Good morning, Las Cruces.

A Doña Ana County sheriff's deputy — Antonio Aleman — died on Tuesday, July 8 after his patrol vehicle collided with a semi-truck on eastbound I-10 near Avenida De Mesilla around 5 p.m. and his body was taken to the Office of Medical Investigators as investigators continue reviewing the crash.

The New Mexico Supreme Court sided with Attorney General Raúl Torrez by quashing a lower court order that would have required a juror to testify in former Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford’s case—Lunsford was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in February after the 2023 shooting death of Presley Eze and his defense had asked for a new trial citing juror bias.

The Las Cruces City Council approved the El Paseo and S.

Solano Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan at its June 7 meeting—an internal committee will form soon and a Safety Improvement Program is set to launch in September with $100,000 in funding. The plan aims to improve pedestrian safety, public spaces, and affordable housing following more than 2,000 community survey responses.

Adrianna Apodaca started the NMSU Iron Aggies Powerlifting Club in Las Cruces after finishing at Mayfield High School where she placed third at the state powerlifting meet.

The club will work to secure funds for a meet in Phoenix—giving local athletes a chance to train together—while offering support to both men and women of all levels.

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.

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.

ORION 224 Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — El Camino — Ticket info not provided — Experience an exciting night of live music with ORION 224 and special guests.