Las Cruces police are investigating a Wednesday evening shooting that injured two pedestrians near the 1900 block of north Main Street. About 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, Las Cruces police learned that two pedestrians were struck by gunfire as they crossed the road westbound near the 1900 block of north Main St...

Las Cruces - The Biggest Cruces Car Wash Raises Funds for Skills USA Mayfield Chapter - In a heartwarming display of community support, The Biggest Cruces Car Wash proudly announces a check presentation to Skills USA Mayfield Chapter, following a successful fundraising event. The car wash raised $500, which will be mat...

Las Cruces firefighters are offering free glow necklaces for youth trick-or-treaters on Halloween. The free glow necklaces are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 at Las Cruces fire stations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. The free necklaces are limited to one per child and are available while supplies la...

The Las Cruces police and fire departments encourage homeowners and tenants to check smoke alarms and install new batteries this weekend when daylight saving time ends and clocks are adjusted to 'fall back' one hour. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, and Las Cruces first responders urge residents to i...

Before Las Cruces Public Schools sends students home for the winter break, the LCPS Nutrition Services team will distribute meal kits for children ages one to 18 starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17. "As we head into winter break, our priority remains the same - making sure every child has access to nutritious...

The Las Cruces Police Department's Traffic Unit issued 82 citations during a one-hour enforcement operation Thursday morning along North Main Street and Elks Drive. Of the 82 traffic citations, 37 were issued to motorists who exceeded the posted speed limit, 20 to drivers operating a motor vehicle without proper regist...

Bill visits The Big Show to talk about the SkyFiesta happening on Oct. 25th, 2025. The SkyFiesta brings the Community and friends from afar together for a unique New Mexico fusion of the world's fastest motorsport-air racing, exhilarating airshow performers, engaging and educational exhibits and a festival of live ente...

A pair of roadways on the city's East Mesa have been identified as two of the worst for speeding in Las Cruces, and motorists should not be surprised when police step up traffic enforcement operations in those areas. According to metrics reviewed by the Las Cruces Police Department's Traffic Section, a stretch of Highw...

Las Cruces firefighters responded to South Telshor Boulevard and Foothills Road late Monday morning in reference to a gas leak. The first arriving crew found a leak coming from a punctured gas line. Firefighters stopped immediate traffic on Telshor Blvd. and provided suppression efforts as Las Cruces Utilities performe...

The Las Cruces Police Department and area law enforcement agencies are participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday at several locations within the community. The DEA's prescription drug take-back event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, and...