Mesilla Valley News

Police Release May Stats for 'Not in Vain'
Operation Not in Vain 2025 continues to flourish with 58 felony arrests, 59 misdemeanor arrests and the seizure of nearly 55 grams of methamphetamine in its first two months. The operation is a months-long crime reduction project in memory of fallen Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez who was killed in...
18h ago

Police ID Teenage Victim in Monday Shooting
Las Cruces police have identified the teenager who died Monday after what appears to be a road rage incident near the intersection of Solano Drive and Spruce Avenue. Alejandro Roman, 14, was shot at least once while sitting in the backseat of a vehicle. Preliminary information from the investigation indicates the gunfi...
Jun 03, 2025

Shooting Leaves 14-year-old Boy Dead
A Monday evening shooting near the intersection of Solano Drive and Spruce Avenue, believed to have stemmed from a road rage incident, has claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy. The name of the victim is being withheld for now as police continue to gather more information and contact the family. No arrests have been ma...
Jun 03, 2025
Music News

SZA’s ‘SOS’ Breaks Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Record For Most Weeks At No. 1 On Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart
SZA's sophomore studio album, SOS, has made history by breaking Michael Jackson's record for the most total weeks at No. 1 in the 60-year history of Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album's 38th nonconsecutive week at the top spot surp...
11h ago

New Lil Wayne Collaboration With U2's Bono Featured In NBA Finals Promotional Clip
Ahead of the tip-off of Game 1 of the NBA Finals from Oklahoma City on Thursday (June 5), ESPN used a previously unheard Lil Wayne collaboration with U2's Bono, "The Days," in a promotional clip for the series. The track is featured on Wayne's highly-a...
11h ago

Madonna Finally Releasing Long-Rumored 'Ray Of Light' Remix Album, 'Veronica Electronica'
On Thursday (June 5), Madonna announced that she is finally going to release Veronica Electronica, a long-awaited project featuring rare and unreleased remixes from her iconic 1998 album, Ray of Light. The album will be part of her "Silver Collection,"...
11h ago
Entertainment News

Entertainment Tidbits
MGM+ has announced the July 13th premiere date for its upcoming thriller series The Institute, based on the Stephen King novel. The series follows teen genius Luke Ellis, who is kidnapped and wakes up at a facility full of children with special abiliti...
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AMC Theatres to Introduce Pre-Movie Commercials Alongside Trailers
AMC Theatres has partnered with National CineMedia to showcase pre-movie advertising starting July 1. This new "platinum spot" will feature commercials before the traditional film trailers, allowing both companies to share revenues from this initiative...
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Will Ferrell to Adapt 'Eurovision' Movie into Broadway Musical
Will Ferrell has confirmed plans to adapt his 2020 film, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, into a Broadway stage musical. The movie features Ferrell and Rachel McAdams as Icelandic musicians competing in the Eurovision Song Contest. Ferr...
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