Buena Vida Park in Las Cruces will be getting a new public art installation, with temporary closure of its picnic area for two days starting November 18, for safe setup.

State tests found high microcystin levels at Quemado Lake; the Gila National Forest closed the lake, campgrounds and access points until tests clear the water. Officials warn the water is unsafe for people and pets.

The El Paso Rhinos hockey team joins a conservation event at the El Paso Zoo on September 21 to raise awareness about endangered rhinos for World Rhino Day.

Las Cruces offers a Fall Break Camp with activities for children K-5, including breakfast and lunch, from Oct. 6-10, for $20 per child. Registration is open until Sept. 17.

Modesto Gomez Park in El Paso has been upgraded, with Phase One improvements celebrated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. More enhancements are planned to increase outdoor recreational opportunities for the community.

El Paso's Modesto Gomez Park unveils Phase One upgrades, including renovated diamond fields, a new walking trail, and ADA-accessible facilities, with a ribbon-cutting event.

Free monthly tours of El Paso's Mission Trail offer an insight into the area's history, starting from the Mission Valley Visitor Center, with free parking included.

Las Cruces playground repairs rescheduled for July 10-11, 2025, due to safety surfacing maintenance at three parks, with temporary closures necessary.

Local playgrounds are scheduled for temporary closures for safety surfacing repairs, affecting East Mesa Recreation Center Park, Gus Vlachakis Park, and Pioneer Woman’s Park on July 8-9, 2025.

El Paso Zoo welcomes spring babies, including an Inca Tern chick and Pronghorn fawns, aiding conservation efforts for species with dwindling wild populations.

UTEP researchers found that adult white-lined sphinx moths are more likely to be preyed upon than when they were caterpillars, with implications for insect population dynamics and conservation.

El Paso County opens Cooling Centers to provide relief from heat, running June 15 - August 15, except for June 19 and July 4, and offers summer safety tips for pets.

The El Paso Zoo welcomes spring babies including an Inca tern chick, a Magellanic penguin chick, Peninsular pronghorn fawns, marbled teal ducklings, and white-nosed coati kits, highlighting conservation efforts.