Las Cruces man accused of shooting woman during early-morning dispute near downtown
A 19-year-old Las Cruces man faces a felony charge after police say he shot a woman during an early-morning domestic dispute near downtown.
Anthony man charged after struggle with police, accused of trying to take officer’s Taser
An Anthony man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he struggled with officers responding to a domestic disturbance and tried to take an officer’s Taser.
Las Cruces man charged after falsely telling 911 he killed someone
A Las Cruces man is facing a misdemeanor charge after authorities say he called 911 and falsely claimed he had killed someone.
Public invited to Art Stop 2026 artist reception in downtown Las Cruces
The City of Las Cruces will host an Art Stop 2026 artist reception March 12 at Amador Live, celebrating new artworks installed at bus shelters across the city.
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History buffs can make a 91-mile day trip to Camp Furlong Day in Columbus
Camp Furlong Day returns Saturday at Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus, offering Doña Ana County residents a 91-mile day trip with tours, historian talks and Cabalgata Fiesta de Amistad festivities.
NMDOJ warns New Mexicans about fake 'toll violation' court notice scam
The New Mexico Department of Justice is warning residents about a scam involving a fake “toll violation” court notice sent by text message that attempts to collect credit card information through a fraudulent QR code.
DACC to host workshop on applying for Project Jupiter technician jobs March 12
Doña Ana Community College will host a free March 12 workshop to help applicants prepare for apprentice critical operations technician jobs tied to Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa, where starting pay is listed at $27.33 per hour.
NM State moving on from women’s basketball coach Jody Adams
New Mexico State University will move in a new direction with its women’s basketball program, Athletics Director Joe Fields said, as the school begins a search for its next head coach.
Las Cruces man accused of screwing RV door shut before violent assault in Vado
A Las Cruces man is accused of screwing an RV door shut to prevent a woman from escaping before punching and strangling her during a Nov. 2025 assault in Vado, according to court filings.
Anthony man charged months after fatal I-10 crash east of Las Cruces
A 22-year-old Anthony man faces vehicular homicide and other charges months after a high-speed crash on Interstate 10 east of Las Cruces that killed one man and seriously injured another passenger.
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