ATV in front of a LCFD Fire transport unit

Las Cruces firefighters and Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue helped save a 24-year-old man who was injured in an all-terrain vehicle crash Tuesday evening.
 
Shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, firefighters were dispatched to an undeveloped area at the far west end of Thurmond Road where an ATV crashed in rugged terrain. Because of the terrain, fire crews asked for assistance from the Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue that has a utility task vehicle equipped with a Stokes litter.
 
The 24-year-old driver of the ATV had multiple injuries and had to be carefully extracted from the rugged terrain to a paved area. From there, he was transported to an awaiting medivac and airlifted to University Medical Center of El Paso.
 
The driver was conscious, but in serious condition when he was transported to the hospital.
 
The cause of the ATV crash has yet to be determined.

LCFD to Host Public Meetings in August
Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
Other news in News Releases, Public Safety
View from the roadside, looking down Picacho Avenue in Las Cruces

W. Picacho/Motel Blvd MRA Public Meeting

The City of Las Cruces invites community members to participate in a public meeting to share their thoughts, opinions, and ideas on the future redevelopment of the W. Picacho Avenue…
Person typing on a laptop.

National Community Survey

Las Cruces and Doña Ana County residents are invited to participate in the National Community Survey. The National Community Survey™ is an online instrument that was developed in partnership with the…
People sitting in the park on blankets or chairs watching a movie

2025 Movies Series

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will host its 2025 Movie Series beginning Saturday, June 14, 2025. The free, family-friendly event will feature outdoor movie screenings at…
Giant Metal Artistic Flowers in the park.

El Paseo & S. Solano MRA Feedback

The City of Las Cruces is working on a plan to reimagine and revitalize the neighborhoods around El Paseo and S Solano corridors between Lohman and University Avenues. A study…
Edward Signing his commitment to Las Cruces utilities

Utilities Internship Program Accepting Applications

The Las Cruces Utilities (LCU) Internship Program is a competitive program that awards internships to students pursuing an associate degree in one of the following technology programs: Water Technology. Computer…
mountain in background and trees in foreground

Hiking and Walking Events in April , May

The Parks and Recreation Department will host weekly hiking and walking events in April and May. Hiking Trails in the Southwest will take place on Fridays from April 11 through…

Before You Dig Call 811

April is Safe Digging Month. It serves as a reminder to call 811 for locating and mapping. To request a locate or to ask questions about what is required, contact…
tomatoes

Lush and Lean Workshops

The purpose of the Lush and Lean program is to help residents of Las Cruces make the best use of the limited water resources available by developing and maintaining gardens…
Trash Cart with Center latch

Trash Cart Latches Coming Soon

The City of Las Cruces Utilities Department is implementing a new latch to your trash cart. The new latch will be implemented within the next 18 months (beginning in 2025).…
Blue pilot Light

Pilot Light Relight Service

Stay safe and warm this winter. Schedule your Pilot Relight and Safety Check today. Avoid long wait times and schedule your Pilot Relight before cold weather arrives. For service, call…