Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Las Cruces.
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Las Cruces and Doña Ana County are under alert for high drug overdoses that began in early August—Las Cruces recorded 21 cases in three weeks including two fatal instances, and drug intelligence officers suspect fentanyl and carfentanil may be involved while additional cases may be unreported. The Las Cruces Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Las Cruces will receive $11,075,000 from state funds to expand affordable housing as part of a $120 million statewide investment. The city has identified six potential projects and will use the funds on shovel-ready work before June 2026 to support local housing efforts. The Las Cruces Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After eight months of offseason preparation, the Aggies will open the 2025 season by hosting Bryant at Aggie Memorial Stadium on Saturday at 7 p.m. MT—head coach Tony Sanchez said the team is eager to secure its first back-to-back season-opening wins in nearly 20 years. The Las Cruces Bulletin
WELLNESS NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Lumineux’s teeth whitening starter set offers a peroxide-free solution, which helps fight common stains from coffee, tea, and wine without leading to tooth and gum sensitivity. The set comes with 14 whitening strips + a two-pack of whitening toothpaste, all formulated with good-for-you Dead Sea salt, coconut oil, and lemon peel oil. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Las Cruces.
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

Brighten Your Smile, Naturally
Looking for a gentler way to whiten your teeth? Lumineux’s starter set is a peroxide-free option that helps lift stains from coffee, tea, and wine — without the usual tooth or gum sensitivity.
It comes with 14 easy-to-use whitening strips and two tubes of whitening toothpaste, so you’re all set from day one.
Made with natural ingredients like Dead Sea salt, coconut oil, and lemon peel oil, it’s a clean, effective way to boost your smile. Try it now for under $40.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Las Cruces.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Never take criticism from someone you wouldn't take advice from.
~ Unknown
About Daily Las Cruces
Welcome to the Daily Las Cruces, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Las Cruces, New Mexico community. If you like the Daily Las Cruces, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Las Cruces.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Las Cruces and across New Mexico. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Las Cruces
A free Las Cruces community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailylascruces.com/sitemap