Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News

Automatic Aid Agreement Signed by Fire Departments
In a landmark initiative to enhance regional emergency response capabilities, Doa Ana County and the New Mexico State University Fire Department, the City of Sunland Park, the City of Las Cruces, the ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Aug 28, 2024 Chiefs from local fire departments have signed an Automatic Aid Agreement to help enhance public safety and emergency services throughout Dona Ana County. Pictured, left to right, are Las Cruces Fire Department Chief Jason Smith, New Mexico State University Fire Chief Johnny Carrillo, Mesilla Fire Chief Greg Whited, Dona Ana Fire Rescue Chief Shannon Cherry, Sunland Park Fire Chief Daniel Medrano and NASA/WSMR Deputy Fire Chief Jimmy Herrera.

Bridging the Badge to Focus on Youth Services
The Las Cruces Police Department's next Bridging the Badge livestream, scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27, will focus on youth services provided by the City of Las Cruces. Ryan Steinmetz and Sofia Hughes,...
Martin Fernandez Jr Aug 27, 2024

Shoplifter Identified and Arrested
Las Cruces Police Department identified and arrested David Alan Leonard, 32, for shoplifting after a video posted to social media showed a theft at a local retail store. With the assistance of Retail ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Aug 23, 2024

Retail Crime Operation Nets More than $8,000 in Stolen Merchandise
A retail crime operation conducted by Las Cruces police, the Department of Homeland Security and retail store investigators resulted in one arrest and the recovery of more than $8,000 in stolen mercha...
Martin Fernandez Jr Aug 21, 2024 Some of the stolen merchandise recovered during the operation included clothing, cleaning supplies, health and beauty supplies, hardware, electronics, household goods and building supplies.

Jack Nixon announces it will be his 45th and final season calling Aggies' games
Martin Fernandez Jr Aug 20, 2024

Lunchbox Lemonade Season Finale is Friday
The Las Cruces Police Department's Community Outreach Team hosts its Lunchbox Lemonade season finale Friday at the Unidad Park Splash Pad. The Lunchbox Lemonade series encourages Las Cruces residents ...
Martin Fernandez Jr Aug 20, 2024 The Lunchbox Lemonade season finale will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Unidad Park, 1501 E. Hadley Ave.

DOÑA ANA COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE REMINDS RESIDENTS OF WAYS TO CHECK VOTER REGISTRATION
LAS CRUCES, NM-Over the past several days, the Doa Ana County Clerk's office has received calls and emails from concerned residents who received a postcard in the mail about their voter registration s...
Martin Fernandez Jr Aug 19, 2024 derek@hatfielddesign.com / Depositphotos.com

Police Auditor to Host Community Meeting
The OIR Group, the firm the City of Las Cruces hired in 2021 to audit the police department, will host a community outreach meeting on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. M...
Martin Fernandez Jr Aug 19, 2024

Tips Sought to Identify Shooting Suspect
Las Cruces, New Mexico - Shooting suspect at large and the Las Cruces Police Department needs your assistance in identifying the person responsible for the shooting of a 52-year-old man. The Crime Sto...
Martin Fernandez Jr Aug 16, 2024

LCFD Accepting Applications for Fire Cadets
The Las Cruces Fire Department is now accepting applications for its next training academy that's set to begin in February 2025. The fire academy will begin Feb. 24, 2025. If enough qualified applican...
Martin Fernandez Jr Aug 16, 2024 The Las Cruces Fire Department is accepting applications for Fire Cadets to fill at least one, possibly two, fire academies that are planned for 2025.