Drake Armendariz sentenced to 14 years in prison for 2023 I-25 killing
Drake Armendariz will serve an effective 14-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of Benjamin Archuleta.
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52-year-old man dies after being struck on Amador Avenue
A 52-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night near Amador Avenue and Esperanza Street in Las Cruces.
Doña Ana water system faces new violation after failing to notify customers of uranium exceedance
Doña Ana MDWCA faces an additional violation after failing to notify customers of a uranium exceedance at Treatment Plant No. 5, according to NMED.
Las Cruces police, NMDOT urge caution as students return to school
Las Cruces police and NMDOT are urging drivers and pedestrians to use extra caution as students return to school across southern New Mexico.
Man accused of stabbing roommate 26 times at Anthony RV park
Alejandro Mustafat is accused of stabbing a friend at an Anthony RV park, leaving the victim with 26 knife wounds across his body and head.
Las Cruces cooling stations remain open through July 29
Las Cruces cooling stations will remain available through Wednesday, July 29, as near triple-digit temperatures continue across the area.
Vasquez seeks answers from NTSB on deadly plane crash near Ruidoso
Rep. Gabe Vasquez met with NTSB officials seeking answers about a May medical transport plane crash near Ruidoso that killed four people and sparked the Seven Cabins Fire.
Las Cruces police warn renters about online housing scams
Las Cruces police are warning prospective renters about fraudulent housing listings after a woman reported losing about $1,800 in an online scam.
Woman killed after being struck by train in Las Cruces
A 35-year-old woman was killed late Tuesday after being struck by a southbound BNSF train near Brown Road in Las Cruces.
