Mesilla Valley News
August 2026 update for the Bureau of Land Management
Aug 11, 2026
Police Arrest Suspect in Kidnapping Incident
A high-speed pursuit and successful PIT maneuver on Friday resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of kidnapping and using a knife to threaten his girlfriend. Jesus Gerardo Moreno Jr., 30, is charged with felony counts of kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement o...
Aug 03, 2026
Safety Urged as Students Return to School
Las Cruces area students are returning to class for the fall semester, and the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use caution while traveling near schools and bus stops. Tips for motorists: Obey all traffic laws and speed limits, especially the 15 MPH limit in school zones Do not pass a school bus...
Jul 24, 2026
Music News
ZZ Top Returns to the Stage After Frank Beard's Death
ZZ Top returned to the stage in Austin, Texas, on Aug. 22 for the band's first concert since the death of longtime drummer Frank Beard. The performanc...
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Weezer Takes 'The Gold Album' Literally on 'The Tonight Show'
Rivers Cuomo gave Weezer's latest album era a literal interpretation during an August 19 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The fro...
Aug 21, 2026
Tears for Fears' Curt Smith Joins Investment Group Backing Bath City FC
Tears for Fears co-founder Curt Smith is joining an investment group working to acquire Bath City FC, the soccer club based in his hometown of Bath, E...
Aug 20, 2026
Entertainment News
Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress Perform Stateside Together Live
Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress finally brought Stateside to the stage together during Larsson's set at All Points East in London on August 22. The fe...
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BigXthaPlug Arrested in Texas on Drug, Gun and DWI Charges
Rapper BigXthaPlug was arrested in Texas on August 21, 2026, following an encounter with authorities in Collin County. Police records show the Dallas ...
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Cruz Beckham Joins The Kooks Onstage for Surprise Norwich Performance
Cruz Beckham made a surprise appearance with The Kooks during the band's headline set at Rock N Roll Circus in Norwich on August 22. Festival footage ...
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