The long-discussed park ranger program in Las Cruces is finally gaining momentum after initial recruitment challenges, according to the Las Cruces Police Department. Chief Jeremy Story said, "We wanted to have these park rangers out sooner, but the challenges we faced during that original hiring window made it difficult." STORY: https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/las-cruces-park-ranger-program-progresses-amid-safety-concerns #LasCruces #lascrucesparkrangerprogram #parkrangers #newmexico Hit the subscribe button to stay up-to-date on the latest news, and turn on the notifications to get alerted when the big stories break as we bring them to you live! For all the full stories seen here, go to KFOXTV.com. Follow KFOX14 on our other social media pages for more photos, videos and reports: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KFOXTV X: https://twitter.com/KFOX14 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kfox14news/ If you see something newsworthy happen, or you just witness something incredible, hilarious or adorable, you can send your videos, photos and news tips to KFOXTV.com/chimein. We love sharing our favorites on KFOXTV.com, our social media and our broadcasts! You can also email a news tips, or call our newsroom. Email: elpaso-assignmentsdesk@sbgtv.com Call the Newsroom: 915-845-5369 _______________ KFOX14 is an El Paso-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates programs or provides sales services to nearly 200 television stations in 86 markets. Sinclair's television group reaches close to 40% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates.