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Las Cruces police released photos of a white minivan believed to be tied to the road-rage shooting that killed 14-year-old Alejandro Roman on June 2. A reward is being offered for tips.
Police say 14-year-old Alejandro Roman was killed in a suspected road rage shooting near Solano and Spruce. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot Monday night in Las Cruces, near Solano Drive and Spruce Avenue. Police believe the incident may be tied to road rage. No arrests have been made.
Doña Ana County and the city of Sunland Park have launched a support line and online form for CRRUA customers to report water quality concerns. Bilingual help is available.
Las Cruces Public Libraries’ 2025 Summer Reading Program begins June 1 with a “Color Our World” theme, prizes for readers of all ages, and a community kickoff party June 7.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a statewide drought emergency, directing New Mexico agencies to coordinate water conservation and wildfire response amid record-low reservoir levels and escalating fire risk.
New Mexico sues Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, citing repeated arsenic violations and failures to notify residents. The state is seeking court intervention to ensure access to safe drinking water in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa.
The City of Las Cruces and housing partners have opened the Three Sisters Apartments, a 70-unit affordable housing development built on a reclaimed Superfund site. The $22 million project addresses a severe rental shortage and includes support services, community amenities and public art.
Doña Ana County has voted to terminate its joint powers agreement with the City of Sunland Park, which created the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority. Officials say the utility will continue operating while a transition plan is developed.
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