Fire damaged a camper trailer on N. Valley Drive Sunday morning, Nov. 2, 2025. About 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Las Cruces firefighters responded to the 500 block of N. Valley Drive in reference to a structure fire. The first arriving crew found smoke coming from a camper trailer. Firefighters had the fire under control within...

A Saturday evening crash on north Telshor Boulevard claimed the life of a 47-year-old pedestrian and Las Cruces police are asking for help locating other vehicles that may have struck the man. Shortly after 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to a crash involving a pedestrian on...

A residential structure fire on Sonrisa Loop caused damage to a double-wide home and displaced two occupants Friday afternoon. About 3:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Las Cruces firefighters were dispatched the report of a fire on the 2400 block of Sonrisa Loop. Upon arrival firefighters found fire coming from the front porch...

SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Health is launching a new dashboard to provide more timely substance abuse and mental health data to improve the health outcomes of New Mexicans. The Substance Use & Mental Health Epidemiology Profile (SUMHEP) Dashboard data includes alcohol-related deaths, drug overdose dea...

Las Cruces police are investigating a Wednesday evening shooting that injured two pedestrians near the 1900 block of north Main Street. About 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, Las Cruces police learned that two pedestrians were struck by gunfire as they crossed the road westbound near the 1900 block of north Main St...

Las Cruces - The Biggest Cruces Car Wash Raises Funds for Skills USA Mayfield Chapter - In a heartwarming display of community support, The Biggest Cruces Car Wash proudly announces a check presentation to Skills USA Mayfield Chapter, following a successful fundraising event. The car wash raised $500, which will be mat...

Las Cruces firefighters are offering free glow necklaces for youth trick-or-treaters on Halloween. The free glow necklaces are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 at Las Cruces fire stations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. The free necklaces are limited to one per child and are available while supplies la...

The Las Cruces police and fire departments encourage homeowners and tenants to check smoke alarms and install new batteries this weekend when daylight saving time ends and clocks are adjusted to 'fall back' one hour. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, and Las Cruces first responders urge residents to i...

Before Las Cruces Public Schools sends students home for the winter break, the LCPS Nutrition Services team will distribute meal kits for children ages one to 18 starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17. "As we head into winter break, our priority remains the same - making sure every child has access to nutritious...

The Las Cruces Police Department's Traffic Unit issued 82 citations during a one-hour enforcement operation Thursday morning along North Main Street and Elks Drive. Of the 82 traffic citations, 37 were issued to motorists who exceeded the posted speed limit, 20 to drivers operating a motor vehicle without proper regist...