Category: Public Safety
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Local Border Patrol Agents Teach “Tough ‘Ombres” a Thing or Two About “Riding Posse”
90th SB Task Force Tough ‘Ombres and 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command leaders and Soldiers visited Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station’s Horse Patrol Unit and camera surveillance room in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, Feb. 20.
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Oscar Sandoval convicted of first-degree murder and aggravated assault–Read How He was Apprehended in Juarez Last April
Oscar Renee Sandoval, 57, was arrested by Mexican authorities, after leads were developed through a multiagency effort to locate and apprehend Sandoval.
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Las Cruces Grand Jury Indicts Fourteen Members of Extensive Alien Smuggling Organization Charged and Eight Arrested for Smuggling Hundreds of Illegal Aliens into the United States
A grand jury in Las Cruces, New Mexico, returned an indictment on Feb. 19 against 14 individuals for conspiracy to transport, harbor, and bring in illegal aliens to the United States. Eight of those charged were arrested on Feb. 20 and 21.
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Newly Militarized “La Migra” Detains and Questions Our Broader Community’s Best and Brightest Children on their way to NMAA High School State Swimming and Diving Championships
Rather than de-escalating, an agent proceeded to board the bus, ignored attempts by coaches to explain the situation, and demanded information from the students, leaving them rattled and shaken.
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Federales in Mexico Take Down Juarez-Based, Cartel-Linked Alien Smugglers with the Help of “La Migra” and Joint Task Force Alpha
The criminal organization is also alleged to have kidnapped aliens seeking to enter the United States illegally and extorted their families for money before completing their smuggling journey.
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Breaking: Doña Ana County Fire Rescue Extinguishes Fires in Radium Springs and Chaparral To Start Weekend
No injuries were reported, and at least one fire remains under investigation.
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About 1% of South Texas “Bandidos” Indicted on RICO and Murder Charges
The indictment accuses the defendants of various crimes, including engaging in a conspiracy to commit racketeering (RICO) activity and committing violent crimes in furtherance of the gang such as murder, attempted murder, and assault.
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“Title 10 Forces” Get Cooperation North and South of the Mexican Border
By activating the United States Military to engage in specifically military acts while on American soil rubs against Constitutional guardrails; however, once the Secretary of Defense makes the initial determination of what is, or isn’t, allowed, the next line of defense it the Judicial Branch of our government.
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Breaking: New Mexico State Police in Doña Ana County arrest wanted El Paso fugitive
Chavez was wanted by the El Paso Police Department in connection with a shooting that occurred in El Paso, TX, on February 15, 2025.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Arrest Man Suspected of Extreme Animal Cruelty
Contractors, working nearby, witnessed and recorded video of Cobos throwing rocks at what appeared to be at least one dog in the backyard of the residence.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Identify Woman in February 13 Crash
Traffic investigators believe the Trailblazer ran a stop sign before it was struck.
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Joint Chiefs Chairman Plans to Build the Armed Forces by “Being Seen”
During a Feb. 15, 2025, discussion at the Munich Security Forum in Germany, Brown said the military is meeting its recruiting numbers. Source: Department of DefenseBy C. Todd LopezPhoto: Courtesy The military has no plans to bring back conscription as the all-volunteer force has served the United States well for decades, said Air Force Gen.…
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Investigate Stabbing on Telshor Boulevard
Shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, Las Cruces police and fire were called to the report of a stabbing victim at a business on the 300 block of south Telshor Boulevard.
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Fire Damages Three Crosses Area Mobile Home, Displaces Three Residents
A Sunday morning mobile home fire displaced three residents and damaged electrical lines causing a temporary power outage to nearby homes.
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Defense Information Systems Agency launches advanced endpoint detection for cyber defense in “Endguard”
Endguard integrates with Microsoft Sentinel, a cloud-native security information and event management capability, to offer real-time detection, correlation, mitigation and response.
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U.S. Attorney Alexander Uballez to Step Down, Concluding Impactful Tenure in New Mexico
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez announced his resignation today at the request of President Donald J. Trump, becoming one of over 20 U.S. Attorneys asked to step down amid the transition of presidential administrations.
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Enlisted Morale Is High at Southern Border
Guantanamo Bay is “phenomenal”–a place built for migrants.
