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Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The FBI & Las Cruces Police Department are asking the public for help finding Daniel Guereca, a Hispanic male about 6 feet tall who robbed the PNC Bank at 3800 E Lohman Ave on Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m., wearing a green hat, a black Adidas jacket with white stripes, a surgical mask, and glasses while taking an undisclosed amount of money, with a reward offered up to $2,000 for information. Las Cruces Sun News
- ➤ Tomas Rivas (20), the only adult arrested in the Young Park shooting that left three dead and 15 injured, was involved in a limited scuffle at the Doña Ana County Detention Center after his arrest on Sunday and guards quickly broke up the altercation as he remains in custody (facing a possible grand jury trial). The Las Cruces Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The NMSU Theatre Arts and American Southwest Theatre Company will close their season with the musical The Prom — an uplifting production inspired by true events — at the NMSU Center for the Arts at 1000 E. University Ave, Las Cruces, running April 11–27 with a preview on April 10 and a show on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. The production brings together students, faculty, staff, and local artists to deliver a story of acceptance and self-discovery. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ Two New Mexico State University seniors, Yalet Yanar and Citlali Delgado, have been selected for Art Stop 2025 to display their work at bus stops on University Ave. and Jordan Rd. and at Valley Drive and Hadley Ave., with Yanar’s collage capturing her daily Las Cruces walk and Delgado’s painting using a purple prickly pear cactus to symbolize women’s resilience—an initiative bringing student art to public spaces. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Power of the Purse Fundraiser
4-8 p.m. — New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum — Support local initiatives — Enjoy a fun-filled evening at the annual Power of the Purse fundraiser benefiting Turning Point of Las Cruces.
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