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Las Cruces police are investigating a train vs. pedestrian collision that resulted in a fatality on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, police and fire were dispatched to the report of a man who was struck by a northbound BNSF train near the 1700 block of…

All Las Cruces Senior Centers will remain open until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, to accommodate serving lunch before the City closes for the Thanksgiving holiday. Most City offices will close at noon Wednesday for the holiday. The Senior Center locations include: Munson Senior Center: 975 S. Mesquite Street Eastside Senior Center: 310…

Las Cruces police arrested four teenagers, ages 14 to 16, who are suspected of a weekend burglary that resulted in multiple firearms stolen from a local gun store. Three of the teenage boys – one 14-year-old and two 15-year-olds – were charged with aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon, conspiracy…

Have you ever wondered what keeps the City of Las Cruces running behind the scenes? Are you curious about the departments that shape your everyday experiences – from Communications to Transit. The City of Las Cruces invites residents ages 18 and above to join the 2026 Neighborhood Leadership Academy, a unique,…

The Las Cruces Police Department’s Traffic Unit issued 82 citations during a one-hour enforcement operation Thursday morning along north Main Street. The 82 traffic citations included 37 for drivers exceeding the posted speed limit, 18 for no proof of insurance and 17 for not carrying proper registration. Other citations were…

Law enforcement agencies often see an increase in the number of parcels stolen during the holiday season – partly because more packages are delivered this time of year and some deliveries are made after sunset when the cover of darkness can conceal a porch pirate. Porch pirate is the term…

Maddison Ostic, the 12-year-old girl reported missing Wednesday afternoon, has been located and is safe. The Las Cruces Police Department thanks those who helped disseminate information on this missing person case.

Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 12-year-old girl who has been reported missing and was last seen near the Burger King restaurant on Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. Maddison Ostic, who is from Alamogordo, N.M., but has been in Las Cruces for about three weeks, was last seen about…

With Black Friday and the holiday shopping season right around the corner, the Las Cruces Police Department is reminding customers of basic tips that can help keep them safe this time of year. Shopping safety tips include: Shop with a friend. You are less vulnerable when shopping as a couple…

Police have arrested a 16-year-old Las Cruces boy in connection with the Nov. 15 shooting that killed a 21-year-old man and injured three others during a house party on the 2400 block of Bugatti Drive. The juvenile suspect was taken into custody by Las Cruces Police Department detectives about 5 p.m….

At its Nov. 17 regular meeting, the Las Cruces City Council discussed and unanimously passed four resolutions and one ordinance. All votes were 6-0, as Councilor Bill Mattiace was absent from the meeting. City Council approved budget adjustments for the 2026 fiscal year that began July 1. The adjustments include…

Las Cruces Utilities is calculating residential customer sewer rates for next year based on the amount of water residents use in the next three billing cycles. What does this mean for residential customers? Using less water now until your February 2026 bill will result in a lower sewer rate for the following 12 months. LCU calculates the…

Las Cruces police are still asking for video evidence that might help investigators learn what led to Saturday’s shooting that resulted in the death of 21-year-old Lance Chavez and injuries to three teenagers during a large gathering on Bugatti Drive. Shortly before midnight Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, Las Cruces police…

On November 22, 2025 the Branigan Cultural Center will be opening a new retrospective art exhibition that features the work of noted Las Cruces artist Carolyn Bunch. Now in her 100th year, Carolyn Bunch has spent a lifetime illuminating the spirit of the desert Southwest through her deeply expressive figurative…

Las Cruces police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Saturday during a house party on the 2400 block of Bugatti Drive, leaving one man dead and three people injured. Officers were dispatched at 11:46 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, after reports of multiple gunshots at a large gathering….