The City of Las Cruces' Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is on December 7th from 6-8 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, with live music, refreshments, and a movie screening post-event.

Las Cruces proposes an aquatic playground at Apodaca Park and seeks community feedback at a meeting on October 17, 2024, at the Regional Aquatic Center.

Las Cruces is hiring three full-time park rangers to maintain safety and enhance visitor experiences at city parks, with applications due by November 4, 2024.

Bob the Goat died during a relocation effort by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department intended to protect native desert bighorn sheep from potential disease. The goat's death prompted an investigation into health risks for the bighorns.

White Sands National Park is considering fee increases for ranger-guided hikes and introducing a Starry Night Astronomy Program, with adult fees potentially rising to $10. Opinions are sought until October 24, 2024.

Two Magellanic penguins died of avian malaria at the El Paso Zoo, with six others treated and recovered; this followed the opening of the Penguin Encounter in December 2023.

Las Cruces announces an adult pickleball tournament at East Mesa Recreation and Sports Complex for September 14-15, 2024, with registration starting August 29 at 9 a.m.