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NMSU police identified the pedestrian killed in a Saturday morning collision near Cholla and Triviz as 32-year-old Julio Caro. Alcohol does not appear to be involved, and the driver cooperated with investigators.
Doña Ana County’s new indoor ice skating rink is now open at the County Fairgrounds and will remain in operation through Feb. 19, with varying hours and an online schedule.
New Mexico State Police say a DWI arrest in Socorro County led to a separate alleged sexual assault investigation in Las Cruces, where officers located and arrested 43-year-old Brian Smolak on two nationwide warrants after a tactical team made entry into a motel room.
Las Cruces police are reminding residents to take steps to prevent package thefts during the holiday season, offering tips on tracking deliveries, securing drop-off areas and reporting suspicious activity.
NMSU police are investigating a fatal collision near Cholla Road and Triviz Drive that killed a 32-year-old pedestrian. Triviz is closed and traffic delays are expected.
NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the Bold Idea Conference on Oct. 30, offering students workshops, keynotes and a pitch competition focused on innovation and startup skills.
NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship marked the completion of its GenAI for Fundraising Excellence Sprint, a six-week accelerator that equipped regional startups with AI-driven tools for pitch development, investor research and fundraising strategy.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez pushed back after a judge ordered a new trial in the police manslaughter case of former Las Cruces officer Brad Lunsford, arguing that juror-bias claims rely on publicly available record and should not undo a February conviction.
Las Cruces police investigate a fatal train vs. pedestrian collision near the 1700 block of south Main Street after a man died at the scene Wednesday afternoon.
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