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10 to 20 human skulls found in southern New Mexico town

November 14, 2024 10:56 AM KVIA ABC-7

JAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Lea County Sheriff deputies found evidence of 10 to 20 human skulls in Jal, New Mexico. The investigation started on…

Preliminary investigation released in Las Cruces Air Show crash

October 21, 2024 1:29 PM Paul Schulz

Update (November 13, 2024): The preliminary aviation investigation found that the crash happened after the plane completed two forward tumble…

ABC-7 at 4: The Sophia hosts One Huge Fiesta in Las Cruces

November 13, 2024 5:30 PM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Sophia will hosts the 3rd annual One Huge Fiesta. The event will be held in Las Cruces New Mexico on November 23,2024 from…

Chamberino mother battling a rare form of cancer dies; leaves behind five children

November 12, 2024 11:41 AM Rosemary Montañez

CHAMBERINO, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned that the Chamberino woman facing a rare and aggressive cancer has died. ABC-7 recently featured…

Las Cruces man sentenced to 80 months for illegally possessing unregistered short-barreled rifle

April 26, 2024 12:37 AM Valeria Medina

Update (November 12, 2024): A federal court sentenced Trevino to 80 months in prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition while under…

GoFundMe page raises over $7,000 for burglarized veterinary urgent care in Las Cruces

November 11, 2024 5:51 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A brand new veterinary urgent care in Las Cruces is already facing a major setback after being robbed of medicine…

Sandia Peak Ski Area opens earlier than ever

November 11, 2024 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 11 NOV 24 13:37 ET By Julian Paras Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT)…

Sunland Park Fire donates equipment to Spaceport America Fire Department

November 10, 2024 8:48 PM Yvonne Suarez

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Sunland Park Fire Department donated 8 Scott self-contained breathing apparatus to the Spaceport America Fire…

New Mexico governor declares emergency as western winter storm leaves thousands without power

November 7, 2024 11:51 AM Associated Press

Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor declared an emergency Thursday after a powerful winter storm left tens of…

Retired research chimps to be moved from New Mexico to a Louisiana sanctuary

November 8, 2024 1:34 PM Associated Press

Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The National Institutes of Health decided to relocate nearly two dozen retired research chimpanzees from…

Women win majority of seats in New Mexico Legislature in showcase of determination and joy

November 8, 2024 2:44 PM Associated Press

Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Women have won 60 seats in the New Mexico Legislature to secure the largest female legislative majority in…

New Details: Mescalero Apache man sentenced for strangling partner

November 6, 2024 4:15 PM KVIA ABC-7

Update: Federal prosecutors say Evans “assaulted his intimate partner by shoving her and grabbing her by her throat until they tripped and fell to…

About 100 vehicles stranded in rural New Mexico in below-freezing conditions during ‘powerful’ snowstorm

November 7, 2024 3:16 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley R. Williams and Nicolas Miranda, CNN (CNN) — Approximately 100 vehicles were stranded after a semi-truck jackknifed on a rural New…

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico is set to reopen

November 7, 2024 2:55 PM Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico, which closed in March 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is…

Watch: Multiagency effort to take down drug trafficking network in southern New Mexico

November 7, 2024 2:15 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI),…

Harley Davidson Joe pleads guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon

November 6, 2024 1:00 PM KVIA ABC-7

GALLUP, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Gallup man just pleaded guilty in federal court to assault with a dangerous weapon. Federal prosecutors accuse…

Doña Ana County will observe Veterans Day

November 5, 2024 2:20 PM Gabby Hernandez

Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — Doña Ana County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11th in observance of Veterans Day. The…

Las Cruces Public Schools hosting first Town Hall budget meeting

November 5, 2024 12:10 PM Gabby Hernandez

Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools is hosting their first public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m in the boardroom.…

Two sexual assaults reported at NMSU residence halls

November 4, 2024 1:28 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU sent out a campus safety alert today warning of two separate incidents of sexual assault in university…

President declares major disaster, sends federal help to Roswell area following devastating flooding

November 1, 2024 6:05 PM Emma Hoggard

ROSWELL, New Mexico (KVIA) — President Biden just declared a major disaster and is sending Federal assistance to Roswell after the severe storms and…

9 arrested in federal investigation into drug trafficking at New Mexico prison

November 1, 2024 2:41 PM Associated Press

MILAN, N.M. (AP) — Nine people were arrested this week in connection with a suspected drug trafficking operation at a federal prison in a small New…

Former state police officer, Albuquerque doctor indicted in alleged Medicaid fraud scheme

November 1, 2024 1:44 PM KVIA ABC-7

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — A former New Mexico State Police officer and an Albuquerque-area doctor were just indicted by a grand jury on…

Doña Ana District Attorney candidates discuss retaining prosecutors, lowering case dismissals

October 30, 2024 7:07 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Election day is less than a week away now, and on the ballot is the next District Attorney of Doña Ana County.…

Man’s nose partially amputated in beer bottle attack on Mescalero Apache Reservation

October 31, 2024 11:23 AM KVIA ABC-7

Update: Court documents reveal that Bigmouth and his childhood friend spent the day of January 5 going to different businesses in Ruidoso. Later, the…

Watch: Donald Trump held rally in Albuquerque

October 28, 2024 5:22 AM Yvonne Suarez, Jason McNabb

Update: Watch the rally live below: ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) – Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Albuquerque, New Mexico on…

Blue Front Fire: Residents in Bonito Lake area in Ready Status

October 28, 2024 11:46 AM Emma Hoggard, Jason McNabb

Update (11:40 AM): The Lincoln County OES is warning residents in the Bonito Lake area to stand by in Ready Status, meaning they may end up having to…