Justin Whitefield, a Las Cruces firefighter for 19 years, has been named Deputy Chief of Operations for the Las Cruces Fire Department. Deputy Chief Whitefield held the interim position of Deputy Chief of Operations for several months, and began his new duties August 9, 2026. Whitefield began his career with the City o...

LAS CRUCES, N.M.- In recognition of America's 250th anniversary and the Bureau of Land Management's 80th anniversary, the Las Cruces District Office, in collaboration with the City of Las Cruces, will host a community event designed to connect residents with public lands. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:...

A high-speed pursuit and successful PIT maneuver on Friday resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of kidnapping and using a knife to threaten his girlfriend. Jesus Gerardo Moreno Jr., 30, is charged with felony counts of kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement o...

A pedestrian lost his life after being struck by a vehicle Saturday evening on Amador Avenue. Shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, Las Cruces police were dispatched to the report of a crash near the intersection of Amador Avenue and Esperanza Street. First responders arrived to find a 52-year-old man who was ...

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care invites the community to one of southern New Mexico's most anticipated fundraising events as Men Who Cook returns on Saturday, August 15, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center. Men Who Cook brings together local leaders, business prof...

Las Cruces area students are returning to class for the fall semester, and the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use caution while traveling near schools and bus stops. Tips for motorists: Obey all traffic laws and speed limits, especially the 15 MPH limit in school zones Do not pass a school bus...

Zane and Jeffrey Silva join Joey and Jackie to talk about the Team Zane Celebrity Waiter Urban Cowboy, benefiting El Caldito Soup Kitchen and the Boys & Girls Club happening on September 19th, 2026 at the Las Cruces Convention Center. This will be the final Team Zane Celebrity Waiter Event.

Las Cruces police have apprehended and charged two teenagers suspected in an overnight crime spree that resulted in three stolen vehicles and burglary attempts - one successful - of three cannabis shops. The two boys, ages 16 and 17, are each charged with multiple offenses: two counts of attempted commercial burglary, ...

A 35-year-old woman was killed late Tuesday after being struck by a train in Las Cruces. About 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Las Cruces police were dispatched to the railroad tracks near Brown Road where a southbound BNSF train struck a pedestrian who was walking along the railroad tracks. The 35-year-old woman wa...