Category: Public Safety

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…]

The numbers do not include individuals apprehended by immigration enforcement officials and subjected solely to administrative process. [more…]

The 64 citations included 30 for speeding, 17 for having no vehicle registration and 11 for driving without proof of insurance. [more…]

Motorists: Be alert and watch for children near schools, bus stops and in school parking lots. [more…]

On December 29, 2025, the FBI Laboratory confirmed a positive DNA match linking Mr. Alaniz to the burglary at Johnston Jewelry. [more…]

The meeting will also be livestreamed on the City’s YouTube channel and on the Las Cruces Police Department’s Facebook page. [more…]

Upon arrival, crews found an abandoned residence and an adjacent structure actively on fire. [more…]

Two adult females were stuck in the mud near the head gates on Brickland Road. [more…]

Theft of property is a criminal offense. Each sign’s value is approximately $400. [more…]

New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Act and its implementing regulations require that, once a well has been inactive for a certain period of time, at… [more…]

In 1986, Congress passed the Money Laundering Control Act making money laundering a federal crime. [more…]

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

“The Department of Justice remains vigilant in our pursuit of evil ISIS sympathizers — anyone plotting to commit such depraved attacks will face the full… [more…]

“Ransomware is not just a foreign threat — it can come from inside our own borders.” [more…]

The woman killed in Monday evening’s pedestrian crash on Telshor Boulevard has been identified as 54-year-old Charlotte M. Bates of Hobbs, N.M. [more…]

For Carrillo and Baker, the end of 2025 closes chapters defined by service. For the community they served, those chapters remain part of the ongoing… [more…]

“An alleged ISIS sympathizer has been federally charged with an international terrorism.” [more…]

At this time, police do not anticipate charges against either of the drivers. [more…]

Baca faces a sentence of up to life in prison if convicted of the current charges. [more…]

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. [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…]

A splash page on the web3adspanels.org website notifies visitors that the domain has been seized by law enforcement. [more…]

“This sweeping operation will help root out potential cartel-related money laundering from the U.S. financial system.” [more…]

“We’ve made huge progress and by the end of next year we’ll be even further along in our efforts to transform the training of our… [more…]

Hyundai and Kia will offer free hardware fix for all affected vehicles that will thwart further thefts and protect public safety [more…]

Torres is charged with possession of a firearm by a person who is addicted to or an unlawful user of a controlled substance, and he will… [more…]

“If managed appropriately to slow things down, hostage and crisis negotiation is very beneficial to the entire community.” [more…]

The worker was rescued without injury.  [more…]

“This case is far from over, but we should celebrate the successes we’ve had—and the community coming together with the police, the DA’s office and… [more…]

Crews quickly extinguished the fire and the resident was removed from the home through a window. [more…]

As the year comes to a close and a new one begins, make it a point to drive safely — and drive sober — every day. [more…]

While incarcerated, Padilla disclosed details of the killing to another inmate and discussed plans to harm additional individuals he believed were cooperating with law enforcement. [more…]

“Officer survival is not merely training, it’s a mindset.” [more…]

This gives parents in crisis a safe, anonymous option and every baby a chance at life. [more…]

“This monumental effort is yet another key step in our enduring commitment to national security.” [more…]

The woman, whose identity will not be released until next of kin are properly notified, was shot inside the home. [more…]

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

JTFV was created in 2019 to eradicate MS-13 and now expanded to target Tren de Aragua, and is comprised of U.S. Attorney’s Offices across the… [more…]

“This case is a tragic reminder of the inseparable link between drug trafficking and violence.” [more…]

In Letter to Zuckerberg and Mosseri, AG Torrez Accuses Meta of “False Advertising” [more…]

Following a multi-day trial, Zamarripa was convicted of two counts of coercion and enticement of a minor. [more…]

No injuries were reported. [more…]

“Doña Ana Fire Rescue joins a growing number of agencies nationwide adopting Safe Haven Baby Boxes as part of their commitment to life safety and… [more…]

If you are having guests at your home during the holidays, remember the three leading dates for home structure fires caused by cooking are: Thanksgiving, Christmas… [more…]

Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Ryan G. McRae, Acting Special Agent in Charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) El Paso, made the announcement today. [more…]

Arthur J. Crothers, the 68-year-old Las Cruces man reported missing on Dec. 9, has been located and is in good condition. [more…]

The information collected will help law enforcement in every corner of New Mexico identify key suspects, witnesses and other key information. [more…]

“The charges made public today show the FBI and our partners disrupted a dangerous New Year’s Eve plot to simultaneously target two U.S. companies with multiple… [more…]

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. [more…]

“Our mission is to serve the citizens and communities of the state of New Mexico, and we take that seriously by working well together to… [more…]

“The value is that it provides different perspectives; an opportunity for another organization to say, ‘we don’t have that policy, but we ought to have… [more…]

As part of being a responsible and defensive driver, motorists should know how to yield or react when those flashing lights are approaching. [more…]

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

Amaya pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. [more…]

Rodriguez was transported to the Dona Ana County Detention Center. Source: Mesilla Marshals (via Facebook)Photos: Courtesy Mesilla Marshals CID, Sgt. Danny Garcia, Deputies Nanez and… [more…]

Wearing a black hoodie and a white mask, Guereca passed a handwritten demand note to two tellers before fleeing the bank with at least $6,000 in cash. [more…]