Las Cruces News

11/06/2024

Donald J Trump has officially been elected by the American people to be the 47th President of the United States of America.
The inauguration ceremony will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025.
It takes place at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.

11/06/2024

Donald J Trump will be elected as the 47th President of the United States.
It's Official

12/10/2023

LCN December 9 2023. During the holiday season from 1961 to 2023 the play "Los Pastores del Valle de Mesilla" has been performed throughout New Mexico with cast members from three generations performing in the play. A must see play that is a tradition in Las Cruces. Saturday December 9, was the encore presentation and last show for 2023 season. The play was presented before a packed house at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Be sure to see it in 2024. Congratulations to all the cast members. Here are a few clips.

02/28/2023

Are you drinking diet drinks. Do you use Stevia or other sweeteners as a suger substitute. New study released.

A sugar replacement used in many stevia, monk-fruit, keto and other reduced-sugar products marketed for weight loss and diabetes has been linked to stroke, heart attack and early death, a new study found.

02/23/2023

01/03/2023

Las Cruces News 1/3/23: It's official today in Las Cruces, El Paso Electric will no longer accept payments by drive up teller or envelope with payment enclosed in a drop box.
The only way you can pay is by getting out from your car and waiting in a one teller line obseved, that on Tuesday stretched at times to over 30 people.
El Paso representative stated that a Kiosk has been installed similar to a Red Box, outside the building and will charge a fee to make a payment using this machine. The representative also stated that you can pay by phone via Bill Matrix for a fee of $2.35 per payment. Multiple payments are not permitted for one fee. Your only other option will be to mail your payments via USPS using a $.60 stamp.
There is only one payment office in Las Cruces on 201 N Water St.

01/02/2023

Las Cruces News: Starting January 1, 2023 New Mexico’s minimum wage is set to increase to $12/hour (tipped workers will start earning $3/hour). It’s the third and final increase dictated by a 2019 state law that gradually increased the state’s minimum wage from $9/hour.

12/01/2022

Free annual event has been scheduled for December 18th at the Plaza de Las Cruces. The 13th Annual Chanukah Celebration will begin at 4pm. It has been reported that this year the event has scheduled a lot more free activities, giveaways, crafts, rides, candy drop, free donuts, hot chocolate and coffee for everyone. Come early to take advantage of all the activities. Go to https://www.facebook.com/lcjewish for more info.

10/14/2022

Las Cruces News: All New Mexico seniors who are currently getting social security benefits will see their monthly check increase in 2023. Social Security recipients will receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment of 8.7% next year, the largest increase since 1981, the Social Security Administration announced Thursday. The spike will boost retirees' monthly payments by $146 to an estimated average of $1,827 for 2023. This is the largest increase in 4 decades.

03/12/2022

That's a wrap!

02/18/2022

Las Cruces News: February 17, 2022
Effective immediately, masks will be optional while LCPS district officials evaluate current COVID-safe practices.

Masks and face coverings are optional in all LCPS facilities, including all athletic and school-sponsored events
Social distancing, to the greatest extent possible, will be observed at all indoor events
Concessions may resume
If cases spike, the district reserves the right to reinstate mask mandates or other applicable COVID-safe protocols
The district will continue to restrict building access to essential visitors only

11/02/2021

10/26/2021

Las Cruces News BREAKING: School Board President, Ray Jaramillo- LCPS Board Of Education , District 1 and candidate Abel Balcazar for LCPS School Board will present their views on how the LCPS board should be run, in this Live-stream broadcast on the Las Cruces Channel page, YouTube and Twitter. Facebook viewers will get to ask questions to the candidates Live. Know your candidate LIVE! Tuesday 7PM Oct. 26

NOTICE: School Board District 1: Tuesday October 26, 7PM will be the final Forum that will feature Las Cruces Public Schools Board District 1, between, Incumbent Candidate - Ray Jaramillo and Candidate Abel Balcazar. This will be a Live, in studio face to face forum. Each candidate will be given a series of questions, and some questions will come directly, from Facebook viewers live. Candidates were not given any questions prior to forum. Each candidate will have a chance to ask a direct question to the challenging candidate. Finally, each commentator will have a chance to come back with a follow-up questions. We need to commend these candidates that felt it important to engage with each other and take question live from concerned voters.
Live: Las Cruces Channel

10/15/2021

Las Cruces News October 15, 2021: The only seat with Rank Choice selection, City Council District 5, will present themselves in a Live debate/Forum on Tuesday October 19 at 7pm. Four Candidates for District 5 will be in a live studio forum, taking questions from two commentators, Former City Council and Mayor Pro-Tem, Greg Smith and Business owner Marci Dickerson. Both commentators are both very well versed in the Las Cruces infrastructure. The organization that is presenting this forum ran a series of 10 forum/debates in the 2020 election. It was reported that the over 30,000 viewers watched the series state wide.
The reason they dub it Forum/Debate is that. the candidates get to ask each other challenge questions, and the commentators will get a chance to followup with a question also. The producers will also accept questions Live from the Facebook viewers. Overall the Forum/Debate is very well run and perhaps offers the most engagement of all the forums. Every candidate has accepted to go live except Becky Corran which the producers said, Corran is deciding if she want to be in a live debate and have to take unrehearsed questions from the community. We will have to wait and see if Corran attends. Regardless, the Forum/Debate will go on. Good luck to all the candidates.

