Police continue to ask for help locating a 68-year-old Las Cruces man who was last known to be in downtown El Paso on Nov. 25. Arthur J. Crothers was discharged Nov. 24, 2025, from a healthcare facility in Santa Teresa, N.M., and taken to a group home on the 2700…
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Police and fire personnel risk their lives every day maneuvering through traffic and responding to emergency calls. As part of being a responsible and defensive driver, motorists should know how to yield or react when those flashing lights are approaching. When an emergency vehicle is approaching with lights or siren,…
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Las Cruces police announced the arrest of 35-year-old Felicia Fae Peters on Thursday in connection with an organized retail crime investigation initiated in August 2025. Peters, originally from the Farmington, N.M., area, is charged with a second-degree felony count of organized retail crime, a third-degree felony count of shoplifting more…
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The Holiday season could find families in a crunch when it comes to paying bills. The City of Las Cruces can make it easier to make the payment. You can reach out the the Accounts Receivable department who can help with various options to assist with your utility bill. Promise to…
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The Las Cruces Police Department’s Traffic Unit issued 54 citations during a one-hour enforcement operation held Thursday morning along a portion of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. The 54 citations included 27 for speeding, 15 for having no vehicle registration and six for driving without proof of insurance. Other citations were for…
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Las Cruces police have arrested and charged two more teenagers for their involvement in the Nov. 22 burglary at a local gun store. The two additional arrests, one last week and one Monday, Dec. 8, were both 16-year-old boys. The two latest arrests bring the total number of juveniles arrested…
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The City’s Cashiering Program will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m today, Dec. 10. Staff will not be available during this time to assist customers. Utility customers have the availability to use alternative options for payments: After Hours: Deposit payments in the drop-box located between City Hall and…
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Police are asking for help locating a 68-year-old Las Cruces man who has not been seen or heard from by family in several weeks. Arthur J. Crothers was last believed to be in the area of Santa Teresa, N.M., or El Paso, Texas, between approximately Nov. 15, 2025, and the…
READ MORE The City’s Cashiering Program will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 10, 2025. Staff will not be available during this time to assist customers. Utility customers have the availability to use alternative options for payments: After Hours: Deposit payments in the drop-box located between City…
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The Las Cruces Police Department’s Traffic Unit issued 27 citations Thursday during a one-hour enforcement operation on Red Hawk Golf Road. The 27 citations included 14 for motorists exceeding the posted speed limit, six for drivers without proper registration and five for driving with no proof of insurance. Other citations…
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Las Cruces takes home two wins for ‘Best Print Campaign’ & ‘Outstanding Event’ This year’s Top HAT (Hospitality and Tourism) awards gala took place Nov. 18 in Albuquerque where Las Cruces represented the region with two winners and several finalists. Every year the New Mexico Hospitality Association hosts a gala…
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At its Dec. 1 regular meeting, the Las Cruces City Council discussed and voted on four resolutions and one ordinance. All five items were approved by unanimous votes of the council. City Council amended the boundaries of the West Picacho and Motel Boulevard Metropolitan Redevelopment Area, adding an additional area…
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Las Cruces police have positively identified the victim from last week’s train collision as 46-year-old Manuel Jose Aguirre. 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…
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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…
READ MORE 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…
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