Fire damages abandoned building on North Mesquite Street, fifth incident since 2024
Firefighters responded to a blaze at an abandoned building on North Mesquite Street in Las Cruces, the fifth fire at the property since 2024.
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New Mexico enacts sweeping statewide fire restrictions to prevent wildfires
New Mexico has enacted statewide fire restrictions banning campfires, smoking and most outdoor burning as officials warn the state is already experiencing a severe wildfire season.
Fire damages home on Stagecoach Drive in Las Cruces
Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Stagecoach Drive in Las Cruces, containing the blaze in about 20 minutes. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters respond to early morning house fire in Las Alturas area
Fire crews responded to a house fire in the Las Alturas area early Friday morning. Firefighters evacuated occupants and contained the blaze. No injuries were reported.
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.
Seven hospitalized after early morning fire damages Las Cruces home
Las Cruces firefighters contained a house fire early Thursday on Sacramento Street that left seven people hospitalized, including one man still in the hospital with injuries
Fire damages home on Rio Arriza Loop in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters contained a Wednesday afternoon blaze that damaged a home on Rio Arriza Loop. No injuries were reported.
One year later: Ruidoso still recovering from fires, floods
A year after the South Fork and Salt Fires devastated Ruidoso, the village is slowly recovering from the twin crises of wildfire and flood. Officials detail the long road ahead, lessons learned, and signs of resilience.
Fire damages vacant building on West Hadley Avenue
The Las Cruces Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a vacant building on West Hadley Avenue on April 5. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
