El Paso Police search for a man who tried to rob a Domino's Pizza with a knife but fled when the employee retreated. Witnesses describe him as approximately 5' 9", Hispanic, with light facial hair.

Three people were injured in a vehicle fire on Gateway East near Trowbridge in El Paso, causing traffic closures and prompting a response from emergency services.

New Mexico State's basketball team defeated UTEP 85-57, as UTEP's coach Joe Golding criticized his team's lack of toughness. The game marked UTEP's first sellout in 20 years.

Eastwood High School in El Paso resumed activities after a suspicious package was deemed harmless by authorities, lifting the school's temporary secure status.

Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Candice Puente, an Irvin High School graduate, stood guard over former President Jimmy Carter's casket during memorial services, showcasing her nearly two-decade military career.

Jesus Rubio, 28, was shot and killed by police in Hobbs, New Mexico during a traffic stop after he reportedly acted in a way that appeared threatening.

Las Cruces City Council approved issuing $21 million in bonds to settle a lawsuit over the fatal 2023 shooting of Teresa Gomez by a city police officer.

A pedestrian was struck and killed on I-10 East near Lomaland, causing a multi-hour highway shutdown; no other injuries were reported. Traffic resumed post investigation and cleanup.

A fatal crash on Joe Battle Boulevard in El Paso resulted in one death and disrupted traffic. The incident, which occurred before 4 a.m., is under investigation, with limited details currently available.

Las Cruces police found a couple dead in a murder-suicide on the 4000 Block of Gila Trail. The ongoing investigation suggests Dennis Wyatts shot Renate Wyatts and himself.

The article describes a forecast of sunny days with gradual temperature increases and partly cloudy evenings for El Paso at the start of the new year, according to the NWS.

Las Cruces minimum wage will increase from $12.36 to $12.65 starting January 1, 2025, while tipped workers' minimum wage will rise from $4.95 to $5.06.

El Paso is set to have a sunny and mild week, with temperatures in the mid-60s to mid-70s, light winds, and mostly clear skies, ideal for outdoor activities as the year ends.