Author Archives: Martin Fernandez Jr

Anthony Women arrested after overnight standoff

Martin Fernandez Jr / August 15, 2019

An Anthony Women was arrested after an overnight standoff. Following a standoff that lasted nearly seven hours, an Anthony woman was arrested by Doña Ana County Sheriff’s detectives for allegedly threatening a woman with a…

Juniper Hall will open

Martin Fernandez Jr / August 15, 2019

Despite a series of construction delays, New Mexico State University’s newest residence center, Juniper Hall, will open in time for move-in day this Friday and the beginning of the fall 2019 semester. Students can expect…

A Fire damages home in Fairacers

Martin Fernandez Jr / August 15, 2019

Dona Ana Country Fire and Emergency services crews responded to an overnight fire Wednesday morning in Fairacers. The homeowners reported the fire to 911 just after 4 a.m. Within 14 minutes, crews from Mesilla were…

Las Cruces Mayor Announces Re-Election Bid

Martin Fernandez Jr / August 14, 2019

Las Cruces mayor Ken Miyagishima is running for re-election. Yesterday, the mayor made the announcement he will seek a fourth term this November. So far, he will be running against businesswoman Gina Ortega, city councilor…

Dr. Gregory Ewing resigns as LCPS Superintendent

Martin Fernandez Jr / August 14, 2019

That’s Las Cruces Public School Board Member Ed Frank entering a motion to make Dr. Steven Sanchez Interim superintendent. That’s because earlier in the special meeting the Las Cruces Public School Board voted unanimously to…

LCPD will be in area Walmarts

Martin Fernandez Jr / August 14, 2019

Las Cruces police officers are now patrolling Las Cruces area Walmart stores in the wake of the Aug. 3 mass-shooting that killed 22 and injured several more in El Paso, Texas. The City of Las…

Las Cruces Shooting Sends Man to Hospital

Martin Fernandez Jr / August 12, 2019

A man is in the hospital after getting shot in Las Cruces. Police say the victim and another man were involved in a fight near La Fonda Drive and Missouri Avenue yesterday when one of…

1 Dead After Getting Hit On I-10 In Las Cruces

Martin Fernandez Jr / August 12, 2019

A person is dead after getting hit on I-10 in Las Cruces. New Mexico State Police say the victim died yesterday around 3:30-a.m. The police report says the unidentified person was hit by an 18-wheeler…

Blood Drive In Albuquerque Goes To El Paso Community

Martin Fernandez Jr / August 12, 2019

New Mexico United along with Starr Brothers Brewery are working together to provide a blood drive for El Paso. The two outfits sponsored the United Blood Service to take blood donations yesterday in the Starr…

Clinic Provides Medical Services To Albuquerque’s Homeless

Martin Fernandez Jr / August 12, 2019

A clinic is offering medical services to Albuquerque’s homeless. Health Care for the Homeless personnel make regular visits to the homeless who live dispersed throughout the city in several camp sites and who can’t or…