Category: Public Safety

“Despite verbal assurances of cooperation from the USDOJ, access to the requested records has not been granted, no substantive response has been provided, and more… [more…]

Ortega pleaded guilty to cyberstalking and faces up to five years in prison at sentencing. [more…]

The cause of the fire is under investigation. [more…]

The online guide also discusses broader digital safety topics, including recognizing potentially risky online behavior and knowing when parents should seek additional assistance if they… [more…]

“Today’s sentencing is the result of outstanding collaboration between the Las Cruces Police Department, the FBI and the United States Attorney’s Office.” [more…]

Fraudulent activities include, but are not limited to, fundraising fraud and charity fraud. [more…]

Although scattered showers brought light rainfall to portions of the fire area Monday, officials said most of the precipitation was non-wetting and fire activity remained… [more…]

Studies indicate that “cracking” the vehicle windows, the act of leaving windows partially down, has little to no effect on keeping interior temperatures down. [more…]

One occupant was treated at the scene and transported to a local emergency room for further medical evaluation. [more…]

The department said community cooperation plays an important role in identifying hazardous driving behaviors and supporting efforts to keep Sunland Park’s roadways safe. [more…]

Among those incarcerated at La Tuna were Mafia informant Joseph Valachi, whose testimony before a U.S. Senate committee helped expose the structure of La Cosa… [more…]

The Las Cruces Police Department is budgeted for 198 commissioned officers. The department currently employs 183 officers. [more…]

The largest fire occurred in the 2000 block of Boy Scout Lane, where flames burned approximately one acre of undeveloped land. [more…]

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. [more…]

“When you call 911, our goal is to send the right help to the right place as quickly and safely as possible.” [more…]

These statistics represent prosecutions by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico only. [more…]

Earlier Friday, the Gila Las Cruces Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the incident. [more…]

Fire officials noted that air conditioning units are working especially hard during the current period of high temperatures, which can occasionally produce odors or mechanical… [more…]

“The people of New Mexico deserve a full accounting of the decisions that allowed deadly fentanyl to reach our communities.” [more…]

“Your New Mexico State Parks are great and accessible destinations to enjoy the Fourth of July safely on the water.” [more…]

Lopez remains hospitalized. Police said he will be booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center upon his release from medical care. [more…]

No additional damage was reported. [more…]

The inspections are intended to promote both the legal sale of fireworks and safe conditions at temporary and permanent retail locations during one of the… [more…]

Fire officials encourage residents to use only fireworks that are legal for sale in Doña Ana County, including cone fountains, crackling devices, cylindrical fountains, sparklers, ground… [more…]

“Needing to sedate children with THC under the guise of giving them candy, shows just how heinous crimes like this are.” [more…]

“This marks the beginning of a new era for the El Paso Field Office and the Port of El Paso.” [more…]

Law enforcement agencies are currently focusing on public education, informing visitors about criminal trespass laws and responsible firearm use. [more…]

Within Las Cruces, the Las Cruces Police Department plans to conduct at least one sobriety checkpoint and one saturation patrol during July. [more…]

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. [more…]

“We mourn the loss of three firefighters who answered the call to protect others and made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their fellow citizens.” [more…]

“The law enforcement community is a family, and when one of our own is hurting, we all feel that loss.” [more…]

“ICE’s new policy change moves our system backward at a time when transparency and accountability are urgently needed.” [more…]

Bank robbery carries a possible prison term of up to 20 years. [more…]

The largest active incident in northern New Mexico is the McCauley Springs Fire in the Jemez Ranger District east of Battleship Rock. [more…]

“The families who have lost children, siblings, and parents to fentanyl deserve the truth about what the federal government knew and what it failed to… [more…]

“AI has fundamentally changed how information is created, shared and evaluated.” [more…]

One person was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation but declined transport to a hospital. [more…]

Residents in Sierra de los Pinos remained under a “Go” evacuation order Wednesday morning. [more…]

The Drug Enforcement Administration watched as 74,000 fentanyl pills were delivered to a mobile home park in Albuquerque, and they did nothing. [more…]

“Moving water is powerful and unpredictable,” Doña Ana Fire Rescue said in a social media post following the rescue. [more…]

No injuries were reported in the initial incident information released by authorities. [more…]

The owner of the residence who was out of town was called and she said no one had permission to be in the residence. [more…]

After locating the vessel, divers assessed the scene and rigged the boat for recovery operations. [more…]

According to participating agencies, the training simulated high-threat and active-shooter scenarios requiring officers from multiple jurisdictions to work together under a unified command structure. [more…]

During the search, volunteers discovered an arrow drawn on the ground, which ultimately led rescuers to the man. [more…]

Firefighters are focusing on point protection around homes and other values at risk while air resources assist ground crews. [more…]

Bear Fire reaches 97% containment while crews quickly contain the 15-acre Booger Fire near Pleasanton. [more…]

On Thursday, personnel with the Sunland Park Fire Department conducted water rescue training on the Rio Grande near the Racetrack Drive bridge. [more…]

No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. [more…]

“NMSU officers were dispatched to an area of the desert south of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum on the evening of June… [more…]

“Righteous operations like this show this FBI is only getting started and will continue delivering the most prolific run of crime reduction in U.S. history.” [more…]

Gonzalez pleaded guilty to interference with commerce by threats or violence. [more…]

“Effective collaboration is essential to keeping our community safe.” [more…]

The Gila National Forest remains under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, and fire officials continue urging the public to avoid activities that could spark new fires. [more…]

Residents are encouraged to identify backup power options before an outage occurs. [more…]

Callers are advised not to leave a voicemail and to continue calling until they speak directly with dispatch personnel. [more…]