Mesilla Valley News
Fire Damages Home on Chilton Drive
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire in a home on Chilton Drive Tuesday evening. Just before 10:30 p.m., Tue. Aug. 25, firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 2100 block of Chilton Drive. The first-arriving unit encountered a working fire in the kitchen of the residence. Firefig...
13h ago
The Heart of Las Cruces: Inside the Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market
In this episode of Mesilla Valley Better Together, host Joey Hernandez sits down with Karen from the Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces to discuss the energy, local vendors, and community traditions that make the downtown market a Saturday staple. Karen highlights current community voting competitions-including ...
Aug 25, 2026
Whitefield Named Deputy Chief for Las Cruces Fire Department
Justin Whitefield, a Las Cruces firefighter for 19 years, has been named Deputy Chief of Operations for the Las Cruces Fire Department. Deputy Chief Whitefield held the interim position of Deputy Chief of Operations for several months, and began his new duties August 9, 2026. Whitefield began his career with the City o...
Aug 11, 2026
Music News
A Life of Music, Movies, and Generosity: Honoring the Legacy of Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton, whose songs, personality, and unmistakable voice made her one of country music's most enduring stars, has died at 80. Her family confirm...
21h ago
Olivia Rodrigo Teases Daisy Chain Fields Festival With Surprise "Serena Joy" Release
Olivia Rodrigo has released a new song, Serena Joy, beginning with a limited-edition CD run sold through an independent record store in Tustin, Califo...
21h ago
Chinese Pop Star XIN LIU Releases "STRANGE," First Single From Upcoming Album
XIN LIU is setting the stage for her next album with "STRANGE," a funk-driven new single that marks the first preview of the Chinese singer, songwrite...
21h ago
