REVISED: Bridge Damage 1-10 eastbound to I-25 northbound closed
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- Published: 12 July 2023 12 July 2023
RAMP CONSTRUCTION CLOSURE:
Bridge Damage – Las Cruces Area
I-10 eastbound to I-25 northbound crossover is closed, traffic can detour at exit 141 (University Ave/NM101) or at exit 151 (Mesquite) for I-25 northbound travel until further notice. I-10 westbound and eastbound lanes and I-10 westbound to I-25 northbound lanes are open. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and watch for emergency personnel, and equipment. Please expect delays. No anticipated reopening at this time.
Fourth of July 2023 composite fireworks
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- Published: 11 July 2023 11 July 2023
Photos and composite by Mary Alice Murphy
New Mexico State Police Make Arrest in the Homicide of Stephen Timmons
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- Published: 11 July 2023 11 July 2023
[Editor's Note: This is an update to what has already been posted, with new evidence.]
Silver City, NM – On June 26, at around 10 p.m., State Police officers were dispatched to Dragon Fly Trailhead near Arenas Valley in Grant County. Stephen Timmons was on a bike ride on the trail and had not returned home. His vehicle was located in the parking lot at the trailhead.
Search and Rescue teams located Mr. Timmons deceased on Tuesday, June 27, at around 3:30 a.m. During the examination of Mr. Timmons, The Office of the Medical Investigator located several gunshot wounds.
The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was contacted to take over the investigation. State Police agents began looking for a possible suspect in the murder.
Flood Advisory 071123
.FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest New Mexico, including the following
counties, Grant and Luna.
* WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT.
Heat advisory canceled, but continue to be careful
Upper Gila River Valley-Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley-
Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley-Lowlands of the Bootheel-
Uplands of the Bootheel-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Including the cities of Cliff, Buckhorn, Gila Hot Springs,
Mule Creek, Mimbres, Hurley, Faywood, Grant County Airport,
Lordsburg, Red Rock, Virden, Antelope Wells, Animas, Hachita,
Cloverdale, Hillsboro, and Winston
150 AM MDT Tue Jul 11 2023
...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
High temperatures have dropped below 103 for this area, resulting
in the heat advisory being cancelled. High Temperatures will
still be around 100, so continue to use caution when working or
participating in outdoor activities.
Heat Advisory extended to 6 a.m. 071523
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin-Sierra County Lakes-
Northern Dona Ana County-Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley-
Central Tularosa Basin-Southern Tularosa Basin-Otero Mesa-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-Salt Basin-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the cities of Deming, Columbus, Truth Or Consequences,
Derry, Spaceport, Garfield, Hatch, Radium Springs, Las Cruces,
Vado, Sunland Park, Alamogordo, Tularosa,
White Sands National Park, Chaparral, Orogrande,
White Sands Range Headquarters, Crow Flats, Hueco Tanks,
Loma Linda, Cornudas, Dell City, Salt Flat, Sierra Blanca,
Fabens, Fort Hancock, Tornillo, and Indian Hot Springs
150 AM MDT Tue Jul 11 2023