has been sold. This year, the 10 Year Anniversary and sale of this home will be celebrated in a unique way...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 14, 2025

Fire Damages Vacant Home on N. Alameda Boulevard
A vacant home on the 1300 block of N. Alameda Boulevard was damaged by fire early Friday, March 14, 2025. The Las Cruces Fire Department responded to the reported structure fire shortly after 2 a.m. F...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 14, 2025 Las Cruces firefighters battle fire on N. Alameda Boulevard early Friday morning.

Task Force Investigates Officer Shooting
Las Cruces police and the Officer-involved Incident Task Force are investigating a shooting that injured an armed man shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025. Information is limited for now as ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 14, 2025

Community Outreach to Work with Local Businesses Thursday
The Las Cruces Police Department's Community Outreach unit will help tackle some of the issues plaguing local businesses during a six-hour operation planned for Thursday. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursd...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 12, 2025

Fire Damages Shed on South Telshor Boulevard
Fire damaged a shed behind a medical facility on south Telshor Boulevard early Tuesday morning. About 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched to the report of a structu...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 11, 2025 Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire that damaged this shed on the 1200 block of south Telshor Boulevard early Tuesday morning.

'Boots & Bling' is March 22 Fundraiser for NMSU Theatre
Dinner, DJ, dancing, line-dancing lessons, silent auction, cash bar LAS CRUCES - "Boots and Bling," a fundraiser that will benefit the students of the New Mexico State University Theatre Depart...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 10, 2025

'Spring Ahead' Sunday with Properly Working Smoke Alarms
The Las Cruces Fire Department encourages homeowners and renters to install new batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when they 'spring ahead' one hour on Sunday. Daylight saving time b...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 07, 2025

Fire Hydrants to be Inspected
Las Cruces has contracted with Hydromax USA, a utilities field services company, to inspect all fire hydrants within the City, a process that began this week. The annual inspections are vital to the L...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 06, 2025

Police Search for Man Wanted in Deadly Shooting
Las Cruces police continue looking for the man believed to be responsible for Tuesday evening's fatal shooting at a drive-in restaurant on Foothills Road. About 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2025, Las C...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 05, 2025 Police are looking for Luciano Roman Valente Frias, 21, in connection to Tuesday's fatal shooting at a drive-in restaurant on Foothills Road.

A Taste of Alma
Alma d'arte Charter High School talks with The Big Show about "A Taste of Alma" and how you can come and experience what their school and students experience. There will be student displays and perfor...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 05, 2025