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Area Border Patrol Agents Face Bites and Bribes at the Border Wall
A Salvadoran national was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for biting a U.S. Border Patrol agent, and Mexican national faces federal charges for allegedly attempting to bribe a U.S. Border Patrol Agent after being apprehended for illegal re-entry into the United States.
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Top Northcom, NORAD Officer Highlights Trio of Homeland Security Concerns During Senate Testimony
U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command’s most senior leader pointed out three topics that have “direct implications for homeland defense” during a posture hearing today before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill.
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Breaking: 5.0 Earthquake in Toyah, Texas felt all the way in Las Cruces
A 5.0 earthquake hit Toyah, Texas at 10:23PM, and was followed by a 2.6 aftershock at 10:28PM. Facebook posts reporting shaking was felt in our broader community of Las Cruces all the way to Ruidoso.
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Breaking: State Police “Poster Boy” placed on leave amidst FBI’s DWI enterprise investigation–NMSU graduate at the helm during tsunami-level crisis in public trust
Chief Weisler’s announcement names Sergeant Toby LaFave as the one placed on “administrative leave” pending the FBI investigation, as well as an internal NMSP investigation.
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Breaking: Residential Fire Extinguished in Fairacres
Just after 3:30 a.m., DAFR crews responded to the fire at the 3300 Block of Winterhaven Drive.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Fire Assists Doña Ana Fire Rescue with Winterhaven Structure Fire Early Friday
LCFD assisted Dona Ana County Fire with a structure fire at the 3300 block of Winterhaven Dr early Friday morning.
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Doña Ana County Fire Rescue Hosted Training Session Last Friday
Doña Ana County Fire Rescue hosted an advanced NFPA 1400 training session on February 7, offering regional fire service instructors hands-on drills, compliance strategies, and risk management techniques.
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Former Student Doctor Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
A former student doctor pleaded guilty to producing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
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Doña Ana Sheriff’s Academy Graduates Fourteen New Law Enforcement Officers
Fourteen cadets graduated Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Academy #29 on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
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Breaking: Las Cruces Police Investigate Fatal Crash
About 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to a two-vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of Griggs Avenue and Hermosa Street.
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Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office graduates 14 deputies
Upon graduation, each cadet will have successfully completed a 19-week law enforcement academy with 764 hours of rigorous and intensive training in state law, proper arrest procedures, mental health and de-escalation tactics, DWI training, physical agility, firearms qualifications, extensive use-of-force training and many other necessary skills required on the job.
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New Mexico State Police canine laid to rest after years of faithful service
He and his handler patrolled the southern border areas of New Mexico.
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Technical Rescue Team Helps in Two Organ Mountain Missions
On the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, LCFD’s Technical Rescue Team joined Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue, Organ Mountain Technical Rescue and New Mexico State Police with the search and recovery of a 63-year-old man who died as a result of a fall in the Organ Mountains.
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Department of Defense Support to the Southern Border in Photos
United States Defense Secretary traveled to the southern border to see operations firsthand and interact with service members. U.S. Northern Command is the Defense Department’s operational lead for the employment of U.S. military forces.
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Breaking: Police Investigate Shooting on West Picacho Avenue
The suspect is described only as a male with no additional information available at this time. The Criminal Investigations Section of the Las Cruces Police Department is actively investigating the incident.
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Las Cruces Mass-Shooting Unsolved After 35 Years
Today, Feb. 10, 2025, marks the 35th anniversary of one of the most heinous crimes ever committed in Las Cruces – the 1990 mass-shooting of four children and three adults at a local bowling alley.
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Las Cruces Police Seek Technicians for Real-Time Crime Center
The RTCC will use real-time information and technology to help law enforcement personnel better respond to priority callouts.
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Las Cruces Police Department Gains Five Experienced Officers
The five officers – three who previously retired from LCPD and returned to duty and two who are lateral hires from other agencies – completed an abbreviated four-week academy on Thursday and were sworn in by Third Judicial District Judge Conrad Perea.
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Coast Guard Mobilized in Joint Operation as First Detainees Reach Guantanamo–HQ Battalion from New York Travels South
The first flight of high-threat illegal aliens out of the United States arrived at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, today.