Las Cruces police warn gun owners after rise in firearm thefts from vehicles
Las Cruces police say 429 firearms have been stolen from vehicles since 2022, making up nearly 75% of all reported gun thefts in the city.
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Road rage suspect arrested in June shooting that killed Las Cruces teen
Las Cruces police arrested Jonathan Estrada, 18, in the June 2 road rage shooting that killed 14-year-old Alejandro Roman near Solano and Spruce.
New Mexico Health Department declares measles outbreak over
New Mexico ended its measles outbreak after 42 days with no new cases; officials thanked residents who got MMR shots and urged travelers to check vaccination status.
Man pleads guilty to federal firearms charges after Las Cruces gas station threat
An Egyptian national pleaded guilty to federal firearms offenses after a Las Cruces gas station incident; prosecutors say he faces up to 15 years.
‘A Better Place’ wraps filming in Las Cruces, highlighting local talent and landscapes
The feature film “A Better Place,” a dark comedy thriller shot in and around Las Cruces, wrapped production in May. The project hired more than 100 New Mexico residents and featured local businesses and landscapes.
Traffic operation nets 72 citations on Solano Drive
Las Cruces police issued 72 citations during a one-hour Solano Drive traffic operation, including speeding, no registration and no proof of insurance.
Federal court blocks Trump-era attempt to tie emergency funds to immigration enforcement
A federal court struck down Trump-era rules tying FEMA and DHS funding to immigration enforcement. Attorney General Raúl Torrez says the ruling protects billions in emergency preparedness and disaster relief dollars for New Mexico.
Doña Ana County to hold unclaimed burial ceremony Oct. 8
The remains of 38 unclaimed individuals will be interred Oct. 8 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Las Cruces. Doña Ana County invites the public to attend the ceremony honoring them.
At Las Cruces roundtable, Vasquez warns of $578 monthly hikes if ACA tax credits lapse
At a Las Cruces roundtable with patients and health leaders, Rep. Gabe Vasquez said the expiration of ACA premium tax credits could raise health costs by $578 a month for 51,000 New Mexicans.
