The Las Cruces Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Team responded to a propane leak in the North Sonoma Ranch area Tuesday evening. The first arriving firefighters on the 4600 block of N. Sonoma Ranch Boulevard discovered a leaking 20-pound propane cylinder inside a gas station storage locker just after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,…
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In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026. However, all emergency services, including police and fire will operate as usual. City offices and facilities CLOSED on Memorial Day include: All Las Cruces Libraries and its branches All museums All…
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Las Cruces firefighters responded to a fire in an apartment complex Tuesday evening. Just after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the 400 block of Dartmouth Avenue. The first crews to arrive reported fire and smoke coming from the front door of a center…
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At its Monday, May 4, 2026, regular meeting, the Las Cruces City Council discussed and voted on three resolutions and three ordinances. All six were passed. City Council authorized a contract between the City and Pivot Evaluation, LLC of Albuquerque for program evaluation services related to the allocation of almost…
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Las Cruces firefighters responded to an abandoned building fire early this morning. Just before 2 a.m. Thursday, April 30, firefighters were dispatched to a fire on the 600 block of N. San Pedro Street. The first crews to arrive reported heavy smoke from a rear building window. A search was…
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Las Cruces police will conduct at least one sobriety checkpoint and two saturation patrols within city limits during the month of May. Sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols are intended to reduce and eliminate the number of motorists who drive while intoxicated or impaired. Las Cruces police encourage those who plan…
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Las Cruces police held a news conference Wednesday where Chief Jeremy Story provided more details and video of the officer-involved shooting that took place April 24 on east Lohman Avenue. The shooting, which resulted in the death of 45-year-old David Gallegos Jr., the subject of a Metro Narcotics investigation, occurred…
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The Las Cruces Fire Department will be conducting a graduation ceremony for the 39th Academy. The graduation ceremony begins at 5 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street in Downtown Las Cruces. Fire cadets attending the graduation ceremony Friday include Jaime Borunda, Luciano Crespin, Riley Johnson, Sebastian…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the Las Cruces Aquatic Team Long Course Suntan Classic (Sanctioned Swim Meet) at the Las Cruces Natatorium May 1, 2, and 3, 2026. The Las Cruces Natatorium, 1405 E. Hadley Ave., will be closed on Friday, May 1…
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Las Cruces firefighters assisted Doña Ana County Sunday with a residential structure fire. According to the Las Cruces Fire Department the fire incident began just before 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 26, on the 9400 block of Hondo Road. Firefighters aided the county with two engines, a battalion and one truck…
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Las Cruces firefighters responded to an abandoned building fire Sunday afternoon. Just after 4:30 p.m., Sunday, April 26, firefighters were called to an active fire in a building on the 700 block of N. Mesquite Street. The first crew arrived about four minutes after being dispatched to find a large…
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The Officer Involved Incident Task Force is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, during an ongoing narcotics investigation. Metro Narcotics Agents had been conducting surveillance on a subject as part of that investigation. The subject was located in the 2300 block of…
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The City of Las Cruces will be rehabilitating the Upper Griggs Water Tank located at the intersection of Triviz Drive and Griggs Avenue. Las Cruces Utilities will hold a Public Meeting to discuss the rehabilitation process and timeline. The meeting will take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April…
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Las Cruces police have arrested a man believed to be responsible for an April 1 shooting on north Miranda Street that injured an 18-year-old during a botched vapes sale. Titus Josiah McGaw Bulger, 19, is charged with felony counts of shooting at or from a motor vehicle causing great bodily…
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Las Cruces police have arrested a middle school teacher and coach suspected of having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old student. Wyatt Cornelius, 43, is charged with one third-degree felony count of criminal sexual contact of a minor, and fourth-degree felony counts of child solicitation by an electronic device and…
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