El Paso invites residents to contribute to the 2026 Budget discussions, focusing on public safety, infrastructure, and tax relief for seniors and disabled homeowners, through a series of meetings announced on Facebook.

Las Cruces, NM, is hosting an Open House on July 29, 2025, for public input on the Evelyn Street Reconstruction Project, featuring street upgrades, ADA compliance, new lighting, and enhanced pedestrian and biking infrastructure.

El Paso deputies arrested two individuals, Bivins and Santistevan, during a traffic stop, seizing drugs including meth, heroin, and fentanyl. Charges were filed for distribution and possession.

Socorro, Texas, partnered with the American Red Cross to provide free smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, improving community safety and emergency preparedness.

Socorro Police arrest a 40-year-old man for brandishing a knife at a car wash and charging him with aggravated assault.

The FBI is conducting a training exercise at the El Paso Convention Center with multiple agencies, not related to any threat. It aims to certify crisis negotiation teams without disrupting the public.

El Paso County Sheriff's Youth Explorers are receiving firearm safety and marksmanship training, emphasizing responsibility and safe handling, using simulation guns for educational purposes.

El Paso County Sheriff's deputies arrested suspects in a stolen vehicle case using the FLOCK Safety camera system, which identified a stolen 2005 Dodge Dakota.

Las Cruces officials offer advice for safely coexisting with snakes, emphasizing noise-making, protective clothing, vigilance, and calm responses to sightings and bites.

Las Cruces is developing a master plan for Young Park and seeking community input during events at Lynn Middle School and the Farmers and Crafts Market.

A man in Horizon City, Texas, was arrested for DWI after a crash, with a bond set at $61,500 and multiple charges including "DWI – 3rd or More Convictions."

The Las Cruces Police Department is seeking volunteers for their Victim Advocate Team to assist crime victims; applicants need to be over 18 and undergo a background check and training. Applications are open until August 27, 2025.

Socorro, Texas has reintroduced citizenship classes at its community centers to aid residents in the naturalization process, announced via social media.