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Man Dies Following Officer-Involved Shooting in Hobbs; State Police Investigating

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is conducting an independent investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting in Hobbs early Thursday morning

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

Doña Ana County Appoints 11 Members to Project Jupiter Community Monitoring Committee

LAS CRUCES – The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners has announced the appointment of 11 community members to serve on a newly established

Photo submitted: Doña Ana County Firefighters Rescue Cat Trapped Beneath Owner’s Vehicle in Santa Teresa

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County Fire Rescue crews assisted county Animal Control officers Wednesday evening in the successful rescue of a cat named “Kitty,”

Doña Ana County to Hold Annual Burial Ceremony for 39 Unclaimed Individuals October 21

LAS CRUCES – Doña Ana County will hold its annual unclaimed burial ceremony Wednesday, October 21, honoring 39 individuals whose remains have not been claimed

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

Oracle Reviews El Paso Electric Proposal as Project Jupiter Advances in Doña Ana County

LAS CRUCES – Oracle is reviewing a proposed electricity service agreement with El Paso Electric following discussions with Doña Ana County commissioners, as the company

9-Year-Old Las Cruces Girl Killed After Being Struck by Train

LAS CRUCES – A 9-year-old Las Cruces girl died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a BNSF train near the intersection of South Main

Fire Damages Mobile Home on West Picacho Avenue in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES – A fire damaged a single-wide mobile home on West Picacho Avenue late Wednesday night, October 7. According to the Las Cruces Fire

New Mexico Department of Health Issues Public Health Update

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health has renewed a statewide public health order expanding syphilis testing as the state continues efforts to

Flooding and debris at La Llorona Park in Las Cruces.

La Llorona Park and Trail Remain Closed for Debris Cleanup

LAS CRUCES – La Llorona Park and its trail remain closed as City of Las Cruces crews continue cleanup efforts following rising water levels along

Teen charged with murder following deadly vehicle-pedestrian crash in Doña Ana County

DASO Arrests Teenager on Murder Charge Following Deadly Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash

LAS CRUCES – A teenager has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge following a vehicle-pedestrian crash that resulted in the death of another juvenile

Doña Ana County flooding prompts disaster declaration following heavy rainfall

Doña Ana County Commissioners Approve Disaster Declaration Following Widespread Flooding

LAS CRUCES – The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners has unanimously approved a disaster declaration following widespread flooding caused by heavy rainfall across the

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