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A Las Cruces Police Department patrol vehicle with its blue and red emergency lights activated during dusk.
Crime

Las Cruces police arrest 16-year-old in deadly Bugatti Drive shooting

Police arrested a 16-year-old Las Cruces boy in the Nov. 15 Bugatti Drive shooting that killed a 21-year-old man and wounded three others. Detectives say public videos were key to the case.

A one-story home on Enchanted Drive is heavily damaged after a fire, with charred porch supports, burned debris and foam on the ground as emergency lights glow in the background.
Local

Fire damages Las Cruces home, two residents hospitalized as precaution

Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a late-night house fire on Enchanted Drive that sent two residents to the hospital for precautionary treatment. The cause is under investigation.

Street signs for Bentley Drive and Bugatti Drive are shown against a clear blue sky at the intersection where Las Cruces police responded to a fatal shooting at a house party.
Crime

One man killed, three injured in late-night shooting at Las Cruces house party

Las Cruces police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and three people injured during a house party late Saturday on Bugatti Drive. Detectives are seeking cellphone video from attendees.

Gallery view of the Branigan Cultural Center’s All-City High School Senior Art Show, featuring student artwork on display and a colorful sign promoting the 2025 exhibition.
Art

Branigan Cultural Center invites Las Cruces teens to enter 2026 All-City High School Art Show

Las Cruces high school juniors and seniors can apply now for the 2026 All-City High School Art Show at Branigan Cultural Center, featuring cash awards, a new format and a free framing workshop.

A wide aerial view of the New Mexico State University campus at sunset, with campus buildings, trees and the Organ Mountains in the background glowing in warm light.
NMSU

NMSU seeks input on strategic planning through town hall sessions

NMSU is holding a series of town-hall meetings to gather input on its next strategic plan. The university encourages all stakeholders to attend, offer feedback and help shape its future direction.

Exterior of the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center on East Hadley Avenue, showing its orange and glass facade under a clear blue sky with desert landscaping in front.
Community

Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center sets weeklong pool closure for inspections

The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center will close its pools November 16 to 23, 2025, for annual maintenance and inspections, with extended hours at the Las Cruces Natatorium and adjusted fitness center operations.

A box of Ozempic, a prescription semaglutide injection used for diabetes and weight management, shown on a brown surface.
Health

New Mexico Department of Justice warns consumers about unapproved weight-loss drugs

The New Mexico Department of Justice is warning residents about fraudulent or unsafe weight-loss drugs being sold online and through med spas, urging consumers to use only state-licensed pharmacies.

People gather and talk on the New Mexico House floor beneath the state seal and flags after the Nov. 10, 2025 special legislative session.
State

New Mexico Legislature passes, acting governor signs $162.5M to cover SNAP payments if needed

The Legislature passed, and the acting governor signed, a $162.5 million plan to keep SNAP benefits flowing in case of a federal lapse, safeguarding food aid for hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans.

Four people stand together at the New Mexico Emergency Management Symposium, holding the 2025 Special Recognition Award and a certificate during the presentation.
Community

Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico recognized for disaster relief leadership

The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico received a 2025 Special Recognition Award for leading collaborative disaster relief through its Greatest Needs Impact Fund.

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