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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

Illustration depicting four adults gathered outdoors at night in New Mexico, with one person holding a marijuana joint

New Mexico Reports High Rate of Past-Month Marijuana Use as National Daily Use Reaches Record Level

SANTA FE – New Mexico recorded a high rate of marijuana use in the latest available state-level federal estimates, with neighboring Colorado and Arizona reporting

Federal Border Barrier Construction Continues Near Columbus, NM

COLUMBUS, NM – Construction continues along the U.S.-Mexico border west of the Columbus Port of Entry as federal crews work on what U.S. Customs and

Las Cruces Police Department representatives hold CALEA accreditation certificate.

LCPD Earns National CALEA Accreditation

LAS CRUCES – The Las Cruces Police Department has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, known as CALEA. The department

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