Las Cruces police call shooting of Organ Mountain High student ‘negligent’ in nature
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police tell ABC-7 the shooting that led to the death of a 14-year-old Organ Mountain High student is…
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Doña Ana County holds funeral service for people whose bodies were unclaimed
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The remains of 30 people whose bodies were unclaimed were buried Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Las Cruces.…
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The Trinity Site got a boost of fame after ‘Oppenheimer.’ But these history buffs would have visited anyway
Originally Published: 24 OCT 23 12:31 ETBy Leah Asmelash, CNN(CNN) — “Oppenheimer” may have given the Trinity Site a boost of fame this…
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National drug take-back day – El Paso and Las Cruces locations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to prevent addiction, the Drug Enforcement Administration and several local agencies will host the DEA’s…
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El Paso man sentenced to 12 years for vehicular homicide, other charges
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An El Paso man who was found guilty of homicide by vehicle and sentenced to 12 years in prison. He was also found…
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Las Cruces to host town hall for owners of cannabis businesses, aiming to foster improvements across the industry locally
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces officials are giving local cannabis businesses the opportunity to share their experiences, to foster…
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Events taking place in the Borderland this Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you and your family are looking for things to do this weekend, we have you covered! Events range all the way from…
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Beto O’Rourke to visit Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former U.S. Representative and candidate for Texas governor Beto O’Rourke will visit Las Cruces in a free event open…
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For the first time since the release of the film ‘Oppenheimer,’ New Mexico’s Trinity Site will be open to the public
SOCORRO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The famous Trinity Site — where the atomic bomb was last tested on July 16, 1945 — will have a free open house…
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New Mexico State Secretary of Education to tour Las Cruces public school
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico’s State Secretary of Education will tour Doña Ana Elementary School Friday, to witness the impact of the…
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Community health fair in Village of Doña Ana aims to create a healthier community, officials say
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A community health fair will be held Friday in the Village of Doña Ana in an effort to create a healthier…
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New Mexico county official could face a recall over Spanish conquistador statue controversy
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico county official is the subject of a recall petition following controversy over a Spanish conquistador statue.…
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City of Las Cruces to take part in International ShakeOut Day
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces will take part in International ShakeOut Day. On October, 19th, All city government…
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Candlelight ceremony held for Organ Mountain High School student killed in shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — People are expected to gathered outside of Organ Mountain High School Wednesday night with candles in honor of a…
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Fire crews battle house fire in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Fire Department officials say its crews put out a fire at a home on the 200 block of west Mountain Avenue…
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Rescue crews team up to carry injured hiker off southern New Mexico trail
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Multiple rescue teams worked together to get an injured hiker off the Organ Mountains Monday. The coordinated rescue…
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Las Cruces Police release body camera video of officer shooting and killing woman
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police released the body camera footage from when an officer shot and killed a 45-year-old woman in Las…
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Vigil planned for Organ Mountain High School student killed in shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A vigil will be held Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for the 14-year-old Organ Mountain High School Freshman, who died…
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Sentencing hearing set for El Paso man charged in deadly crash in Chaparral
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — The sentencing hearing for an El Paso man accused of crashing his car, killing two people and then fleeing the scene…
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Multiple shootings across Las Cruces claim lives of two teen boys
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police say two separate shootings killed two teens this weekend. The first shooting happened Saturday…
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Teenager faces several charges, including murder after Alamogordo park shooting
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Alamogordo Police Department says a 17-year-old male has been charged with first degree murder and faces several…
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Las Cruces Public Schools, Home Builders Association partner up for hands-on job fair
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Home Builders Association on Friday partnered up with the Las Cruces Public Schools, as well as Hatch…
Continue Reading Las Cruces Public Schools votes to recommend keeping controversial book with LGBTQ+ themes on school shelves
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The committee for Las Cruces Public Schools voted Thursday to recommend keeping the controversial book ‘Jack of…
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In many Indigenous cultures, a solar eclipse is more than a spectacle. It’s for honoring tradition
By TERRY TANG Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — For a few hours, Krystal Curley and her Indigenous women’s work group took over a college…
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Las Cruces man found guilty of murdering his girlfriend
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A man accused of murdering his girlfriend and dragging her body into a car in full view of neighbors was found…
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Las Cruces church group returning from Israel after being stranded amid war
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – 32 people from Our Lady of Health Catholic Church in Las Cruces are on their way back home, after being caught in the…
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Las Cruces Police arrest man on multiple child sex charges
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 60-year-old Curtis Powell is now facing multiple child sex charges. Las Cruces Police arrested him at a home on the…
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Groundbreaking ceremony welcomes new entertainment venue to Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A groundbreaking ceremony took place Wednesday for a new concert and entertainment venue in Sunland Park. It will…
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Federal judge won’t block suspension of right to carry guns in some New Mexico parks, playgrounds
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge cleared the way Wednesday for enforcement of a public health order that…
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Las Cruces police describe city’s Fentanyl problem as ‘epidemic’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Police officers who work street crimes in Las Cruces say blue Fentanyl pills are popping up all over the city,…
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