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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
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
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
Las Cruces Area Traffic Report: Aug. 9-16
LAS CRUCES – Motorists traveling in and around Las Cruces should expect lane closures, reduced speeds and possible delays during construction projects scheduled for the
Deming Man Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Federal Prison in Drug, Firearm and Border Patrol Cases
DEMING – Gerald Lopez, 20, of Deming has been sentenced to 101 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the sale
DACC Professor Receives International World Dental Hygienist Award
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana Community College Dental Hygiene Professor Dr. Elmer González has received an international World Dental Hygienist Award. González was presented the
DACC Business Instructor Receives National Teaching Excellence Award
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana Community College Business Department Instructor Bobbi Noland has received the 2026 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Teaching Excellence
Las Cruces Seeks Public Input on Transportation Safety Plan
LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces is asking residents, businesses, commuters and community organizations to help shape a new Transportation Safety Action Plan
Bravo Mic Communications to Sponsor Duck Royalty Pageant as Great American Duck Race Gets Underway
DEMING – The countdown is on for one of Deming’s most entertaining traditions as Bravo Mic Communications sponsors this year’s Duck Royalty Pageant, officially kicking
NM WIC marks breastfeeding week with statewide events
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Women, Infants, and Children (NM WIC) program is using World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 3-7) to highlight the importance of breastfeeding
WELCOME BASH FOR STUDENTS
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is excited to welcome students back to campus by hosting several welcome back bashes. Students and their families are welcome to
New Mexicans test positive for West Nile virus
SANTA FE – A Bernalillo County woman in her 70’s and an Otero County man in his 30’s have tested positive for West Nile virus, the
Free back-to-school vaccine clinics still available statewide
SANTA FE – There’s still time for New Mexico children to get required back-to-school vaccinations for free at clinics statewide through Aug. 29. Sixty-nine locations
Low Water Levels Close Boat Ramps at New Mexico State Parks
SANTA FE – Historically low water levels and ongoing water management operations have closed multiple boat ramps at New Mexico State Parks, including the main
Doña Ana County Meeting Disrupted by Project Jupiter Protest; Three Arrested
LAS CRUCES – A Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners meeting was interrupted Tuesday as protests over the proposed Project Jupiter data center in
Construction Begins on Casa de Peregrinos Satellite Pantry in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. — Construction is officially underway on the new Casa de Peregrinos satellite food pantry in Sunland Park, a project designed to bring
Cultivating Community Mural Unveiled at Fire Station 2
LAS CRUCES — The City of Las Cruces celebrated a new public art installation on Thursday, July 30, with a ribbon-cutting for “Cultivating Community,” a
Leadership Transition Underway as Doña Ana County Appoints Three Acting Managers
LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners has appointed three senior administrators to jointly serve as Acting County Managers, ensuring continuity of
West Nile Virus Cases Confirmed in New Mexico; Health Officials Expand Mosquito Surveillance
SANTA FE — Two New Mexicans have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting state health officials to expand mosquito surveillance and urge residents to
New Mexico and Texas Tax-Free Shopping Weekends Offer Savings for Back-to-School Shoppers
DEMING / LAS CRUCES – Families in southern New Mexico and the Borderland have an opportunity to save money on back-to-school shopping as both New
Southern New Mexico State Fair Entertainment Announced
Five days of family fun, carnival rides, rodeo action, concerts, fair food and entertainment. Wade Bowen in concert Thursday, Oct. 1, Tyce Delk Friday, Oct.
Doña Ana County Utilities to Launch New Online Payment System August 1
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County Utilities customers will soon begin using a new online payment system designed to provide a more secure and convenient
Dozens of Venomous Exotic Snakes Seized During Federal Drug Raid in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE – Federal and state authorities seized dozens of exotic snakes, including 52 highly venomous reptiles, during a raid at a South Valley home connected
State Police Announce August DWI Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols Across New Mexico
LAS CRUCES – Drivers in Las Cruces and throughout Doña Ana County can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence during August as the
















































