Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Las Cruces, New Mexico, call the Las Cruces Police Department (dispatch: Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority) non-emergency line at 575-526-0795 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Las Cruces
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Las Cruces Police Department (dispatch: Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority)) | 575-526-0795 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Las Cruces Police Department (dispatch: Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority) say?
"contact the Police Department for non-emergency issues, call 575-526-0795" 1
Who answers the call?
In Las Cruces, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Las Cruces Police Department (dispatch: Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority) 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in New Mexico: Albuquerque, Rio Rancho. Outside city limits and on highways: New Mexico State Police (NMSP). All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city. Every national number: Emergency numbers in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
What is the non-emergency number for police in Las Cruces?
575-526-0795, the Las Cruces Police Department (dispatch: Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority) non-emergency line 1.
Is 575-526-0795 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 575-526-0795 is the Las Cruces Police Department (dispatch: Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 4
- City of Las Cruces · Ask Las Cruces - City of Las Cruces checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05