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Victim Found Dead After Explosion and Fire at Las Cruces Duplex

LAS CRUCES – One person was found deceased after an explosion and structure fire damaged a duplex in the 2600 block of Fairway Drive in

Missing Missouri Children Safely Rescued in Chaparral, NM

LAS CRUCES – Two children reportedly abducted from Missouri were safely rescued Tuesday in Chaparral, New Mexico, after a coordinated law enforcement operation involving the

Fast Response Keeps El Camino Real Fire From Spreading

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces firefighters quickly contained a structure fire Tuesday morning on El Camino Real. Fire crews were called just after 6:15 a.m.

Doña Ana County Says Special Audit Will Help Strengthen Operations

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County says it is reviewing the findings and recommendations of a recently completed special audit, calling the process an opportunity

Southern New Mexico Traffic Report Includes I-25 Guardrail Work, University Avenue Repairs and Melendres Street Closure

LAS CRUCES – Motorists traveling through Las Cruces and other parts of southern New Mexico can expect several construction zones, lane closures and detours this

Youth Outdoor Soccer Registration Opening Soon in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – Registration opens soon for the City of Las Cruces Youth Outdoor Soccer League. The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will offer

Taos County Sergeant Killed in Crash During Reckless Driver Search

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving the Taos County Sheriff’s Office that claimed the life of a sheriff’s

Suspect in Church Shooting Investigation Faces Additional Charges

LAS CRUCES – A 40-year-old man suspected of firing a handgun toward St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church earlier this month is now facing additional charges connected

New Affordable Housing Community Peachtree Canyon Opens First Phase in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – City leaders, housing partners and residents gathered today to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Phase 1 of Peachtree Canyon Apartments, a new

NASCAR Champ Kyle Busch Dead at 41

Kyle Busch, a generational talent who rose to become a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the sport’s greatest drivers, died Thursday. He

Free Summer Meals Available for Children in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Public Schools will provide free breakfast and lunch for children ages 1 to 18 at select school and community locations

Public health offices closed for Memorial Day

NMDOH Helpline available during the holiday weekend  SANTA FE – State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. 

DACC Celebrates EMS Week

This week is Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, and Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is proud to recognize its students and staff who are part of our EMS

Wolf’s Journey Through Southern New Mexico Highlights Wildlife Corridor Debate

LAS CRUCES – The movement of an endangered Mexican wolf from New Mexico into Chihuahua is drawing renewed attention to border wall construction and wildlife

Las Cruces Names Jimmy Moreno Assistant Director of Public Works

LAS CRUCES – The City of Las Cruces has named Jimmy Moreno as the new assistant director of Public Works. Moreno brings more than 20

Seven Cabins Fire Grows to Nearly 9,000 Acres Northeast of Ruidoso

RUIDOSO – The Seven Cabins Fire, which has been linked to a deadly medical plane crash in the Capitan Mountains, more than doubled in size

Viva Vino Brings New Mexico Wine Festival to Las Cruces Memorial Day Weekend

LAS CRUCES – Viva Vino, the 2026 New Mexico Wine Festival in Las Cruces, will return Memorial Day weekend with three days of New Mexico

Free Food Distribution Set for DACC Campuses

DEMING – Doña Ana Community College will host two free food distributions for students and the public on Thursday, May 28. The drive-thru food pantries

Fire Damages Mobile Home on Richard Drive in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – A residential structure fire damaged a home on Richard Drive Thursday afternoon, leaving the occupants displaced but causing no reported injuries. Las

DACC To Recognize Graduates Of GED Program

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will hold two celebrations to honor graduates who received their high school equivalency diplomas. Students who obtained their General Education Development (GED) and High School

DACC Closed For Memorial Day

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) announces all campuses and centers will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All campuses and centers will be

Food Distribution To Take Place At DACC Campuses

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will host two free food distributions at the end of the month for students and the public. Two drive-thru food pantries

Las Cruces Firefighters Assist County Crews with MacArthur Road Mobile Home Fire

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces firefighters assisted Doña Ana County fire crews with a residential structure fire late Wednesday evening on MacArthur Road. According to

New Mexico Health Officials Say State Hantavirus Strain Is Different From Cruise Ship Outbreak

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico health officials are reassuring residents that the hantavirus strain found in the state is different from the strain linked to

Summer Swim Lesson Registration Set for May 30 in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – Registration for summer swim lessons through the City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will take place from 9 to 11

New Mexico’s hantavirus strain vs cruise ship outbreak

SANTA FE – As news coverage of a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship raises questions, New Mexico health officials want residents to know:

