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About 1,500 White Sands Missile Range employees who live in Las Cruces are on their way home, as range officials have decided to let them leave early because of inclement weather.

Las Cruces police are investigating an officer-involved shooting near the intersection of Kansas Avenue and Lujan Street.

Those unhappy about the prospect of paying higher state taxes to compensate of a multi-million dollar budget deficit, or who would like to have a say in helping to shape those decisions, will have a chance to make their voices heard this week.

City officials are considering two options that could lead to the Las Cruces Country Club property being converted into a premier park.

Ever so slightly, gross receipts tax revenue in Las Cruces is rising, perhaps signaling the start of economic recovery in Do-a Ana County.

This Nov. 27, 2009 file photo shows crowds shopping at Best Buy in Las Cruces, N.M. Friday's anecdotal reports showed bigger crowds at stores as shoppers appeared to buy more than last year.

LAS CRUCES The New Mexico Spaceport Authority on Wednesday awarded a $32.5 million contract to an Albuquerque firm to build the terminal-hangar facility the futuristic building often seen in artists' drawings of Spaceport America.

From the outside, Andy's Barber Shop, a quaint building tucked away on a small street between Lohman and Amador avenues, might appear no different from any other in Las Cruces.

The building at 1340 E Lohman Ave., that used to house Casa Luna Italian Restaurant, will soon be home to a new Mediterranean restaurant.

Here's what we're supposed to say: We know it's been a tough year all over, and people have had some rough financial patches, some worse than others.

Almost half a million dollars was raised this year in the "NMSU Aggies Are Tough Enough to Wear Pink" campaign, organizers said Wednesday.

The Las Cruces Anime Day is proud to announce that it will be honored by the presence of Miss Monica Rial at its 2010 event as Guest of Honor.

Hungry? Check out Grub Hub. Forgot to thaw the turkey? Burned the dressing to an edible crisp? It happens.

A group opposed to a federal wilderness bill for southwestern Dona Ana County has outlined alternatives to the proposal while asking New Mexico's senators to hold a field hearing locally about the matter.

City Clerk Esther Martinez said Wednesday that there is no basis to claims made a week before the Nov.

Two travelers from New Mexico were nabbed at the El Paso port of entry, suspected of carrying ecstacy and ketamine, according ot a news release.

A chief deputy county clerk will not be disciplined after being arrested for drunken driving early Friday, the county clerk said Tuesday.

Dona Ana County Chief Deputy County Clerk Mario O. Jimenez will plead guilty to drunken driving today in Las Cruces Magistrate Court.

LAS CRCUES A Mesilla couple has pleaded no contest to more than 100 counts of animal cruelty.

In the beginning of his life, Abraham Lincoln "feared of achieving nothing that would make men remember him," but as his life unfolded, he became the 16th president of the United States and one of the most influential Americans in history.

Dona Ana County authorities have blamed the deaths of three Chaparral residents in a Wednesday night fire at least partly on something meant to protect homes: security bars on the windows.

The lamb rack at Ardovino's Desert Crossing is rubbed with rosemary, olive oil and cracked pepper and glazed with a chutney f bing cherries, golden raisins and chipotle.

The trial of the Las Cruces man accused of causing the death of his infant daughter by leaving her in a clothes hamper will be moved, a state district judge decided Wednesday.

Jacob Barela, 6, from left, Isaiah Thomas, 9, Julia Barela, 9, Shawn Barela, 11, and Ginger Barela show their support for veterans Wednesday at the Veterans Day Parade, which traveled along Church Street in Las Cruces.

Factory production declined in October, signaling that consumers and businesses remain cautious in their spending and suggesting a sluggish economic recovery.

The child pornography investigation into a 50-year-old East Mesa man might not have happened had his daughter's boyfriend not allegedly seduced an 11-year-old girl he met on MySpace.

Avenue of Flags, the sire of Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner California Flag, will stand the 2010 season at Winners Circle Bloodstock Farms in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Barnes & Noble at NMSU will host three book signings the first week of December.

Ruidoso Downs Race Track is seeking permission from the New Mexico Racing Commission to move the track to Las Cruces for the 2011 racing season.

A special celebration is planned from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday to honor the families who have finalized adoptions in 2009.

Las Cruces police arrested a man on a felony count of strong-armed robbery Sunday after he allegedly stole a woman's purse.

A Las Cruces Police officer is let go after an investigation revealed he gave false information about an off-duty traffic accident that he was involved in October.

A Las Cruces teen was killed in a single-vehicle roll-over crash early Sunday morning, and alcohol may have contributed to the wreck, according to state police.

Still looking for the seasonal flu vaccine? Join the crowd. Seasonal flu shots in the Las Cruces area remain scarce.

The district attorney's office in Las Cruces has declined to prosecute an East Mesa man accused of second-degree murder in connection with the stabbing of another man.

While the nation deals with double-digit unemployment, Do-a Ana County received some good economic news on Wednesday.

Bobcat captured at former home of breeder By Ashley Meeks Sun-News reporter Posted: 11/07/2009 12:00:00 AM MST LAS CRUCES - A bobcat was captured at the former home of an exotic cat breeder Thursday and another large cat is still on the loose, according to DoA a Ana Sheriff's Department investigators.

DJ Mitchell serves up plates of French Brie Delight, right, and Eggsidillas on Wednesday at The Shed, 810 S. Valley Drive.

A 47-year-old Las Cruces man died after a motorcycle crash Thursday afternoon on U.S. 70.

