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.
Public Safety
239 posts
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.
New Mexico Senate passes bill targeting illegal gun sales and certain high-capacity weapons
The New Mexico Senate has approved legislation aimed at curbing illegal gun trafficking and restricting certain high-capacity weapons, sending the measure to the House for consideration.
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.
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.
Former LCPD officer sentenced to prison in 2023 shooting death of Teresa Gomez
Former Las Cruces police officer Felipe Hernandez was sentenced to 11 years, with two years suspended, in the 2023 shooting death of Teresa Gomez, according to courtroom reporting.
Crime Stoppers helps NMSU Police identify burglary suspects
Crime Stoppers tips led NMSU Police to identify four juvenile suspects connected to burglaries and vandalism during winter break, with charges pending.
Ken Miyagishima calls for oversight of federal law enforcement in social media statement
Former Las Cruces mayor and gubernatorial candidate Ken Miyagishima called for greater oversight and accountability of federal law enforcement agencies in a social media post, citing concerns about public trust and use of force.
