Las Cruces police, La Piñon stress consent and prevention in acquaintance rape cases
Las Cruces police and La Piñon highlight prevention tips as most sexual assaults involve someone known to the victim. College students face higher risk.
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Las Cruces police warn gun owners after rise in firearm thefts from vehicles
Las Cruces police say 429 firearms have been stolen from vehicles since 2022, making up nearly 75% of all reported gun thefts in the city.
Vasquez presses social media CEOs on illegal gun sales, youth violence
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez urged Meta, Snapchat and Telegram to stop illegal gun sales on their platforms after New Mexico law enforcement raised alarms about youth access to firearms.
Road rage suspect arrested in June shooting that killed Las Cruces teen
Las Cruces police arrested Jonathan Estrada, 18, in the June 2 road rage shooting that killed 14-year-old Alejandro Roman near Solano and Spruce.
Traffic operation nets 72 citations on Solano Drive
Las Cruces police issued 72 citations during a one-hour Solano Drive traffic operation, including speeding, no registration and no proof of insurance.
New Mexico teen charged with violent threats after Kirk assassination
A New Mexico teenager was charged after posting violent and racist threats on social media following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. FBI agents say the 19-year-old admitted making the posts and faces up to five years in prison.
Roswell man admits to bomb threats against Doña Ana County court, other government offices
Jeffrey Ramon Diaz of Roswell pleaded guilty to making multiple bomb threats, including one targeting the Doña Ana County Magistrate Court. He faces up to 10 years in prison at sentencing.
Authorities warn of spike in overdoses in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County
HIDTA alert cites seven overdoses since Sunday, two fatal, with carfentanil possibly involved Organ Mountain News report LAS CRUCES - Drug intelligence officers are warning the public after an unusual spike in overdoses in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County, including two deaths since Sunday. The High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Judge releases woman accused in Vado crash that killed two children under strict monitoring
A Doña Ana County judge released Christina Escobedo Arriaga on personal recognizance with GPS and continuous alcohol monitoring after an Aug. 10 crash in the 8100 block of State Road 478 in Vado that killed two passengers, ages 15 and 12, according to court records.
