Las Cruces man charged with extreme animal cruelty after dog killed on I-10
A Las Cruces man faces a felony charge after state police say he threw a dog into traffic on Interstate 10, causing the animal’s death.
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Las Cruces man accused of threatening woman with knife, stealing vehicle
A Las Cruces man is accused of threatening a woman with a knife, assaulting her and stealing her vehicle. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention.
Anthony man accused of setting fire outside mother’s home while violating protective order
An Anthony man is accused of setting a fire outside his mother’s home while violating a protective order. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated stalking.
Man accused of kicking officer at Las Cruces library faces pretrial detention request
A Las Cruces man is accused of kicking a police officer during an incident at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. Prosecutors have requested he be held in jail pending trial.
Mesquite woman accused of crowbar attack that left boyfriend hospitalized with head injuries, fractured hand
A Mesquite woman faces a felony charge after police say she struck her boyfriend with a crowbar in Anthony, leaving him hospitalized with head injuries and a fractured hand.
LCPS board to consider renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary amid national controversy
Las Cruces Public Schools will discuss a possible name change for Cesar Chavez Elementary following recent allegations tied to the labor leader’s legacy. The Board of Education will make the final decision.
Inmate accused of stabbing another inmate eight times at southern New Mexico prison
An inmate is accused of stabbing another inmate eight times with a makeshift knife at a southern New Mexico prison. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention.
Las Cruces woman accused of fleeing police while driving drunk, nearly hitting pedestrians twice
A Las Cruces woman is accused of fleeing police while driving under the influence, nearly striking pedestrians twice during a pursuit that ended with a PIT maneuver. Prosecutors are seeking pretrial detention.
Heinrich among 2 Democrats to back advancing Mullin for DHS secretary
Sen. Martin Heinrich was one of only two Democrats to vote to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for DHS secretary, citing their working relationship.
