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Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Schumacher Veterinary Clinic was named the Rio Grande Rotary Club’s Business of the Quarter for its support programs and community care following the February 2024 loss of Police Officer Jonah Hernandez. The clinic launched the We Have Your 6 campaign and Schumacher Grant to aid local pets and first responders—efforts recognized with a commemorative plaque and a pizza celebration for staff. The Las Cruces Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new book—Billy the Kid: The Life Behind the Legend—explores the outlaw's early years in Silver City and his trial for murder while detailing his time in Mesilla and legacy in Fort Sumner. Author George R. Matthews used local archives and historian accounts to provide fresh insights and aims to spark a documentary on the famous gunslinger. The Las Cruces Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local public land activists in Las Cruces cheered when a Senate vote removed a bill that would have sold millions of acres, including parts of the Organ Mountains—Desert Peaks National Monument. Friends of the monument say they have won a battle for public lands, but they fear similar proposals will come back in the future. The Las Cruces Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Las Cruces is partnering with El Paso Electric and Forth Mobility to launch an electric vehicle car sharing program this fall that lets drivers 21 and older rent one of two EVs for $5 per hour or $50 per day. The program will run through the end of 2026 — with on-site and public charging available to support cleaner air. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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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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Music in the Park - Thee Locomotion Style and Satisfied
Enjoy the summer weather — Time not specified — Young Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant afternoon of live music featuring local acts across various genres.
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