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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Casa de Peregrinos hosted a Pop-Up Pantry at the Doña Ana Government Center on Jan. 17 to feed local families; the event was the second in a series funded by a $50,000 Project Jupiter donation (the first was held in Sunland Park in December). The Las Cruces Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New America School‑Las Cruces students honored Dr. King for the 12th year by volunteering at local sites (El Caldito Kitchen, Camp Hope, Gospel Rescue Mission, Main Street) on Monday, Jan. 19 and made lunches, sorted clothing, cleaned pantries, and later ate at Peter Piper Pizza before watching 'Six Triple Eight' at Cineport. The Las Cruces Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MountainView Regional Medical Center is launching an optional bracelet program for new moms. Patients receive a teal silicon bracelet (Recently Gave Birth/Still At Risk) at discharge to help first responders quickly identify postpartum complications, and they are advised to wear it for six weeks. The Las Cruces Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Addison Massey, a three-time Gatorade player of the year at Las Cruces High, led her volleyball team to an unbeaten season and a third Class 5A title, and she will play collegiately at Kansas State in Manhattan, Kansas. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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Lotería Game Night
5-7:15 p.m. — Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of Lotería with prizes and good vibes.
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Super 5 Sunday Road Race
8:30-11 a.m. — Centennial High School — Registration fee required — Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with a fun-filled race event featuring 1 Mile, 5K, and 5 Mile options.
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Cupid's Chase 5K
9 AM – 3 PM — Mesilla Plaza — Participation Fee Required — Celebrate community while running for a cause supporting individuals with disabilities.
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