Category: Public Safety

“Our goal is to prepare recruits and tomorrow’s leaders to serve with integrity, accountability and excellence while strengthening public trust and advancing public safety across… [more…]

“During this first year, Joint Task Force-Southern Border and partners have proven what a whole-of-government approach to our nation’s southern border can accomplish.” [more…]

In a significant case, during a vehicle stop, a Homeland Security Investigations task force officer located 20 kilograms of methamphetamine, 100 grams of fentanyl, and… [more…]

The United States requested a longer sentence for deterrence. [more…]

There is no immediate danger to the public, but crews will continue to monitor the area. [more…]

Jeremy Story, the Chief of Police for the Las Cruces Police Department, accepted the recognition on behalf of his team, while Col. Matthew Johnson, WSMR… [more…]

Upon his release from prison, Smith will be subject to two years of supervised release. [more…]

“I expect every supervisor to encourage their civilian employees to volunteer.” [more…]

“We believe, and our legal system reminds us, that animals are sentient beings.” [more…]

“The New Mexico Department of Justice will continue to keep the public appropriately informed, support the survivors, and follow the facts wherever they lead.” [more…]

The notice claims to come from the “Bernalillo County Magistrate Court,” which does not exist in New Mexico. [more…]

22 individuals were charged this week with Illegal Entry (8 U.S.C. 1325) [more…]

“Today’s events are a powerful reminder of what it means to be a Citizen-Soldier.” [more…]

“I expect in the future, technology will only get better and allow us to be much more precise and allow us to gain more investigative… [more…]

The alleged abuse did not cause great bodily harm. [more…]

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

For the first time, Doña Ana Fire Rescue, the Las Cruces Fire Department, and the Mesilla Fire Department were all dispatched automatically under a new… [more…]

[A] disagreement escalated and during the altercation, a knife and firearm were brandished. [more…]

U.S. Border Patrol is collaborating closely with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to ensure that those who assault federal officers are brought to… [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…]

Two individuals have been identified as persons of interest in the case and are pending charges. [more…]

“The sheer speed of this verdict speaks volumes.” [more…]

“Let me be clear, any individual who attempts to harm one of my officers will quickly come to regret that decision and I guarantee they… [more…]

“We are grateful to the jury for their careful consideration and decision, which affirms the professionalism of our officers.” [more…]

If you have information that may assist this investigation, NMDOJ encourages you to submit a tip using the form on the NMDOJ website. [more…]

Residents are asked to avoid the area due to ongoing police activity. [more…]

If you see either suspect, or observe suspicious activity, call 911 immediately. [more…]

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. There were no injuries reported as a result of the incident. [more…]

“ATF agents are aggressively targeting gangs, cartels, and transnational criminal organizations that illegally traffic firearms and turn American streets into war zones.” [more…]

New Mexico residents are being urged to remain alert after a man and woman accused of shooting at a New Mexico State Police officer during… [more…]

“A well-deserved congratulations to all award recipients and thank you to all who helped organize the 2025 Awards Program.” [more…]

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… [more…]

Hernandez admitted she was transporting the drugs within the United States and intended to transfer them to another person. [more…]

In accordance with protocol, the Officer-Involved Shooting Task Force was activated immediately. [more…]

“Special agents and prosecutors at the New Mexico Department of Justice will be seeking immediate access to the complete, unredacted federal case file and intend… [more…]

Life-saving efforts were attempted on the individual at the scene, but were unsuccessful. [more…]

This prosecution is part of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative established by Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion. [more…]

Morales had prior felony arrests, including weapons-related charges, and was out on bond at the time of the shooting. [more…]

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Doña Ana Fire Marshal and the New Mexico Fire Marshal’s Office. [more…]

The February 16 verdict marks the first completed trial associated with the Young Park shooting. [more…]

The scammer uses the illusion of a romantic or close relationship to manipulate and/or steal from the victim. [more…]

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… [more…]

One firefighter was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment and was released later that day. [more…]

LCPD anticipates conducting similar traffic enforcement operations in the coming weeks. [more…]

Investigators believe Jimenez’s boyfriend was unaware she had given birth. [more…]

The Sunland Park Police Department will continue to enforce these traffic enforcement operations in the coming weeks. [more…]

Gino Pina, 26, was arrested Tuesday evening and charged with a felony count of voluntary manslaughter. [more…]

One male was transported to the hospital by SPFD SQ1 with non life-threatening injuries. [more…]

De La Paz is charged with possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to… [more…]

Agents from the Santa Teresa Border Patrol station arrested an illegal alien with a prior conspiracy cocaine conviction and multiple removals. [more…]

Officers located the suspected shooter, a 26-year-old man on a bicycle, a short distance away. [more…]

Support from Fire Academy 7 played a key role the reopening by providing additional staffing and helping ensure continued readiness. [more…]

Las Cruces-Dona Ana County Crime Stoppers is offering a $25,000 reward for information that helps identify the two men believed to be responsible for the… [more…]

About 7 p.m. the SWAT team entered the apartment and located Hill hiding inside. [more…]

Jury selection is underway on Monday, Feb. 9, in the trial for one of the four suspects in last year’s mass shooting at Young Park… [more…]

This incident involved multiple scenes surrounding Valley Drive, all of which were secured by responding officers. [more…]

This incident involved multiple scenes surrounding Valley Drive, all of which were secured by responding officers. [more…]

With assistance from Sunland Park Fire Department and West Valley Fire Department, crews were able to contain the fire within 15 minutes of arrival while… [more…]