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Pedestrian killed in Friday night crash on Boutz Road
Public Safety

Pedestrian killed in Friday night crash on Boutz Road

Juan A. Haro, 48, was killed late Friday while crossing Boutz Road in Las Cruces. Police say he was struck by a Cadillac driven by a 17-year-old and are still investigating.

Police seek witnesses in death of man found near Lohman bus stop
Public Safety

Police seek witnesses in death of man found near Lohman bus stop

Las Cruces police are investigating the death of Luther Lewis Gilbert, 63, who was found unresponsive with injuries near a Lohman Avenue bus stop Thursday. Detectives are seeking witnesses.

Heinrich’s HALT Fentanyl Act heads to White House
Public Safety

Heinrich’s HALT Fentanyl Act heads to White House

Sen. Martin Heinrich’s HALT Fentanyl Act is headed to President Trump’s desk. The bill would permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs — a move praised by local law enforcement.

Police investigating man’s death near Lions Park
Crime

Police investigating man’s death near Lions Park

Las Cruces police are investigating a man’s death after his body was found near the tennis courts at Lions Park early Thursday morning. Detectives are seeking witnesses.

Chefs vie for bragging rights in NMSU’s 575 Food Fights
NMSU

Chefs vie for bragging rights in NMSU’s 575 Food Fights

NMSU’s 575 Food Fights brings chefs, students and locals into a live culinary battle using surprise ingredients. The bracket-style contest returns fall 2025.

City of Las Cruces launches free teen dance series this summer
Events

City of Las Cruces launches free teen dance series this summer

Las Cruces will host free teen dances June 20, July 18 and Aug. 1 at 302 S. Main St., with live DJs, interactive entertainment and on-site supervision.

New Mexico plagued by high maternal mortality rate
Health

New Mexico plagued by high maternal mortality rate

New Mexico is tied for one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the U.S., with overdose and suicide leading causes — experts say most deaths are preventable.

Benjy Rivas to perform June 14 at Doña Ana Arts Council Gallery
Las Cruces Events

Benjy Rivas to perform June 14 at Doña Ana Arts Council Gallery

Las Cruces favorite Benjy Rivas performs June 14 at the Doña Ana Arts Council Gallery. Tickets are $15 and include snacks, drinks and five decades of Americana storytelling.

Homeland Security accelerates border wall construction in New Mexico and Arizona
Immigration

Homeland Security accelerates border wall construction in New Mexico and Arizona

DHS is accelerating border wall construction in New Mexico and Arizona, prompting backlash from tribes, environmental groups and southern border residents.

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