Las Cruces closes most city offices for Martin Luther King Jr. Day but maintains emergency services. Some recreational facilities and transit services will operate, while waste management continues as normal.

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle at a Speedway gas station in El Paso, with the driver's inattention cited as the cause. The city reflects on traffic safety measures.

Las Cruces Public Libraries begins Palabras y Artesanías, blending poetry and crafts to explore Latino heritage, needing advance registration. The event starts January 14, 2025, at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.

Former top recruit Malachi Nelson has committed to UTEP, marking a historic milestone for the university's football program as it readies to join the Mountain West Conference.

City phone service is down, affecting transit call systems. Officials and telecom vendors are working to fix it while directing users to a real-time bus app for information.

El Paso's weather forecast for the final week of 2024 predicts mostly sunny days and moderate temperatures, providing stable conditions for New Year celebrations.

A family in El Paso's Lower Valley was displaced following a house fire believed to have started in the attic. The blaze resulted in no injuries, and the Red Cross is providing aid.

The article describes a stretch of fair weather in El Paso with sunny skies and mild temperatures, ideal for outdoor activities and enjoying the calm conditions.

The final Fred Loya Christmas light show occurred on Dec 24. El Pasoans can join the New Year 'Plunge' at Ascarate Pool, with perks like gifts and swim vouchers. "Lights on the Lake" concludes the celebrations.

Hector Serrano, creator of "Viva! El Paso," died at 83 from a heart attack while on a cruise. His legacy as a cultural icon and educator resonates in the El Paso community.

A woman with a leg injury was rescued from Mount Cristo Rey on Christmas Eve by the Sunland Park Fire Department and Border Patrol agents, and later taken to a hospital.

El Paso fire crews controlled a structure fire in the Segundo Barrio neighborhood early Monday morning, with no injuries reported. The blaze was extinguished by 6:15 a.m. and investigators are assessing the damage and cause.

El Paso Police seek three suspects for robbing a vape shop at gunpoint, stealing $15,000 in merchandise and cash. The incident is the "Crime of the Week," with authorities requesting public tips.