Month: April 2024
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Total Solar Eclipse Watch Party in Las Cruces
Join Las Cruces Public Libraries and the Las Cruces Museums for a total solar eclipse watch party from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2024, at Albert Johnson Park, at the southeast corner of Main Street and Picacho Avenue.
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Las Cruces International Film Festival Announces Awards
Saturday, April 6, the Las Cruces International Film Festival announced winners in multiple categories.
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Three Crosses Avenue Intermittent Lane Shift in Las Cruces
An intermittent lane shift will be in effect on Three Crosses Avenue, between Alameda Boulevard and Spitz Street, on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Is Food Safe if it Has Chemicals?
You may have seen news or online content about chemicals in our foods. Perhaps you’re wondering, is a food safe to eat if it contains chemicals?
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NMSU students win 2024 regional Outstanding Leadership Awards
The National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) named two New Mexico State University students as its Undergraduate and Graduate Outstanding Student Leaders of 2024 at its Regional Conference on March 16.
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Las Cruces Spring and Summer 2024 Water Restrictions
Spring and summer water restrictions in Las Cruces began April 1, 2024.
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Doña Ana Fire Rescue Academy 4 Graduates 17 Firefighters
Doña Ana County Fire Rescue will celebrate a ceremony for the 17 firefighters who met all the requirements to graduate.
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NMSU to host NM State Esports Invitational tournament April 6 & 7
The competitive video gaming event will take place starting at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7, at NMSU’s Corbett Center Student Union.
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NMSU’s Pitch Deck Sprint accepting applications from NM tech startups (DEADLINE: APRIL 12, 2024)
The Scale Up New Mexico program, funded in part by the United States Economic Development Administration and housed at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, will offer its Pitch Deck Sprint online accelerator to tech startups in New Mexico.
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Video Content: What is the Department of Justice doing to protect our Elections?
Learn how the Department of Justice is working to protect our elections and the public servants who facilitate them in this #JusticeBriefs with Head of the Election Threats Task Force John Dixon Keller.
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Foothills Clean Landfill Temporarily Closed to Commercial Customers, Residential Services Unaffected
The Foothills Clean Landfill, 555 Sonoma Ranch Boulevard, informs valued commercial customers of the temporary closure of the facility due to unforeseen operational issues.
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Police Seek Person of Interest in Feb. 15 Shooting
Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Dona Ana County is offering a $1,000 reward for information that helps identify a person of interest in the Feb. 15 shooting that resulted in the death of a man at a home on Graham Street.
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Cariño to Sophia Palacios, Service Attendant, Fleet Services
The City of Las Cruces occasionally gives a “shout out” to employees who are excelling in their respective positions. These are called “Cariños”.
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Bunch Continues Stellar Stretch, Claims Cowgirl Classic Individual Title
Emma Bunch has been on an absolute tear as of late and that trend continued on Wednesday and Thursday as she logged a 70-66-71-207 (-9) to pace the field at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club.
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NMSU Foundation to host inaugural Chihuahua Day April 6
The inaugural New Mexico State University Chihuahua Day will take place Saturday, April 6 on the NMSU Las Cruces campus.
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NMSU Golf Course ranks among top 25 collegiate golf courses in the country
New Mexico State University’s Golf Course has once again ranked in Golf Advisor’s list of “Top 25 College Golf Courses – Golfers’ Choice 2024.”
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So Far in 2024, Nine Local Retailers Inspected for Underage Tobacco Sales–One Cited for Violation
Dollar General, Pic Quick, Circle K, Marathon/Food Mart and Herb N Legend Smoke Shop all escaped violation.
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Doña Ana Arts Council and New Mexico Arts invite artists to attend “Artists INC Express” April 6-7
Artist INC Express helps artists, of any discipline, develop the building blocks for a thriving and enduring arts practice.
