Las Vegas Optic

11/07/2025

🚨 URGENT: CAT FOSTERS NEEDED 🚨

The City of Las Vegas Animal Care Center has been notified that approximately 18 cats, all abandoned in poor condition, will be arriving tomorrow morning. The shelter is already operating at full capacity and must clear space immediately to accommodate this emergency intake. Due to the limited size of the cat room, the Center is urgently seeking foster homes to temporarily house current shelter cats so the incoming group can be received safely.

All supplies, veterinary care, and ongoing support will be provided — fosters simply need to offer a safe and loving temporary home. If you are able to foster even one cat, your help will make a direct impact in saving lives and preventing overcrowding.

This is an all-hands-on-deck situation, and staff may not be able to answer calls immediately. Please leave a message, and someone will return your call as soon as possible. Due to the intake operation, the Animal Care Center will open late tomorrow at approximately 1:00 p.m. to ensure all animals are safely settled and foster arrangements are coordinated.

The City of Las Vegas Animal Care Center sincerely thanks the community for its continued compassion and support in helping animals in need. 🐾

📞 For more information or to sign up as a foster, please contact the City of Las Vegas Animal Care Center at 505-426-3289.

11/06/2025

UPDATE: At 4:15 p.m., the City of Las Vegas issued a statement saying they local police have "conducted a thorough check of all vehicles in the vicinity." The statement said that the area has now been cleared by LVPD and there is no immediate threat to public safety.

The situation remains under active investigation. If anyone has any information or leads related to this incident, please call LVPD at 505-425-7504.

LVPD informed businesses and schools around the Bridge Street and Plaza Park area of Las Vegas that a bomb threat had been made this afternoon. The area has been temporarily

11/06/2025

We will be operating remotely for the rest of today, Nov. 6. If you need anything, call 505-425-6796. Thank you!

11/05/2025

Click the link to see the unofficial results of the Nov. 4 local election. All results will remain unofficial until they are certified. Candidates appear in the order they appeared on the ballots. Congratulations to all those victorious tonight!

The following are the unofficial results of the Nov. 4 local election. All results will remain unofficial until they are certified. Candidates appear in the order they appeared on the

11/05/2025

In a convincing outcome, David Romero has been elected Mayor of Las Vegas, according to unofficial results released by the New Mexico Secretary of State’s website. Romero earned 68 percent of the 2,834 votes cast throughout the city.

“Tonight, the people of Las Vegas made their voices heard,” Romero said in a statement to the Optic Tuesday night. “They chose hope over hate. Community over division. Facts over fear. I extend my hand to every resident. To those who voted for me, thank you for your trust. To those who did not I will still show up for you. I will still fight for your family. Because that is what leadership is.”

In a convincing outcome, David Romero has been elected Mayor of Las Vegas, according to unofficial results released by the New Mexico Secretary of State’s website. Romero earned 68 percent

10/15/2025

Luna Community College is offering comprehensive and flexible Computer Information Systems Technology programs to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving field of IT. The programs include hands-on learning, specialized certifications and a range of courses from basic programming to advanced cybersecurity concepts.

Luna Community College is offering comprehensive and flexible Computer Information Systems Technology programs to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving field of IT. The programs include hands-on learning, specialized certifications and a range of courses from basic programming to adva...

10/03/2025

NOTICE: Upcoming road closure by Coyote Creek! Visit www.NMroads.com to learn more!

09/24/2025

Luna Community College's School of Business offers students a unique path to entrepreneurship. With a range of fully online degree and certificate options, students can gain essential business knowledge to start their own ventures or advance in their careers.

08/23/2025

A Las Vegas man is facing multiple charges after a woman said he’d shot her in the leg as they drove through the intersection of South Pacific Street and Independence Avenue Thursday.

Police arrested 21-year-old Crusito E. Jaramillo on several felony charges including child abuse and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon for allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend as the couple drove through the intersection with their 1-year-old daughter in the vehicle.

Jaramillo was arrested and booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center on Thursday. He is charged with five felony counts: child abuse, aggravated battery against a household member with a deadly weapon, shooting at or from a motor vehicle, tampering with evidence and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Las Vegas man charged with multiple felonies, including child abuse, after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend during a car altercation.

08/22/2025

The Las Vegas Optic is looking for an Advertising Sales Leader to join our team! This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious individual who loves making new connections and is eager for career growth.

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08/14/2025

Luna Community College is set for a promising fall semester with expanded programs and increased support for adult learners. New leadership, revamped courses and initiatives like Luna Works and Luna Eats are among the highlights. The college continues to focus on holistic student success and workforce readiness.

Luna Community College is set for a promising fall semester with expanded programs and increased support for adult learners. New leadership, revamped courses and initiatives like Luna Works and Luna Eats are among the highlights. The college continues to focus on holistic student success and workfor...