Official Notice: The date is set for the City Council District 5, Forum/Debate. This is the most sought after seat with four candidates, who will battle for your vote. This is a Live in studio face to face forum. Commentators will be former Councilor and Mayor Pro-Tem, Greg Smith. Business owner, and Founder at Revolution 120, Marci Dickerson and the forum will be moderated by founder of Center For Non-Partisan Civic Engagement, Arturo Uribe. Each candidate will be given a series of questions, and some questions will come directly from Facebook viewers. Candidates were not given any questions prior to forum. Each candidate will have a chance to ask a direct question to the challenging candidates. Finally, each moderator will have a chance to come back with a follow-up questions to a answer given. We need to respect these candidates that felt it important to come to the voting community and present their views and be transparent by taking direct questions from the public. This is the only rank choice elected seat this election in Las Cruces. Let the Forum/Debate begin.

10/08/2021

Las Cruces News, N.M. (LCN) THE SEARCH FOR JINGO GOES ON: In a story first released by the Las Cruces Channel on Wednesday October 6th , after the owner contacted the local TV station the Las Cruces Channel for help in regards to a dog named Jingo who was in transport from Los Angeles to San Antonio, TX. by a hired company, Blue Collar Pet Transport Service out of Orlando, Florida.
According to an interview with the owner of Blue Collar Pet Transport, Rick Hardy. The transport service was in route with four other canines in their own kennels in a transport van. The transport van stopped at the Love’s gas station on Tuesday evening at 380 Alliance Drive just off the I-10 fwy. “It is procedure to make stops so that the dogs can be walked around with a leash for exercise and other necessary needs. Apparently the handler prematurely opened the cage and attempted to place the leash on Jingo when Jingo bit the handler. The handler jumped back and Jingo jumped out of the cage and ran into the desert” said owner Rick Hardy. “The handler tried looking for Jingo for 24 hours. Jingo was a listed as a high risk transport which requires special precautions. Hardy said “We have had some dogs escape before, but were always able to recapture within a short period. This one has been more of a challenge.”
According to the owners of Jingo they believe the transport company were negligent in the handling of Jingo and should have never left her out in the desert. Hardy stated that, after 24 hours of looking for Jingo, the driver was instructed to complete the transport to its destination.
Hardy said that they have been in contact with the owner Monika Cirsch, and currently sending an experienced handler to help in the search and capture. Hardy has offered to pay for the owner’s complete flight to El Paso and a rental car. Hardy has also refunded the full transport fee. “It is not about the money, it’s about the safe recovery of Jingo. We know what a devastation this is to the dog’s owners. We will do what needs to be done to find Jingo” Said Hardy.

The best advice Hardy gave, is to leave food and water so Jingo can be hydrated and feed. If you see Jingo, only try to keep an eye on the location, but do not chase as we do not want him to run further in the desert.
The runaway dog does have a flight collar that gives off a ping and can be seen by an IPhone although the service seems to be sporadic. A reporter at KTSM 9 said they had seen Jingo while doing a report, but Jingo quickly darted into the desert.
Jingo owners told Las Cruces News, they are really moved by the out-pour of support and love from the Las Cruces Community. They want to let everyone know that Las Cruces is such a special city, unlike any other.
If you have any information about sighting or if you have Jingo, you can contact the Las Cruces Channel. They are in regular contact with the owner and will help in the return.

10/07/2021

Las Cruces News: October 6, 2021 Las Cruces is on search for this cute Jingo mix dog that ran away on Monday evening about 10pm at the Love's gas station. He was on a transport to his family when the transport company handlers took him out for a bathroom break and he ran. The canine was nervous since he was not with his family. He originally was a shelter rescue and the family says they are devastated that he is missing. " He has become a special part of our family. He loves everyone." says the owner. The owners asked every news outlet for help in Las Cruces for help with no response. "The Las Cruces Channel Network was the only media company that responded and said they would help spread the word. I appreciate the kindness of all the efforts by the beautiful people of Las Cruces" Said the owners. If found you can contact the Las Cruces Channel via messenger at Las Cruces Channel.

10/06/2021

Las Cruces News October 5, 2021 (Las Cruces) – Albertsons Companies Foundation awarded ACTion Programs for Animals (APA) a $10,000 grant to go toward APA’s Prisoners and Animals Working Toward Success (P.A.W.S.) training program.
APA has been administering the P.A.W.S. program since 2016 and does so in partnership with the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility. APA has sent hundreds of dogs to this program for rehabilitation and training. Inmates train shelter dogs in basic obedience and potty training to ready them for their forever homes. Animal adopters often specifically request dogs that are graduates of this program.
APA Executive Director Michel Meunier said the funding will be instrumental in the continued success of the P.A.W.S. Program.
“Because of the successful P.A.W.S. Program, we are able to rescue many more dogs from the municipal shelter,” said Meunier. “Now with this generous grant from Albertsons Companies Foundation, we will be able to help rescue, train and adopt out even more dogs. In the end, both the prisoners and the dogs benefit.”
For more information about adopting an animal, visit apalascruces.org.