New Mexico Archives

Judges in Alamogordo, Deming among 4 nominees for New Mexico Supreme Court vacancy

November 21, 2020 3:12 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Three current judges and one retired judge have been nominated for appointment to fill a vacancy on the New…

Dona Ana County will swear in New Mexico’s 1st Black District Attorney on Jan. 1

November 21, 2020 3:08 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dona Ana County will swear in the first Black district attorney in New Mexico on January 1st. Gerald Byers,…

Family mourns New Mexico’s youngest Covid-19 victim at age 12; sister held his hand as he died

November 20, 2020 9:32 PM CNN

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A family is mourning the death of 12-year-old Aedan Selph, who this week became the youngest New Mexican to die from…

New Mexico has nearly 3,000 new virus cases: 281 in Doña Ana County, record 109 in Otero County

November 20, 2020 6:50 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — With New Mexico hospitals facing a capacity crunch as Covid-19 infections in New Mexico surge to new highs, the…

‘Massive stash of stolen property’ discovered by Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputies leads to 2 arrests

November 19, 2020 1:56 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputies have uncovered what they call a “massive stash of stolen property” at…

Governor seeks virus relief as New Mexico, Dona Ana County set case records; 12-year-old child dies

November 19, 2020 2:56 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said during a briefing Thursday that she would call a special session of the legislature next…

Las Cruces Walmart, Albertsons & Texas Roadhouse locations facing 2-week shutdowns due to virus cases

November 18, 2020 8:19 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces big-box retailer, a major grocer and a popular restaurant were all ordered Wednesday to shut down for two…

New Mexico’s governor tightening restrictions on ‘big box’ stores

November 18, 2020 6:56 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials said they’re “tightening” the definition of essential businesses to exclude some “big box” stores…

Doña Ana County shatters new virus case & death records; Las Cruces zip code among top infected in state

November 18, 2020 5:57 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County shattered coronavirus records for new cases and daily reported deaths amid an ongoing surge in New Mexico…

Small busines owners say they’re feeling the brunt of New Mexico’s shutdown

November 18, 2020 9:04 PM Michael Gordon

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As New Mexico marches deeper into it’s current two-week Covid-19 lockdown, many small businesses are preparing to make some…

Former Las Cruces Catholic bishop under Vatican investigation for handling of sex abuse cases

November 18, 2020 1:40 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The former bishop of the Las Cruces Catholic Diocese is under investigation by the Vatican for his handling of sex abuse…

I-25 interchange project in Las Cruces halted due to virus worries

November 18, 2020 12:28 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Road construction work for the Interstate 25 and University Avenue interchange project in Las Cruces is being halted until…

Man seriously hurt in construction accident near Deming, airlifted to El Paso

November 17, 2020 9:11 PM David Burge

DEMING, New Mexico – A 53-year-old man was airlifted to a hospital in El Paso late Tuesday afternoon after a serious accident at a construction…

New Mexico seeks 12,000 missing students amid online learning as infection rates skyrocket

November 17, 2020 7:12 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With classes online, at least 12,000 students are unaccounted for in New Mexico schools, the state’s public education…

New Mexico State basketball team temporarily moving to Phoenix

November 17, 2020 6:30 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State’s men’s basketball team will temporarily move to Phoenix due to coronavirus restrictions in its home…

Child among ‘shocking’ record 28 virus deaths in New Mexico; Doña Ana Co. sees record 338 new cases

November 17, 2020 5:39 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — On Tuesday, the state of New Mexico reported a record 2,112 known new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total case count…

Southern New Mexico sees 7 more virus deaths, Doña Ana tops 10,000 cases as statewide lockdown starts

November 16, 2020 2:56 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico on Monday started its two-week lockdown to run past Thanksgiving as Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham…

Las Cruces woman arrested after allegedly ramming home with car, punching ex during tirade

November 16, 2020 6:34 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A Las Cruces woman has been arrested after she allegedly rammed her car into a home while trying to run over two women who…

Virgin Galactic delays key New Mexico test flight after pandemic causes shutdown

November 16, 2020 4:16 PM CNN

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Virgin Galactic said that it no longer plans to conduct a key test flight of its spacecraft this week…

Las Cruces man facing more than 100 charges of soliciting 14-year-old girl for sex

November 16, 2020 4:08 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A 23-year-old Las Cruces man has been arrested and charged with more than 100 counts of sending sexually explicit messages…

‘This helps immensely’: Las Cruces server tipped $2,042 as restaurant struggles financially

November 15, 2020 10:21 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A day before New Mexico restaurants have to halt in-person dining, two Las Cruces women tipped a server $2,042. “This helps…

Doña Ana County has no new virus deaths for 1st time in 2 1/2 weeks as state lockdown’s set to begin

November 15, 2020 6:30 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials reported 1,033 new Covid-19 cases Sunday and seven more deaths as New Mexicans readied for a…

Doña Ana County has 6 of state’s 10 new virus deaths, for 61 in 16 days

November 14, 2020 5:51 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported 10 more Covid-19 deaths, with six of those occurring in Doña Ana County, as…

New Aggie whiskey is ready for NMSU fans hands

November 13, 2020 10:27 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University has unveiled its own officially licensed whiskey, making it the first college to do so as…

Doña Ana County commissioners reject fines of up to $500 for those improperly wearing face masks

November 13, 2020 9:08 PM Wil Herren

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– Doña Ana County Commissioner Shannon Reynolds’ proposal to implement tough fines of up to $500 for those who improperly…

Las Cruces closing parks, rec facilities, limiting library service to deal with virus

November 13, 2020 11:02 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The city of Las Cruces is closing all parks, recreation programs and recreation facilities as part of its response to Gov.…

New Mexico’s governor announces statewide shelter-in-place order due to ‘out of control’ virus

November 13, 2020 12:54 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Amid a surging pandemic that she declared is “out of control,” New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a statewide…

NMSU going to 100% online learning, more employees to work from home

November 13, 2020 10:57 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is beginning an “orderly transition” to be 100 percent online with its instruction and to…

Las Cruces Catholic Diocese limits mass attendance to 25% of capacity

November 13, 2020 6:36 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Starting Monday, parishes in the Las Cruces Catholic Diocese will limit their maximum occupancy for Mass to 25 percent or…

New Mexico has 2nd deadliest day of pandemic: Doña Ana, Otero counties see 9 of state’s 22 deaths

November 13, 2020 4:33 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico on Friday marked its second-highest daily death count since the pandemic began as health officials reported…