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...
Aug 26, 2026
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
Beyoncé Directs $1M to Support Relief Efforts in Earthquake-Hit Colombia
Beyonc has donated $1 million to organizations helping communities in Colombia recover from a powerful earthquake that struck the country earlier this...
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Katy Perry Draws Massive Crowd for Free Concert in Mexico
Katy Perry performed a free concert in San Luis Potos, Mexico, on August 25 as part of the Feria Nacional Potosina, drawing a crowd organizers estimat...
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Miley Cyrus Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Dolly Parton Following Her Passing
Miley Cyrus is remembering Dolly Parton with a deeply personal tribute following the country music legend's death at age 80. In a message shared after...
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