EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Spaceport America, located about 60 miles north of Las Cruces, cancelled its 2026 Open House due to expected heavy rainfall, the aerospace company announced on its social media page on Monday, Sept. 22. "The safety of attendees, exhibitors and vendors is our primary concern during
Published: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 05:53PM
Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 07:52PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Police Department is raising awareness about safety near trains and railroad tracks with “See Tracks? Think Train Week,” formerly known as Rail Safety Week. With the deaths of two individuals who were struck by trains in Las Cruces in 2026, Operation Lifesaver,
Published: Monday, September 21, 2026 05:59PM
Updated: Monday, September 21, 2026 06:03PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Las Cruces residents will have a chance to join with Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez for the annual Mayor's Bike Ride later this month. The Mayor’s Bike Ride begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St. The
Published: Saturday, September 19, 2026 03:18AM
Updated: Saturday, September 19, 2026 05:24AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A leading New Mexico talent agency has announced the opening of a branch in Las Cruces, Film Las Cruces said. Mitchell & Associates Talent has expanded its services to Southern New Mexico as the region experiences significant growth in film and television production. “Mitchell &
Published: Friday, September 18, 2026 10:45PM
Updated: Saturday, September 19, 2026 05:19AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — September is Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.) Awareness Month. It is a chronic circulatory condition that results in plaque building up in the arteries of the legs, preventing blood flow to the limbs. Millions of people live with the condition without even knowing it, and it's
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 11:42PM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 04:57AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Firefighters extinguished a structure fire in Las Cruces on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 17, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. Just after 3:30 fire crews responded to a call of a structure fire on the 800 block of West Organ Avenue, near the railroad tracks.
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 07:34PM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 03:07AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A Las Cruces woman and her mother have been arrested after police said they knowingly allowed a teenage runaway to live in their home for several months. Crystal J. Buster, 49, and 68-year-old Kim Renee Stevenson face felony charges related to contributing to the delinquency
Published: Thursday, September 17, 2026 03:43PM
Updated: Friday, September 18, 2026 02:54AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces artist Adrián Aguirre will be celebrated at a reception at The Mad Hatter Gallery on Friday, Sept. 25. Agurrie is the recipient of a 2026 New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, making him the sixth individual artist from Las Cruces
Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 04:16PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) announced that Attorney General Raúl Torrez will host the “Keeping Kids Safe” Town Hall in Las Cruces on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Torrez will meet with community members, discuss his mission to keep kids safe online and legislative proposals
Published: Monday, September 14, 2026 09:28PM
Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 12:15AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Las Cruces Police Department announced the retirement of Detective Ricky Bardwell on its Facebook account on Tuesday, September 1. After 22 years of service with the LCPD, Detective Ricky Bardwell is officially closing out one chapter and beginning a well-earned new one, LCPD said.
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 08:37PM
Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:14AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Following a guilty verdict on first-degree murder charges against Gustavo Dominguez for his involvement in the Young Park mass shooting, he has been sentenced to three consecutive life sentences. Deputy Court Clerk for Douglas Driggers, Christy French, told KTSM 9 News that Gustavo Dominguez was
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 04:35PM
Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2026 02:10AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two students from Las Cruces Public Schools were named 2027 National Merit Semifinalists. Centennial High School seniors Ronan Dowell and Annie Lee are among the highest-scoring entrants in New Mexico and are part of a nationwide group representing less than 1% of high school seniors,
Published: Friday, September 11, 2026 03:32AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Friday will mark the 25th anniversary of the deadliest foreign attack on United States soil. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, including 441 first responders. Paul Eliacin, a former first responder who jumped into action at Ground Zero following the 9/11
Published: Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:56PM
Updated: Friday, September 11, 2026 10:08PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico State University reached a multi-million dollar deal to give up the Pan American Center's naming rights to White Sands Federal Credit Union. According to Albuquerque Journal's Geoff Grammer, NMSU's Board of Regents unanimously approved the $13 million naming rights deal for 10 years
Published: Wednesday, September 09, 2026 04:13AM
The City of Las Cruces is inviting students aged 14 to 18 to participate in its Developing Youth Leadership Academy during fall break, offering career exploration paths in city trades and office professions.
