155 Citations Issued During Joint Traffic Operation Near NMSU

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces and New Mexico State University police issued 155 traffic citations during a three-hour safety operation Wednesday along University Avenue, coinciding

Las Cruces High School Students Invited to Apply for 2027 Branigan Art Show LAS CRUCES – High school juniors and seniors in Las Cruces can

Brad Weems Appointed Airport Director for City of Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces has selected Brad Weems as the new director of Las Cruces International Airport. Weems brings more than

Las Cruces Area Drivers Advised of I-25 Construction Delays This Week

LAS CRUCES – Motorists traveling through the Las Cruces area should expect continuing lane closures, reduced speed limits and possible delays on Interstate 25 during

Police: Father and 11-Year-Old Son Were Random Targets in Las Cruces Drive-by Shooting

LAS CRUCES – A Las Cruces man is in custody following a drive-by shooting Sunday afternoon that injured a 34-year-old man and his 11-year-old son.

Three Las Cruces Men Plead Guilty to Federal Firearms Charges Following Young Park Shooting

LAS CRUCES – Three Las Cruces men have pleaded guilty to federal firearms charges stemming from an investigation into a September 2025 shooting at Young

DACC Launches Free Mentoring Program for First-Year Students

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana Community College students entering their first year will have a new source of support through New Mexico State University’s President’s

State Police Seize Suspected Fentanyl and Loaded Handgun in Albuquerque Investigation

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico State Police say agents seized suspected fentanyl pills, fentanyl powder and a loaded handgun after a wanted fugitive was taken into

Additional Felony Charges Filed Against Las Cruces Teacher; Detention Hearing Set

LAS CRUCES — A Las Cruces middle school teacher and coach previously ordered held in custody pending trial now faces two additional felony charges after

$1 Million Awarded for Las Cruces, Doña Ana County Housing Projects

LAS CRUCES – Two housing projects in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County are receiving a combined $1 million in state grant funding, including $500,000

New Mexico to Maintain Full Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico health officials say the state will continue recommending the full schedule of childhood vaccinations despite a new executive order from

Las Cruces Seeks Public Input on New Amador Avenue Pedestrian Crossing

LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents, businesses and other community members to a public meeting next month on plans for

Las Cruces Businesses May Qualify for Security Improvement Reimbursements

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces business owners may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $5,000 for security improvements through a city program aimed at

NMSU Launches Systemwide Mentorship Program to Strengthen Student Connections

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico State University will launch a new systemwide mentorship program this fall aimed at strengthening students’ sense of belonging and connecting

Las Cruces Seeks Public Input on Alameda, Hoagland Traffic Signal Project

LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents, businesses and other community members to learn more about planned improvements at the intersection

Heat-Related Emergency Visits in New Mexico Already Surpass Last Summer’s Total

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico health officials are urging residents to take precautions against heat-related illness as temperatures are expected to climb above 100 degrees

Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Sobriety Checkpoints in August

LAS CRUCES – The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout August as part of an effort to reduce

Water Concerns Halt Border Wall Well Drilling Near Deming

DEMING – New groundwater well drilling connected to border wall construction in southern New Mexico has been halted following concerns from area ranchers and efforts

Las Cruces Police Academy Graduates 14 Cadets From 56th Academy

LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Police Department graduated 14 cadets from its 56th Academy during a ceremony Friday, Aug. 7. The ceremony was held

Multi-Agency Gang Investigation Leads to Charges, Firearm and Drug Seizures

LAS CRUCES – A months-long investigation into violent gang activity in the Las Cruces area has resulted in federal and state criminal charges, the seizure