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Las Cruces
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elijah Rey Reyes, a 24-year-old native of Tortugas, has joined the Bulletin as a reporter and is building on experience from jobs at Walmart and as a cook; he earned his journalism degree in May and is pursuing his master’s in communications. The Las Cruces Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Winnie (Yu-Feng) Lee, a longtime NMSU economics professor and one of New Mexico’s Top 50 Women Leaders, has been named interim director of the Arrowhead Center and CEO of Arrowhead Inc. and will drive tech innovation and economic growth through public-private partnerships. The Las Cruces Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Las Cruces officials deployed four new park rangers to patrol parks and boost safety. They began patrolling on Feb. 1 with staggered shifts from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to address community concerns. Las Cruces Sun News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NM State lost a basketball game to UTEP (79-69) in a road contest at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso. The Aggies will return to the Pan American Center to face Sam Houston on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ NM State women's tennis team earned its first spring win on Saturday at NAU Tennis Center — after an early doubles loss, strong singles play clinched a 4-3 victory. Key players rallied in tight three-set matches to secure the win. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ NM State swimming competed at the Las Cruces Natatorium on Saturday afternoon and won all 18 events to secure a 237 to 91 victory over the Lobos — marking its ninth win over the rival team while honoring seniors and setting new records. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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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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DIY Natural Lotions Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Assembly Craft Studio — Workshop Fee Applies — Discover the art of creating nourishing lotions for your skin this winter.
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