The Branigan Book Club in Las Cruces offers a space for literary discussion at the local library, circulating a variety of books including “There There” for their October meeting.

The Doña Ana County ERAP office will close briefly on Oct 16, from noon to 3 p.m., to support a resource fair for residents in need. Operations will resume the next day.

Doña Ana County will hold a burial service for thirty-six unclaimed individuals, inviting the public to attend on October 23 at St. Joseph's Cemetery East.

A Chaparral High School security officer died after a medical emergency on campus. The Gadsden Independent School District acknowledged the officer's contribution to the school and is providing counselors for those affected.

The Amigo Airsho in El Paso altered its policy to allow spectators to bring their own water after facing criticism for inadequate access to water amid extreme heat.

The Las Cruces police collected 60 abandoned shopping carts in a city initiative aiming to educate residents ahead of a new cart ordinance enforcement.

Las Cruces Public Libraries host a Halloween craft workshop for adults on October 17th at Branigan Memorial Library, with pre-event registration required.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office released its 2023 Variance Report, outlining the department's strategic pillars and progress, emphasizing transparency and community alignment.

Las Cruces will observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 14, 2024, with certain city offices closed but essential services like emergency services and solid waste collection still operational.

The City of Las Cruces offers a "Toss No Mas" cleanup program for residents to dispose of household trash, with some restrictions, at various locations on October 12.

Las Cruces initiates fall/winter outdoor watering restrictions with even/odd address schedule to conserve water, includes a hotline for reporting water waste.

The Las Cruces Youth Development & Diversion Team won the New Mexico Recreation and Parks Association’s Youth Program of the Year award for their effective community service.

El Paso County Sheriff's CIT officers attended a Career Day at SSG. Manuel R. Puentes Middle School, discussing law enforcement careers and mental health crisis intervention.