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Orange construction barrels line a two-lane desert highway beneath the words “NMDOT District One Road Report.”

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

A school crossing guard holds a stop sign as vehicles wait near a Las Cruces crosswalk.

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

Mugshot of Daniel Stumbo, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in a child sexual exploitation case.

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

Blurred red and blue law-enforcement lights with yellow scene tape and the words “Officer Involved Shooting.”

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

Empty civic meeting room with the words “Public Safety Town Hall Meeting.”

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 Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrest graphic with red and blue emergency lights.

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

Graphic announcing City adds evening Strategic Plan Meetings in Las Cruces

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

A public cooling station tent provides shade, water, fans, and seating as the City of Las Cruces extends cooling stations to help residents stay safe during extreme summer heat.

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

Judge's bench and gavel inside a New Mexico courtroom with the words "Felony Fraud Charges."

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

Deep tire ruts in a muddy dirt road on BLM-managed public land in Southern New Mexico.

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

Scott Andrews, former Doña Ana County Manager, smiling in a portrait photo.

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.

NMDOT District One maintenance crews responding to flood damage and debris along a southwestern New Mexico roadway after heavy rainfall.

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

Person sitting on a couch participating in an online Zoom meeting on a laptop.

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

Nine new Doña Ana County employees pose together for a welcome photo. Description: Keeping Cruces Connected. Nine new Doña Ana County employees pose together after joining county departments including the Clerk’s Office, Facilities and Services, Community Development, Engineering and Roads, Jetport and Legal. Slug: dona-ana-county-welcomes-new-employees Image Credit: Doña Ana County

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 power infrastructure and transmission lines representing the proposed merger between TXNM Energy and Blackstone Infrastructure.

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 on Interstate 25 in Doña Ana County with traffic control devices and reduced speed zones.

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

A mixed group of dogs and cats sitting together inside an animal shelter.

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

Conceptual aerial rendering of the proposed Project Jupiter data center campus in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

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

Dog and cat receiving care as part of a community spay and neuter program.

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

White Hyundai Santa Fe recovered by Las Cruces police after an overnight crime spree involving stolen vehicles and attempted burglaries.

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

Raymond Garcia sits inside a law enforcement vehicle after being arrested by New Mexico State Police on a California murder warrant.

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

Glass of drinking water representing a Las Cruces Utilities warning about a scam involving unauthorized water quality flyers. Photo courtesy: Bravo Mic Communications, LLC.

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

Railroad tracks near Brown Road in Las Cruces where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a southbound BNSF train on July 14, 2026.

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 Sheriff's Office detective Paul Jessen Jr., who was convicted in federal court of obstructing justice and making false statements in connection with a DEA investigation.

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

Frank O'Brien Papen Community Center at 304 Bell Avenue in Las Cruces, site of the first public meeting for the City's Strategic Plan Update.

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

Intersection of El Paseo Road and Farney Lane in Las Cruces where a two-vehicle crash critically injured a 67-year-old woman on July 14, 2026.

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

Street lights in Las Cruces with the Organ Mountains in the background.

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

Search and rescue personnel assist an injured hiker in the Organ Mountains near Aguirre Springs.

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

Las Cruces firefighters respond to a commercial fire on Montana Avenue.

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

Booking photo of Gustavo Dominguez, convicted in the Young Park mass shooting case.

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

New Mexico State Police patrol vehicle.

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

Russell Johnson, president of the Luna County Farm and Livestock Bureau, stands in the New Mexico desert during a public meeting discussing concerns over federal groundwater wells associated with border wall construction.

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 meeting discussing liquor license transfers, youth leadership funding, and infrastructure improvements during the July 6 meeting.

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

Entrance to a public cooling station in Las Cruces available during extreme summer temperatures.

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

Exterior of a courthouse associated with the sentencing of an Albuquerque man convicted of child sexual abuse.

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 patrol vehicle used in July DWI enforcement campaign

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

Public Service Announcement bulletin board with Bravo Mic Communications logo

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

A woman holding a smartphone displaying the words "Avoid New Phone Scams!" with a red prohibition symbol over a scammer icon.

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

Stuff the Bus 2026 graphic promoting a school supply drive for Las Cruces students.

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

Blurred Hatfield Road and Los Ranchitos Road street signs with the headline "Las Cruces Man Charged in Mother's Death.

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