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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Las Cruces Police officer shot and killed a man and injured another near Lynn Middle School at 6:30 a.m. on May 8 — the officer was placed on paid administrative leave as an investigation by local and state agencies continues. Las Cruces Sun News
- ➤ A Las Cruces officer-involved shooting occurred on May 8 at about 6:30 a.m. in the 900 block of Walnut Street, where one man died and another was injured — the officer has been placed on paid administrative leave while investigators from multiple agencies continue to probe the incident. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ Las Cruces Police Department launched Operation Not in Vain on April 28—named in honor of fallen Officer Jonah Hernandez—that in its first week led to 37 felony arrests, 36 misdemeanor arrests, three recovered stolen vehicles, and seizures of 2.4 grams of methamphetamine, 55 fentanyl pills and one firearm. The Las Cruces Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Border Jazz Orchestra will perform a free Jazz Scholarship Benefit concert tomorrow at 7 p.m. at Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 Horseshoe St. on the NMSU campus + doors open at 6:30 p.m. with donations encouraged to support the Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society scholarship fund. The Las Cruces Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ National Nurses Week is celebrated from May 6 to May 12 as MountainView Regional Medical Center honors the role of nurses in critical care. The facility has launched a new nurse residency program+ designed to ease the transition from education to practice and improve patient outcomes. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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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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Icebox Brewing Art Class
6-8:30 p.m. — Icebox Brewing Company — $40/person — Enjoy a step-by-step painting class while sipping on your favorite beverage.
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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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Mayor's Jazz Festival
7 p.m. — Plaza De Las Cruces — Free admission — Celebrate a summer of live jazz, community joy, and good vibes with local and traveling acts.
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70's Hippy Night Karaoke
7-11 p.m. — Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery Las Cruces — Free entry — Sing your favorite 1970s hits and embrace the flower power vibes.
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On-Site Tour at The Heritage Assisted Living
9 AM - 7 PM — The Heritage Assisted Living & Adult Day Care, LLC — Free entry — Explore the community's top-rated amenities and programs for seniors.
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