Samantha Lewis
KFOX14 News
Las Cruces, NM, United States
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4 people arrested after Las Cruces man dies in overnight shooting
A 29-year-old man is dead and four people have been arrested after shooting in Las Cruces on Sunday.According to police, shots were fired on the corner of Bowman Avenue and Martinez Street just after 10:30 p.m.The 29-year-old man who was identified by his → Read More
Students at DACC get hands-on training working in film industry
Students interested in a career in film can get a jump-start to working on sets through a program at Dona Ana Community College.Students enrolled in film crew training at DACC every Friday and Saturday in the new Film Las Cruces studio, developing their sk → Read More
Special traffic investigators respond to serious crash in south central El Paso
Several people suffered serious injuries after a crash in South Central El Paso on Sunday.El Paso emergency crews are responded to a major crash just after 5:00p.m. on East Paisano Drive and Val Verde Drive.Police are investigating scene and ask drivers to → Read More
Family devastated after fire burns down home in Las Cruces
A family is heartbroken today after their home was engulfed in flames last night in Las Cruces.Little remains after a fire devastated a home last night on Hadley Avenue near Valley Drive.You can see parts of the roof has collapsed, and the only thing keepi → Read More
Water levels at Elephant Butte continue to descend due to the ongoing drought
Officials at Elephant Butte State Park said the water levels are about 18 feet lower compared to last year.They said with the ongoing drought, lower water level can have an effect on those out on their boats in some areas of the lake.“It’s kinda sad, to se → Read More
Olympic-sized competitive swimming pool coming soon to Las Cruces
The new 50-meter pool will be located just east of the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center.This comes after City Council members voted 4-3 in favor of the project.“Being able to have another venue to swim at and enjoy the water would be great,” swimmer Raym → Read More
Las Cruces city leaders approve the land for the Apodaca Blueprint Project
People in Las Cruces will have a say on what plans for a major project to transform a portion of the city will look like.The Apodaca Blueprint Project will encompass 730 acres near the former Las Cruces Country Club.City officials said the project will pro → Read More
Fire crews work on burnout operation to battle Organ Fire that's claimed 4,300 acres
The Organ Fire between Las Cruces and the White Sands Missile Range has now claimed 4,300 acres.Multiple fire departments are now fighting fire with fire.Just off Highway 70, up Mineral Hill, smoke can still be seen blowing north and smoldering heat can st → Read More
Some people are turning to CBD to medically treat their dogs
Some people are turning to CBD, a compound ingredient found in marijuana, to medically treat their dogs.Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, can be used to help remedy all kinds of conditions, including epilepsy, chronic pain and anxiety.But did you know that C → Read More
Metro Verde splash pad in Las Cruces remains closed until further notice
A splash pad in Las Cruces scheduled to open for Memorial Day weekend will remain closed for maintenance.Sonya Delgado, the director of the Parks and Recreation Department, said the Metro Verde splash pad will no longer open on Memorial Day weekend.City wo → Read More
Four Las Cruces veterans appear before a judge for city's first veterans court session
Wednesday, for the first time, four veterans in Las Cruces were seen by a judge in the city’s first official veterans court program.The veterans court is held at the Third Judicial District courthouse.Inside the courthouse, veterans have a designated court → Read More
Unpaid library fines at Las Cruces library exceed $300,000
A library in Las Cruces is out hundreds of thousands of dollars because of unpaid library fines.There are more than $300,000 in overdue library fines at the Las Cruces Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.During the City Council meeting on Monday, the issue wa → Read More
Las Cruces man accused of beating 23-year-old to death pleads guilty to murder
A man accused of beating a 23-year-old to death with a shovel pleaded guilty in a Las Cruces courtroom Tuesday.Taylor James Enriquez pleaded guilty to murdering Alberto Nunez-Lopez in February 2017.In court, Enriquez entered a plea agreement offering no le → Read More
Las Cruces police cracking down on speeders, distracted drivers ??
Many people in Las Cruces said they’re concerned about the number of people speeding and driving while distracted.Las Cruces police said there were more than 4,300 crashes reported throughout the city last year.They said most of the crashes are caused by d → Read More
Cancer survivors, organizations helping those in active treatment
While cancer threatens to be a devastating disease, there are many who’ve overcome it.It is the survivors who continue to shine a light on hope for many.Out of a population of more than 100,000 people in Las Cruces, 600 are diagnosed with cancer every year → Read More
School bus drivers are needed in Las Cruces
Student Transportation Services is looking to hire 25 people to become bus drivers for students throughout the district.Van Wamel, general manager for Student Transportation Service in New Mexico, said the company has been losing drivers for different reas → Read More
Chuck E. Cheese hosts 'Sensory Sensitive Sunday' for kids with autism, special needs
Monday is Autism Awareness Day worldwide, but there’s one place that celebrates children with autism and special needs every month.On the first Sunday of every month from 9 a.m to 11 a.m., Chuck E. Cheese in Las Cruces welcomes children with autism and spe → Read More
The cost of tuition could be going up at New Mexico State University
Today the NMSU Board of Regents discussed the possibility of either raising tuition for all students or raising tuition for certain colleges at NMSU.The NMSU Board of Regents talked about the possibility of raising tuition by 3 percent.Students like Paloma → Read More
New hospital replacing former Las Cruces Country Club
We now know what’s going to be done with hundreds of acres in Las Cruces that have sat empty for years.The space where the old Las Cruces Country Club was located before it shut down in 2011.will; now hold a brand-new hospital.New curbs, sidewalks and util → Read More
Dona Ana Sheriff's Office looking to hire, retain deputies
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office is looking to hire more deputies.Kelly Jameson, spokeswoman for DACSO, said it is hard to find people to stay with the department.Jameson said there are more than 30 vacancies in the department an → Read More