Las Cruces police are warning residents of an increased number of scam telephone calls that are attempting to solicit money from unsuspecting victims. The callers are using sophisticated software that mimics phone numbers of either a law enforcement agency, such as the Las Cruces Police Department, or the Mesilla Valley…
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The Las Cruces Police Department’s Traffic Unit issued 40 citations during a one-hour enforcement operation held Thursday afternoon along north Telshor Boulevard. The 40 citations included 14 for speeding, nine for having no vehicle registration and nine for driving without proof of insurance. Other citations were for driving without proof…
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Applications for a four-week Citizens’ Police Academy, hosted by the Las Cruces Police Department, are being accepted through Jan. 30, 2026. The Citizens’ Academy is scheduled to begin Tuesday, March 3, and will be held from 6-9 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday through March 26. Attendees who complete the four-week…
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The Las Cruces Museum of Art is soliciting artwork for an upcoming exhibit through a Call for Art. The exhibition, Declaration/Declaración, explores the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Call for Art is limited to artists living in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Artwork…
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With area public schools back in session, the Las Cruces Police Department is reminding students and parents to report dangerous behavior, threatening social media posts or suspected criminal activity. Police encourage students to expeditiously report their concerns to teachers or parents. They can also call 911 or use the STOPit…
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The City of Las Cruces Quality of Life Department/Public Art, Las Cruces Museums, and the City Art Board are looking for artists to participate in the 2026 Chalk Walk sidewalk art exhibition. The annual Chalk Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sat., Mar. 14, 2026,…
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The Las Cruces Police Department’s first Town Hall Meeting of 2026 will be held Thursday evening and will include a presentation of annual crime statistics and a discussion of trends that present challenges for the community. The Town Hall Meeting begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Council…
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire in a two-story apartment building early this morning. At about 4:30 a.m., Mon. Jan. 12, firefighters were dispatched to the report of a structure fire on the 1900 block of S. Telshor Blvd. The first arriving crew found smoke and fire coming from a 2nd…
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The Las Cruces Police Department’s Traffic Unit issued 64 citations during a one-hour enforcement operation held Thursday morning on roads near area high schools. The operation, held simultaneously along heavily travelled roads near the four public high schools in Las Cruces, was conducted to help remind motorists that students have…
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The Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, regular meeting was the first for new City Council members Michael Harris and John Muñoz, who were sworn into office in December. Harris replaces Becki Graham in District 3, and Muñoz replaces Yvonne Flores in District 6. At the meeting, Muñoz was elected by council…
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Las Cruces Public Schools are back in session for the spring semester, and the Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use caution while traveling near schools and bus stops. Tips for motorists: Obey all traffic laws and speed limits, especially the 15 MPH limit in school zones. Do…
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The City of Las Cruces has adopted regulations for short-term rentals to support safety, accountability, and neighborhood quality of life. The ordinance is effective January 1, 2026, and enforcement begins July 1, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2026, anyone operating a short-term rental in the City of Las Cruces must obtain…
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Las Cruces police will host an interactive Town Hall Meeting Jan. 15 to present annual crime statistics and discuss other trends that present challenges for the community. The Town Hall Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Council Chambers at Las Cruces City Hall, 700 N….
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The City of Las Cruces has adopted regulations for short-term rentals to support safety, accountability, and neighborhood quality of life. The ordinance became effective January 1, 2026, and enforcement begins July 1, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2026, anyone operating a short-term rental in the City of Las Cruces must obtain…
READ MORE A residential structure fire on Manzanita Street caused damage to a home late Friday night. Just before 11:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, firefighters were called to the 600 block of Manzanita Street. Upon arrival, crews found an abandoned residence and an adjacent structure actively on fire. Firefighters were able to bring the fire…
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