Las Cruces man sentenced to more than 10 years in fentanyl trafficking case
Orangie Lee Fisher, 37, was sentenced to 123 months in prison after a fentanyl trafficking investigation in Las Cruces led to the seizure of drugs, cash and a stolen gun.
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Mescalero man pleads guilty to federal assault charge
Myron Edward Blake Jr., 40, of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in substantial bodily injury and faces up to five years in prison.
Las Cruces police issue 86 citations during north Main Street enforcement
The Las Cruces Police Department issued 86 traffic citations during a short enforcement operation along north Main Street on Aug. 7, 2025. Most were for speeding, with additional tickets for registration, insurance and license violations.
Las Cruces man sentenced to 49 years in violent kidnapping case
Jacob Gonzales was sentenced to 49 years in prison after a retrial in a 2020 kidnapping case. Prosecutors say the victim’s testimony helped secure a harsher sentence than the original conviction.
Three dead, homes swept away as historic floods devastate Ruidoso
Three people died, homes were destroyed and the Ruidoso Downs racetrack was rendered inoperable after catastrophic flooding hit Ruidoso on July 8. Officials say the Rio Ruidoso may have reached record levels.
Deputy killed in I-10 crash near Avenida de Mesilla
Deputy Antonio Aleman died Tuesday after a collision with a semi-truck on Interstate 10. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Explained: New Mexico Supreme Court says insurers must break down uninsured motorist coverage by vehicle
A new ruling from the New Mexico Supreme Court requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist coverage per vehicle and disclose pricing. Here’s how it affects drivers statewide.
What is 'fire-based EMS,' and how will it change ambulance response?
Doña Ana County, Las Cruces, Sunland Park and Mesilla will nearly double ambulance coverage as they shift to a fire-based EMS model ahead of AMR’s exit this fall.
Las Cruces, Doña Ana County to end AMR contract and launch regional EMS system
Doña Ana County and Las Cruces are ending their contract with AMR and launching a regional fire-based EMS system. Local fire departments will handle ambulance transports by fall.
