Shelter in Place Lifted at Middle School

Staff Report / LasCruceslocal.org

LAS CRUCES, NM – Las Cruces Public Schools announced that the shelter in place at Camino Real Middle School has been lifted. The decision followed a police investigation that determined a report of a possible weapon on campus was unfounded. All students and staff are reported to be safe, and school will resume as scheduled.



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Oct 28, 2024 at 2:47 PM School

Roadrunner Food Bank, Raising Cane's fundraiser in Albuquerque, Las Cruces

Roadrunner Food Bank in Albuquerque announced a fundraiser with Raising Cane’s at participating Las Cruces and Albuquerque locations on three Mondays in April—April 13, 20 and 27—from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.—with 15% of net sales donated to Roadrunner Food Bank; customers can mention the fundraiser in person or use the code RCFUND96 for online orders.

Apr 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM Community

Las Cruces Tattoo Artist Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A 42-year-old tattoo artist, Billy J. Porter, was arrested by New Mexico State Police on April 10, 2026, on four counts of criminal sexual penetration, one count of criminal sexual contact and one count of selling or giving alcohol to a minor after a 19-year-old customer alleged sexual abuse at Porter House Ink and Tattoo, and investigators executed a search warrant at the shop before Porter was booked into the Dona Ana County Detention Center.

Apr 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM Police

Albuquerque's Roadrunner Food Bank Recognized by LC Hispanic Chamber

Albuquerque, N.M.—Roadrunner Food Bank said it is grateful for recognition from the Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber for its community support, with two staffers honored: Efrain Trigueras, vice president of operations for Southern New Mexico and Mexico, for leadership and his two-year Las Cruces anniversary, and Leticia Garcia, Community Advocacy Manager, for service to Las Cruces.

Apr 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM Community

Pie'd Piper Promotes Double Up Pepperoni Deal

Pie'd Piper Pizzeria promotes pepperoni pizza Double Up Deal at various locations.

Jan 26, 2026 at 3:36 PM restaurant

NM State Police hosts "Her Call to Serve" seminar.

NM Police host career seminar "Her Call to Serve" in Las Cruces.

Jan 5, 2026 at 12:14 PM Police

State Police Hosts “She Serves” Women’s Seminar

State Police seminar engages women in law enforcement; January 14, Las Cruces.

Apr 11, 2026 at 8:03 PM Police

NM Police, Businesses Team for Holiday Gift Drive

New Mexico officers and community partners helped deliver gifts to children.

Dec 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM Police

Roadrunner Food Bank Hosts Drive-Thru at Church

Roadrunner Food Bank hosts drive-thru food distribution at Real Life Church.

Dec 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM Community

Fugitive Wanted in Assault Arrested in Las Cruces

State police arrest both a DWI offender and a sexual assault fugitive.

Nov 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM Police

Pie'd Piper Debuts Dreamy XtraStuf Pizza

Pie'd Piper Pizzeria unveils XtraStuf Pizza exclusively in Texas, Las Cruces.

Jan 5, 2026 at 12:14 PM restaurant