Good morning, Las Cruces.

Rachel Helen Miller died on February 22nd in Malaysia; a memorial service to honor her life will be held June 28th at 11 a.m. at New Covenant Fellowship on Holy Cross Rd in Las Cruces—she is survived by her husband, sons, sisters, and many relatives and friends.

After a mass shooting at Young Park on March 21 that killed three and injured 15, Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. gave $25,000 to the Together Las Cruces Crisis Action Fund—this money will help the families hurt by the violence.

A New Mexico judge denied bond for three teens, Gustavo Dominguez aged 17, Nathan Giovani Rivas aged 17 and Josiah Ontiveros aged 15—charged with three counts of murder from the March 21 park mass shooting in Las Cruces that killed three and injured at least 15—saying they pose a danger and could face retaliation.

On Friday night, a fight at an unsanctioned car show in Young Park led to gunfire that killed three teens and injured more than a dozen people in Las Cruces — police have arrested three teens and a 20-year-old as community members held vigils with flowers, candles and balloons on Sunday.

On Friday night a mass shooting at a car meetup in Young Park in Las Cruces left three dead and 15 injured as police arrested four suspects—one adult and three minors—with early reports indicating many of the weapons were stolen.

The Branigan Cultural Center is accepting proposals for 2026 exhibits that focus on culturally significant themes of the Borderlands and U.S. Southwest to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — proposals must be submitted via SurveyMonkey from April 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, May 16 and include a narrative, images, and space requirements.

After a mass shooting on March 21 that killed three and injured 15, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and lawmakers ended the 60-day session urging a special session to address gun violence—critics said the session failed to pass strong gun safety measures needed for Las Cruces.

Hearts for Autism Run

7:30 AM — Mayfield High School — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community-focused event promoting autism awareness through a fun run.

Ticket to Learning

10-11 a.m. — Las Cruces Railroad Museum — Check event page for cost — Discover the joys of learning at the NEW 'Ticket to Learning' program merging storytelling and trains.

Las Cruces Pecan Festival Painting Event

4-5:30 p.m. — Hospitality Tent/Beer Garden — $30/person, excludes drink/food — Unleash your creativity with guided painting while enjoying local pecans.

April El Camino Mercado Show

6:30-10 p.m. — El Camino — Tickets are nonrefundable — Experience an evening of diverse musical performances in a vibrant community setting.