Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News

Family Assistance and Resource Center Moves to Amador Live
The Family Assistance and Resource Center will continue providing free services for victims, families and anyone impacted by Friday's shooting at Young Park. The free resource center will be held noon...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 26, 2025

Fairacres Celebrates 50 Years with New, Expanded Space
Voter-approved bond funding opens multipurpose room, fine arts spaces, kitchen and more Tuesday morning, students and teachers from Fairacres Elementary School welcomed Las Cruces Public School...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 25, 2025 Credit: Samantha Lewis for Las Cruces Public Schools

Police Warn of Potential Bogus Crowdfunding Efforts
The Las Cruces Police Department is warning philanthropic residents to be wary of bogus GoFundMe accounts that appear to be using the Young Park tragedy to scam generous residents. Police have learned...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 24, 2025

LCPS Mourns Tragic Loss Following Fatal Shooting
Students, staff, families offered emotional support Las Cruces Public Schools continues to offer additional support and counseling resources following the March 21 fatal shooting that involved ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 24, 2025

News Conference Tuesday on Young Park Shooting
Las Cruces police will host a news conference Tuesday morning to provide an update on the mass shooting that occurred March 21 at Young Park. The news conference will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Marc...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 24, 2025

Resource Center Continues Monday and Tuesday
In the wake of Friday's mass shooting at Young Park, several area organizations are providing their free services during a Family Assistance and Resource Center Monday and Tuesday at the Las Cruces Co...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 24, 2025 Persons who need counseling or resources are encouraged to attend the Family Assistance and Resource Center Monday and Tuesday at the Las Cruces Convention Center.

Police Arrest Fourth Suspect in Young Park Shooting
A 15-year-old boy was arrested Sunday afternoon for his involvement in Friday's shooting at Young Park. About 12:20 p.m. Sunday, March 23, police arrested a 15-year-old boy and charged him with three ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 24, 2025

Police Investigate Shooting near Young Park
Las Cruces police are investigating a mass-shooting that occurred Friday evening at Young Park. Shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025, Las Cruces police and fire personnel were dispatched to th...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 22, 2025

Police Host News Conference on March 13 Shooting
The Las Cruces Police Department will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025, to provide information on the shooting that occurred March 13 on the 800 block of south Main Street. T...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 20, 2025

BLM APRIL Guided Hikes and Programs
There are many great hikes, bikes, and activities coming this April. Including some new hikes to the roster (some extra-challenging!), the chance to bike with a ranger, a spring craft to dye for, and ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Mar 19, 2025