Good morning, Las Cruces.

Judge Jim T. Martin, a Boys and Girls Club alumnus and emeritus board member, recalls playing sports and board games during his youth and now supports club breakfast fundraisers and a capital campaign to build a new facility for local kids.

Sam's Club introduced a new logo and slogan as part of an ongoing rebrand that started in 2025, featuring a modern visual look and added services like a floral department and outdoor cafe.

The Las Cruces location has no set update schedule (pending update) and may see similar changes soon.

Eligible business owners can obtain security assessments and up to $5,000 reimbursement for improvements such as cameras and locks through the Small Business Safety Improvement Grant Program.

Offered on a first-come & first-served basis by the Las Cruces Police Department and Economic Development Department, the program serves select redevelopment areas.

Maria Elena Salinas's family tamale recipe is now in the latest Homecooked magazine, preserving decades of culinary tradition passed from her mother and shared with neighbors in Las Cruces.

The publication spotlights local food heritage — highlighting community bonds through authentic homemade flavors.

The Festival Orchestra de Las Cruces, led by Lonnie Klein, will perform the Red, White and Blue All American Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept.

6 at Atkinson Hall in the NMSU Music Building. Guest soloist Ilya Yakushev and guest performer Fernando Macias will feature works by American composers.

At the NMSU Art Museum, student curators have reimagined art history by pairing classic and contemporary works in the free exhibition 'Art History: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.' The exhibit is open through Sept.

19 and includes a public reception on Aug. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.

On July 15 at Centennial High School, Andreya Hesser received her white coat at Burrell College of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine, marking the start of her path in medicine.

A Las Cruces native, she described the ceremony (a hometown milestone) as both a homecoming and key moment.

Las Cruces is holding a public input meeting on a planned HAWK signal crossing along West Amador Avenue at the Armijo Lateral on Thursday, Sept.

3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at City Hall (700 N. Main Street), where city staff will explain the project and answer questions.

Housing New Mexico awarded $1 million to two local housing projects, giving $500,000 to the City for a critical roof replacement at the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope day shelter & $500,000 to Crosstown for Living Peace Women’s Re-Entry House to support transitional housing in Doña Ana County.

New Mexico Department of Health announced Wednesday it will continue recommending the full childhood vaccination schedule despite a federal order to reduce doses; officials say rising measles cases and the upcoming flu season make vaccines essential and urge parents to consult health providers.

Las Cruces cyclist Tammy Risner qualified in Fayetteville, Ark. by finishing 13 minutes ahead of the pack; she will travel to Nannup (Australia) this October to compete in the UCI Gravel World Championships after overcoming multiple setbacks.

Carson Su’esu’e led a football camp in Antioch where kids practiced drills + he now returns to Las Cruces to join New Mexico State, embracing a familiar community and a renewed passion for the game.

NM State opened its home schedule on Wednesday night against the Arizona State Sun Devils and lost 3-1 — freshman Angeline Montoya scored at 41 minutes to spark the team, which had 11 players making their debut.

The Aggies will play their first road game in Tucson on Saturday.