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Unlikely harmony: Love and dedication fuel a Las Cruces farm
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Erich Williams didn't grow up dreaming of life on a ranch. Raised in apartments, he embraced baggy jeans and rap music as a kid. But life took a turn, leading him to don cowboy gear and manage Escuela Vieja Farms in Las Cruces. "It...
Serious and subtle problems face Las Cruces: crime, homelessness, accountability
This week’s Supreme Court argument, next Monday’s city work session, and a special state legislative session all focus on how we retain our values, treat the homeless folks fairly, and protect small businessfolk. Half of us are a pay-check away from homelessness. Our modern world makes mental health...
Las Cruces mother mourns death of 14-year-old son as case against teen shooter wraps up
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14) — Zachariah Guzman, or Zach, as he was known by his friends and family, died after being shot by a 15-year-old boy in a Las Cruces neighborhood near Organ Mountain High School. KFOX14 sat down exclusively with Guzman's mother, who said her son was sweet,...
Train and car collision closes railroad crossing in Las Cruces
The city of Las Cruces Public Safety is reporting a train, car collision has closed several railroad crossings in Las Cruces tonight. Officials say the crash happened at around 5:40 p.m. A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train collided with a car. The crash happened at the railroad crossing that intersects with West Union Avenue. No The post Train and car collision closes railroad crossing in Las Cruces appeared first on KVIA.
City proposes $589.5 million budget for 2025
During a Las Cruces City Council work session that doubled as a public hearing on Monday, City staff presented a proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget of $589.5 million – a decrease of 3.9% from the 2024 revised budget of $613.2 million. However, the City's general fund, which is used...
LCPD to host ‘Fentanyl Awareness Day’ event
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) and several community service organizations will host a National Fentanyl Awareness Day event from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at Young Park, 850 S. Walnut St., in Las Cruces, LCPD announced in a news release. The free event will provide information on […]
Las Cruces town hall reveals rising violent crime rates, police share new strategies
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (CBS4) — The Las Cruces Police Department hosted a town hall to discuss crime statistics Thursday evening. In a packed city hall, members of the Las Cruces community gathered to hear LCPD's plans to reduce crime in the city. People who attended the town hall told...
El Paso car and aircraft detailer to lead a 22-member team to polish and embellish aircrafts and exotic cars
EL PASO (KVIA) -- Anthony Aguilar and his team of 22 celebrity detailers will be heading to the New Mexico War Eagles Air Museum in Santa Teresa this weekend, April 26th through the 28th. This is the first time Aguilar will take a team and spend three days polishing multiple...
Officials investigate cause of fire that damaged vacant warehouse in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A fire that broke out Wednesday at a vacant warehouse in Las Cruces is currently being investigated after firefighters found signs of "recent activity inside the building," the Las Cruces Fire Department announced Friday. According to LCFD, a vacant warehouse in the 1700 block...
Migrants-turned-smugglers told to drive through Border Patrol checkpoint
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Two Mexican migrants are facing federal charges for allegedly agreeing to drive 11 other unauthorized non-citizens through a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint last week. Tuesday’s arrest of Antonio Ordaz Garcia and Manuel Olivares Rodriguez on a highway west of Las Cruces, New Mexico,...
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