Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News

Investigation Continues in Thursday Shooting
The Officer-involved Incident Task Force continues to investigate Thursday morning's shooting on the 900 block of Walnut Street that resulted in the death of one man and non-life-threatening injuries ...
Martin Fernandez Jr 10h ago

Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting
Las Cruces police and the Officer-involved Incident Task Force are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning on the 900 block of Walnut Street, across the street from Lynn Middle School,...
Martin Fernandez Jr 17h ago

Why southern New Mexico is feeling more earthquakes - and what's causing them
Courtesy of Organ Mountain News Damien Willis, Organ Mountain News More residents are noticing earthquakes in the Las Cruces area. Experts say fracking activity in the Permian Basin may ...
Martin Fernandez Jr May 07, 2025 Feverpitch / Depositphotos.com

Measles case reported in Curry County
SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed the first measles case in Curry County-a vulnerable infant too young to receive protective vaccination, prompting health officials to urge ...
Martin Fernandez Jr May 07, 2025 membio / Depositphotos.com

First Week Stats Positive for 'Not in Vain'
The first week of Operation Not in Vain 2025 proved successful with 37 felony arrests, 36 misdemeanor arrests, three stolen vehicles recovered and the seizure of 2.4 grams of methamphetamine. "Our mul...
Martin Fernandez Jr May 06, 2025

NMDA launches "Matriarchs of New Mexico Agriculture" campaign
Seeking nominations for 2026 honorees Haga clic aqu para espaol. LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) announces the launch of its new "Matriarchs of New Mexico Agricultur...
Martin Fernandez Jr May 06, 2025

BLM World Migratory Bird Day May 10th
Bill from the BLM joins us this week to talk about the upcoming World Migratory Bird Day event that is set to take place on May 10th .
Martin Fernandez Jr May 05, 2025

Las Cruces Public Schools Celebrates Lunch Hero Day
Las Cruces Public Schools joins schools across the nation in celebrating School Lunch Hero Day, a special occasion on May 2 to honor the dedicated nutrition professionals who play a vital role in the ...
Martin Fernandez Jr May 02, 2025 Pictured left to right is the Nutrition Services staff from Mesilla Park Community Elementary School: Maria Ramirez, Kitchen Manager Sarah Silsby, Claudia Vega, Juanita Flores and Adriana Acosta.

BLM Upcoming Hikes First Half of May
Bill from the BLM joins us and gives us an update on the upcoming hikes that are taking place in the first half of the month of May!
Martin Fernandez Jr May 01, 2025

District Celebrates 2026 Top Educators
Teacher of the Year, Educational Support Personnel of the Year, Principal of the Year selected to represent district The Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation, in partnership with Las Cruces Public Sch...
Martin Fernandez Jr Apr 29, 2025 Elizabeth Saenz is presented a check from Nick Campos of Campos School Portraits. Courtesy of Samantha Lewis, Las Cruces Public Schools