Man accused of strangling niece while she held toddler at Las Cruces hospice
A man faces felony charges after police say he strangled his niece while she held a toddler during an altercation at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces.
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Vasquez honors fallen Doña Ana County deputy during National Police Week speech
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez honored fallen Doña Ana County Deputy Sheriff Antonio Aleman during a House floor speech marking National Police Week.
AG charges Las Cruces ‘imposter nurse’ accused of endangering patients, using stolen identities
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced 34 charges against a Las Cruces-area woman accused of posing as a nurse, using stolen identities and endangering patients.
Las Cruces woman accused of stabbing father during argument over moving boxes, finances
A Las Cruces woman faces felony charges after police say she stabbed her father during an argument over moving boxes and finances, leaving him with serious injuries.
NMSU Police arrest suspect in arson incidents
NMSU police arrested a suspect they believe is connected to multiple arson incidents reported on campus over the past several months.
Las Cruces child abandonment defendants released without bond
Ariana and Maya Hidalgo were released without bond and ordered to return for June pretrial hearings in a Las Cruces child abandonment case.
NMSU police search for suspected arsonist after multiple fires reported on campus
NMSU police say a woman is suspected of setting multiple fires on campus within 24 hours, including damage to palm trees and a building.
Las Cruces woman charged with child abuse after 8-year-old found with neck injuries
A Las Cruces woman faces a felony child abuse charge after police say an 8-year-old suffered neck injuries during a domestic incident.
Doña Ana County decommissions Garfield fire station, shifts coverage to Rincon
Doña Ana County has decommissioned an inactive Garfield fire station, shifting coverage to nearby units while maintaining emergency response.