Final Public Meeting Set for University Avenue Widening Project

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Transportation will host a final public meeting next week on the widening of University Avenue, also known

Propane Leak Prompts Hazmat Response in North Sonoma Ranch Area

LAS CRUCES – Fire crews responded Tuesday evening to a propane leak in the North Sonoma Ranch area after firefighters discovered a leaking 20-pound propane

Belen Woman Accused Of Allegedly Running Over Boyfriend With RV

LAS CRUCES – A Belen woman is facing a second-degree murder charge after authorities said she allegedly ran over her boyfriend with an RV in

Free Summer Concert Series Returns To Las Cruces Parks

LAS CRUCES – The Music in the Park summer concert series is returning to Las Cruces with free live music scheduled every Sunday through the

Doña Ana County Among Top NM Counties in Early Primary Voting

LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County voters are already participating in the 2026 Primary Election, with newly released voter count reports showing the county among

Free Summer Meals Return for Children Across Doña Ana County

LAS CRUCES – Free summer meals are returning for children across Doña Ana County, giving families another way to make sure kids have access to

Doña Ana County Officers Join Torch Run for Special Olympics

LAS CRUCES — Law enforcement officers from throughout Doña Ana County took part in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday, May 8, in

Candlelight Ceremony to Honor Fallen Soldiers at Veterans Memorial Park

LAS CRUCES — The City of Las Cruces and Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care will sponsor a Memorial Day Candlelight Ceremony honoring fallen soldiers

Most Las Cruces City Offices to Close for Memorial Day Holiday

LAS CRUCES — Most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of the 2026 Memorial Day holiday. Emergency services,

Judge Orders Las Cruces Middle School Teacher Held Without Bond in Student-Messaging Case

LAS CRUCES – A Las Cruces middle school teacher and coach accused of sending inappropriate Snapchat messages to a 14-year-old student will remain jailed without

NMSU Police Arrest Woman Accused in Campus Arson Incidents

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico State University Police have arrested a 58-year-old woman accused in a series of arson incidents reported on the NMSU campus

DACC Commencement Ceremony Next Week

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will hold commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 14th at 7 p.m. at the Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. DACC will

DACC To Serve As Early Voting Site

A few of Doña Ana Community College (DACC) campuses will serve as early voting locations for the New Mexico primary election. Expanded early voting begins on Saturday, May

Teen Pleads Guilty in Fatal Albuquerque Attempted Robbery Case

ALBUQUERQUE – A teenager has pleaded guilty in connection with the June 2025 shooting death of a woman during an attempted robbery in southeast Albuquerque.

Las Cruces Council Advances Opioid Oversight, Health Grants and Housing Projects

LAS CRUCES — The Las Cruces City Council on Monday approved three resolutions and three ordinances during its May 4 regular meeting, advancing funding for

Dancing, Smiles & Celebration: Senior Soirée Draws a Crowd!

The Senior Soirée kicked off in style at the Munson Senior Center, bringing together more than 200 attendees for an afternoon filled with connection, celebration,

Global K-Pop Sensation BTS Performs at Sun Bowl as Fans Flock to Borderland

LAS CRUCES/EL PASO – Fans from across the Borderland and around the world gathered in El Paso Saturday as global K-pop sensation BTS kicked off

State Agriculture Leaders Honor Veterinarians for Decades of Service to Rural Communities

LAS CRUCES – Two New Mexico veterinarians whose careers helped build the state’s livestock emergency response system were honored last Tuesday for decades of service

Firefighters Respond to Early Morning Fire at Abandoned Building on San Pedro Street

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces firefighters responded to an abandoned building fire early Thursday morning on the city’s north side. Just before 2 a.m. on

Concert Featuring Post Malone and Jelly Roll at Sun Bowl Canceled

LAS CRUCES – A highly anticipated concert featuring singer and rapper Post Malone and country and pop artist Jelly Roll scheduled for May 13 at

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Set for May 9; Residents Asked to Leave Donations by Mailboxes

LAS CRUCES – Casa de Peregrinos is reminding residents that the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive will take place next Saturday, May 9, offering

Snakes Spotted Across Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National Monument; Visitors Urged to Use Caution

LAS CRUCES – The Bureau of Land Management is advising visitors to be aware of increased snake activity throughout the Organ Mountains Desert Peaks National

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Urges Drivers to Stay Alert on New Mexico Roads

LAS CRUCES – May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and transportation officials across New Mexico are reminding drivers that sharing the road safely can save

Drive-Thru Food Distribution Scheduled Thursday in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Public Schools will host a drive-thru food distribution for local families on Thursday, May 7, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in