Published: Monday, September 07, 2026 02:17AM
Updated: Tuesday, September 08, 2026 04:29AM
The Friends of the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum has announced its 2026-2027 Culture Series, featuring 10 free public programs exploring the region's history, science, and arts.
Published: Sunday, September 06, 2026 04:12AM
Updated: Sunday, September 06, 2026 07:30PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The City of Las Cruces is accepting applications for its Oversight Committee, a key board that works to identify waste and improve operations. The Oversight Committee is a management advisory committee and not a public board. City Council approved the creation of the Oversight Committee
Published: Saturday, September 05, 2026 11:44PM
Updated: Sunday, September 06, 2026 03:41AM
The Las Cruces Police Department released several safety tips for realtors and solo workers during September's Realtor Safety Month.
Published: Friday, September 04, 2026 08:19PM
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Emergency care is expanding in southern New Mexico. On Wednesday, the ribbon was cut on a new fixed-wing medical transport and air base at Las Cruces International Airport. Memorial Medical Center partnered with Native Air to add a new plane, pilots, and medical personnel to
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 04:28PM
Updated: Friday, September 04, 2026 02:31AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- We have finally started the -ber months! September is definitely kicking things off with a bang, featuring various events across the Borderland, including Salsa, a Spirit Walk, Steve Aoki takeover and many festivals! Let's dive into these events! St. Mark's Catholic Church Kermes A new
Published: Thursday, September 03, 2026 09:22AM
Updated: Thursday, September 03, 2026 01:39PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — For the first time in eight years, New Mexico State University will host the Domenici Public Policy Conference, re-establishing the university as a place where national leaders, policymakers, experts, and students come together to engage in meaningful conversations about the issues shaping the nation and
Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 10:25PM
Updated: Thursday, September 03, 2026 03:35AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 17-year-old, involved in the burglary of a gun store with five other teens in November 2025, was found guilty of five felonies by a Doña Ana County jury on Tuesday, Sept. 2, according to a news release by the Dona Ana County District Attorney's
Published: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 10:20PM
Updated: Wednesday, September 02, 2026 10:53PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A New Mexico State University professor and his team recently received a $1 million grant to help advance the rehabilitation of people with neurological motor disorders. Wei Tang, an NMSU engineering professor, received the funding from the National Science Foundation's Smart and Connected Health program,
Published: Friday, August 28, 2026 04:10AM
Updated: Friday, August 28, 2026 05:01AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- We are saying goodbye to the last weekend of August, before beginning the -ber months, just without the temperatures to match the fall season. KTSM Que Pasa is briniging you the events to say goodbye to summer, and hello to September! El Buen Pastor Mission
Published: Thursday, August 27, 2026 08:18AM
Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2026 02:17PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Firefighters extinguished a house fire on Chilton Drive Tuesday evening, Aug. 25, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department (LCFD). Firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire on the 2100 block of Chilton Drive, just before 10:30 p.m. The first crews to
Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 04:01PM
Updated: Thursday, September 03, 2026 04:37PM
Auto burglaries in Las Cruces fell by 39 percent through July 2026, though police warned that the city remains on pace to exceed 500 incidents for the year.
Published: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 08:44PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 02:47AM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The man who was arrested for the shooting and killing of a school bus driver for Las Cruces Public Schools was sentenced to 23 years, according to the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office. As KTSM 9 News previously reported, 35-year-old Pancho Garcia was arrested and
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 10:14PM
Updated: Thursday, September 03, 2026 04:39PM
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Public Schools announced it will host a ceremony recognizing the newly named Desert Bloom Elementary School. The event will take place at 9 a.m. on Aug. 26 at Desert Bloom Elementary, located at 5250 North Holman Road. Officials are inviting school leaders, Board
Published: Monday, August 24, 2026 09:55PM
Updated: Thursday, September 03, 2026 04:39PM