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Michelle Beccaleigh Montoya

Michelle Beccaleigh Montoya - August 31, 2021


Benito Torres Aguirre

Benito Torres Aguirre - March 21, 1940 ~ August 28, 2021 (age 81)


Joey F. Nogales

Joey F. Nogales - April 10, 1963 ~ August 31, 2021 (age 58)


Armelina "Mellie" Chavez

Armelina "Mellie" Chavez - December 21, 1930 ~ August 31, 2021 (age 90)


Sandra Sedillo

Sandra Sedillo - April 18, 1957 ~ August 31, 2021 (age 64)


Louie S. Montaño

Louie S. Montaño - August 16, 1941 ~ August 31, 2021 (age 80)



City Council to Meet September 7

The Las Cruces City Council will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main St. for a regularly scheduled meeting.


Donors Sought for Santero Angel Fund

Donors Sought for Santero Angel Fund


National Night Out with Las Cruces Utilities

Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) joined City of Las Cruces (City) Police and Fire Departments during the National Night Out (NNO) event on Tuesday, August 3. NNO gives residents an evening to meet neighbors and area first responders, along with City staff.


Las Cruces Utilities Host County Interns to Contribute to Customer Education

First jobs are always nerve-wracking, but internships are a great way to ease into a job experience with the patient support of those already skilled in a career.


Las Cruces Utilities Celebrates Two New Interns

It was signing day for the new interns starting their careers with Las Cruces Utilities (LCU), and a buzz was in the air.


Las Cruces Utilities Aids with Local Flooding

Emergencies happen at all hours of the day, and Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) is prepared to jump into action – day or night, and even rain or shine. With rain threatening to overwhelm holding pools, LCU sent crews to ensure that families were kept safe during the storm.


Four Teens Charged in Wednesday Homicide

Police have arrested four teenagers believed to be responsible for Wednesday evening’s shooting in the Legends West neighborhood that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Dante Garcia.


LCU wins bid to dismiss $1.76 million in fees associated with Winter Storm Uri

This week, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a waiver of all penalties and interest associated with Winter Storm Uri imposed by El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG) on utilities, including Las Cruces Utilities (LCU).


In 'perfect marriage,' Albuquerque City Hall makes $11 million move to Civic Plaza space

This week, the City of Albuquerque announced that it is acquiring the old Bernalillo County space located in Civic Plaza to serve as City Hall.


'After nearly 20 years of promises,' Albuquerque officials announce aquatic center project at North Domingo Baca Park moving forward

Albuquerque city officials plan to construct an aquatic center at North Domingo Baca Park as envisioned in a 2005 master development plan.


Albuquerque no longer in top five nationwide for auto thefts following an 'arduous journey'

With a 9%​​​​​ decline in auto thefts this year, Albuquerque is no longer ranked in the top five nationwide for auto thefts, coming in instead at number six.


Employees to conduct COVID-19 vaccine screening at New Mexico State Fair, 'doing what's industry standard'

This year, the New Mexico State Fair will feature up to 30 employees who will be conducting COVID-19 vaccine screening at the entrance, ensuring that nobody enters the fairgrounds who is not vaccinated from the deadly virus, KRQE reported.


UNM AD discusses new changes at Lobos athletic events to focus on fan safety, 'the experience'

New Mexico Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez late last month discussed the school’s change  to mobile ticketing, cashless parking, mobile concessions and the new clear bag policy for Lobo events.