Las Cruces woman charged with intentional child abuse resulting in death of newborn
A Las Cruces woman has been charged with intentional child abuse resulting in death after police say she gave birth in a portable toilet and disposed of the newborn.
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Suspect charged with voluntary manslaughter in fatal West Amador Avenue shooting
A 26-year-old man has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after a fatal Tuesday shooting on West Amador Avenue in Las Cruces, police say.
Governor appoints Susie Kimble to fill vacant Doña Ana County commission seat
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Republican Susie Kimble to the Doña Ana County Commission, filling the District 3 seat through the end of 2026.
53-year-old man killed in Tuesday afternoon shooting on West Amador Avenue
A 53-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on West Amador Avenue. Las Cruces police have a 26-year-old suspect in custody.
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.
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.
