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The Las Cruces Police Department is once again asking gun owners to refrain from leaving firearms in vehicles. Since January 2022, nearly 75 percent of firearms stolen in Las Cruces were reportedly taken during automobile burglaries. Of the 578 firearms reported stolen between Jan. 1, 2022, and Sept. 24, 2025,…

The Las Cruces Police Department’s Traffic Unit issued 72 citations during a one-hour enforcement operation Thursday morning along Solano Drive. Of the 72 traffic citations, 21 were issued to motorists who exceeded the posted speed limit, 21 to drivers operating a motor vehicle without proper registration and nine for driving…

Las Cruces police arrested 18-year-old Jonathan Estrada who is believed to be responsible for the June 2, 2025, road rage fatal shooting of 14-year-old Alejandro Roman near the intersection of Solano Drive and Spruce Avenue. Estrada was arrested Thursday morning at a business on the 6300 block of Bataan Memorial…

Each year, October is proclaimed Las Cruces Public Art month by the City Art Board (CAB) and Quality of Life/Public Art per the City of Las Cruces Mayor and City Council. During Public Art Month, the CAB creates awareness of the link between artistic expression and quality of life that…

Las Cruces police have arrested an 18-year-old man who is believed to be responsible for the June 2, 2025, road rage fatal shooting of 14-year-old Alejandro Roman. LCPD police located the 18-year-old suspect Thursday morning at a business off Highway 70 in Las Cruces. He was taken into custody without…

The City is enhancing its Nuisance Abatement Team (NAT) program to help neighborhoods thrive. By strengthening partnerships across departments, providing more tools for residents, and ensuring property owners have opportunities to bring their properties into compliance, the City is making it easier to maintain safe, welcoming, and vibrant communities. At Monday’s…

The City is offering an opportunity for high schoolers to learn about various City departments and how they impact daily life! During the LCPS Fall Break, high school students can attend the City’s Developing Youth Leaders Academy from 1 – 4 p.m. October 6 – 10, 2025. Students will dive deep into the…

Las Cruces police are warning residents about unsolicited calls, text messages or social media contacts that promise personal happiness or financial gain but end up being a scam. The scams usually have the same basic theme: provide personal or financial information – or simply send cash – to invest in…

A structure fire damaged a mobile home at the intersection of Elks Drive and Engler Road Wednesday morning. According to the Las Cruces Fire Department, firefighters were called to the fire about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Upon arrival crews found an abandoned single wide mobile home on fire….

The Las Cruces Police Department graduated 25 cadets from its 55th Academy on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The new graduates are Brandon Boudreaux, Christian Pritzel Castillo, Karen Chavez, Jesse Crabtree, Ina Monique DeLeon, Owen Houston Gould, Daniel Rodrigo Juarez, David Klein-Kinnick, Caleb Lingle, Elissel Martinez, Andrew Julian Mendoza, Devon Nathaniel…

The week of Sept. 14-20 is See Tracks, Think Train Week, formerly known as Rail Safety Week, and the Las Cruces Police Department is offering tips to help stay safe while passing or commuting near railroad tracks. Tragically, a person or vehicle is struck by a train every three hours…

The Las Cruces Police Department will graduate 25 cadets from its 55th Academy on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The 55th Academy is arguably the most diverse and well-educated class in recent memory. The class includes nine women; eight cadets who have earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, psychology or business…

Realtors often work alone in unfamiliar spaces, at unusual hours and with customers they may not necessarily know. Those circumstances often make their work risky, at best, and potentially dangerous. September is Realtor Safety Month, so the Las Cruces Police Department is sharing safety tips for realtors and those who…

Community meetings will soon begin to gather input from Las Cruces residents about potential capital improvements projects that can be funded with Gross Receipts Tax. Voters approved a 0.325 percent GRT increase in the November 2024 election to be used for public safety, parks, streets and other critical infrastructure. City…

The Las Cruces Police Department’s new, state-of-the-art Real-Time Crime Center is now operational, and it’s anticipated to allow law enforcement personnel to be more proactive – with information and intelligence – rather than reactive. The Real-Time Crime Center, located within LCPD headquarters in downtown Las Cruces, was made possible by…