Fire damages commercial building on North Telshor Boulevard in Las Cruces
Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a commercial building fire on North Telshor Boulevard on Oct. 13. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.
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Appeals court overturns Doña Ana County child sex abuse convictions over excluded defense witness
The New Mexico Court of Appeals reversed two child sexual abuse convictions after finding a Doña Ana County judge improperly excluded a defense witness.
9-year-old Las Cruces girl killed by train after wandering from home
Las Cruces police are investigating after a 9-year-old girl was struck and killed by a BNSF train near Conway Avenue early Tuesday morning.
Las Cruces police chief defends Flock cameras before state lawmakers
Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story defended the city’s use of Flock license plate cameras before New Mexico lawmakers amid growing privacy concerns.
Youngest Young Park defendant sentenced to 90 years in prison
Josiah Ontiveros, the youngest defendant in the 2025 Young Park mass shooting case, was sentenced to 90 years in prison.
La Llorona Park closes as Rio Grande waters rise
La Llorona Park is closed because of rising Rio Grande water levels after recent rain and runoff created potentially dangerous conditions.
Doña Ana County lifts Rincon evacuation order after flooding
Doña Ana County has lifted the evacuation order for Rincon after officials determined the major flooding risk had subsided, though hazards remain in the area.
Doña Ana County opens flood damage assessment portal
Doña Ana County has opened an online portal for residents and business owners to report property damage caused by recent heavy rainfall and flooding.
Evacuation orders expand across north Doña Ana County as flooding worsens
Doña Ana County has issued evacuation orders for Placitas, Hatch, Rincon, Salem and Garfield as flooding closes roads and officials urge residents to leave before conditions worsen.
