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Southern New Mexico has 3 of state’s 9 latest virus deaths

February 15, 2021 5:29 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE. New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 200 additional Covid-19 cases on Monday and nine deaths. Three of those new…

New Mexico lawmakers advance bill to legalize recreational marijuana

February 15, 2021 4:19 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Legislators advanced a proposal Monday to legalize recreational marijuana across New Mexico and lift the state’s…

After over 200 crashes in 24 hours, Borderland roads remain icy

February 15, 2021 1:21 PM Jim Parker

El PASO, Texas — Numerous roads throughout the Borderland remained icy Monday, 24 hours after a snowy and bitterly cold winter storm invaded the…

Batch of homegrown coronavirus mutations found in New Mexico, some other states

February 15, 2021 8:08 AM CNN Newsource

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Researchers said they have identified a batch of similar and troubling mutations in coronavirus samples circulating…

2 more southern New Mexico virus deaths; Dona Ana rivals Bernalillo for new cases

February 14, 2021 10:40 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 285 new cases of coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. Two of the…

Winter Storm Warning, Wind Chill Advisory as Borderland sees several inches of snow, I-10 pileups

February 14, 2021 6:38 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A strong storm system blanketed much of the Borderland with several inches of snow Sunday as the area also was set to see…

‘Worst week of winter in your life’ – storm takes aim at Texas, New Mexico & South Central U.S.

February 14, 2021 5:58 AM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — There’s “no shortage of winter weather hazards” across the U.S. Sunday morning, with more than 150 million Americans under weather…

Southern New Mexico has just 1 of state’s 14 latest virus deaths

February 13, 2021 5:24 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state of New Mexico on Saturday reported 571 additional confirmed Covid-19 cases and 14 deaths, increasing the state’s…

Las Cruces police search for woman who was kidnapped from car

February 13, 2021 4:49 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces police are investigating a kidnapping and asking for the public’s help in finding the victim. Officers were…

Winter Weather Advisory in El Paso, Dona Ana counties; Winter Storm Warning in Hudspeth, Otero

February 12, 2021 3:59 PM Jim Parker, Wil Herren

UPDATE, Feb. 13: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for El Paso and Dona Ana counties from 7 a.m. Sunday to 5 a.m.…

Fallen NMSP Officer Darian Jarrott laid to rest in Lordsburg

February 12, 2021 12:00 PM KVIA ABC-7

LORDSBURG, New Mexico — Officers across New Mexico mourned a fallen brother on Friday afternoon in Lordsburg. A private funeral service was held for…

3 more virus deaths in southern New Mexico; Doña Ana County 2nd in state for new cases

February 12, 2021 6:37 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico reported 407 new cases of coronavirus on Friday and 23 additional deaths. Three of the latest deaths…

Biden meets with New Mexico governor, others to discuss Covid relief & vaccines

February 12, 2021 9:29 AM ABC News, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden met with a bipartisan group of governors and mayors, including New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, at the…

Southern New Mexico has 5 new virus deaths as governor goes to ask Biden for more vaccines

February 12, 2021 3:16 AM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico has now reported nearly 180,000 Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began, including more than 540 additional cases…

Cowboys for Trump head, El Paso Walmart shooting mentioned in Trump impeachment trial

February 11, 2021 3:44 PM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — In day three of the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, a U.S. House prosecutor invoked mentions of Cowboys Trump…

Dona Ana County’s state virus ranking improves, allows more business re-openings

February 10, 2021 2:01 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Dona Ana County moved into the yellow level of restrictions on Wednesday as more counties in the state showed Covid-19…

Notorious Las Cruces bowling alley massacre still a mystery 31 years later

February 10, 2021 11:24 AM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On the anniversary of a notorious massacre at a southern New Mexico bowling alley that remains unsolved 31 years later,…

Economic relief package for New Mexico approved by state Senate

February 10, 2021 5:45 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Senate pressed forward Wednesday with pandemic-related financial relief measures, including…

New Mexico governor lifts travel restrictions amid ‘brighter’ virus outlook

February 10, 2021 2:57 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at a Covid-19 briefing on Wednesday said New Mexico would be ending mandatory self-quarantine…

WATCH: Wild horses in Ruidoso cause traffic delay

February 10, 2021 5:00 PM ABC News

RUIDOSO, New Mexico — Just a typical day in Ruidoso as a horse crossing causes a slight traffic delay. Ruidoso is well-known for its wildlife, and…

Mesilla Valley Christian School on 2-week virus closure order

February 10, 2021 7:54 AM Mauricio Casillas

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Public Education Department said Wednesday it has informed Mesilla Valley Christian School that it is…

Extreme Weather: What to expect in 2021 for Western U.S.

February 10, 2021 6:22 AM Nichole Gomez

EL PASO, Texas — Historic wildfires, excessive heat, and drought are all things that we experienced in the Southwest and West Coast this past year.…

4 of state’s 19 new virus deaths occur in southern New Mexico

February 9, 2021 7:21 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 19 new deaths and 413 additional Covid-19 cases on Tuesday across the state. The latest…

Lawsuit threatened over Dona Ana County mandate for first-responder vaccines

February 3, 2021 11:40 AM Shelby Montgomery

UPDATE, Feb. 9: A legal group calling itself ‘New Mexico Stand Up’ threatened a lawsuit Tuesday against Dona Ana County in the wake of a mandate by…

Slain NMSP officer to be laid to rest Friday in Lordsburg

February 9, 2021 3:06 PM Jim Parker

LORDSBURG, New Mexico — Funeral services are set for Friday for a New Mexico State Police officer who was fatally shot on Interstate 10 by an…

Woman who died in rollover crash near Las Cruces High is identified; police seek witnesses

February 2, 2021 11:41 AM Jim Parker

UPDATE, Feb. 9: Police on Tuesday identified a woman killed in a rollover crash near Las Cruces High School about a week ago. Police said 31-year-old…

‘Awesome job’: Retired LCPD trainer praises use of pit maneuver to stop cop killer

February 8, 2021 6:17 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A retired police lieutenant spoke highly of a Las Cruces police officer’s successful use of a pit maneuver in stopping a…

New Mexico sees fewest new virus cases in 4 months; Dona Ana County has 2 more deaths

February 8, 2021 4:14 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state of New Mexico on Monday reported its lowest daily coronavirus case count in nearly four months with just 315 new…

‘A blow to law enforcement’: Las Cruces City Council holds moment of silence for slain NMSP officer

February 8, 2021 2:10 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces City Council on Monday held a brief moment of silence for the slain New Mexico State Police officer and the…

Dona Ana County lags behind much of New Mexico in child poverty

February 8, 2021 12:56 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New data from New Mexico shows that the southern portion of the state continues to lag behind the rest of…