Three Deming police officers fatally shoot man during pursuit; second man found dead
Three Deming police officers fatally shot Jaime Aguilar during a Nov. 5 pursuit. State Police are also investigating a second man's death nearby.
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Mescalero woman charged in federal strangulation case involving serious injuries
A 41-year-old Mescalero woman faces a federal strangulation charge after an alleged March assault left a victim with serious neck injuries.
Former Las Cruces teacher Wyatt Cornelius sentenced to two years in prison
Former Las Cruces teacher Wyatt Cornelius was sentenced to two years in prison for child solicitation and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Las Cruces man pleads guilty to federal fentanyl trafficking, firearms charges
Kenneth Manuel Aguirre, 44, of Las Cruces pleaded guilty to federal fentanyl trafficking and firearms charges. He faces five years to life in prison.
Judge orders man held pending trial in 2013 Las Cruces sexual assault case
A judge ordered Juan Pablo Delgado-Palma held pending trial in a 2013 Las Cruces sexual assault case after investigators identified a DNA match.
Former Rio Grande Theatre manager arrested on sexual assault, alcohol charges in Las Cruces
Former Rio Grande Theatre manager Christopher Lininger was arrested Oct. 29 on felony sexual assault and underage alcohol charges in Las Cruces.
Las Cruces man convicted of four armed robberies, faces 31 years to life in prison
Ruben Jose Trujillo, 39, was convicted of four armed robberies in Doña Ana County, including a Vado shooting. He faces 31 years to life in prison.
Las Cruces man pleads guilty to beating former partner with baseball bat at Burn Lake
Kurtis Allan Dale pleads guilty to armed robbery and a baseball bat attack on his former partner at Burn Lake in Las Cruces. Sentencing is pending.
Las Cruces police investigate murder-suicide; five children were inside home
Las Cruces police say Angelica Aguirre and Shane Perez died Saturday in an apparent murder-suicide on Calle Libertad. Five children were inside the home.
