Gunfire During Police Pursuit Crosses State Line Into Texas

CLOVIS – A pursuit that began in Clovis and included multiple exchanges of gunfire between a suspect and law enforcement officers ended across the state

Doña Ana County Commission Terminates County Manager Scott Andrews’ Contract

*EDITOR’S NOTE — AUGUST 25, 2026:Following publication of this story, former Doña Ana County Manager Dr. Scott Andrews contacted Las Cruces Today and requested that

Lock It or Lose It: Las Cruces Auto Burglaries Drop 39 Percent

LAS CRUCES – Auto burglaries are down sharply in Las Cruces this year, but police say hundreds of vehicles are still being targeted and many

23-Year Sentence Handed Down in Fatal Las Cruces School Bus Driver Shooting

LAS CRUCES – A man convicted in the shooting death of a Las Cruces Public Schools bus driver has been sentenced to 23 years in

DACC Library Welcomes Students Back with Creative Workshops

LAS CRUCES – The Doña Ana Community College Library is welcoming students back to campus with several hands-on workshops featuring sewing, merchandise design and recycled

Oracle Announces Water-Conservation Program Tied to Project Jupiter

SANTA TERESA – Oracle has announced a partnership with agricultural technology company Arable that the companies say could conserve approximately 21 million gallons of water

Las Cruces Police Arrest 18-Year-Old Following Friday Shooting

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces police arrested Jeremiah Angel Castillo, 18, in connection with a shooting Friday afternoon that injured a 36-year-old man. Police responded

NMDOH Warns Longer Mosquito Season Could Increase West Nile Risk

LAS CRUCES – Increased rainfall and above-average heat could extend New Mexico’s mosquito season through October, prompting state health officials to urge residents—particularly those with

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