Silver Alert issued for missing 76-year-old Las Cruces man
Las Cruces police seek help finding Martin Avalos, 76, who went missing Thursday morning. Anyone with information should call 575-526-0795.
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Anthony mother accused of choking 6-year-old daughter faces first-degree felony
Angela Gomez Luera, 26, was arrested Oct. 20 after her daughter reported being choked. Sheriff's investigators documented injuries and obtained an arrest warrant.
Vasquez presses social media CEOs again over illegal gun sales, youth violence
Rep. Gabe Vasquez renewed demands for social media companies to address illegal gun trafficking and youth violence, citing law enforcement concerns in New Mexico.
New Mexico sues Epstein associates, seeks to block $75 million in estate payments
New Mexico's attorney general filed a federal lawsuit against two Epstein associates, seeking to halt estate payments and recover damages for trafficking survivors.
Former Las Cruces teacher pleads guilty to child solicitation charges
Former Camino Real Middle School teacher Wyatt Cornelius pleaded guilty to two felonies in a case involving Snapchat messages with a 14-year-old student.
Fire damages vacant mobile home on Holiday Avenue in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters responded to a mobile home fire Sunday afternoon on Holiday Avenue. No injuries were reported, and investigators have not determined the cause.
Doña Ana County jury convicts man of attempted murder in 2024 shooting
A Doña Ana County jury convicted Eddie Joe Valdez of attempted first-degree murder and evidence tampering in a 2024 shooting near Peter Hurd Road.
Hatch Valley schools weigh armed security as police staffing shortages complicate officer coverage
Hatch Valley school board members are exploring security options after police staffing shortages complicated efforts to provide a school resource officer.
Las Cruces firefighters extinguish house fire on Cadiz Court
Las Cruces firefighters knocked down a residential fire on Cadiz Court within five minutes Tuesday afternoon. Investigators have not determined the cause.
