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Charred remains of a Las Cruces home after an early morning fire on Sacramento Street, with heavy damage visible inside the burned structure

Seven hospitalized after early morning fire damages Las Cruces home

Las Cruces firefighters contained a house fire early Thursday on Sacramento Street that left seven people hospitalized, including one man still in the hospital with injuries

Armed detention officers in tactical gear move in formation down a hallway inside the Doña Ana County Detention Center during a training or raid scenario.

Accountability

Lawsuit accuses Doña Ana County jail of using inmates as ‘training props’ in violent overnight raids

Six former detainees have filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging that Doña Ana County Detention Center’s Special Operations and Response Team conducted more than 100 violent “training” raids since 2023, using flash bangs, Tasers and psychological warfare on people awaiting trial.

Yellow police tape reading “Crime Scene Do Not Cross” in focus, with blurred law enforcement officers standing in the background.

Public Safety

DASO investigating after barricaded suspect dies in apartment fire on Telshor

A person wanted on multiple felony warrants died Thursday after barricading themself inside a Telshor Boulevard apartment where a fire broke out during a SWAT-style standoff, according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office.

The Doña Ana County Government Center in Las Cruces, shown from the front entrance with palm trees lining the walkway under a partly cloudy sky.

Public Safety

UPDATED: Doña Ana County Government Center reopened after reported bomb threat

The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of a bomb threat near the Government Center in Las Cruces. The building has been closed as a precaution.

Crime

Las Cruces teen charged with attempted murder after early morning shooting, police say

An 18-year-old Las Cruces man is accused of shooting another teen during a planned burglary, then hiding evidence, according to a criminal complaint filed Tuesday in Doña Ana County Magistrate Court.

A Las Cruces police traffic officer uses a radar device while monitoring vehicles along Lohman Avenue during a traffic enforcement operation.

Public Safety

LCPD traffic operation on Lohman Avenue results in 29 citations

Las Cruces police focused on speeding, registration and insurance violations in Thursday afternoon enforcement effort

Las Cruces police vehicles with flashing lights block the parking lot of Chili’s on Telshor Boulevard as investigators process the scene of a fatal shooting on Thursday night.

LCPD

Las Cruces police fatally shoot man outside Chili’s on Telshor

Las Cruces police say an officer shot and killed a man Thursday evening outside Chili’s on Telshor Boulevard after reports of threats toward patrons and staff.

A Las Cruces Police Department SUV blocks a road near Salopek Park as an LCPD officer and a fire engine from Las Cruces Fire Department are seen in the background at an active scene.

Crime

Third suspect arrested in fatal Salopek Park shooting

Las Cruces police arrested 19-year-old Esteban Muñoz, the third suspect in a Sept. 4 shooting at Salopek Park that killed Julia Clark and injured another man.

Close-up of a person typing on a tablet keyboard, illustrating safe technology and cybersecurity awareness.

LCPD

Las Cruces Police share cybersecurity tips during National Awareness Month

LCPD reminds residents that cybersecurity is a year-round responsibility, offering practical tips to protect personal data and avoid online scams.