Doña Ana man sentenced to eight years for fentanyl trafficking, illegal firearm possession
Jaime Lopez, 35, was sentenced to 96 months in prison after agents found fentanyl and a stolen gun during an attempted arrest in Las Cruces.
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Driver charged in Vado crash that killed two children, injured teen
A Mesilla Park woman faces multiple charges, including two counts of homicide by vehicle, after a crash in Vado killed two children and injured another, according to state police.
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.
Meerscheidt Recreation Center enters Phase 2 of renovations
The City of Las Cruces is moving into Phase 2 of renovations at Meerscheidt Recreation Center. Weight and cardio rooms have been closed since Aug. 6, with more changes coming in October.
Frank O’Brien Papen Center dining room to close Aug. 14-15 for kitchen maintenance
The Frank O’Brien Papen Center dining room will close Aug. 14-15 for kitchen maintenance. Lunch will be available at other Las Cruces senior centers without reservations.
DACC awarded $77,000 to boost local journalism education
Doña Ana Community College has been awarded a $77,000 grant to enhance journalism education, launch student-run news outlets and provide public workshops on media skills.
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.
Free back-to-school vaccinations offered at Las Cruces public health office
The Las Cruces Public Health Office will offer free back-to-school vaccinations for children July 17–29, regardless of insurance status. Appointments and walk-ins available.
