Category: Public Safety

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…]

Nancy Guthrie, last seen at her residence in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, on the evening of January 31, 2026, is considered to… [more…]

Sepulveda is charged with possession of a firearm, specifically a destructive device (Molotov cocktail), that was not registered to him in the National Firearms Act. [more…]

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

On Jan. 9, U.S. Border Patrol agents in El Paso Sector arrested two illegal aliens 1.46 miles west of the Paso del Norte International Port… [more…]

“It is absolutely essential to the health and well-being of patients that we safeguard these standards and regulations to protect our seniors.” [more…]

“In New Mexico, we are focused on identifying the leaders, dismantling the networks they rely on, and using federal prosecutions to disrupt these operations at… [more…]

No injuries were reported. [more…]

NMDOT officials emphasize that New Mexico does not operate any toll roads within state boundaries and will never request toll payments from residents or visitors. [more…]

Through the process, the Department provided clear instructions to reviewers that the redactions were to be limited to the protection of victims and their families. [more…]

“There’s a lot of people at the park using it, which is exactly what we want to see and why this program came into being.” [more…]

“These standards exist to protect children during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives and eliminating them would undermine the basic safeguards they… [more…]

Rickman is charged with assault of an officer of the United States resulting in physical contact. [more…]

Police posted a short video of one of the burglaries on its Facebook page and hope someone will recognize the suspect in that video. [more…]

LCPD will likely hold similar traffic enforcement operations in the coming weeks. [more…]

After a comprehensive recruitment process that did not result in the hiring of a permanent fire chief, Doña Ana County and the City of Las… [more…]

The order comes as New Mexico continues to face elevated wildfire risk following recent years of extreme fire behavior, prolonged drought conditions, and flood damage… [more…]

The multi-vehicle crash is still under investigation. No charges have been filed. [more…]

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this suspect. [more…]

ATF has arrested Richard Sepulveda, 47, in connection with the incident. [more…]

Law enforcement obtained search warrants for Orta and Mendoza’s cell phones and reviewed social media messages discussing the Young Park shooting. Those messages identified Luis Angel… [more…]

These incidents also serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining working smoke alarms and having readily accessible fire extinguishers as part of an… [more…]

A multiple vehicle crash has injured two pedestrians and forced the temporary closure of eastbound Lohman from Walnut Street. [more…]

Signs have been posted warning of rough roads ahead and reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert, and give our crews plenty of space as… [more…]

Bramlett is charged with possessing a firearm, namely a destructive device (grenade) that was not registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record. [more…]

Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading throughout the house and minimized further property damage. [more…]

“I commend our investigators and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office for recognizing the imminent danger in this case and apprehending the defendant within 24 hours.” [more…]

Crews remained on scene until 9:30 a.m (January 26)., this morning to ensure hot spots were extinguished and that the home was not again trespassed… [more…]

Combating human trafficking requires a whole-of-society effort, and HSI urges everyone to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity. [more…]

“This Department of Justice is working tirelessly alongside our partners to dismantle human trafficking networks, help survivors, and protect vulnerable populations from being exploited.” [more…]

“Today’s sentence holds the defendants accountable for deliberately abusing a system designed to help people in crisis.” [more…]

“It’s outrageous that this capability exists and that it continues to victimize women and children.” [more…]

An additional $5,000 relocation assistance incentive is available for those who qualify. [more…]

Upon arrival, crews encountered two sheds fully engulfed in flames, with fire spreading to a double-wide mobile home. [more…]

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

The American Red Cross was dispatched to assist the displaced resident. No injuries were reported.  [more…]

The callers are using sophisticated software that mimic phone numbers of either a law enforcement agency, such as the Las Cruces Police Department, or the… [more…]

The 129 citations included 41 for speeding, 30 for having no proof of vehicle registration and 25 for driving without proof of insurance. [more…]

“The FBI has proven that we will hold dangerous criminals accountable for their egregious violent acts, no matter where they try to hide.” [more…]

“The NMSU Police Department would like to thank both Crime Stoppers and our local media and community for assisting with this investigation and helping to… [more…]

One firefighter sustained a minor injury during the response efforts. [more…]

The Citizens’ Academy can accommodate 20 students. [more…]

“Community input is essential to understanding how we serve our residents.” [more…]

“I love deleting those juvenile arrests out of the system, because I just feel like that gives people a second chance – another opportunity, and… [more…]

The NMSU Fire Department wants you to be safe in public places. Know your surroundings. [more…]

Residents who receive such a call are encouraged to simply hang up and refrain from interacting with the caller. [more…]

“…he wrestled with her until they fell to the ground where Defendant pinned her arms to the ground. The agent eventually broke free and struck… [more…]

LCPD will likely hold similar traffic enforcement operations in the coming weeks. [more…]

“Generative AI has incredible potential, but it also poses serious risks when used to deceive, defame, or exploit individuals.” [more…]

“If you are not sure about the safety of your home, reach out to your fire department for a home safety survey.” [more…]

In New Mexico, making any kind of threat to shoot or take a firearm to a school or public building; placing any person or group… [more…]

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

Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces & Doña Ana County is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the identification of… [more…]

The District of New Mexico consists of 33 counties and shares 180 miles of international border with Mexico.  [more…]

“This verdict sends the message that attempts to substitute violence for expressing one’s opinion has no place in our communities and will be met with… [more…]

The apartment was occupied at the time of the fire, however that person was able to exit the apartment without any problem. [more…]

In Las Cruces, tradition is not static—it’s lived, shared, and carried forward by the people who answer the call, day after day. [more…]