Category Archives: Mesilla Valley News
Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Boutz Road
Las Cruces police are continuing to investigate a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash that killed a 48-year-old man late Friday evening. About 10:50 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025, Las Cruces police and fire wer...
Jun 15, 2025
Police Seek Info on Man's Death Near Bus Stop
Las Cruces police are asking for the public's help as they investigate the suspicious death of a 63-year-old man found Thursday afternoon near a bus stop on east Lohman Avenue. About 4:30 p.m. Thursda...
Jun 15, 2025 Las Cruces police are investigating the death of Luther Lewis Gilbert, 63, who was found unresponsive Thursday afternoon at a bus stop near the entrance of Las Cruces Dam on Lohman Avenue.
Police Investigate Suspicious Death Near Lions Park
Las Cruces police are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered Thursday morning near the tennis courts at Lions Park, 701 W. Picacho Ave. Police were dispatched to the park about 5 a...
Jun 12, 2025
Fires Damage Three Structures, Injure One, in 13-hour Period
Las Cruces firefighters had a busy 13-hour period on Wednesday as they battled three separate structure fires, one of which injured a man. About 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, firefighters respon...
Jun 12, 2025 Las Cruces firefighters extinguished this fire Wednesday evening on the 400 block of east Court Avenue.
Swimming Safety Tips
A soak or swim in cool water is tempting this time of year - but doing so in a swimming pool, the lake or the Rio Grande should be done with caution in mind. Las Cruces firefighters and police encoura...
Jun 11, 2025
Police Arrest Suspect in Picacho Avenue Shooting
The man believed to be responsible for Tuesday's shooting near the intersection of west Picacho Avenue and north Seventeenth Street has been arrested and charged with an open count of murder. Pancho G...
Jun 10, 2025
The Biggest Cruces Car Wash Raises Funds for Venom Elite Dance Studio
Las Cruces, NM - June 9, 2025** - In a heartwarming display of community support, The Biggest Cruces Car Wash proudly announces a check presentation to Venom Elite Dance Studio, following a successful...
Jun 09, 2025
Lunchbox Lemonade Thursday at Metro Verde Splash Pad
The Las Cruces Police Department's Community Outreach Team and Raising Cane's will host a Lunchbox Lemonade event Thursday at the Metro Verde Splash Pad. The Lunchbox Lemonade event will be held from ...
Jun 09, 2025
Police Release Images of Suspect Vehicle in Deadly Shooting
Las Cruces police are releasing two images of the vehicle believed to be driven by the suspect in Monday's fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy. The shooting occurred about 9 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2025,...
Jun 06, 2025 Police are asking for help identifying the driver, or the whereabouts, of this vehicle. This vehicle was driven by the suspect in Monday's shooting that took the life of a 14-year-old boy.
Police Release May Stats for 'Not in Vain'
Operation Not in Vain 2025 continues to flourish with 58 felony arrests, 59 misdemeanor arrests and the seizure of nearly 55 grams of methamphetamine in its first two months. The operation is a months...
Jun 05, 2025
