Good morning, Las Cruces.

The Karl Ngoye Community Impact Fund began at the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico in 2024 to honor Karl’s lifelong service - it supports local nonprofit groups that help with healthcare, education and family needs across the region.

Swing for Your Future is a new program to help local teenagers build life skills through golf that will launch in October at Cruces Total Golf, where experienced instructors and NMSU students will provide coaching + guidance.

The nonprofit, backed by LCPS and local leaders, seeks community support through donations.

Las Cruces Police Department runs its Summer Youth Leadership Academy for one week each summer, offering interactive dodgeball games, helicopter landings, and hands-on lessons with police, fire officials, and the National Guard — registration opens in May and sessions fill quickly.

Eighth grader Johanna Jo Contreras from Mesilla Valley Christian School runs JC Jewelry after learning money skills in the Sonoma Elementary Kids Can Program & now sells handmade necklaces, bracelets, and earrings at local markets while dreaming of becoming a pro golfer.

City of Las Cruces offers a free Teen Connection Program at Frank O'Brien Papen Community Center and East Mesa Recreation Center for students in grades 6–12.

The program provides homework help, recreation, meals and enrichment activities (including STEM projects, art workshops and outings) while partnering with local groups.

Project Jupiter's updated power plan will use Bloom Energy’s fuel cells to cut nitrogen oxide by 92 percent, carbon monoxide by 67 percent, and reduce water use with a closed-loop cooling system in southern New Mexico — a change aimed at addressing local air quality and water concerns.

Las Cruces residents served by El Paso Electric can join the SLT Las Cruces and Wings for Life community solar projects to earn bill credits without installing panels—residential and commercial subscribers get a 10% discount while qualifying customers receive a 28% discount as enrollment opens now.

Today, the New Mexico Board of Finance approved a $31.2 million investment to expand NMSU’s IDEAL Center (Integrated Digital Enterprise Accelerator Laboratory) that will boost grid modernization research and hands-on training.

The two-year project is set to transform the lab into a national testbed for clean energy innovation.

Las Cruces residents can join a public safety town hall with Mayor Eric Enriquez and Police Chief Jeremy Story on July 29 at 6 p.m. at City Hall (700 N.

Main St.) where they will share ideas in small group discussions organized by Council district.

The Doña Ana County Board terminated County Manager Scott Andrews' contract effective Tuesday as they begin seeking new leadership, while Las Cruces Police warn of rental scams costing up to $1,800 and Animal Control will host free spay/neuter clinics for residents starting July 27 in La Mesa and Doña Ana.

The Las Cruces City Council approved asking residents to vote on a ballot measure for $26 million in bonds to expand Branigan Library without raising taxes.

Early voting begins Oct. 6 and if it passes, the library will move to a temporary location in Spring 2027 before returning downtown.

Midwest Poultry Services recalled 1.5 million eggs due to a salmonella risk in products sold at Kroger, Brookshire's and other chains in several states + Albertsons, Walmart and Sprouts in Las Cruces remain unaffected.

Customers should check carton codes and return any recalled products for a refund.

A recent housing market report shows Southern New Mexico saw nearly a 30 percent increase in home closings from last year as more listings provide buyers greater choices.

Sellers are adjusting prices and local lenders offer up to $5,000 in closing cost credits, signaling a robust market.

The Las Cruces City Golf Championship returned on July 18-19 after a 13-year hiatus.

Held at New Mexico State University Golf Course and Red Hawk Golf Course, winners in four divisions earned the Phil Woods Championship Cup as Mayor Eric Enriquez presented the awards.

NM State Athletics extended head coach Joseph Rath's contract for two years through 2029 today after his team earned four titles at the Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships; Rath (who built a winning program since 2021) said he looks forward to leading in Las Cruces.

MUFON Las Cruces Chapter Meeting

9:25 a.m. — Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Branch — Free entry — Engage in enlightening discussions about lesser-known Roswell crash sites and UFO phenomena with fellow enthusiasts.

Las Cruces In-Person Networking Event

3-5 p.m. — The Game Sports Bar & Grill — Cost of food/drinks — Connect with local small business owners and engage in meaningful discussions.

Oldies Show & Dance Party

Evening — Las Cruces Convention Center — Free parking — Enjoy live music from Tierra the Legacy featuring Sunny Ozuna and Sax Attitude with drinks and dancing.