El Paso authorities arrested Jesus Armando Ortega for shooting a dog with an Orbeez gun, an act of animal cruelty that he live-streamed on social media.

El Paso ISD celebrated its student-athletes signing with various colleges, emphasizing their dual commitment to sports and academics across multiple high schools.

A U-turn in El Paso led to a collision causing the city's 26th traffic death of the year, a 10-year-old girl named Martinez. No charges reported yet as the Special Traffic Investigations unit investigates.

Las Cruces Parks and Rec is hosting free summer teen dances on June 20, July 18, and August 1, offering a safe, supervised place to enjoy music and dancing.

El Paso County Jail uses a herd of goats from B3C Show Goats for eco-friendly weed control, aiming to reduce wildfire risk and promote biodiversity around its premises.

Las Cruces is seeking towing companies for its Wrecker Rotation Program starting July 1, 2025, aiming for fairness and efficiency in towing services. Applications are due by June 23, 2025.

Jaime Renteria-Fernandez from New Mexico faces federal charges including drug trafficking, money laundering, firearm offenses, and murder related to drug activities.

Las Cruces announces a summer activity program for teens, including sports nights, pool parties, and various other events planned for June and July to offer safe, fun environments for young people.

Las Cruces' public library is hosting a Themed Painting program on June 7, offering free art activities linked to the Summer Reading Program theme, "Color Our World."

El Paso ISD held its third annual Healthcare Expo and Hiring Fair, connecting over 300 students with job opportunities and demonstrating their skills in health sciences.

El Paso Community College's Northwest Campus is closed on May 28-29 for water pipe repairs, with operations going remote during this period. Other campuses remain open.

Doña Ana County imposed a full open-burn ban due to extreme drought, permitting grills and small bonfires with supervision; fines for violations apply.

A fire damaged a shed on Idaho Avenue in Las Cruces, but no injuries were reported. Firefighters controlled the blaze quickly. The cause and cost are under investigation.