Las Cruces City Council prepares for a meeting to instruct local businesses on complying with the new Shopping Cart Ordinance to prevent cart theft and loss.

El Paso's Labor Day weekend weather is fickle with scattered showers and thunderstorms, peaking at 84 degrees, cooling to a low of 65. The National Weather Service predicts a clear week ahead with temperatures rising to the low 90s.

NMSP is investigating a fatal shooting by an LCPD officer in Alamogordo, where Wallace Gonzales died after barricading himself and exchanging gunfire with police.

A vaccinated student at Alderete Middle School tested positive for chickenpox, a rare breakthrough case. The school is following health protocols and monitoring the student's health.

One person died and three were injured in a two-vehicle collision on I-10 East at Redd Road, which included a vehicle fire and caused extended highway closures.

Juan Manuel Guzman was sentenced to 38 years for killing his sister, with their relationship marked by domestic violence.

El Paso's forecast includes intermittent showers and thunderstorms into next week, with temperatures around 93°F and high humidity. Chances of precipitation vary daily, with some sunny intervals.

The El Paso Fire Department confirmed a human-caused fire displaced 20 at a Celina apartment, with arson not ruled out. No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross is aiding victims.

El Paso County Deputies arrested wanted sex offender Jorge Sosa in Clint, Texas. Sosa, found hiding in a tree, was detained without incident for failing to register as a sex offender. He will be held without bond.

El Paso Police partner with TxDOT to increase patrols for impaired driving from August 1 to September 30, with increased enforcement until Labor Day, aiming to prevent incidents like last year’s 519 alcohol-related crashes.

Fabens ISD concluded its investigation into a video of a reported incident on a school bus. Protocols were followed, and the student's guardian is satisfied with the outcome, maintaining privacy under FERPA.

El Paso's City Council adopts the FY 2025 budget with no new revenue tax rate, focusing on public safety, tech upgrades, cultural projects, and a higher minimum wage.

Las Cruces hires OIR Group for police audits, inviting public dialogue in a community meeting on Aug. 26, 2024.