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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The state Supreme Court vacated the felony murder conviction of Mawu Ekon Revels, a Las Cruces man convicted in a 2021 house party shooting that killed Nicodemus Gonzales—he will face resentencing and may be retried on a felony or lesser murder charge. The Las Cruces Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The New Mexico Supreme Court granted a stay in Brad Lunsford’s appeal to review Attorney General Raúl Torrez’s petition for superintending control—halting district court proceedings to protect the safety and privacy of a Dona Ana County juror. The court will evaluate the risks of potential online harassment and intimidation as the appeal continues. Las Cruces Sun News
- ➤ Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story said the department is short on officers after the March 21 Young Park shooting that left three dead and 15 injured. He added that fewer people have joined the force since summer 2020 and local officers often rely on help from outside agencies — as shown during an April 2 car chase — to manage calls in a challenging policing climate. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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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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Alma d' Arte Spanish Market
May 2-4 — Alma d' Arte Charter High School — Free entry — Discover the vibrant cultural art from Spanish New Mexico at this world-class Spanish Colonial Art Market.
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