It was hard not to notice the thundering noise and a small tremble in the floor during a walk through New Mexico State University's Corbett Center Student Union on Thursday.

Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a man who has not been seen by family members for the past two weeks.

The Army psychiatrist accused in the Fort Hood shootings that took the lives of 13 people had been in communication with a cleric born in Las Cruces in 1971 while his father was attending graduate school at New Mexico State University, according to a 2008 Washington Post article.

Young women and teens from Do-a Ana County performed well in the Miss New Mexico USA pageant over the weekend in Mescalero, N.M. Rosanne Dene Aguilar of Sunland Park earned the crown of Miss New Mexico USA, and Faith Annelies Cortez of Las Cruces won the title of Miss New Mexico Teen USA.

It's been just over eight months since red-light cameras went up at four major intersection in Las Cruces, and since then, nearly 25,000 automobiles have been caught either speeding or running a red light since February 28, 2009.

Police are trying to determine why a 36-year-old Las Cruces man was standing in the middle of Interstate 25 Monday night when he was fatally struck by a truck near Hatch.

LAS CRUCES A state district judge has denied a request by Las Crucen Robert Flores for a change of venue in the trial in which he is accused of causing the death of his infant daughter by leaving her in a clothes hamper.

Las Cruces Police Chief Harry Romero announced Tuesday he's retiring after a 35-year tenure with the department.

The parade will begin at Loretto Town Center, travel north on Church Street, east on Hadley Avenue, south on Campo Street back to Loretto Town Center.

Police are looking for a man they say donned a mask and assaulted a pizza delivery-woman on Halloween in Anthony.

New Mexico State University Air Force ROTC will put on a fundraiser dinner for the local chapter of Disabled American Veterans Wednesday in honor of Veterans Day.

A Las Cruces man has been arrested after a multi-agency investigation allegedly discovered thousands of images of child pornography on computers and other electronic media devices in his home.

On Friday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. - " 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble at NMSU will host a lecture and book signing by Martha Egan.

It may have started out as just a little tune in their heads, but some local music students, with the help of their teachers, have turned inspiration into their greatest masterpieces - so far.

Whether you're an omnivore or a vegetarian, a liberal or a conservative, an Aggie fan or a - hack, cough - Lobo backer, there is one thread of gastronomic commonality that runs through our community: Salsa.

Gov. Bill Richardson makes a stop Wednesday in Las Cruces to listen to concerns about budget bills recently passed by the Legislature to deal with the state budget deficit.

Two women are scheduled to be arraigned this month after being separately charged with having sex with teenage boys.

Gill Sorg was talking about the goals he had just moments after being declared the winner Tuesday night of the District 5 seat on the Las Cruces City Council.

Two Las Cruces men were accused of reporting a fake armed robbery at the fast food restaurant where they worked.

An interim panel of legislators focused on veterans affairs will be in Las Cruces next week to discuss homelessness among veterans, educational issues and the planned veterans museum.

With little fanfare Thursday the Las Cruces City Council certified final results of Tuesday's municipal elections.

Las Cruces, New Mexico The city of Las Cruces is located within the Rio Grande Rift, a large geological feature that extends from Colorado southwards into Mexico.

A Las Cruces woman was arrested just after 2 a.m. Sunday after police say she ran over her boyfriend while drunk.

A total of 350 cow elk licenses will be available online at 10 a.m. Tuesday to hunters who did not already hold an elk license this season.

A proposal that would allow city officials to either purchase the 110-acre property of the Las Cruces Country Club or receive 55 acres of the parcel at no cost, but with two primary conditions, was presented Wednesday to the Las Cruces City Council at a special work session at City Hall.

Andrew Dunn, owner of the Las Cruces Vaqueros, a minor league baseball team that will begin play in the spring, will conduct a public meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday to discuss his plans for the team.

Governor Bill Richardson will hold office hours today in Las Cruces and Albuquerque to hear from New Mexico residents about the budget bills passed by the Legislature.

What's in a name? That which we call a federal courthouse by any other name would smell as sweet.

Mayor Ken Miyagishima and the other members of the Las Cruces City Council will sponsor a Police and Firefighter Appreciation Day Cookout Saturday, November 7th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 2651 Roadrunner Pkwy.

A man wanted by police for almost five days was found and arrested shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday.

Barnes & Noble at NMSU will host two public author signings at their Corbett Center Student Union location.

NMSU Special Events is pleased to announce an evening of music at the Pan American Center, Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 7:30pm. "I just want to be able to look back at this album and be proud, and to think, 'Man, that was awesome!'" With her fourth album, All I Ever Wanted , Clarkson demonstrates her eagerness to continue branching out, and to ...

If you're patiently awaiting the launch of Virgin Galactic , there's something new to keep you entertained for a little bit.

Governor Bill Richardson today signed the Feed Bill that pays for the costs of the recently wrapped special session of the Legislature.

More than 51,000 registered voters living within the Las Cruces city limits will go to the polls Tuesday to decide elected representatives for three city council districts and municipal judge.

There's a joke that "pro se" -- representing yourself in court without a lawyer -- translates as "you lose." But that's no joke when you're facing a divorce, a bankruptcy, an aggressive debt collector, a bullying landlord or a terror of a tenant.

U.S. District Judge Robert Brack navigated his way through piles of construction materials on the third-floor landing of the new federal courthouse in Las Cruces.

As part of the Las Cruces Fire Department's effort to ensure a safe Halloween for children -- and peace of mind for parents -- firefighters are offering free glow sticks for kids who are trick'-or-treating this Saturday.