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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

Interior of the DreamTree Project facility in Taos, one of seven organizations receiving Housing Innovation Program funding in 2026

$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

Doctor administering a routine childhood vaccination while the child’s parents provide support

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

HAWK pedestrian crossing signal along a multi-lane roadway in Las Cruces

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 police officer discussing security improvements with a local business owner

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

Students walk across the New Mexico State University campus in Las Cruces.

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

North Alameda Boulevard and Hoagland Road intersection in Las Cruces, where a new traffic signal and roadway improvements are planned.

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 amid rising summer temperatures

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 DWI and traffic enforcement vehicle

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

New Mexico State Rep. Jenifer Jones of Deming

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 Department Academy cadets graduating from the 56th Academy.

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

Firearms, ammunition and other items seized during a multi-agency gang investigation in Las Cruces.

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

Road construction zone and lane closures in the Las Cruces area

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 Gerald Lopez sentenced to 101 months in federal prison on drug, firearm and high-speed flight charges.

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 Dental Hygiene Professor Dr. Elmer González receives the international World Dental Hygienist Award.

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

Doña Ana Community College Business Department Instructor Bobbi Noland receives the 2026 NISOD Teaching Excellence Award.

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 Transportation Safety Action Plan seeks community input on safer streets, bikeways and trails.

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

Great American Duck Race Duck Royalty Pageant kicks off 47th annual festival in Deming

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 closes boat ramps at Elephant Butte and other New Mexico state parks.

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 Government Center graphic: Project Jupiter Protest Arrests

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 underway at the new Casa de Peregrinos satellite food pantry in Sunland Park. Photo courtesy of the City of Sunland Park.

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

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Cultivating Community mural at Las Cruces Fire Station 2.

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

Doña Ana County appoints three acting managers to oversee operations during leadership transition.

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

Hispanic family shops for a laptop during New Mexico's Tax Free Weekend at an electronics store before the start of the school year.

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.

Illustration of a customer making an online utility bill payment using a laptop and smartphone.

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

Illustration of a coiled venomous cobra representing exotic snakes seized during an Albuquerque federal drug raid.

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

New Mexico State Police August 2026 DWI enforcement campaign

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