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🌱 How detectives traced a Las Cruces shooting suspect from a vape sale

Las Cruces, New Mexico Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Las Cruces! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How detectives traced a Las Cruces shooting suspect from a vape sale
  • What investigators are examining after Friday’s fatal Lohman Avenue shooting
  • How one Las Cruces mom turned addiction into a mission to help

Also on today's calendar: A Fundraiser Event for Albuquerque's Unhoused.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun; becoming windier, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Very windy; sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 51.
  • Monday: Abundant sunshine and breezy, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Suspect Arrested in April 1 Shooting That Injured Teen During Vape Sale (lascrucestoday.com) — Las Cruces police arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with an April 1 shooting on north Miranda Street that seriously injured an 18-year-old during an attempted vape sale. Investigators say the victim was shot in the face after a suspected robbery attempt and later crashed while fleeing. The suspect was identified through social media and surveillance images and is being held without bond, while all parties remain presumed innocent.
   

2. Suspect killed in shootout with narcotics agents in Las Cruces Friday afternoon (newsradiokkob.com) — A man was fatally shot Friday afternoon after reportedly firing at Metro Narcotics agents near the 2300 block of Lohman Avenue in Las Cruces, close to a McDonald’s. No officers were injured, and a multi-agency task force is now investigating the circumstances of the officer-involved shooting.
   

3. Corina Portillo's journey from survival to service (lascrucesbulletin.com) — A Las Cruces mother of three is turning a difficult past with addiction and incarceration into a path of education and service at New Mexico State University. Recently honored by Soroptimist International of Las Cruces, she’s using a career-training award to keep studying business and hopes to guide others facing similar struggles in the community.
   

4. New Mexicans receive first $100K payments under radiation exposure law (lcsun-news.com) — Las Cruces residents who’ve had certain cancers may now qualify for $100,000 federal payments under the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, with local volunteers ready to help you apply for free. A recent Las Cruces forum highlighted the new online portal, simple paperwork, and the 2027 deadline, urging locals to avoid predatory companies and keep every cent they’re owed.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • I just saw “Into the Woods” at the NMSU theater.
    It was absolutely fantastic! The showmanship and accompanying live orchestra is top notch. It is playing this weekend and next. I cannot recommend it… (Nextdoor Majestic Hills)
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    I've seen him for almost a week on parkhill and rimrock court. Hes currently laying in the shade at 4598 Rimrock court its 10:15am 4/23. Tried… (Nextdoor Parkhill Estates)
  • MCI, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor I in Las Cruces. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Store (09302) in Las Cruces. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Las Cruces here.

Ok Las Cruces! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Las Cruces

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