Las Cruces man sentenced to more than 10 years in fentanyl trafficking case
Orangie Lee Fisher, 37, was sentenced to 123 months in prison after a fentanyl trafficking investigation in Las Cruces led to the seizure of drugs, cash and a stolen gun.
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Mescalero man pleads guilty to federal assault charge
Myron Edward Blake Jr., 40, of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury and faces up to five years in prison.
Las Cruces police issue 86 citations during north Main Street enforcement
The Las Cruces Police Department issued 86 traffic citations during a short enforcement operation along north Main Street on Aug. 7, 2025. Most were for speeding, with additional tickets for registration, insurance and license violations.
Las Cruces man sentenced to 49 years in violent kidnapping case
Jacob Gonzales was sentenced to 49 years in prison after a retrial in a 2020 kidnapping case. Prosecutors say the victim’s testimony helped secure a harsher sentence than the original conviction.
U.S. Attorney announces first convictions for trespassing in NM border zone
Two Mexican nationals pleaded guilty to trespassing in New Mexico’s newly created National Defense Area—a step that signals intensified militarized border control.
ATF offers $5,000 reward in shooting death of 14-year-old Alejandro Roman
Federal and local law enforcement are offering up to $7,000 in rewards for information leading to the arrest of the person who fatally shot 14-year-old Alejandro Roman during a road rage incident in Las Cruces.
Police search for suspect in Saturday morning stabbing on Idaho Avenue
Las Cruces police are searching for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a man during an attempted carjacking early Saturday morning near East Idaho Avenue and El Paseo Road.
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.
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.
