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Roadwork, Lane Closures Planned Across Las Cruces Area Through Aug. 2
LAS CRUCES — Drivers can expect lane closures, reduced speed limits and periodic delays on several roadways in and around Las Cruces during the week
Back-to-School Safety Reminders Issued for Las Cruces Drivers, Students and Families
DEMING — As Las Cruces Public Schools students return for the fall semester, the Las Cruces Police Department and New Mexico Department of Transportation are
Rio Rancho Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Child Exploitation Case
LAS CRUCES — A Rio Rancho man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in a case involving the distribution and
Task Force Officers Return Fire During Albuquerque Warrant Operation
LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning during a multi-agency search warrant operation
Las Cruces Police to Host Public Safety Town Hall with Mayor, City Councilors
LAS CRUCES — The Las Cruces Police Department will host a town hall meeting July 29 featuring Mayor Eric Enriquez, all six City Councilors, Chief
New Mexico State Police Arrest Las Cruces Woman Wanted on Attempted Murder Warrant
LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, assisted by the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested a Las Cruces woman wanted on a
Las Cruces Revises Strategic Plan Meeting Schedule to Add Evening Options
LAS CRUCES — The City of Las Cruces has updated its public meeting schedule for the City Strategic Plan Update after receiving community feedback requesting
City of Las Cruces Extends Cooling Stations Through July 29
LAS CRUCES – With near triple-digit temperatures expected to continue through the weekend, the City of Las Cruces has extended operations at its public cooling
Roswell Woman Faces 25 Fraud Charges in Alleged $66,000 Dealership Theft
LAS CRUCES – A Roswell woman is facing 25 felony fraud charges after an investigation by the New Mexico Department of Justice alleged she stole
BLM Warns of Muddy Roads and Erosion Hazards During Southern New Mexico Rainy Season
LAS CRUCES — The Bureau of Land Management’s Las Cruces District is reminding visitors to use caution on public lands as Southern New Mexico enters
Doña Ana County Commission Terminates County Manager Scott Andrews’ Contract
LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to terminate the employment contract of County Manager Scott Andrews, effective immediately.
Weekend Flooding Prompts NMDOT Cleanup Efforts in Southwestern New Mexico
LAS CRUCES – Heavy rainfall over southwestern New Mexico during the weekend caused flooding and hazardous conditions on several roadways, prompting a response from New
Las Cruces to Host Virtual Public Meeting on Chaparral Multi-Use Trail Project
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County is inviting Chaparral residents to participate in a virtual public meeting to learn more about the proposed McCombs Road
Doña Ana County Welcomes New Employees Across Several Departments
LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County is welcoming nine new employees who have joined departments serving residents throughout the county. The newest team members are
PNM Parent Company, Blackstone Extend Merger Deadline as New Mexico Review Continues
ALBUQUERQUE – The proposed acquisition of PNM’s parent company by Blackstone Infrastructure will remain under review well into next year after the companies agreed to
Road Construction Continues Across Doña Ana County This Week
LAS CRUCES – Motorists traveling through Doña Ana County should expect delays as several highway improvement projects continue through the week of July 19 through
East Mesa Recreation Complex Welcomes New Public Art Sculpture “Dance of Life”
LAS CRUCES – Visitors to the East Mesa Public Recreation Complex are now being greeted by a new permanent public art installation celebrating movement, wellness
Las Cruces Animal Services Center Awarded $125,000 for Improvements
LAS CRUCES — The City of Las Cruces will receive $125,000 in state funding to renovate and expand the surgical suite at the Animal Services
Dona Ana County Seeks Residents to Help Plan Project Jupiter Town Hall
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County is preparing to accept applications from residents interested in serving on an 11-member committee that will help plan a
Free Spay and Neuter Clinics Scheduled for Rural Doña Ana County Communities
LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Animal Control office will host three free spay and neuter clinics in late July and early August for
Police Arrest Two Teens Suspected in Overnight Crime Spree Targeting Cannabis Businesses
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Las Cruces police arrested two teenagers early Thursday who are suspected of stealing multiple vehicles and attempting to burglarize three cannabis
California Murder Suspect Arrested on I-40 in New Mexico Following Multi-State Operation
SANTA ROSA, N.M. – A California man wanted on a murder warrant was arrested Thursday morning after New Mexico State Police and the Santa Rosa
Las Cruces Utilities Warns Residents About Water Quality Scam
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces Utilities is warning residents about a possible scam after receiving several reports of flyers or door hangers asking homeowners to
Train Strikes, Kills Woman in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – A 35-year-old woman was killed late Tuesday night after being struck by a freight train while walking along railroad tracks in Las
Former Bernalillo County Detective Convicted of Tipping Off DEA Targets
SANTA FE – A former Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office detective has been convicted in federal court of obstructing a Drug Enforcement Administration investigation by helping
