Las Cruces Sun-News

The Las Cruces Sun-News is a daily publication that has been serving the community of Las Cruces, New Mexico, since its establishment in 1881.

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New Mexico State Auditor orders special audit of Doña Ana County and Sheriff's Office

5 days ago | lcsun-news.com | Jason Groves

The New Mexico Office of the State Auditor is conducting a special audit of Doña Ana County and its Sheriff's Office due to strained relations and allegations of waste and abuse. The audit, prompted by a petition against Sheriff Kim Stewart, will examine the Sheriff's Office's interactions with other county entities and potential legal risks, including Whistleblower Protection Act violations.
New Mexico Lottery Pick 3 Day, Pick 3 Evening results for April 17, 2025

6 days ago | lcsun-news.com | Jessica Onsurez

Jessica OnsurezThe New Mexico Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at April 17, 2025, results for each game:Pick 3Day: 1-1-5Evening: 3-9-2Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 4Evening: 9-8-3-2Day: 6-7-9-2Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here. Roadrunner Cash03-10-13-24-34Check Roadrunner Cash payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky?
Amanda López Askin announces bid for open New Mexico Secretary of State in 2026 election

1 week ago | lcsun-news.com | Jason Groves

Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin announced her candidacy for New Mexico Secretary of State in 2026. López Askin, currently serving her second term as county clerk, aims to protect election integrity and access. She plans to continue her duties as clerk while campaigning and has a chief deputy to assist in her absence. Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin will seek the open New Mexico Secretary of State seat in 2026.
¡Mira! Las Cruces Festival returns. Check out the schedule of activities

1 week ago | lcsun-news.com | Jessica Onsurez

The annual festival highlighting southern New Mexico's pearl of a city, Las Cruces, is back this month. ¡Mira! Las Cruces Festival is a free, family-friendly event hosted in downtown Las Cruces. It features music, food, culture and fun. Use this guide to help navigate the many planned activities at ¡Mira! Las Cruces. When is ¡Mira! Las Cruces? ¡Mira! Las Cruces Festival is planned for Saturday, April 26. Between 2 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. events will be held at the Plaza La Cruces.
These Las Cruces restaurants were operating without a permit in March and April

1 week ago | lcsun-news.com | Jessica Onsurez

The New Mexico Environment Department's Environmental Health Bureau is in charge of issuing permits to food establishments. The Department administers the Food Safety Program. The following locations were sent a letter with the notice of violation for operation without a valid permit due to non payment of the permit bee by the Environmental Health Bureau. The violation letters are from March and April 2025 (date of issuance in parenthesis).
New Mexico Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Day results for April 16, 2025

1 week ago | lcsun-news.com | Jessica Onsurez

The New Mexico Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at April 16, 2025, results for each game:Powerball20-24-42-43-49, Powerball: 19, Power Play: 3Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3Day: 4-3-5Evening: 0-7-7Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Lotto America02-05-45-47-48, Star Ball: 08, ASB: 02Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Easter in Las Cruces: Egg hunts, mass schedules, family events

1 week ago | lcsun-news.com | Jessica Onsurez

Easter is on Saturday, April 20. That means Las Cruces families can expect community egg hunts, family friendly events and plenty of spring themed opportunities for fun. Check out what the Las Cruces has to offer this Easter holiday. SpringfestSpringfest is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 at Young Park located at 850 S. Walnut St. in Las Cruces. The event will feature food, games and family activities. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
New Mexico Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Day results for April 15, 2025

1 week ago | lcsun-news.com | Jessica Onsurez

The New Mexico Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at April 15, 2025, results for each game:Mega Millions06-10-13-24-63, Mega Ball: 02Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3Day: 1-5-3Evening: 6-4-0Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 4Evening: 8-4-1-3Day: 3-4-0-4Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here. Roadrunner Cash04-13-22-29-34Check Roadrunner Cash payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky?
NM Supreme Court should protect jurors

1 week ago | lcsun-news.com | Peter Goodman

Juries are on my mind because my radio co-host recently served on two and because of concerns raised by lawyers’ efforts to undo the jury verdict that former LCPD Officer Brad Lunsford was guilty of voluntary manslaughter. Those efforts could endanger the jury system, by subjecting a juror to a wide-ranging inquisition; but Lunsford is surely entitled to a fair trial.
Measles confirmed in Doña Ana County child, New Mexico Health reports

1 week ago | lcsun-news.com | Jessica Onsurez

An unvaccinated child in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, has contracted measles, marking the fourth county affected in the state. There are 63 reported measles cases in New Mexico, with the majority in Lea County, believed to have originated from an outbreak in Texas. Possible measles exposures occurred at several locations in Las Cruces, including a preschool and medical centers, between April 2 and 8.