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.

A routine traffic stop in El Paso County led to the arrest of Osvaldo Luque-Camargo after law enforcement found drugs, an illegal firearm, and multiple financial devices in his vehicle.

The Las Cruces Police Department has increased cadet and officer-trainee pay as part of a recruitment effort, offering higher salaries and educational bonuses.

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.

The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center will be closed for maintenance from November 4 to December 5, 2024, to resurface the pools and conduct inspections.

A backdoor cold front is bringing increased winds to El Paso, with gusts up to 50 mph expected in mountain areas. Mild temperatures will continue, with a slight chance of showers.

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.

The City of Las Cruces offers monthly Paint by Numbers classes for residents to explore painting in an accessible way at the East Mesa Recreation Center, requiring registration and a $20 fee.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office identified Matthew D. Kemper as the man shot by police in Colorado Springs following a disturbance involving a knife.

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.

Las Cruces is hosting a screening and discussion of a 2020 documentary on John Lewis's life at the Branigan Memorial Library, highlighting his civil rights legacy.

Ysleta Independent School District launches a Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program in eight schools with Texas Agriculture Department's support, aiming to instill healthy eating habits in students.

El Paso's weather forecast includes sunny skies with windy conditions and potential gusts reaching up to 36 mph. Temperature will stay in the 70s to low 80s, with chances of showers towards the end of the week.