Category: Public Safety

Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James J. Mingus said troop readiness is taken into account more now than it was during the previous border deployment.  

During the pursuit at least one round was discharged and struck the suspect. The suspect went to the ground on the 800 block of south Main Street and police located a firearm near where the man fell.

On February 15, 2024, law enforcement attempted to stop Garcia ‘s vehicle, but he fled recklessly. After a pursuit, Garcia was detained at his residence.

Crews arrived to find a detached shed, behind the facility, on fire.

On February 6th, NMSP agents, in collaboration with the Las Cruces Police Department, Texas Rangers, and the United States Marshal Service located and apprehended Jesse Antillon in Las Cruces, who was wanted for murder.

On April 27, 2023, David Maldonado, 44, entered a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 70, west of Alamogordo, New Mexico. A Border Patrol canine alerted to the presence of illegal substances in Maldonado’s vehicle.

These units will bring the number of Title 10 forces along the southern border to approximately 9,000.

Upon arrest, Velazquez-Lopez admitted to being illegally present in the United States and to having two individuals concealed in the trunk of the vehicle. A total of four illegal aliens were found in the vehicle.

During the inspection, agents discovered the driver and front passenger, both 17, were from New Mexico.

Sunland Park Fire Department and Doña Ana County Public Safety responded to a residential structure fire on the 300 block of Poplar Court.

The abandoned tractor-trailer was blocking both lanes traffic and Border Patrol agents discovered 31 illegal aliens locked inside the trailer, including an unaccompanied 8-year-old child.

Two big stories hit our broader community, and KTSM 9 News was all over them. Thank you.

Federal authorities announced charges against four illegal aliens for unlawful possession of firearms and related offenses following a series of state-wide law enforcement operations.

All eastbound lanes were closed and have since reopened.

If you must travel, we recommend you monitor local forecast conditions prior to starting your trip and visit the New Mexico Roads website for current roadway information

Anyone with information on this incident, or the whereabouts of 21-year-old Luciano Roman Valente Frias, is asked to call police at (575) 526-0795.

The fire was brought under control in approximately 10 minutes from units arriving on scene.

BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM MST THIS EVENING…

Crews contained and extinguished the fire. Two civilians were transported with minor injuries.

Each SBCT is a mechanized infantry force of approximately 4,400 soldiers, and the Army’s nine SBCTs — seven active-duty and two National Guard — are known for their rapid deployment and versatility.

Park ranger is a new position for the City. The new park rangers will be tasked with securing Las Cruces parks and help enforce laws that prohibit disorderly behavior, and camping and loitering after hours.

One on-duty firefighter sustained minor injuries, no civilians injuries were reported.

The additional tranche will provide sustainment support to the already announced Joint Task Force for southern border operations, including: command and control of sustainment units and coordination of logistical support; field feeding support sites; and control of logistical movement.

Las Cruces police have arrested the man suspected of Wednesday’s fatal shooting of 36-year-old Justin Griffin on the 2100 block of Lynch Drive.

Firefighters battled difficult conditions that slowed their effort, but were able to bring the fire under control within about 45 minutes.

About 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the report of a gunshot victim on the 2100 block of Lynch Drive.

DOD anticipates having implemented 91 of the 152 target activities that were identified in the department’s Zero Trust Strategy and Roadmap, which was released in 2022. 

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.

Oscar Renee Sandoval, 57, was arrested by Mexican authorities, after leads were developed through a multiagency effort to locate and apprehend Sandoval.

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.

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.

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.

No injuries were reported, and at least one fire remains under investigation.

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.

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.