Las Cruces has established several cooling stations for residents to escape the forecasted high temperatures of over 100 degrees, active until Saturday, June 21, 2025.

The NWS issued a heat advisory for El Paso and surrounding areas due to record high temperatures reaching 105°F, advising residents to stay cool and hydrated.

Las Cruces police are searching for a man who stabbed a 39-year-old after demanding his car keys. The victim is hospitalized, and the suspect is described as an African-American man.

El Paso Police shot a knife-wielding suspect threatening a relative and officers, with investigations by several agencies underway. No officers were injured.

El Paso County opens Cooling Centers to provide relief from heat, running June 15 - August 15, except for June 19 and July 4, and offers summer safety tips for pets.

El Paso faces a heatwave with forecasts predicting temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, prompting warnings for residents to stay hydrated and limit sun exposure to prevent heat-related illnesses.

A pedestrian was fatally struck on US-54 in El Paso, marking the city's 27th traffic death this year. Despite a slight decrease from last year, the Special Traffic Investigations unit is examining the incident.

Construction at the new Fire Station 9 in Las Cruces begins at 3 a.m. on Wednesday to manage concrete curing in cooler temperatures, with no road closures planned.

Two arrests made in connection with the Setting Sun murder of Edward Smith; El Paso Police and Army CID detained suspects Howard Brock and Eric Mathis.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest of Erick Mireles after he attempted to evade deputies during a traffic stop; he now faces charges and a $50,000 bond.

Motivational speaker Fabian Ramirez spoke to El Paso ISD students about empathy, resilience, and combating bullying, sharing his personal experiences to inspire and educate on the subject.

A Fort Bliss soldier, David Anthony Scott, was arrested for animal cruelty after a video showed a dog mishandled in the heat. The incident ignited a swift investigation and outcry.

El Paso is bracing for a heatwave with a high of 106 degrees, prompting a heat advisory. The National Weather Service urges precautions against heat illnesses.