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…
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Community engagement phase of Strategic Plan Update launches with meetings in every council district The City of Las Cruces is inviting residents across the community to help shape the city’s future through a series of public meetings and a Community Needs Survey launching as part of the City Strategic Plan…
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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…
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Las Cruces police arrested a man suspected of stabbing a 28-year-old during a disagreement on Saturday. Shortly after noon on Saturday, July 11, 2026, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to the report of a stabbing on the 800 block of east Madrid Avenue. First responders arrived to find…
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a mobile home fire on Karen Drive Sunday evening. Just after 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 300 block Karen Dr. The first arriving crew encountered active fire and smoke coming from the structure. The first arriving crew performed…
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The OIR Group, the firm the City of Las Cruces hired in 2021 to audit the police department, will host a community outreach meeting on July 27. The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, at City Council Chambers, 700 N Main St. The meeting…
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The Las Cruces Fire Department technical rescue team responded alongside multiple agencies to assist in a mountain rescue of an injured hiker at Aguirre Springs Sunday morning. The call came in about 10 a.m. Sunday, July 12. Crews responded to the Aguirre Springs trail and learned the hiker had ascended…
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Las Cruces Firefighters extinguished a fire on Montana Avenue Saturday Afternoon. Just after 1 p.m., Saturday, July 11, firefighters responded to a report of a commercial structure fire on the 1200 block of Montana Ave. The first arriving unit found a large exterior fire in a storage yard that was…
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Early morning construction work will take place each day beginning 4 a.m. from Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17 at 5275 Camino Coyote Lane (East Mesa Public Recreation Complex baseball field). This is a courtesy notice that sounds may be louder at this time due to contractor pouring concrete…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will temporarily close the East Mesa Sports Complex Playground, located at 5275 Camino Coyote Lane, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The playground will be closed to the public from 9 – 11:30 a.m. to accommodate a private marketing photo shoot. The…
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Las Cruces police are asking the public to be on the lookout for suspicious persons who are stealing copper wire from area light poles and new construction sites. Most of the incidents occur between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m. and have occurred throughout the city – from Elks…
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Las Cruces firefighters extinguished a fire on Calle Sosa early Thursday morning. Just after 4:15 a.m. Thursday, July 9, firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 1300 block of Calle Sosa. The first arriving unit found fire venting through the roof. The crew found fire…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is offering registration for the fall semester Teen Recreation Program. There is no cost to participate but limited spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Program start date is Monday, July 27, 2026, at two locations: Frank O’Brien Papen Community…
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The National Weather Service’s El Paso, TX office is forecasting that the Las Cruces area will have near triple-digit temperatures into the weekend, so City Cooling stations will be available through Saturday, July 11, to accommodate residents who need relief from the heat. Days may be modified as necessary. A cooling…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer team registration for our Adult Fall Sand Volleyball Leagues. The fee is $40 per participant. Proof of age and a Parks & Recreation Annual Waiver are required to register. League registration is online only. Registration opens 9 a.m. Tuesday,…
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