Police arrest murder suspect after standoff on west Picacho
Las Cruces police arrested 35-year-old Pancho Garcia after a fatal shooting on west Picacho Avenue. The suspect barricaded himself in a motel room before surrendering to SWAT.
Las Cruces activates cooling stations as triple-digit heat lingers through Wednesday
City of Las Cruces cooling stations will remain open through Wednesday, June 18, as the National Weather Service forecasts highs above 100 degrees. Six locations will offer temporary relief from the heat.
Deaths in the New Mexico desert surge after Texas’ border crackdown reaches El Paso
Human remains discovered in New Mexico’s desert have surged since Texas launched Operation Lone Star, turning the El Paso sector into the deadliest stretch of the U.S.–Mexico border — an urgent humanitarian toll documented by Source NM and the Texas Tribune.
Las Cruces library to screen rare regional Western and preview new documentary
Las Cruces Public Libraries will screen Orville Wanzer’s 1966 film The Devil’s Mistress on June 21 and preview a new documentary on the Acid Western genre, hosted by filmmaker Julia Smith.
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
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
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
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’s 575 Food Fights brings chefs, students and locals into a live culinary battle using surprise ingredients. The bracket-style contest returns fall 2025.
