Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News
Police Urge Caution as Schools Begin Fall Semester
The fall semester for area public schools is beginning, so the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use extra caution while traveling near schools and bus stops. Most Las Cruces st...
Jul 23, 2025
Joshua Being Talks new Album with Joey and Jackie
Joshua Being's latest album "Being 30" is now available to stream on Spotify! Joshua joins Joey and Jackie to talk about the new album, upcoming projects, as well as the new single "Bounce"
Jul 22, 2025
Lunchbox Lemonade Thursday at Metro Verde Park
The Las Cruces Police Department's Community Outreach Team and Raising Cane's are hosting a Lunchbox Lemonade event Thursday at the Metro Verde Splash Pad. The Lunchbox Lemonade event will be held fro...
Jul 21, 2025
Land Access Near Holloman Evaporation Pond Closed to the Public
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - Access to the land surrounding the Holloman Evaporation Pond (HEP) adjacent to Holloman Air Force Base will be temporarily closed effective August 14, 2025, per a decis...
Jul 16, 2025 upetrovic.hotmail.com / Depositphotos.com
What Parents Need to Know: District Readies for Back to School
Communication tools, improved security measures, new schedules on priority list for the 2025-2026 school year Las Cruces Public Schools is set to welcome students and staff for the 2025-2026 sc...
Jul 16, 2025
Beware of Snakes During Warm Weather
There's a common saying: the best way to avoid a snakebite is to avoid the snake. That motto is a good one to adhere to this time of year in southern New Mexico. Summer temperatures remain favorable f...
Jul 16, 2025
Stabbing Suspect Charged with Attempted Murder
The man believed to be responsible for a June 14 stabbing on Idaho Avenue has been identified and is charged with several felonies including two counts of attempted murder. Jeffrey L. Cruickshank, 40,...
Jul 15, 2025
School Crossing Guards Needed
With the fall semester fast approaching for local students, the Las Cruces Police Department is accepting applications for school crossing guards who work about two hours a day on a contract basis. LC...
Jul 15, 2025
Volunteers Sought for Victim Advocate Team
The Las Cruces Police Department's Victims' Assistance Unit is accepting applications for individuals interested in becoming a volunteer advocate through the Victim Advocate Team. The VAT program work...
Jul 14, 2025
LCPD Hosts Ident-A-Child Event July 25
Las Cruces police will host an Ident-A-Child event on July 25 at the East Mesa Public Safety Complex on Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. The Ident-A-Child program gives parents and legal guardians a free ident...
Jul 14, 2025 LCPD is hosting an Ident-A-Child event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 25, at the East Mesa Public Safety Complex, 550 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
