Threat to Doña Ana County Government Center temporarily suspended early voting

Update (October 17, 2025): On Thursday, Doña Ana County officials say a bomb threat was called into the County Government Center, located at 845 North Motel Boulevard.

Officials say the threat temporarily suspended early voting at the center. The threat was cleared within a few hours, and nothing was found. Early voting then resumed.

"The threat was not directed toward elections," officials said. "Election officials promptly and professionally responded by instructing voters present at the time to complete their ballots and exit the building in an orderly manner. Election officials followed all security protocols exactly as trained. The tabulators were promptly and securely removed from the site and transported to a secure location, with ballots remaining in proper custody at all times. The presiding judge and election judges maintained continuous supervision, ensuring full chain-of-custody compliance. All procedures were carried out smoothly and without incident."

Update (1:36 PM): A Dona Ana County spokesperson says that no threat was found at the Government Center. The center is now back open.

DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) - The Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a bomb threat at the Government Center in Las Cruces.

The center was closed until further notice "out of an abundance of caution".

"Public safety remains the top priority for Doña Ana County. Residents are asked to avoid the area while the investigation is underway," said a spokeswoman with the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office. 

The Government Center is located at 845 N. Motel Blvd. The Sheriff's Office will provide more information for the public as the investigation continues.