Public Safety

The Las Cruces Police Department will hold a news conference on Aug. 11 to announce results from its successful 2026 three-month Operation Not in Vain that was aided by New Mexico State Police and New Mexico State University Police. The news conference will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug….

Keeping impaired drivers off the roadways will be a top priority for Las Cruces police in August. The Las Cruces Police Department will conduct at least two saturation patrols and one sobriety checkpoint within city limits in August 2026. Officers will also be on the lookout for other traffic safety…

The Las Cruces Police Department will graduate 14 cadets from its 56th Academy on Friday. The graduation ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in the Auditorium at the Dona Ana Community College East Mesa Campus, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd. Seating is limited, so attendance for…

Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire in a mobile home on Karen Avenue. Firefighters were dispatched to the fire on the 300 block of Karen Avenue at about 5 a.m. Tuesday, August 4. The first arriving crews reported smoke and fire from the vacant mobile home. Fire crews were able…

A high-speed pursuit and successful PIT maneuver on Friday resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of kidnapping and using a knife to threaten his girlfriend. Jesus Gerardo Moreno Jr., 30, is charged with felony counts of kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated fleeing from a law…

A pedestrian lost his life after being struck by a vehicle Saturday evening on Amador Avenue. Shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, Las Cruces police were dispatched to the report of a crash near the intersection of Amador Avenue and Esperanza Street. First responders arrived to find a…

Las Cruces Firefighters extinguished a fire in an apartment complex on W. Picacho Avenue. At 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 3, Las Cruces firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 1800 block of W. Picacho Avenue. The initial arriving crew found a single-story apartment building with fire coming from one…

The Las Cruces Police Department has earned prestigious accreditation from CALEA – the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies – as one of the few police departments nationally with policies that adhere to the highest standards in the profession. CALEA accreditation is considered the gold standard in public safety….

Las Cruces area students are returning to class for the fall 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…

The Las Cruces Police Department is hosting a Town Hall meeting on July 29 featuring interactive sessions with Mayor Eric Enriquez and all six City Councilors. The Town Hall meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in three conference rooms on the second floor, north wing,…

Those hunting for an apartment or rental house are being warned of potentially deceitful practices that can scam victims out of hundreds – or thousands – of dollars. In one report taken by Las Cruces police, a woman indicated she found a listing for a rental on a popular real…

Las Cruces police have apprehended and charged two teenagers suspected in an overnight crime spree that resulted in three stolen vehicles and burglary attempts – one successful – of three cannabis shops. The two boys, ages 16 and 17, are each charged with multiple offenses: two counts of attempted commercial…

A 35-year-old woman was killed late Tuesday after being struck by a train in Las Cruces. About 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Las Cruces police were dispatched to the railroad tracks near Brown Road where a southbound BNSF train struck a pedestrian who was walking along the railroad tracks….

Las Cruces police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that critically injured a 67-year-old woman Tuesday morning. Shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Las Cruces police and fire personnel were dispatched to the report of a two-vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of El Paseo Road and Farney…

Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire in a building on Mesquite Street. At about 9 p.m. Monday, July 13, Las Cruces firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 700 block of N. Mesquite Street. The first arriving crew encountered heavy fire and smoke coming from a detached garage. The…