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PROFILE: Lone Mesilla tattoo parlor stays busy
Trae Abbott, with sleeves of ink up both of his arms, finished a large portrait of Jesus and was ready to stick it on John "BJ" Harzewski's back.
Firearms forensics expert takes stand in triple-murder case
Investigators pegged Eugene "Gino" Ferri as a murder suspect almost immediately after finding three people shot to death in a house near Mesilla in 2010, but they couldn't charge him for more than a year later - not until they found the weapon used in the killings inside a city park toilet.
Delisle triple slayings: Ex-Verizon salesman gave Mesilla murder...
A former cell phone salesman testified Wednesday that, after months of requests, he wrongfully and secretly emailed Gilles Delisle's bills to Eugene Ferri, the man accused of killing Delisle, his wife and their business partner in 2010 near Mesilla.
Trial begins for 2010 triple murder case
The suspect in a triple murder that happened three years ago finally goes to trial in Las Cruces on Monday.
City's first Country Music Festival fills downtown with music
Main Street Downtown amped up its award-winning Saturday morning market, filling the streets with country music melodies and allowing fans the unique chance to interact with notable musicians and songwriters as part of the first Las Cruces Country Music Festival.
West, Texas first responder arrested for possessing bomb-making materials had been EMT in Las Cruces
A paramedic who responded to the West, Texas, explosion and separately was charged with possessing bomb-making materials has ties to Las Cruces.
Randy Granger, Native American flutist, will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, at the Trails West Clubhouse, 1450 Avenida de Mesilla.
Lives on the line Peace officers salute fallen comrades at somber service
It was a family outing of sorts Tuesday as area law enforcement officers gathered for the Southern New Mexico Fallen Peace Officer Memorial service at the Las Cruces Convention Center.
Mesilla trustees vote to raise utility rates
Utility bills could be increasing for many of Mesilla's approximately 1,000 customers as the Mesilla board of trustees conducted a first reading Monday of a proposed ordinance that would raise monthly charges for water, wastewater and solid waste collection based on the consumer price index.
Mark your calendars for a doggone good time at Yappy Hour, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at St.
Mesilla trustees to hear budget proposal Monday
A proposed $1.4 million budget for the town of Mesilla's 2014 fiscal year, beginning July 1, will be considered for approval by the town's four-member board of trustees when it meets at 6 p.m. Monday at Mesilla Town Hall, 2231 Avenida de Mesilla.
Deep ties to Mesilla - Tularosa's St. Francis de Paula Fiesta celebrates 145 years
Matachine dancers enter the St. Francis de Paula church, adorned with La Virgin de Guadalupe, the patron saint the church brought from Tortugas more than 50 years ago.
Good to go: Time to celebrate mom
It's a week with fun opportunities as diverse as the moms we'll be honoring on Mother's Day this Sunday.
State Supreme Court rules for city in dispute with Moongate Water Co.
The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday the city of Las Cruces did not unlawfully take away business from a private water company.
The second season of the Movies in the Park series of free outdoor, family-friendly films will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays in May at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave.
Department of Health: Benefits of Biking Championed in Las Cruces
Odds are you had to take some time to think about it. The truth is too many of us can't think of the last time because, well, it's just been too long.
I'm glad to see the city's budget manager taking a skeptical view of the increased gross receipts tax revenue.
National Pet Week is May 6 through Saturday May 11. Anthony Animal Clinic and Holistic Healing Center, 901 E. Franklin St., in Anthony, Texas, is offering reduced prices the entire week.
Mark your calendars for a doggone good time at Yappy Hour from 6 to 8 p.m. May 15 at St.
Let's fiesta! Cinco de Mayo revelers pack Mesilla Plaza
Colorful folklorico dancers, soulful mariachi music, savory Borderland foods and fiesta games for kids are all part of one of the region's largest family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebrations, continuing from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday on the Mesilla Plaza.