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.

Texas Education Agency awarded the Purple Star to AISD and SISD for supporting military families, with all AISD campuses and 39 SISD campuses earning the designation.

Deputies from the East Montana Patrol visited Col. Ben Narburth Elementary School to discuss their roles and the relevance of education in law enforcement during Career Day.

The Branigan Cultural Center will exhibit over 200 images from the Ballard Photo Studio, capturing the Mesilla Valley's people and culture from 1930-1950, starting October 4, 2024.

El Paso County CIT attended the Big Texas Rally for Recovery, supporting individuals in recovery and informing the public about mental health resources.

Dionne Mack has been appointed as El Paso's new City Manager, succeeding Interim City Manager Cary Westin, with a focus on community engagement and quality of life improvements.

Las Cruces offers fall swimming lessons for all ages at two locations starting October 3rd, with registration on September 28th and mandatory evaluations for some levels from September 24-27.

Las Cruces is preparing for the Toss No Mas cleanup event on October 12 to enhance the city’s beauty, with volunteer registration open for participants to join the effort coordinated by the Keep Las Cruces Beautiful Program.

Montana Patrol Station launched the "Mentoring Our Future Program" at Mountain View High School, where students met with officers over lunch to learn about careers in law enforcement.