Category: Public Safety

Evidence uncovered by federal agents revealed the [a resident in Judge Cano’s guest house] had posted multiple photos and videos on social media showing [the resident] and other illegal aliens handling firearms at a shooting range in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Early Thursday morning, Sunland Park Fire personnel responded to a residential structure fire on the 200 block of Calle Diaz.

First-arriving crews observed smoke emitting from the rear of the house and began maneuvering hose lines through difficult terrain to the home that sits at a grade above the roadway.

Communities across the country are saying no to dangerous devices like ‘Glock switches,’ which can turn everyday firearms into fully automatic weapons.

In return, Avalos and Hardin received numerous money transfers into their bank accounts as proceeds from the smuggling operation and paid others for expenses related to the conspiracy.

HSI initiated an inquiry into Cristhian Ortega-Lopez in January 2025, following an anonymous tip.

Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

“Officers canvassed the area and discovered the burglaries. They spotted a suspect walking across the parking lot at College Drive and Knox and detained him.”

The visit created a complete understanding of the U.S. Department of Defense’s mission alongside USBP from top to bottom for the Chairman and his team and showcases the whole-of-government response to secure the territorial integrity of the southern border.

The cadets graduate in September 2025 and will then be assigned to experienced field training officers who guide them for an additional 17 weeks of instruction on all three patrol shifts.

Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, Joint Task Force – Southern Border aligns efforts to seal the southern border and repel illegal activity and is responsible for full-scale, agile, and all-domain operations, which will allow for more effective and efficient DoD operations.

“We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the individuals below, whose commitment to their work provided (mom) with the dignity and care she deserved in her final moments.”

Mr. Ellison has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico in the Las Cruces Branch Office, most recently as Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney of the Violent and General Crimes Section.

Officials with 1st Marine Division identified the two Marines who were killed after a vehicle accident April 15 while supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations.

Due to the roadway surface deteriorating from heavy traffic conditions, the top layer is being milled off and a new layer of asphalt is being placed.

Extended power outages may impact the whole community and the economy.

Two of the service members were killed while one remains in serious condition at a local medical facility.

According to court documents, in the early morning hours of February 9, 2025, the Tesla Albuquerque Showroom was targeted in an arson attack.

Last week, the U.S. Attorneys for Arizona, Central California, Southern California, New Mexico, Southern Texas, and Western Texas charged more than 1,020 defendants with criminal violations of U.S. immigration laws.  

The Bridging the Badge livestream begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and can be viewed on the Las Cruces Police Department’s Facebook page and on the City of Las Cruces’ YouTube channel.

In his plea agreement, Sandoval admitted to being an unlawful user of fentanyl at the time of the search and acknowledged selling the fentanyl pills for approximately three to four years, making him a prohibited possessor of firearms and ammunition under federal law.

Leach evaded the agents, drove into a dead-end street, drove into their vehicle causing a collision, and fled again before ultimately being apprehended by the New Mexico State Police.

These cases are prosecuted in partnership with the El Paso Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol, along with Homeland Security Investigations El Paso, and assistance from other federal, state, and county agencies.

Officers will also on the lookout for other traffic safety violations such as drivers using cell phones, and those who fail to properly utilize seatbelts and child safety seats.

He was booked into the Dona Ana County Detention Center and placed on standard administrative leave with the New Mexico State Police.

Bystanders reported seeing a person inside the building earlier, but a quick search of the building resulted in no one located within the structure.

Sunday marked the groundbreaking of a new chapter as Doña Ana Fire Rescue transitions Station 12 from volunteer to full-staffed career firefighters, strengthening our commitment to the community.

The Defense Department’s No. 1 priority is defending the homeland, said Rafael F. Leonardo, who is performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense and hemispheric affairs.

Survivors revealed that smugglers charged approximately $1,500 per person for transportation.

Department officers may be assisted by other law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Police or county sheriff’s offices.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires that any business who assists veterans with benefit claims should be accredited through their agency.

Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN). 

FBI personnel will be assisted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit, and they will use the latest forensic evidence processing tools to solve cases and hold perpetrators accountable.

Area leaders sat down with KFOX 14 to discuss their reactions to the Young Park shooting.

The Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Dan Driscoll, visited Soldiers from 1-41IR, 2SBCT, 4th Infantry Division, near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, to observe their mission along the southern border.

Fire personnel responded to a vehicle vs. bicyclist this afternoon at McNutt Rd and Sunland Park Dr.