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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Las Cruces officials said ICE arrested Cristhian Ortega-Lopez in April on suspicions of ties to Tren de Aragua—a group later labeled a foreign terrorist organization—which led to legal action including the removal of Judge Jose Cano and his wife for alleged evidence tampering. Las Cruces Sun News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This upcoming week, arts and cultural events offer a range of experiences with exhibitions, book launches, festivals, film screenings and live music planned from May 2 through May 8 in Las Cruces and nearby towns. Community highlights include the Desert Heroines Exhibition at The Mad Hatter Gallery, Smokey Bear Days at the Smokey Bear Historical Park in Capitan and film showings at local theaters — each event providing a unique opportunity to enjoy art and culture. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ May is Historic Preservation Month in Las Cruces and the city honors its old buildings and landmarks by listing them on the Las Cruces Register of Cultural Properties — a step that highlights our rich cultural history. Property owners may soon propose nominations by contacting the Department of Community Development. The Las Cruces Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico State University earned two new Carnegie classifications on April 24—2025 Institutional Classification and the 2025 Student Access and Earnings Classification; the awards, based on data from 2020 to 2023, show the university’s commitment to better degree offerings and student outcomes. These honors highlight its ongoing focus on quality teaching, research, and career preparation. The Las Cruces Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On April 29, New Mexico observed National Fentanyl Awareness Day to stress the signs of fentanyl overdose and promote free naloxone available online+ at public health offices; the NM Department of Health also supported programs for opioid treatment and adulterant testing to help reduce overdose deaths. Las Cruces Today
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two former New Mexico State University basketball players—Pascal Siakam of the Indiana Pacers and Trevelin Queen of the Orlando Magic—are competing to win an NBA championship this playoffs season. Siakam's team leads its best-of-seven series two games to none against the Milwaukee Bucks while Queen's team works to overcome a deficit against the Boston Celtics. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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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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El Camino Market Show
6:30-10 p.m. — El Camino — Tickets nonrefundable — Enjoy a night of live performances featuring Ask the Past, Honey & Virosa, and St. Anthony's Fire.
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2025 Las Cruces UkeFest
All day — Corbett Center Student Union — Pre-registration required — Celebrate the annual ukulele festival with music and good vibes in Las Cruces.
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Memorial Day Weekend New Mexico Wine Festival
Noon-6 p.m. — Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds — General admission required — Celebrate local wines with tastings, food trucks, and live music during this festive weekend.
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