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Hello Las Cruces! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Know when Las Cruces wants you to call 575-526-0795 instead of 911
  • What new privacy protections now govern Las Cruces police camera data?
  • Why Las Cruces police are warning drivers about trains this week

Also on today's calendar: Vfast Golf Tournament and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 60.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How to report a crime in Las Cruces without 911 (star-telegram.com) — If you live in Las Cruces, you can report nonemergency issues like minor thefts, graffiti, or loud animals online or by calling 575-526-0795 instead of 911. The city explains when to reserve 911 for urgent police, fire, or medical help, and how the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority handles both emergency and nonemergency calls.
   

2. Las Cruces adds privacy rules to Flock camera contract (lcsun-news.com) — Las Cruces officials have tightened privacy rules on the city's Flock license plate reader contract, including banning use of local data to train AI and requiring disclosure of data requests. Councilors Michael Harris and Johana Bencomo are also pushing for a broader surveillance ordinance that would add public input, data limits, and regular reviews for all police technologies used in the city.
   

3. Las Cruces Police Urge Rail Safety During 'See Tracks? Think Train Week' (lascrucestoday.com) — Las Cruces police are urging extra caution around railroad tracks after two people were killed by trains locally this year, joining a national "See Tracks? Think Train" safety campaign. Residents are reminded not to trespass on tracks, never drive around crossing gates, and call 911 immediately if a vehicle is stuck or tracks or signals appear damaged.
   

4. Two Las Cruces Women Charged with Harboring Teenage Runaway (lascrucestoday.com) — Las Cruces police arrested two local women accused of harboring a 15-year-old runaway for months while allegedly misleading investigators about his whereabouts. Officers ultimately found the boy hiding in a closet and remind residents that intentionally sheltering runaways is illegal, urging anyone with information about such situations to call Las Cruces police at 575-526-0795.
   

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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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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