EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 46-year-old Las Cruces woman who has been reported missing. Ramona Marie Gonzales was last seen about noon Saturday, June 29, on the 1200 block of El Paseo Road when she reportedly walked away from her caregiver. Her current […]
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Toddler drowns in backyard pool, investigation underway by Las Cruces police
A 2-year-old Las Cruces boy died after drowning in a backyard swimming pool, authorities said. Las Cruces police and fire personnel responded about 9:20 p.m. Monday, June 24, to a home in the 1000 block of Second Street after the boy’s parents found him unresponsive in the pool, Las Cruces Police Department officials said. The […]
Las Cruces Police investigate two separate double-homicides
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) is investigating two separate double homicides that happened Sunday morning, June 23 within a span of less than 11 hours, according to a news release sent by LCPD. The first incident happened about 12:30 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Avenida del Sol and […]
Four dead in Las Cruces after two separate double homicides
The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating two separate double homicides that occurred Sunday morning within a span of less than 11 hours. Both incidents are under investigation. Police did not provide additional information, but plan to provide more information on Monday, according to a news release. Anyone with information on either incident is asked […]
Free breakfast and lunch for Las Cruces kids
In an effort to keep the children of Las Cruces healthy and well fed during the summer, several free summer meals programs are now open. On June 4, Las Cruces Public Schools began serving free breakfast and lunch meals at several locations. Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and lunch from 11 […]
Man accused of murder, wanted for 16 years arrested in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 45-year-old man who was wanted for murder for 16 years was arrested on Wednesday, May 22 in Las Cruces, according to the Doña Ana County Government Center. The Government Center says Oswaldo Corral, 45, was taken into custody by the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday after hiding […]
Jamari Sanchez sentenced to 16 years for 2021 murder of Matthew Portillo in Las Cruces
A Doña Ana County teen convicted in the 2021 shooting death of Matthew Portillo, the 30-year-old man who was gunned down while walking home from the RAD Retrocade in Las Cruces, has been sentenced to prison. Third Judicial District Judge Douglas Driggers last Wednesday, May 8 sentenced Jamari Sanchez, 19, to 15 years for second-degree […]
Las Cruces to get 1st Jersey Mike’s Sub location this week
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Jersey Mike’s Subs, a fast-growing sandwich company, is opening its first Las Cruces location this week. The company, known for its fresh sliced or grilled subs, will be opening at 4169 White Sage Arc in Las Cruces on Wednesday, May 15. That is near Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. The company currently […]
Bond granted to Las Cruces daycare co-owner accused of sexual assault of a child
After he was arrested on May 1 and charged with four second-degree felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor, Juan Cardiel, 78, was released on May 7 on a $7,500 bond by 3rd Judicial District Judge Douglas Driggers. The Las Cruces Police Department alleged Cardiel, a co-owner of a now shuttered daycare facility, […]
Las Cruces man accused of sexually abusing child will not stay behind bars
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A Las Cruces man accused of having sexual contact with a four-year-old at the day he co-owns is out on bond Tuesday evening. Juan Cardiel, 78, was arrested last week on four counts of sexual contact of a minor in four separate incidents involving a four-year-old who attended the daycare. Man accused […]
Co-owner of Las Cruces daycare charged with sexual assault of young girl
The Las Cruces Police Department arrested the co-owner of a now shuttered daycare facility after investigators learned the 78-year-old man allegedly sexually assaulted a young child. Juan Cardiel, 78, was arrested Wednesday, May 1. He is charged with four second-degree felony counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor. Cardiel was booked into the Doña […]
3 majestic houses on the market for under $1.5 million in Las Cruces
Apr. 30—Las Cruces offers a friendly climate — with more than 300 days of sunshine throughout the year — and people to match. These three homes on the market in the southern New Mexico city could be an ideal fit for those seeking elegance and luxury. Amenities include pools and hot tubs, French doors, enormous […]