Las Cruces cooling stations to remain open through Aug. 12
Las Cruces cooling stations will remain available through Aug. 12 as near-100-degree temperatures continue, with no locations open Sunday.
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Deming man sentenced to more than eight years for machine gun, cocaine trafficking offenses
A Deming man was sentenced to 101 months in federal prison after admitting he carried a machine gun during cocaine trafficking and fled a Border Patrol checkpoint at about 140 mph.
Las Cruces man accused of kidnapping girlfriend, leading police on high-speed pursuit
A Las Cruces man faces kidnapping and other charges after police say he threatened and assaulted his girlfriend, then led officers on a high-speed pursuit.
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.
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.
