Las Cruces News

LAS CRUCES >> The city's security alarm ordinance , which aims to curb false alarms and was fully implemented last December to include fines for rule-breaking residents, is working.

LAS CRUCES >> The portion of Entrada Del Sol from South Walnut Street to South Triviz Drive will be closed to through traffic starting at 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday, according to a city news release.

LAS CRUCES >> The city's security alarm ordinance , which aims to curb false alarms and was fully implemented last December to include fines for rule-breaking residents, is working.

SSGRT bonds, series 2010. In addition, Fitch affirms the 'AA' implied unlimited tax general obligation bond rating for the city.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, cooler with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms may contain heavy rainfall.

Islamic militants parade in Beiji, Iraq, some 155 miles north of the capital, Baghdad, Tuesday.

"Ocean Wave" by Wendy Baldwin is among works featured in the juried Las Cruces Arts Association opening with an artists' reception at the Rio Grande Theatre during the Downtown Ramble from 5 to 7 p.m. today.

LAS CRUCES >> A judge has issued a nationwide warrant for the arrest of a Las Cruces teen who failed to comply with the conditions of his juvenile probation, and now faces additional an additional of voyeurism against a family member.

LAS CRUCES >> There was quite a bit of sky watching Thursday among Las Crucens as they waited in anticipation for what could be the most rainfall the area has seen in several years.

LAS CRUCES >> A state official Thursday made a leadership change at Dona Ana County Magistrate Court, a day before a controversial policy regarding bail was to take effect.

LAS CRUCES >> Ten of 11 cats that were abandoned in an RV at the Coachlight RV Park are up for adoption at the Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley, 3551 Bataan Memorial.

"It's not going to go away anytime soon," said Jim Peach, professor of economy at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.

Today: Mostly cloudy, cooler and breezy with a 60% of showers and thunderstorms.

Sun-News Jaydri Marquez, 5, of Bayard, gets to meet the DARE Lion at the DARE conference held at the Grant County Business and Conference Center Wednesday.

This concert season, beginning Oct. 2, offers a more diverse mix of musicians to satisfy a variety of musical tastes.

LAS CRUCES >> Another primary election candidate is pointing to Sunland Park as a possible factor in her loss to a Democratic competitor.

Punk duo Street Eaters, Megan March and John No, will perform at 9 p.m. on Saturday at the Trainyard.

The Casey Donahew Band is crossing state lines to perform Wednesday in Las Cruces at Graham Central Station, 505 S. Main St. Popular for singles such as "Whiskey Baby" and "Small Town Love," the Texas country band is on tour to promote their latest record, "Standoff."

LAS CRUCES >> Two men thought to be involved in a domestic disturbance when they ran from police were instead charged for shoplifting from a local Walmart store.

Off-site adoptions will be Saturday at 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the farmers market and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PetCo, 3050 E. Lohman Ave. Free adoptions will also be at the shelter, 3551 Bataan Memorial West, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.