The man believed to be responsible for Tuesday’s deadly shooting on west Amador Avenue has been arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter. Gino Pina, 26, was arrested Tuesday evening and charged with a felony count of voluntary manslaughter. Shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, Las Cruces police were…
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Las Cruces police are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon and resulted in the death of a 53-year-old man on west Amador Avenue. Shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, Las Cruces police were dispatched to the report of a confrontation between two men on the 900 block…
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The Las Cruces Police Department is marking the second anniversary of the death of patrol officer Jonah Hernandez with a private memorial to honor and celebrate his life. Hernandez, who had been with the Las Cruces Police Department just two years, was stabbed multiple times after responding to a trespassing…
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The suspect believed to be responsible for Sunday’s officer-involved shooting on south Valley Drive has been identified as 28-year-old Johnny Ray Morales. The Las Cruces Police Department and Officer-Involved Incident Task Force are investigating the incident that began shortly before 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Preliminary information indicates an…
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The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday, Feb. 8, with the initial call received at approximately 7:21 a.m. Preliminary information indicates an officer working approved off-duty employment at Walmart, 1550 S. Valley Drive., was flagged down regarding a bicycle theft. The officer located…
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The 1990 mass-shooting that claimed the lives of three children and two adults at a Las Cruces bowling alley is now marking its 36-year anniversary, and police are continuing to seek information that may help bring justice in one of the most heinous crimes ever committed in New Mexico. The…
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Las Cruces police officers issued 47 citations during a one-hour traffic enforcement operation held Thursday morning along north Main Street. The 47 citations included 22 for speeding, 10 for having no proof of vehicle registration, and eight for operating a vehicle without proof of insurance. Other citations were issued for…
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At its regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, the Las Cruces City Council discussed and voted on three resolutions and two ordinances. All five were approved. City Council approved a contract with Single Space Strategies to update the City Strategic Plan (CSP). The CSP guides the City’s priorities, resource management,…
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Friday night kickoff debuts; vendor applications now open Downtown Las Cruces will come alive this spring as ¡mira! Las Cruces returns with an expanded, two-day celebration of the culture, creativity, and community that define the city. Now featuring a brand-new Friday night kickoff and a full day of free festivities…
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The restrooms at Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid, have been temporarily closed to address issues with the plumbing. Portable restrooms are currently in place on site to accommodate the public until the restrooms are repaired. The restrooms are anticipated to reopen later this week.
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The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer Spring Swim Lessons from February 17 through February 27 at the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center (1401 E. Hadley Avenue) and the Las Cruces Natatorium (1405 E. Hadley Avenue). All classes will be held Tuesday through Friday, with eight…
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In observance of Presidents’ Day, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. City offices and facilities closed Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, include: A Fielder Memorial Safe Haven Out of School Time Programs…
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Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces and Dona Ana County is asking for help identifying a man who is suspected of burglarizing a local business at least three times in 2025. The man is believed to have burglarized The Power Center, 2000 N. Telshor Blvd., at least three times with the…
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The Las Cruces Police Department’s Traffic Unit issued 41 citations during a one-hour enforcement operation held Thursday morning along Lohman Avenue. The 41 citations included 14 for having no proof of vehicle registration, nine for speeding and eight for operating a vehicle without proof of insurance. Other citations were for…
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Las Cruces police are continuing to investigate a four-vehicle crash that resulted in critical injuries to two pedestrians and non-life-threatening injuries to five motorists. The crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at the intersection of Lohman Avenue and Walton Boulevard. Traffic investigators learned that a black…
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