Thursday, June 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Las Cruces police are searching for an African-American man about 5-foot-11 with short hair and a goatee who was last seen on June 14 in the 200 block of east Idaho Avenue wearing a black hoodie and dark pants and is accused of stabbing a 39-year-old man who escaped to a nearby Walgreens after the suspect demanded his car keys and spoke with a mid-west or east coast accent. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ Las Cruces police are investigating a stabbing on the 200 block of East Idaho Avenue early on June 14 when a 39-year-old man was attacked after refusing to give up his car keys—he escaped to a nearby Walgreens and was airlifted to an El Paso hospital while officers search for a tall suspect with short hair and a goatee. Las Cruces Sun News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Las Cruces residents have dealt with heavy smoke this week from the Trout Fire in the Gila National Forest; Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency on June 17 to allow state and federal aid for fire management and relief efforts in Grant County—where $750,000 has been allocated to support additional resources. The fire began on June 12, burned 18,278 acres by June 16, and wind-blown smoke has lowered air quality and prompted health advice for vulnerable residents. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The New Mexico Banitas beat the Austin Outlaws 40-0 last week and now have a 3-3 record in Division 2 of the Women’s Football Alliance. Coach Jamar Cotton said the Las Cruces team is rebuilding—seeking nearly 20 new players and more funds to eventually turn pro. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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Las Cruces Electric 5K & One-mile Fun Run
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Meerscheidt Center — Cost not specified — Participate in an electrifying evening of running fun for all ages.
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Annual 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
6 p.m. — Pat & Lou Sisbarro Community Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive concert followed by a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day.
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7th Annual Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Festival
Enjoy a summer block party — 1-7 p.m. — Plaza De Las Cruces — Free entry — Indulge in over 100 Mexican beers and 40 tequilas while enjoying live entertainment and vendors.
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