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![[Updated] Police Charge Man in Lester Avenue Shooting in Las Cruces](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Document-8.jpeg)
[Updated] Police Charge Man in Lester Avenue Shooting in Las Cruces
Las Cruces police are investigating a shooting that injured a man Wednesday morning on the 2100 block of Lester Avenue, one block south of Lynn Middle School.
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Branigan Cultural Center to Accept Proposals for 2025 Community Exhibits
Branigan Cultural Center will accept proposals for community exhibits with themes of cultural and historical significance relating to the Borderlands and the Southwestern U.S. to be presented in 2025.
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![[Update] Las Cruces Police Department Supports Autism Awareness Month–Run out of decals in less than two days](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Document-5.jpeg)
[Update] Las Cruces Police Department Supports Autism Awareness Month–Run out of decals in less than two days
The Las Cruces Police Department is celebrating World Autism Awareness by providing free window decals to anyone with autism spectrum disorder, or parents and caretakers of children with autism.
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Cohort completes Scale Up NM’s Business Model Sprint for tech startups
The Scale Up New Mexico program, funded in part by the United States Economic Development Administration and housed at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, recently saw its first 2024 cohort complete a Business Model Sprint business acceleration program.
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April 4: Day Two Las Cruces International Film Festival
Day Two of the Las Cruces International Film Festival includes showings of multiple films in the following categories: Narrative Shorts, Documentary, Narrative Features and Local Shorts.
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NMDOT: In-Person Car Seat Inspection in Las Cruces
The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now will host an in-person Car Seat Fitting Station from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Sisbarro Buick-GMC, 425 W. Boutz Road.
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Sports Editorial Special Report: Aggies winning off the court
Justice Department Secures $4.14 Million Settlement for Student-Athletes to Remedy Title IX Violations at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Settlement Requires Financial Relief and Systemic Action to Address Sexual Abuse and Discrimination of Student-Athletes by Former Coach.
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Doña Ana County Assessor’s Office sent Valuation Notices and sets up outreach locations for property owners to review: Protests must be filed by May 1, 2024
The County Assessor’s Office sent out a Notice of Value by post mail to taxable property owners Monday, April 1.
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April 3 is National Walking Day
Less stress and a better mood begin with one step.
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Fire Station 9 in Las Cruces Calls for Artists
The City of Las Cruces Public Art program (LCPA) seeks an artist or artist team to create a site-specific outdoor art piece to promote the forthcoming Fire Station 9 to be built in City Council District 5.
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April 3: Opening Night of the 9th Annual Las Cruces International Film Festival
Tonight, April 3, at Allen Theatre’s Cineport 10 in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces International Film Festival lifts off with four showings of Little Brother.
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Lush and Lean Spring 2 Workshops in Las Cruces
The City of Las Cruces Water Conservation is pleased to announce the 2024 Spring 2 Schedule of the Lush and Lean Program.
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NMSU students earn scholarships from National Retail Federation
New Mexico State University students Hai Chau Le, left, and Natalia Ochoa attended the National Retail Federation’s annual conference in New York City in January 2024.
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University Avenue Closed for “Police Investigation”
Las Cruces Public Schools informed parents, a police investigation with the Mesilla Marshal’s Office will close a portion of University Ave. between Stanford St. and Old Farm Rd.
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Local Fishing Report: April 2, 2024
Caballo Lake: Jacob Monje of Las Cruces caught a 19-inch walleye using a blue crankbait on March 22.
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April 1 Las Cruces City Council Meeting Recap
Las Cruces City Council has adopted a Resolution approving an employment contract that makes Ikani Taumoepeau (whose last name is pronounced Tau Moy Pey You) City Manager.
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Missouri Tank Shutdown and Warranty Inspection in Las Cruces
Missouri tank will be isolated and shut down for its one-year warranty inspection.
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2023-2024 Crack Seal Project Road List Two Intermittent Lane Closures in Las Cruces
As part of the City of Las Cruces 2023-2024 Crack Seal Project, several streets will experience intermittent lane closures from Thursday, April 4, 2024, to approximately Wednesday, April 10, 2024.