Las Cruces announces Thanksgiving schedule with most city offices closed on Nov 28-29, but essential services still operational.

The Doña Ana County Canvassing Board adjourned, leading to the election certification set for 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. This certifies the local election results as valid.

Las Cruces celebrates the completion of a mural project in the Triviz/I-25 tunnel, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase the local heritage-themed artwork.

Las Cruces honors Veterans Day with city office closures but keeps emergency services and some public facilities open.

The Las Cruces Fire Department warns about safe space heater use, emphasizing the need for caution and adherence to safety guidelines to prevent fire hazards.

Las Cruces residents voted to increase the city's gross receipts tax to fund infrastructure, with 55% in favor, generating an additional $11 million annually.

Doña Ana County is diligently processing absentee ballots and write-in votes, prioritizing accuracy over speed, underscoring its commitment to upholding the integrity of the electoral process.

The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library is hosting a 3-D printing workshop for creating assistive devices in observance of World Usability Day on Nov. 14.

Oscar Ugarte emerged as the prospective new El Paso County Sheriff, leading the race with 59.14% of votes over Republican candidate Minerva Torres Shelton.

The Las Cruces City Council approved additional funds for police technology, including body cameras and data storage, and addressed other service contract increases and a beautification grant.

Doña Ana County offices will close on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day but emergency services will continue. The county honors the service of military veterans and their families, with regular county operations resuming Nov. 12.

Las Cruces invites adults to its Neighborhood Leadership Academy, a 12-week program providing insights into local government operations, starting January 8th.

Socorro Independent School District is taking out a $25.1 million loan to pay employee salaries amid a shift to bi-weekly payments, with repayment planned by February 2025.