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POLICE ACTIVITY IN DOWNTOWN LAS CRUCES

Police activity in the area of East Idaho Avenue, with portions of the area near Austin’s Jewelry and La Mission Plaza currently blocked off. ⚠️

Flood water running across a two-lane highway during wet road conditions

Doña Ana County Issues Evacuation Notices for Salem and Garfield

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County issued evacuation notices for Salem and Garfield Tuesday, September 29, due to forecasts of worsening weather conditions. Residents in

One Taken to Hospital After Three-Car and Semi-Truck Crash on I-10 Near Anthony

LAS CRUCES – One person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries following a crash involving three cars and a semi-truck on Interstate

Illustration of heavy rain and floodwater rushing across a roadway, viewed from inside a stopped car.

Flood Watch in Effect for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County as Heavy Rain Approaches

LAS CRUCES – A flood watch is in effect for Las Cruces and all of Doña Ana County through early Wednesday morning as forecasters warn

Intruder Illegally Breaks into West Amador Building Before Dawn; Crime Stoppers Seeks Information

  LAS CRUCES – Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County is asking the public to help identify a suspect in an incident

Las Cruces police news conference on the April 24, 2026, officer-involved shooting on East Lohman Avenue.

Las Cruces Police Release Details of April Officer-Involved Shooting

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story released additional details and video at an April 29 news conference about an officer-involved shooting that

A person holds a phone displaying a Las Cruces information page.

Las Cruces Police Launch Transparency Portal for Flock Cameras

LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Police Department has introduced an online portal showing how it uses Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, along with

An overturned semi-truck and a car at a crash scene near Anthony.

One Taken to Hospital After Semi Rollover Crash on Interstate 10

LAS CRUCES – One person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries after a crash involving a semi-truck and three cars on Interstate

Firefighters respond to a structure fire on West Organ Avenue in Las Cruces.

Fire Damages Structure on West Organ Avenue in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – A fire damaged a small structure in the 800 block of West Organ Avenue on Wednesday, September 16, according to the Las

Flood water running across a two-lane highway during wet road conditions

Flooding and Wet Roads Reported Across Doña Ana County

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Motorists traveling through portions of Doña Ana County are being urged to use caution Wednesday morning as wet weather has resulted

New Mexico outline with a medical cross, stethoscope and connected rural healthcare hubs

Federal Government Announces $74 Million for Rural Healthcare in New Mexico

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government has announced a $74 million investment intended to expand access to healthcare in rural, frontier and Tribal communities across

Empty child safety seat secured in the rear seat of a car

Las Cruces Elks Lodge to Host Free Child Car-Seat Safety Check

LAS CRUCES – Parents and caregivers can have their children’s car seats inspected during National Seat Check Saturday this weekend in Las Cruces. Certified Child

Gregory Z. Smith, author of the debut novel ARC

Mad Hatter Gallery to Celebrate Publication of Gregory Z. Smith’s Debut Novel

LAS CRUCES – The Mad Hatter Gallery will host a public reception and author talk celebrating the publication of ARC, the debut novel by longtime

Police tape and emergency lights illustrating the arrest of two Las Cruces women accused of harboring a teenage runaway.

Two Las Cruces Women Charged with Harboring Teenage Runaway

LAS CRUCES – Two Las Cruces women have been arrested and charged with felonies after police say they knowingly allowed a teenage runaway to live

Railroad crossing in Las Cruces with See Tracks? Think Train Week safety message.

Las Cruces Police Urge Rail Safety During ‘See Tracks? Think Train Week’

LAS CRUCES – Two people have been killed in Las Cruces so far this year after being struck by trains, prompting the Las Cruces Police

Riel Gonzales booking photo following his arrest in connection with a Guadalupe County shooting and carjacking investigation

New Mexico State Police Investigate Guadalupe County Shooting and Carjacking

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating a shooting and carjacking that injured two people Saturday in Guadalupe County. State

DACC student sitting outdoors on the Doña Ana Community College campus

New Mexico Higher Education Climbs in National Rankings as DACC Enrollment Grows

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana Community College is reporting continued growth as new national rankings show higher education in New Mexico making significant gains in

Multimedia artwork from Angel Cabrales’ “Unalienable” exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces.

“Unalienable” Exhibition Opening at Branigan Cultural Center

LAS CRUCES – A new exhibition exploring immigration, identity and the pursuit of the American Dream will open October 2 at the Branigan Cultural Center

Roadway at the scene of a Las Cruces crash that critically injured a 22-year-old man.

22-Year-Old Man Critically Injured in Las Cruces Crash

LAS CRUCES – A 22-year-old man remains hospitalized in critical condition following an early-morning crash Saturday in Las Cruces. Police and fire personnel were dispatched

Sally the Alligator holds birthday treats during Downtown Employee Appreciation Day in El Paso.

