Good morning, Las Cruces.

A tropical storm on Sept.

30 left small communities in Doña Ana and Lincoln counties short on supplies, and officials have opened donation funds through the Community Foundations of Southern New Mexico Greatest Need Impact Fund to help those affected & prompt community support.

The 35th Annual Dress the Child charity dinner gala exceeded expectations at the Las Cruces Convention Center on Sept.

24, drawing over 250 attendees and raising more than half its $70,000 goal to provide clothes and shoes for children in need in the Mesilla Valley.

La Union Maze in Anthony delayed its opening after heavy rain forced cancellation of the Sept.

26 event. Now in its 27th season, the family-operated tradition readies for visitors with an alien theme, mini-maze race — and spicy lemonade menu items.

The Las Cruces Arts Association opens its new gallery Friday, Oct.

2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 221 N. Main St where 20 local artists will display work including photography, painting and sculpture in a member-only space designed to boost community creativity.

Southern New Mexico Pride returns on Saturday, Oct.

3 with a free, all-ages parade starting at 4 p.m. downtown, followed by festivities at Plaza de Las Cruces from 5 to 10 p.m. (local vendors, food trucks, drag performers and a beer garden from Dry Point Distillers will feature).

About 1,500 Doña Ana County students will join three days of AgXplorer programs at the Southern New Mexico State Fair starting today from 9:40 to 11:40 a.m., rotating through eight agriculture and food science stations.

On Friday, 500 older students will explore agricultural careers with free transportation + bus support.

Evacuations remain in place for Rincon as heavy rains cause flooding (up to 4 inches in some areas) while officials warn more rain may bring further hazards later this week.

The National Guard rescued a trapped resident near Hatch and helped evacuate a home with a collapsed roof.

Marci Dickerson founded Cancer Warriors in March 2023 to support cancer patients in Las Cruces — the volunteer group uses local donations, including $220,000 raised at its first luncheon, to fund programs that help shorten wait times and ease the treatment journey.

Ariana Carrasco, a 23 year old Las Cruces boxer with a 3+0 record, will face Angelica Marie Flores in a four round super welterweight bout at El Paso County Coliseum on Oct.

2; Flores is making her professional debut.