Las Cruces News

A federal jury in Las Cruces exonerated Luna County of all claims filed against in a 2011 lawsuit.

An ancient metal ax is embedded in the skull of a Spanish conquistador from the late 1600s, found in Northern New Mexico, in a new exhibit, "The Skull Beneath the Skin: Forensic Anthropology of the Human Cranium" at NMSU's University Museum in Kent Hall at University Avenue and Solano Drive.

Courtesy Photo A scene from the documentary "Never The Same: The Prisoner of War Experience."

A sentimental monster with a "Mom" tattoo goes into battle in Luke Navarro's "Homesick," currently on exhibit at The Trunk, 1690 S. Valley Drive.

LAS CRUCES >> Southern New Mexico's growing reputation as a mecca for the arts and arts aficionados gets a boost from the annual Las Cruces Arts Fair, which organizers have called an "important signature fine arts event in the Southwest."

LAS CRUCES >> A plain brown building directly across from the Meerscheidt Recreation Center is going to get a much-needed paint job by local teens in an upcoming aerosol art camp.

LAS CRUCES >> Each year the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico manages a variety of scholarships that were created in memory, through endowments.

The Santa Fe New Mexican reports 34-year-old Javier Enrique Molina had ties to inmates who were all part of the same gang at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility in Las Cruces.

LAS CRUCES >> Last week's two shootings in Chaparral came nearly a month after public complaints about a crime surge throughout the small and mostly rural community in far southeast Dona Ana County.

LAS CRUCES >> A village of Dona Ana-based water provider is seeking money for large projects that would boost water or sewage treatment in three areas of the county.

David Ross of the Dona Ana County Master Gardner Program fields questions Saturday afternoon at the 32nd Annual Home & Garden Show held at the Las Cruces Convention Center.

Connor Oliver, 5, of El Paso, pulls his roping dummy with determination on Saturday after learning about the skill for the first time during the 15th annual Cowboy Days at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.

LAS CRUCES >> Las Cruces city councilors will hear updates Monday about a proposal to expand bus service into three areas of Dona Ana County.

Katy Barnitz Staff writer cops@gallupindependent.com GALLUP - Murder charges have been dismissed in the case against a Gallup man accused [...] DORAL, Fla.

LAS CRUCES >> Mesilla's top law enforcement officer, Tom Austin, who last week submitted documents to the FBI seeking a probe into alleged misappropriation of funds by Mayor Nora Barraza, was fired Friday from his position.

LAS CRUCES >> NAI 1st Valley Realty and Positive Energy recently threw the switch on 99 solar panels mounted on the new carport structure at NAI's building at 1155 S. Telshor Blvd. The project cost more than $100,000 and is expected to reduce the electric bill for the four-story office building by 20 to 25 percent, as the 25kW system will produce ... (more)

LAS CRUCES >> Dona Ana Community College presidential candidate Renay Scott says she understands firsthand the pains of a college nursing program losing accreditation.

Robin Zielinski Sun-NewsOperation Weed & Seed youth coordinator Felipe Briseno points out a problem area in the teen home.

Christian Lira holds a meeting to announce that he will be running for state representative for District 34 while maintaining his seat as Sunland Park City Councilor on Friday, March 7, 2014, at City Hall in Las Cruces, NM.

Colorful Jewells of the Desert, performing at the Dona Ana Arts Council's Renaissance ArtsFaire, will be among more than 200 dancers expected to join for We Are One Dance and Drum event Saturday at the Rio Grande Theatre.