Las Cruces, NM Local News, Events, and Information

Alamogordo Thu. Jul 30 2026

Garcia Richard Wins DPNM SCC Special Selection, Joins Haaland on Democratic Ticket for Lieutenant Governor

Land Commissioner brings record on education funding, clean energy jobs to statewide ticket

Chris Edwards Editor

Garcia Richard Wins DPNM SCC Special Selection, Joins Haaland on Democratic Ticket for Lieutenant Governor

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Thu. Jul 30 2026

Judge Hears Full Day of Testimony in Burnett Recall Case; Ruling Expected Friday

Payne, Robinson, Hernandez called to stand; Burnett tells court he has no legal duty to respond to constituents

Chris Edwards Editor

Judge Hears Full Day of Testimony in Burnett Recall Case; Ruling Expected Friday

Chris Edwards Editor

Las Cruces Weather: Tuesday August 25

High: 109°

Low: 70°

Wind: 3 MPH E

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 109 and low of 70 degrees. Sunny for the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,

Alamogordo Thu. Jul 30 2026

Tularosa Village Board Reverses Cell Tower Approval Over Notice Failures; Adopts Budget, Road Grants, Police Promotion

Cell tower reversal due to inadequate notice and possible setback issues

Chris Edwards Editor

Tularosa Village Board Reverses Cell Tower Approval Over Notice Failures; Adopts Budget, Road Grants, Police Promotion

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Jul 29 2026

Alamogordo City Commission Establishes Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission, Honors EMT Graduates

City leaders unanimously approve new youth initiative.

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo City Commission Establishes Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission, Honors EMT Graduates

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Wed. Jul 29 2026

Timberon Water District’s Retaliation Campaign: Named in Fines, Attacked for Asking Questions

Timberon Water and Sanitation District dramas self made…

Chris Edwards Editor

Timberon Water District’s Retaliation Campaign: Named in Fines, Attacked for Asking Questions

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jul 28 2026

Recall case against Commissioner Burnett goes before a Judge Wednesday and Then Possibly to the Voters

. A judge must decide only whether the recall can proceed to the voters for signature gathering.

Chris Edwards Editor

Recall case against Commissioner Burnett goes before a Judge Wednesday and Then Possibly to the Voters

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jul 28 2026

Skaggs Must Remain Jailed As Legal Battle Intensifies Over High-Profile Death

With ties to Tularosa and Las Cruces this case has shaken Southern New Mexico.

Chris Edwards Editor

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jul 28 2026

Mayor McDonald’s Vision May Come to Life: Alamogordo May Launch First-Ever Youth Commission

Groundbreaking Program Gives High School & College Students a Real Voice in City Government

Chris Edwards Editor

Mayor McDonald’s Vision May Come to Life: Alamogordo May Launch First-Ever Youth Commission

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Tue. Jul 28 2026

Alamogordo Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Reports Busy Year of Improvements and Strategic Planning

Board Emphasizes Training, Infrastructure Upgrades, and Community Coordination

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Reports Busy Year of Improvements and Strategic Planning

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Jul 27 2026

Library Advisory Board Cites Lingering COVID Fallout, Road Construction in FY26 Annual Report

The board met eight of twelve scheduled months, losing sessions to illness and a lack of quorum, as it weighed ways to rebuild library visits.

Chris Edwards Editor

Library Advisory Board Cites Lingering COVID Fallout, Road Construction in FY26 Annual Report

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Jul 27 2026

Airport Advisory Board's FY26 Report Shows Runway Rehab Costs Climbing Toward $50 Million as Board Pushes Grant Strategy

A year of monthly meetings tracked the F-4 Gateway Freedom Monument to completion, reworked airport lease and minimum-standards language, and raised landing and lease fees.

Chris Edwards Editor

Airport Advisory Board's FY26 Report Shows Runway Rehab Costs Climbing Toward $50 Million as Board Pushes Grant Strategy

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mon. Jul 27 2026

Alamogordo City Commission 7-28-26 to Consider Youth Advisory Panel, Subdivision Rewrite, Board Annual Reports Tuesday

Commissioners to weigh a change order on the Great Blocks project, a Zia Therapy Center transit contract and Otero County service agreements 7-28-26

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo City Commission 7-28-26 to Consider Youth Advisory Panel, Subdivision Rewrite, Board Annual Reports Tuesday

Chris Edwards Editor

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