Las Cruces police to mark two years since line-of-duty death of Officer Jonah Hernandez
Las Cruces police will hold a private memorial marking two years since Officer Jonah Hernandez was killed in the line of duty in February 2024.
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Las Cruces police identify man killed in Sunday police shooting
Las Cruces police have identified the 28-year-old man killed in a Sunday police shooting on south Valley Drive. The incident remains under investigation.
Police: Suspect killed after firing at Las Cruces officer and fleeing South Valley Drive area
Las Cruces police say a suspect was shot and killed after firing at an officer and fleeing the South Valley Drive area early Sunday morning.
MountainView Regional Medical Center names Patrick Shannon as new CEO
MountainView Regional Medical Center has appointed Patrick Shannon as its new CEO. Shannon assumed the role Jan. 26 after serving in hospital leadership roles in Texas and Louisiana.
Third federal defendant charged in 2025 Young Park school zone shooting
Federal prosecutors have charged a third defendant in connection with a September 2025 school zone shooting near Young Park in Las Cruces. State prosecutors have charged four people in the case.
Former LCPD officer sentenced to prison in 2023 shooting death of Teresa Gomez
Former Las Cruces police officer Felipe Hernandez was sentenced to 11 years, with two years suspended, in the 2023 shooting death of Teresa Gomez, according to courtroom reporting.
Crime Stoppers helps NMSU Police identify burglary suspects
Crime Stoppers tips led NMSU Police to identify four juvenile suspects connected to burglaries and vandalism during winter break, with charges pending.
County offices to open two hours late Tuesday; commission meeting to proceed
Doña Ana County administrative offices will open two hours late Tuesday because of weather conditions, though the Board of County Commissioners meeting will proceed as scheduled.
LCPS announces two-hour delay for Tuesday due to weather conditions
Las Cruces Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to freezing temperatures and potential foggy driving conditions, district officials announced.
