A commercial structure fire damaged a two-story motel on the 300 block of S. Motel Boulevard yesterday afternoon.
Las Cruces firefighters responded to the Coachlight Motel on S. Motel Blvd., just before 4 p.m. Wed., Sept, 10, 2025 for a report of a structure fire.
Crews reportedly found heavy smoke and fire at the front door and windows of a downstairs unit at the motel. They quickly initiated an attack on the fire and were able to contain the fire to the one unit. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes of arrival, but the unit is considered a total loss.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and there is no estimate of damage at this time.
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