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.

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.