Category: Public Safety

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…]

At sentencing, he faces up to eight years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. [more…]

The two latest arrests bring the total number of juveniles arrested to six. [more…]

The victim, identified as Patrick Wheeler, was struck by gunfire after an unidentified male riding a motorcycle fired into Wheeler’s vehicle. [more…]

Between January 2018 to November 2020, Benally and his co-conspirators established more than 30 marijuana farms, covering 400 acres, on land obtained from Navajo Nation members. [more…]

“In a time of year when so many New Mexicans are looking to share their generosity with charitable organizations that serve our communities, we want… [more…]

The five-day event included topics as diverse as laser utilization and blood transfer patterns. [more…]

“Robocalls aren’t just a daily nuisance — they create real vulnerability for people who are simply trying to go about their lives.” [more…]

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

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

Guzman Lopez, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of drug conspiracy and one count of engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise. [more…]

“When bad actors intervene to disrupt and threat that peace – to destroy the very fabric of our country – we must, we do, and… [more…]

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched… [more…]

According to the settlement agreement, Cordova committed multiple recordkeeping violations over a two-year period. For the clinic’s 2021 biennial inventory. [more…]

Personnel used hand tools and wildland hose to extinguish the fire. [more…]

Police believe Aguirre was walking north on the railroad tracks and failed to heed audible warnings from the northbound train. [more…]

Based on the binding stipulation, the coalition is voluntarily dismissing its lawsuit without prejudice, preserving the ability to refile if the DOJ attempts to revive… [more…]

The pedestrian crash occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. Saturday, when Caro was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound on Triviz Drive between Film Street and… [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…]

“These grants go directly to the front lines,” said State Fire Marshal Randy Varela. [more…]

4 individuals were charged this week with Illegal Entry (8 U.S.C. 1325), violation of a military security regulation (50 U.S.C. 797) and Entering Military, Naval,… [more…]

It was later learned that the reported sexual assault occurred in Las Cruces, NM and that Smolak was believed to be “on the run” from… [more…]

Police activity in the area may impact traffic for NMSU’s 1 p.m. football game against Middle Tennessee at Aggie Memorial Stadium. [more…]

According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center’s (IC3) 2024 report, non-payment and non-delivery scams cost people more than $785 million that year. [more…]

Immediately call police if you notice suspicious activity or feel your safety is in danger. [more…]

Trial [for Bachicha] was held from December 11-15, 2023 in Albuquerque. [more…]

Shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, police and fire were dispatched to the report of a man who was struck by a northbound… [more…]

Police believe six to eight teenage boys used a stolen red Kia Forte to smash through the eastside gate and a rollup door to gain… [more…]

Instead of a harmful prohibition on state AI laws, the coalition is asking Congressional leaders to work with them on a substantive effort to create… [more…]

Several credit and debit cards were stolen [in string of auto burglaries], and later used to make unauthorized purchases. [more…]

The first fire engine crew and DASO deputy arrived to find the mobile home fully engulfed in flames and the residents safely evacuated. [more…]

My office is now moving forward with prosecution, and we will continue to use every tool available to identify, arrest, and aggressively prosecute child predators. [more…]

Handling wild animals can expose humans and domestic pets to zoonotic diseases such as distemper, rabies, hantavirus and various parasites.  [more…]

With Black Friday and the holiday shopping season right around the corner, the Las Cruces Police Department is reminding customers of basic tips that can… [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…]

Martinez was indicted on April 9 for one count of possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and one count of… [more…]

Work is ongoing as crews are on the scene. [more…]

Anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area or have relevant information are encouraged to come forward. [more…]

Traffic Unit officers work as a team during special enforcement operations. [more…]

The Sunland Park Police Department has issued a media release with the information that can be shared at this time, and the City supports the… [more…]

n a November 19 press conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., officials from the U.S. and Canada described Wedding as a narco-trafficker… [more…]

The arrest was made possible through numerous videos and photographs submitted by the public. [more…]

The New Mexico State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit and the NMSP Tactical Unit safely arrested 28-year-old Gabriel Henry Saavedra in Las Cruces. [more…]

“My office, alongside District Attorney Dianna Luce, prosecuted this case and we are extremely fortunate that the child survived this horrific ordeal.” [more…]

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers responded to assist [Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s deputies], and the investigation was subsequently assumed by the NMSP Investigations Bureau. [more…]

Detectives learned that several people attending the party were seen recording the incident on their cell phones. [more…]

In the seven-week period, the United States Attorney’s Office brought 38 Alien Smuggling charges in New Mexico. [more…]

“Our goal is to continue to hold the door open for women who feel the call to serve.” [more…]

When police arrived, they found a 21-year-old man who had been shot at least once. He was pronounced dead at the scene. [more…]

On March 5, 2025, Lopez received a two-year deferred sentence for Smuggling of Persons in Texas and is currently on supervised release. [more…]

Orta and Mendoza are charged with possession of a firearm in a school zone [more…]

Firefighters responded to a call for a home on fire on the 3100 block of Enchanted Drive. [more…]

This timeless ritual now symbolizes unity, pride, and progress — and marks another important public safety investment by City leadership. [more…]

Each incident involved goods that were manufactured and shipped from outside New Mexico and Garcia’s criminal conduct impacted the stores’ ability to conduct business and thereby… [more…]

The traffic enforcement operation was held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, on Roadrunner Parkway near Veterans Park. [more…]

The Hobbs Act proscribes obstructing commerce by means of robbery or extortion or attempting or conspiring to do so. [more…]

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

Velasquez succumbed to his injuries while Lucero remains hospitalized. [more…]