Despite threats of random shootings in
“After consulting with DPS Secretary John Denko and other law enforcement agencies, I am confident this will be a safe, secure, and very successful event,”
In two letters, an anonymous writer has threatened random shootings if the city didn’t pay an unspecified amount of money by today. The threat has many residents of the city on edge. Police are hunting for the writer, and the National Guard stands ready to respond if necessary.
A reward of $51,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the letter writer.
City officials have said the fiesta will be the safest place in town this weekend with increased security and police presence. Apparently,
You can read more about the threat from the Las Cruces Sun-News by clicking here. You can watch a video message from the city police chief about the threat by clicking here.
Update, 5:40 p.m.