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The fallout led to major reforms in New Mexico’s justice system, reshaping law enforcement and government accountability.

This program will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in the Roadrunner Room, at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.

The Singleton and Lockett collections are the Veterans History Project’s first from African American veterans of World War I, and their letters, journals and photographs offer glimpses into the adversity and resilience that characterize the African American experience of that war.

Among the many services provided at the Family Assistance and Resource Center are crisis and spiritual counseling, financial assistance for victims, and therapy dogs for emotional support and comfort.

Hikers and walkers of all ages, whether beginners or experienced, are welcome to participate in these outings for social engagement and health improvement.

The incident, which reportedly happened at Young Park in Las Cruces, took the life of a Centennial High School student and injured many others, including some LCPS students. 

Police encourage those who wish to donate to a GoFundMe account, or any crowdfunding platform, to properly vet or evaluate the source before donating.

The Family Assistance and Resource Center is intended for anyone impacted by Friday’s tragedy at Young Park – whether they are a victim, relative of a victim, were present during the shooting or just need to seek support from any of the participating community organizations.

If you or your family has been directly impacted by this tragedy, Las Cruces Digest strongly recommends reaching out to the community and taking advantage of all the resources being made available.

My heart is broken for the victims, their families, and everyone who was affected.

Las Cruces Public Libraries hosts a monthly Video Game Club for teenagers at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.

The project is expected to last six to eight weeks, with each playground taking approximately seven to 14 days to complete.

Community Outreach officers and advocates will be at the mobile unit to meet residents and listen to concerns they may have about crime and safety in their neighborhood.

Each year the Water Conservation Program hosts a series of workshops on water-wise landscaping, irrigation, gardening, and related topics. The workshops are free and open to the public.

Members of the Las Cruces and surrounding area are invited to join the conversation about AmeriCorps and National Service and how it can work for their community.

Phones were blaring Emergency Alerts throughout the afternoon, and reports of wind-related incidents filled the feeds.

Are you prepared to prevent heat illness? Nobody wants to look back on their vacation and remember the time they had to spend in the emergency room because they weren’t prepared for their trip.

This year, the event will feature indoor and outdoor booths, depending on weather conditions, music from a DJ, a drone demonstration highlighting advanced technology in agriculture, and a display of live amphibians and reptiles.

The march is conducted in honor of the heroic Service Members who defended the Philippine islands during World War II.

The Lil’ Sluggers and coach-pitch youth baseball league is open to all genders.

In order to maintain safe facilities Harty, Paz, Ron Galla, Maag and the Apodaca softball fields will be closed until further notice.

The pickleball courts at the East Mesa Public Recreation Center will experience intermittent closures beginning March 17, 2025, as the Las Cruces Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments begin installing shade structures.

For questions regarding community clean-up efforts around Doña Ana County, please call 575-525-6106.

Participants will learn about seed saving, practice making newspaper pots and make their own seed balls to spread native flowers with ease.

If all sessions are full, please register to add yourself to the waitlist, if one is available.

Each session is an independent class. There is no registration, however, space and laptops may be limited. Attendees are welcome to bring their own laptops.

DOT’s timeline and implementation plan for returning to in-person work provides that most employees will report for in-person work by March 10, 2025, unless an approved exception applies.

Some 380 Gold Star families attended to learn how the agency is proceeding in efforts to repatriate the remains of service members who never returned home from the Vietnam War, the Korean War or World War II. 

The Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Service Opportunity provides a $150 stipend to eligible youth groups who take part in a cleanup.

¡mira! Las Cruces returns for its third year. Presented by Visit Las Cruces, the spring festival highlights the local and regional art, culture, cuisine, outdoor recreation and music.