Chaparral, New Mexico's Largest Unincorporated Town, Weighs Breaking From Two Counties

Chaparral has grown into New Mexico's largest unincorporated community, but the borderland town just north of El Paso still has no city government, no single county home, and — according to residents and officials — not nearly enough public services to match its size. The community straddles Doña Ana County to the west and Otero County to the east, a split that has left roughly 16,500 residents, by the 2020 census, without the kind of local oversight most towns take for granted.

6 Las Cruces, New Mexico Restaurants Serving Huge Portions At Surprisingly Low Prices

Three pancakes, two eggs, and bacon or sausage for under six dollars. That daily breakfast deal still exists in one corner of this city, and I love that it isn’t a fluke. Across town, a lunch special bundles an entree, rice, beans, sopapillas, chips, salsa, and a drink for under seven dollars. Another kitchen sells tacos for about a buck and a quarter each.

New Mexico State Women’s Basketball Player Scores On Her Own Basket In The Final Seconds Of One-Point Game [VIDEO]

She'll never live this one down. The post New Mexico State Women’s Basketball Player Scores On Her Own Basket In The Final Seconds Of One-Point Game [VIDEO] originally published on Total Pro Sports .

Renaissance tradition takes a new turn

When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. Activities: Historical performances, fashion show, scavenger hunt, martial arts demonstrations, games and interactive activities. Food: Concessions available for purchase; complimentary refreshments and historical food samples planned. Organizer: Enchantment Historical Productions. More information:...

Ex-teacher sentenced for soliciting 13-year-old

The Las Cruces Sun-News does not publish the names of child victims and survivors of sexual assault and harassment. The Sun-News, in this article, chose to not name the parents of the child victim in order to continue to protect that child's identity. Wyatt Cornelius, a former teacher and coach at Camino Real Middle School in Las Cruces, was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to charges involving sexually inappropriate communications with a 13-year-old student. Third Judicial District Judge Richard M. Jacquez imposed the sentence Nov. 5, following Cornelius’ Oct. 19 guilty plea to child solicitation by electronic communication device and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, Third Judicial District Attorney Fernando Macias said. More: New Mexico man sentenced for child sex crime Cornelius, 43, has been in custody since his April 22 arrest. He will receive six months of credit for time served, leaving 18 months of his prison sentence, Shelby Montgomery, public information officer for the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office, told the Las Cruces Sun-News. After his release, Cornelius will serve one year of parole and one year of probation. He must register as a sex offender for 10 years and is prohibited

State Police Respond to Armed Suspect, Multi-Vehicle Crash on Busy Friday

During the investigation, officers discovered an abandoned black GMC Yukon facing the wrong direction on the westbound off-ramp at Exit 11. The vehicle had been reported stolen in Tempe, Arizona. Source: New Mexico State Police (via Facebook 1, 2) Images: Courtesy. New Mexico State Police responded to two major incidents...

FBI: Las Cruces Man Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl Trafficking And Firearm Offenses, Faces Up To Life In Prison

ALBUQUERQUE – A Las Cruces man pleaded guilty to possessing more than 40 grams of fentanyl while armed. According to court documents, on July 5, 2025, Kenneth Manuel Aguirre, 44, knowingly possessed two firearms and ammunition despite having previously been convicted of a felony offense punishable by more than one year in prison. As a convicted felon, Aguirre was prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition.

El Paso teen arrested after school hallway assault

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 17-year-old male and two other students were arrested for allegedly “jumping” another student at Mountain View High School, according to court documents obtained by KTSM 9 News. Anthony Leon Borjas was charged with assault causing bodily injury and was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility with a […]

Martin takes Command of India Company in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Capt. Mallory Tucker relinquished command of India Company, 141st Brigade Support Battalion, to 1st Lt. Nathaniel Martin today at the Las Cruces Readiness Center. Lt. Col. Joshua Schatzman, commander of 1st Battalion, 200th Infantry Regiment, presided over the change of command. Schatzman presented Tucker with...

Wanted man arrested for parole violation in El Paso

Jaime Flores, 41, was arrested for violating his parole while working at a local business on East Redd Road in El Paso.

Free turkey, Thanksgiving food giveaways set across El Paso this month

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Several El Paso organizations are planning free turkey and Thanksgiving food giveaways this month, including events on Nov. 13, 14 and 21. Firefox Homes will give away 300 turkeys from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 13, at 1920 N. Zaragoza Road, Suite 105. The giveaway is intended for local families, according to the company’s announcement.

1-year-old dies after Lower Valley two-vehicle crash on Alameda Avenue

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A crash in El Paso's Lower Valley on Friday claimed the life of a 1-year-old boy, police said. According to the El Paso Police Department, Oliver Yepes was 1 year and 4 months old when he was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the 7000 block of Alameda Avenue.

Crime Stoppers of El Paso's 'Most Wanted' fugitives for the week of Nov. 7

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc., distributes fugitives wanted by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and the El Paso Police Department every week through the "Most Wanted" feature. The attached fugitives are individuals whose attempts to locate them for one reason or another...

Former NMSU basketball player’s felony failure to appear charge dismissed

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A felony charge against a former New Mexico State University basketball player has been dismissed. Deshawndre Washington’s felony charge for failing to appear in court has been dropped after a request by the state department. Court documents show that on Aug. 3, a Las Cruces judge issued a bench warrant for Washington […]

Area high school football pairings

Updated high school football playoff pairings from the Midland Reporter-Telegram's coverage area.

Lamar Sperling Rushes for 5-Yard TD, Shrinking UTEP's Deficit Against Hawai'i

Fourth-generation cotton ginner to share century of Las Cruces history Nov. 12

LAS CRUCES - A century after her family established one of the Mesilla Valley's longtime cotton gins, fourth-generation cotton ginner Emmy Harvey will share its history during a free public presentation Thursday, Nov. 12, at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. Harvey, a Las Cruces native who personally...

Realtor prepared to tell Southern New Mexico's stories

Cristal Garcia spent 15 years helping design buildings. Then she began helping people find homes. Now she's taking on a new challenge; helping the rest of the country discover the people and places that make Southern New Mexico special. And she's doing it on national television. Garcia, a Las Cruces...

Las Cruces seeks public input on homelessness, substance abuse and mental health Nov. 17

LAS CRUCES - Las Cruces residents will have an opportunity to share their concerns and ideas about homelessness, substance abuse and mental health during a community listening session scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Central Elementary School. The city-sponsored session begins at 6 p.m. at 105 N. Alameda Blvd. and...