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Las Cruces
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Since late April, the Las Cruces Police Department has run Operation Not in Vain—named in honor of slain officer Jonah Hernandez—to patrol high crime hotspots with support from state and county agencies, which has resulted in 94 felony arrests, 98 misdemeanor arrests and the seizure of over 2,300 fentanyl pills while contributing to a 10% drop in overall crime; the program is scheduled to end this month. The Las Cruces Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local 4-H students won the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championship in Grand Island, Nebraska in late June—led by Coach Travis Brown—and included Lilliana Barraza, Jadon Trevino, Brenden Morris and Weston Marr. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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Footloose Youth Edition by A.C.T.
7-8 p.m. — Rio Grande Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying youth rendition of Footloose with the teens of Bomont as they kick up their Sunday shoes.
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Monster Truck Wars
12-6 p.m. — Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo — Tickets start at $60 — Experience an unforgettable day of thrilling monster truck action in Las Cruces.
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Shine on Floyd - Pink Floyd Tribute Band
7-9:30 p.m. — Rio Grande Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience a spectacular tribute to Pink Floyd with a stunning laser and light show.
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Bryant Bulldogs vs. New Mexico State Aggies Football
7-8:30 p.m. — Aggie Memorial Stadium — $12 – $30 — Experience college football excitement as the Bulldogs take on the Aggies in a thrilling match.
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NMSU Aggies vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football
7-8:30 p.m. — Aggie Memorial Stadium — $12 – $30 — Watch the Aggies take on the Golden Hurricane in an exciting college football matchup.
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