FBI seeks information in three Roswell homicide investigations
The FBI, Roswell police and Chaves County sheriff’s deputies are seeking information in three homicide investigations involving men found dead in and near Roswell this summer.
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17-year-old pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Las Cruces house party shooting
Kenneth Perez, 17, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and three aggravated battery charges in a 2025 Las Cruces house party shooting that killed Lance Chavez.
13-year-old sentenced to two years in CYFD custody in Chris Carnero shooting death
A 13-year-old was sentenced to two years in CYFD custody after pleading no contest in the shooting death of 13-year-old Chris Carnero in Las Cruces.
Las Cruces Fire Department names Justin Whitefield deputy chief of operations
The Las Cruces Fire Department has named 19-year department veteran Justin Whitefield deputy chief of operations after he served in the role on an interim basis.
Las Cruces seeks public input on transportation safety plan
Las Cruces is seeking public input on a Transportation Safety Action Plan addressing roadway safety, bikeways, trails and risks facing all travelers.
Las Cruces gang investigation leads to federal charges, seizure of guns and drugs
A multi-agency gang investigation in Las Cruces led to federal and state charges, the seizure of 19 firearms and large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Las Cruces cooling stations to remain open through Aug. 12
Las Cruces cooling stations will remain available through Aug. 12 as near-100-degree temperatures continue, with no locations open Sunday.
Deming man sentenced to more than eight years for machine gun, cocaine trafficking offenses
A Deming man was sentenced to 101 months in federal prison after admitting he carried a machine gun during cocaine trafficking and fled a Border Patrol checkpoint at about 140 mph.
Las Cruces man accused of kidnapping girlfriend, leading police on high-speed pursuit
A Las Cruces man faces kidnapping and other charges after police say he threatened and assaulted his girlfriend, then led officers on a high-speed pursuit.
