Tag: Cruces

Las Cruces DA Office to implement new case management software

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A new case management system that will be used by the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office will launch starting Monday, Feb. 5, District Attorney Gerald Byers announced. The office, which serves Dona Ana County, will use a system created by Karpel Solutions, Byers’ office said in a news release sent […]

Looking for work? Las Cruces community college offers free job search tool

Feb. 1—Doña Ana Community College has announced a new tool aimed at helping alumni search for jobs, and employers find workers. The new service, called Career Coach, offers students and alumni a place to search for jobs, take interest assessments, find career options, internships, educational programs and more, a news release said. The website, provided […]

Las Cruces police officer charged in shooting death appeals suspension

Jan. 15—A Las Cruces police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with the 2022 shooting death of a man accused of stealing a beer from a gas station is appealing the suspension of his law enforcement certification. A grand jury indicted Brad Lunsford on the fourth-degree felony charge last month, charging him with killing […]

Las Cruces police officer charged in shooting appealing suspension

Jan. 15—A Las Cruces police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in connection with the 2022 shooting death of a man accused of stealing a beer from a gas station is appealing the suspension of his law enforcement certification. A grand jury indicted Brad Lunsford on the fourth-degree felony charge last month, charging him with killing […]

Seniors in Las Cruces district can apply for scholarships until April 5

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The application window is now open for graduating seniors to apply for the 2024 Las Cruces Public Schools’ Foundation Scholarships. The LCPS Foundation will be accepting applications until April 5. Seniors are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to submit their application. There are 31 scholarships available to […]

Las Cruces police officer charged in 2023 shooting death of Teresa Gomez

Las Cruces Police Department Officer Felipe Hernandez was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in the October 2023 shooting death of Teresa Gomez. Hernandez, 44, surrendered himself to authorities at 4:50 a.m. Jan. 9. According to court documents, Hernandez is being charged with second-degree murder with a firearm enhancement, a second-degree felony. Hernandez was immediately placed […]

Las Cruces bishop visits Otero County prison, processing center

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Bishop Peter Baldacchino visited both the Otero County Prison Facility and the Otero County Processing Center on Christmas Day. Baldacchino was accompanied by Deacon John Eric Munson and two sisters of the Dominican Sisters Ministry. They first visited the prison and two Masses were held. Photos courtesy of […]