Category: Public Safety

The Las Cruces Resident Agency of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Las Cruces Police Department… [more…]

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. [more…]

Friday’s announcement marks a significant turn: Babitz has pleaded guilty, and, according to the plea agreement, the parties have agreed that life imprisonment is the appropriate disposition. [more…]

Anglers, campers and hikers who use these areas are urged to check restrictions before they travel. [more…]

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… [more…]

Mr. Valdez was initially reported missing on September 21, 2025, after he failed to return home to Coyote after work in Silver City. [more…]

According to investigators, Briscoe allegedly directed Garcia to hide a firearm behind an ATM on the second floor of the University of New Mexico Hospital. [more…]

“New Mexico has led the fight to hold Big Tech accountable, and we are not slowing down.” [more…]

Authorities also reported a secondary crash in the westbound lanes, believed to be caused by driver inattention as motorists passed the scene. [more…]

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

One person was transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation. All livestock on the property were saved. [more…]

Fire is under investigation by DAFR Fire Marshal’s Office. [more…]

“We work for the criminal justice system and the citizens of the state of New Mexico/” [more…]

An arrest warrant was issued April 10, and agents took Porter into custody without incident. [more…]

Attendees will receive an overview of how data-driven strategies are being used to address ongoing challenges, including high call volumes and recurring issues impacting local… [more…]

A semi-truck was leaking a hypochlorite solution on the 200 block of John Grisham Drive. [more…]

The public graduation ceremony will be held in the auditorium of the Doña Ana Community College East Mesa campus. [more…]

This is a unique opportunity to collaborate in a multidisciplinary public safety environment while making a direct, meaningful impact in the community. [more…]

There were no injuries reported as a result of the incident.  [more…]

“Any abuse of authority, especially against a minor, causes lasting harm and is a betrayal of everything law enforcement stands for.” [more…]

“For far too long our tribal partners have been forgotten while their communities suffer unacceptably high rates of violent crime.” [more…]

A K9 alert prompted a secondary inspection, where agents discovered 15 containers initially presented as aloe vera but later identified as liquid cocaine. [more…]

Advance notice builds public trust and reduces confusion for drivers. [more…]

“Please do your part to protect our forests and communities.” [more…]

City officials, including Mayor Javier Perea and Councilor Raul Telles, were on hand to view the new truck, which represents a significant investment in public… [more…]

“Today’s announcement of a NIBIN machine in Doña Ana County represents a significant step forward in our statewide effort to solve gun crimes more quickly… [more…]

No injuries were reported. [more…]

Assistant U.S. Attorneys from Albuquerque and Las Cruces work directly with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners to prosecute immigration-related and other federal… [more…]

Operation Focused on Violent Fugitives, Unlawful Gun Possession, & Narcotics in Albuquerque, NM and the immediate surrounding areas [more…]

“After the warmest winter on record and snowpack at a fraction of normal levels, we’re already seeing wildfires across the state weeks ahead of schedule.” [more…]

Since September 2023 the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has distributed more than 88,746 free gun locks to ensure gun owners can keep firearms… [more…]

Shortly before 10:30 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2026, Las Cruces police were dispatched to the report of a gunshot victim at a home on Petunia… [more…]

“Everyone deserves to be safe, and our work contributes to that here in New Mexico.” [more…]

Mounted patrol units provide agents with enhanced mobility and visibility in areas that are difficult to access by vehicle and support the U.S. Border Patrol’s… [more…]

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to drive impaired. [more…]

Investigation of the site revealed a makeshift grave outlined with large rocks, small toys, notes written on the rocks, sticks and tree with RIP SANTI… [more…]

The New Mexico State Police remains committed to proactively identifying and removing impaired drivers from our roadways. [more…]

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

Prat allegedly concealed and covered up a body camera recording of the assault. [more…]

The operation resulted in 515 traffic stops with 521 citations being issued for various traffic offenses. [more…]

The Unified Fire held within its initial control lines from Tuesday night’s operational shift. [more…]

The investigation and charges are supported and prosecuted by JTFA, the Department’s lead effort in combating high-impact human smuggling and trafficking committed by cartels and… [more…]

The situation escalated. [more…]

” It takes a specific type of personality to do crime scene work,” [more…]

The Driver refused to be transported and received medical attention on site. [more…]

Aguirre is charged federally with three counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and one count each of possession with intent… [more…]

The Las Cruces Resident Agency of the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from the Las Cruces/ Doña Ana County Meto Narcotics. [more…]

The public safety workforce-building initiative at DFA provides financial support to local governments for recruitment, retention, and equipment for new public safety hires. [more…]

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Dona Ana County. [more…]

“NMSU officers working diligently over the past 24 hours were able to identify the suspect through enhanced surveillance technology to further protect the victim and safeguard… [more…]

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. [more…]

The Sunland Park Police Department is looking for an individual who committed a burglary at a local Sunland Park business on 03/13/2026 around 10:00 PM. [more…]

Police ask anyone with information about the incident to contact the NMSU Police at 575-646-3311. [more…]

Small actions can prevent devastating wildfires. [more…]

Based on the current investigation, this incident was domestic related, but the individuals were not married. [more…]

While often associated with fires, today’s fire departments routinely respond to a wide range of emergencies. [more…]