Downtown El Paso Employees Treated to 1,500 Free Meals During Appreciation Day

EL PASO – Downtown El Paso employees were celebrated with free food, frozen treats and an evening gathering during the 2026 Downtown Employee Appreciation Day

Inside Presbyterian Mobile Health Unit providing free biometric screenings at DACC in Las Cruces

Free Biometric Health Screenings Offered at DACC Espina Campus Wednesday

LAS CRUCES – Free biometric health screenings are being offered today at the Doña Ana Community College Espina Campus in Las Cruces. Presbyterian’s Mobile Health

Las Cruces man sentenced to federal prison for attempted bank robbery in Deming

Las Cruces Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Attempted Deming Bank Robbery

DEMING – The man who attempted to rob the main First New Mexico Bank in Deming while armed with a hatchet has been sentenced to

COVID-19 vaccination in a pharmacy, illustrating New Mexico’s updated vaccine guidance.

New Mexico Issues Guidance for 2026–2027 COVID-19 Vaccines

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has updated its COVID-19 vaccination guidance and extended a statewide standing order allowing eligible people to

Las Cruces bus shelter with a central display panel for public artwork.

Las Cruces Art Stop Submissions Due September 14

LAS CRUCES – Artists have until midnight September 14, 2026, to submit work for Art Stop 2027, a rotating public art exhibit displayed at bus

Royal Crossing subdivision entrance sign in Las Cruces, where the city plans to acquire land for future affordable senior housing.

Las Cruces Plans Land Purchase for Future Affordable Senior Housing

LAS CRUCES – Nearly $2.84 million in state funding will help the City of Las Cruces acquire approximately 6.49 acres for a proposed affordable housing

Las Cruces Oversight Committee vacancies; applications due September 30, 2026.

Las Cruces Seeks Applicants for Two Oversight Committee Vacancies

LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces is accepting applications for two volunteer positions on its Oversight Committee. Applications must be submitted by 5

Volleyball and net on an indoor hardwood court with the headline “Las Cruces Adult Volleyball Registration Opens.”

Las Cruces Adult Volleyball Registration Opens September 29

DEMING – The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will open registration for its 2026 Adult Indoor Volleyball League at 9 a.m. Tuesday,

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who will visit Las Cruces for a Democratic campaign event on September 13, 2026.

Pete Buttigieg to Visit Las Cruces for Democratic Campaign Event

LAS CRUCES – Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit Las Cruces Sunday, September 13, for a Democratic campaign event ahead of November’s general

Conceptual illustration of a proposed data center near Playas, New Mexico, with a regional location map.

Major Natural-Gas-Powered Data Center Proposed Near Playas

DEMING – A New York-backed company is preparing to seek state approval for a large data center on Hurt Cattle Company ranchland in southern Grant

Las Cruces bus shelter with a central display panel for public artwork.

Hatch Chile Festival Continues Sunday

HATCH, N.M. — The Hatch Chile Festival continues Sunday with another full day celebrating the world-famous crop and the agricultural heritage of the Hatch Valley.

Mora County Murder Suspect Charged After Officer-Involved Shooting

State Police: Mora County OIS Suspect Now Charged with Murder

MORA COUNTY — A man wounded in an August officer‑involved shooting in northern New Mexico is now charged with second‑degree murder in the death of

Southern New Mexico Road Closures: September 6–13

Road Construction and Lane Closures Planned Across Southern New Mexico

LAS CRUCES – Motorists traveling through Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, Sunland Park, Chaparral and the Truth or Consequences area should prepare for lane closures

Las Cruces firefighters respond to a residential fire on Chilton Drive

Las Cruces Firefighters Rescue Two Cats From Chilton Drive House Fire

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces firefighters quickly contained a residential fire Tuesday night, preventing the flames from spreading beyond the kitchen and safely removing two

New Mexico State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving a Curry County Sheriff’s Office deputy following a pursuit in Clovis.

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

Las Cruces police are reminding motorists to lock their vehicles and remove or hide valuables to help prevent auto burglaries.

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

Pancho Garcia, 35, who was sentenced to 23 years in prison for the second-degree murder of Las Cruces Public Schools bus driver Juan Javier Lujan Garces.

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 with creative workshops

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

Concept rendering showing the proposed Project Jupiter data center complex near Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

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

News graphic showing a police vehicle, crime scene tape and evidence markers with the words “18-Year-Old Arrested in Las Cruces Shooting.”

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

Mosquito resting on a leaf with a New Mexico sunset and the words “Longer Mosquito Season Possible

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

New Mexico State University sign near University Avenue, with Las Cruces Police and New Mexico State Police vehicles conducting a traffic safety operation in the background.

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

Interior view of the Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces, where the 2027 Annual All-City High School Art Show will be displayed.

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 has been selected as the new director of Las Cruces International Airport. He is scheduled to begin Aug. 24. Photo courtesy of the City of Las Cruces.

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

Road construction scene on Interstate 25 near Las Cruces with traffic cones, work vehicles, a Road Work Ahead sign, and text announcing the Aug. 23–30 traffic report.

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

Drive-by shooting graphic featuring the South Solano Drive street sign, crime scene tape and a handgun in Las Cruces.

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.

News graphic reading “Young Park Shootings” with crime scene tape, handcuffs, a firearm and police lights.

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

Local Las Cruces News graphic featuring a laptop with a Las Cruces community news website and the Organ Mountains in the background.

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

Illustration showing suspected fentanyl pills and powder, a handgun and a magazine in a State Police seizure investigation.

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

Booking photo of Wyatt Cornelius provided by the Doña Ana County Detention Center.

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