NM Police, Businesses Team for Holiday Gift Drive

District 4 officers in New Mexico assisted Santa’s helpers as they worked to prepare and deliver gifts to hundreds of children in the community. The event was supported by local partner businesses, including Walmart, Applebee’s, and Albertsons. Community members in Las Cruces helped make the season brighter for many families with their generous contributions.



Source: NMSP

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Santa Fe

Dec 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM Police

Roadrunner Food Bank, Raising Cane's fundraiser in Albuquerque, Las Cruces

Roadrunner Food Bank in Albuquerque announced a fundraiser with Raising Cane’s at participating Las Cruces and Albuquerque locations on three Mondays in April—April 13, 20 and 27—from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.—with 15% of net sales donated to Roadrunner Food Bank; customers can mention the fundraiser in person or use the code RCFUND96 for online orders.

Apr 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM Community

Las Cruces Tattoo Artist Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A 42-year-old tattoo artist, Billy J. Porter, was arrested by New Mexico State Police on April 10, 2026, on four counts of criminal sexual penetration, one count of criminal sexual contact and one count of selling or giving alcohol to a minor after a 19-year-old customer alleged sexual abuse at Porter House Ink and Tattoo, and investigators executed a search warrant at the shop before Porter was booked into the Dona Ana County Detention Center.

Apr 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM Police

Albuquerque's Roadrunner Food Bank Recognized by LC Hispanic Chamber

Albuquerque, N.M.—Roadrunner Food Bank said it is grateful for recognition from the Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber for its community support, with two staffers honored: Efrain Trigueras, vice president of operations for Southern New Mexico and Mexico, for leadership and his two-year Las Cruces anniversary, and Leticia Garcia, Community Advocacy Manager, for service to Las Cruces.

Apr 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM Community

Pie'd Piper Promotes Double Up Pepperoni Deal

Pie'd Piper Pizzeria promotes pepperoni pizza Double Up Deal at various locations.

Jan 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM restaurant

NM State Police hosts "Her Call to Serve" seminar.

NM Police host career seminar "Her Call to Serve" in Las Cruces.

Jan 5, 2026 at 12:14 PM Police

State Police Hosts “She Serves” Women’s Seminar

State Police seminar engages women in law enforcement; January 14, Las Cruces.

Dec 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM Police

Roadrunner Food Bank Hosts Drive-Thru at Church

Roadrunner Food Bank hosts drive-thru food distribution at Real Life Church.

Dec 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM Community

Fugitive Wanted in Assault Arrested in Las Cruces

State police arrest both a DWI offender and a sexual assault fugitive.

Nov 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM Police

Pie'd Piper Debuts Dreamy XtraStuf Pizza

Pie'd Piper Pizzeria unveils XtraStuf Pizza exclusively in Texas, Las Cruces.

Nov 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM restaurant