Las Cruces man charged after falsely telling 911 he killed someone
A Las Cruces man is facing a misdemeanor charge after authorities say he called 911 and falsely claimed he had killed someone.
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NMDOJ warns New Mexicans about fake 'toll violation' court notice scam
The New Mexico Department of Justice is warning residents about a scam involving a fake “toll violation” court notice sent by text message that attempts to collect credit card information through a fraudulent QR code.
Las Cruces man accused of screwing RV door shut before violent assault in Vado
A Las Cruces man is accused of screwing an RV door shut to prevent a woman from escaping before punching and strangling her during a Nov. 2025 assault in Vado, according to court filings.
Anthony man charged months after fatal I-10 crash east of Las Cruces
A 22-year-old Anthony man faces vehicular homicide and other charges months after a high-speed crash on Interstate 10 east of Las Cruces that killed one man and seriously injured another passenger.
Governor names interim chief, deputy chief of New Mexico State Police
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Matt Broom as interim chief of the New Mexico State Police and promoted Bryan Waller to interim deputy chief following the retirement of Chief Troy Weisler.
Las Cruces man sentenced to 18 months for animal cruelty after viral video
A Las Cruces man was sentenced to 18 months in prison after a viral video showed him striking two basset hounds with landscaping rocks, prosecutors said.
Former nurse at Mesilla Valley Behavioral Hospital charged with sex crimes involving juvenile patient
A former Mesilla Valley Behavioral Hospital nurse faces multiple felony charges after investigators say she engaged in sexual acts with a juvenile patient she met while working at the facility.
Former Las Cruces childcare worker charged with child abuse; court records outline alleged incidents
Former Las Cruces childcare worker Jennifer Hernandez faces seven felony child abuse charges after police reviewed surveillance video at a local daycare.
Felipe Hernandez files appeal, seeks release pending review of manslaughter conviction
Felipe Hernandez has appealed his voluntary manslaughter conviction in the 2023 shooting death of Teresa Gomez and is seeking release pending appeal, court records state.
