Las Cruces, NM Local News, Events, and Information

Alamogordo Sat. Jul 11 2026

100% Otero Spotlights County Housing Efforts, Urges Residents to Weigh In on Statewide Housing Plan

The state and county needs to hear from you…

Chris Edwards Editor

100% Otero Spotlights County Housing Efforts, Urges Residents to Weigh In on Statewide Housing Plan

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Sat. Jul 11 2026

New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds First-Degree Murder Conviction in Killing of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson

A victory for justice in memory of officer Ferguson

Chris Edwards Editor

New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds First-Degree Murder Conviction in Killing of Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson

Chris Edwards Editor

Las Cruces Weather: Saturday July 25

High: 103°

Low: 78°

Wind: 9 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 103 and low of 78 degrees. Sunny during the morning, clear overnight.

Alamogordo Fri. Jul 10 2026

Free New York Avenue Ghost, Art & History Tour Returns This Saturday in Downtown Alamogordo

Join us this Saturday for free 10 am at 1209 New York Ave

Chris Edwards Editor

Free New York Avenue Ghost, Art & History Tour Returns This Saturday in Downtown Alamogordo

Chris Edwards Editor

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Sister Act at Flickinger Center - Sat Aug 1 7:00 pm
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Otero Arts Free Exhibition Thurs thru Sun 1 to 4 pm - Sat Aug 22 1:00 pm
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Otero Arts Free Exhibition Thurs thru Sun 1 to 4 pm - Thu Aug 13 1:00 pm
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Alamogordo Fri. Jul 10 2026

Governing in the Dark: What Bell, California and New Mexico’s Own Scandals Teach Alamogordo About Open Government

An analysis on ethics, and citizen involvement…

Chris Edwards Editor

Governing in the Dark: What Bell, California and New Mexico’s Own Scandals Teach Alamogordo About Open Government

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Fri. Jul 10 2026

Boiling Water, Empty Taps, and an Unreported Violation — While Timberon's Water District Gave Away Its Golf Course for $1 a Month

Timberon a water system in crises…

Chris Edwards Editor

Boiling Water, Empty Taps, and an Unreported Violation — While Timberon's Water District Gave Away Its Golf Course for $1 a Month

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Thu. Jul 9 2026

Human Remains Discovered in Remote Wooded Area of Ruidoso Downs During Fire Mitigation Work in Lincoln County NM

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of human remains found...

Chris Edwards Editor

Human Remains Discovered in Remote Wooded Area of Ruidoso Downs During Fire Mitigation Work in Lincoln County NM

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Thu. Jul 9 2026

Signature Challenge Filed Against Independent Sheriff Candidate Saint Amid Absence From County

The controversy centers on the nominating petitions Saint’s campaign submitted to the Otero County Clerk’s Office.

Chris Edwards Editor

Signature Challenge Filed Against Independent Sheriff Candidate Saint Amid Absence From County

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Thu. Jul 9 2026

Tularosa Schools Board Tackles Afterschool Care Crisis, Facility Upgrades, and Policy Updates

Pressing challenges and a board moving forward…

Chris Edwards Editor

Tularosa Schools Board Tackles Afterschool Care Crisis, Facility Upgrades, and Policy Updates

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Jul 8 2026

New Mexico Confirms Three Cyclospora Cases Amid National Summer Parasite Outbreak: What Otero County Residents Should Know

No need to be scared just wash fruits and vegetables well before serving

Chris Edwards Editor

New Mexico Confirms Three Cyclospora Cases Amid National Summer Parasite Outbreak: What Otero County Residents Should Know

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Jul 8 2026

Alamogordo Track & Field Coaches and Athletes Celebrate Julian Benitez’s Commitment to Division I University of Evansville

Julian Benitez officially signed his National Letter of Intent to compete at the NCAA Division I level

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Track & Field Coaches and Athletes Celebrate Julian Benitez’s Commitment to Division I University of Evansville

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jul 7 2026

Tribal Council Establishes 2026 Mid-Year General Welfare Assistance Program

Mescalero offers help to members with rising costs…

Chris Edwards Editor

Tribal Council Establishes 2026 Mid-Year General Welfare Assistance Program

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jul 7 2026

Alamogordo Police Department Announces DWI Enforcement Operations for July

Checkpoints and patrols will occur at various locations and times throughout July.

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Police Department Announces DWI Enforcement Operations for July

Chris Edwards Editor

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