City Seeks Public Input for New Strategic Plan
Las Cruces – The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents to help shape the community’s future by participating in a series of public meetings
Woman Critically Injured in Las Cruces Two-Vehicle Crash
LAS CRUCES – A 67-year-old woman remains in critical but stable condition after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning at the intersection of El Paseo Road
Police Warn Public to Watch for Copper Wire Thieves
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces police are asking residents to be vigilant and report suspicious activity as copper wire thefts continue to impact neighborhoods, construction
Rescue Teams Complete 12-Hour Mission to Save Injured Hiker in Organ Mountains
LAS CRUCES – Multiple southern New Mexico emergency response agencies worked together Sunday to rescue an injured hiker from the Organ Mountains after the individual
Fire Damages Commercial Property on Montana Avenue; Firefighter Injured
LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces firefighters quickly contained a fire that damaged a commercial property on Montana Avenue Saturday afternoon, while one firefighter was injured
Fourth and Final Defendant Convicted in Young Park Mass Shooting
LAS CRUCES – A Doña Ana County jury has convicted the fourth and final defendant charged in the March 21, 2025 mass shooting at Young
Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Lea County Judge
LOVINGTON, N.M. – A 35-year-old man is facing a felony charge after New Mexico State Police say he sent multiple threatening videos to a Lea
Luna County Ranchers Raise Concerns Over Border Wall Water Wells
DEMING – Luna County ranchers are raising concerns over new water wells being drilled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as construction of the southern
Las Cruces City Council Approves Liquor License Transfers, Youth Academy Grant
LAS CRUCES – During its regular meeting Monday, July 6, the Las Cruces City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including liquor license transfers, funding for
Las Cruces Cooling Stations Open Saturday as Triple-Digit Heat Continues
LAS CRUCES – As temperatures are expected to reach near or above 100 degrees on Saturday, New Mexico health officials are urging residents to take
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 54 Years for Child Sexual Abuse
ALBUQUERQUE – An Albuquerque man has been sentenced to 54 years in prison after being convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a young girl over several
Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office Conducting July DWI Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols**
LAS CRUCES – The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout July as part of an ongoing effort to
The ReInhabited Republic of New Mexico
Public Service Announcement The ReInhabited Republic of New Mexico will host a public program on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Sunset Grill,
Health officials warn of heat illness as temperatures rise
Temps expected to top 100 in some areas SANTA FE – New Mexico health officials warn residents to watch for heat illness this weekend and
Event To Showcase DACC’s New Reentry Program
The public is invited to attend an event to highlight and showcase a new program at Doña Ana Community College (DACC) aimed at helping formerly incarcerated individuals with their futures. The event,
DACC Receives Humanities $150K Grant
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) recently received a grant to bring humanities front and center – giving students a richer learning experience. The college was awarded a
DACC To Host Production Assistant Training
Calling those interested in the film industry! Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is hosting a free training session for production assistants. The session is a two-day training by the National Indian Youth Council (NIYC) and
Donate School Supplies at DACC THIS weekend
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is hosting a school supply donation drive this weekend for the upcoming school year, along with free family-fun activities. The college, along with Bravo Mic Communications and
Doña Ana County Warns Residents About Fraudulent Payment Emails
LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County is warning residents to be on the lookout for fraudulent emails from scammers posing as County employees and requesting
Rodent tests positive for plague in Santa Fe County
SANTA FE – A Santa Fe County rodent has been diagnosed with plague – the first confirmed wild animal plague case in the county in 2026.
Health department urges caution around bats
SANTA FE – A bat in Sandoval County tested positive for rabies – the ninth animal rabies case in the state in 2026. The New
Free School Supplies Drive at DACC
Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is hosting a free school supplies drive next weekend for the upcoming school year. The college, along with Bravo Mic Communications and Nusenda Credit Union, is holding
Registration Open for Teen Pottery Classes at DACC
Registration is now open for teen pottery classes at Doña Ana Community College (DACC). The Teen Potters’ Wheel class is for teens ages 12 to 18 years old and will be held July
Bravo Mic Communications and DACC to Host Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive
LAS CRUCES – Students and teachers in the Las Cruces Public Schools district will soon benefit from a community-wide effort to collect much-needed school
Las Cruces Man Charged After Mother Fatally Shot During Family Intervention
LAS CRUCES – A 32-year-old Las Cruces man has been charged after his mother was fatally shot during what investigators say was an attempt to











































