21 dogs found in severe neglect conditions at Chaparral home; 15 rescued
Doña Ana County Animal Control officers rescued 15 dogs from severe neglect at a Chaparral home, where several animals were found dead and others in critical condition.
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White Sands Missile Range to close U.S. 70 Thursday morning
White Sands Missile Range will close U.S. 70 for about an hour Thursday morning, potentially impacting commuters and travelers east of Las Cruces.
Las Cruces middle school teacher arrested on child sexual contact charges
Las Cruces police arrested a middle school teacher accused of inappropriate contact and communication with a 14-year-old student.
Man booked in Doña Ana County in connection with fatal Lea County crash
A 53-year-old man was booked in Doña Ana County on a vehicular homicide charge. Court records link him to a fatal March crash in Lea County.
LCPS board votes unanimously to remove César Chávez name from elementary school
The Las Cruces Public Schools Board voted unanimously to remove César Chávez’s name from an elementary school, with the renaming process beginning immediately.
Las Cruces teen accused of shooting another teen in face outside apartment complex, records show
A Las Cruces teen is accused of shooting an 18-year-old in the face during an attempted robbery at the Miranda Apartments, according to a criminal complaint.
Las Cruces seeks food vendors for summer Movies and Music in the Park series
Las Cruces is accepting food vendor applications for its summer Movies and Music in the Park series. Deadline to apply is April 30.
Las Cruces man accused of ramming woman’s vehicle, pursuing her to police station
A Las Cruces man is accused of ramming a woman’s vehicle and following her to a police station after repeated calls and confrontations, according to court records.
LCPS board may vote Tuesday to remove César Chávez name from elementary school
Las Cruces Public Schools board members may vote Tuesday on whether to remove César Chávez’s name from an elementary school following weeks of public input and prior discussions.
