Lawsuit filed against City of Anthony, NM over city manager hire
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Just two days after an Anthony, New Mexico Board of Trustees meeting didn’t go as expected, ABC-7 has learned that…
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Former NMSU players sue school for negligence that allowed hazing within the program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, former New Mexico State basketball players William Benjamin and Shakiru Odunewu allege…
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Do’s and Don’ts of recycling in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — April is the home to the worldwide holiday – Earth Day. While we should be protecting and caring for our earth every day,…
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Crash in Vado shuts down all lanes on I-10
UPDATE: (9:52 a.m.) All lanes on I-10 east at Vado have reopened after crash Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for New Mexico State Police said no…
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NM legislature allots $10.5 million to New Mexico State University to expand online educational services
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — “It’s time for us to be able to take back our students!” New Mexico State University’s Global Campus is slated to…
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Las Cruces veteran receives much-needed care
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A veteran who told Sen. Martin Heinrich for help 3 months ago during a visit to Las Cruces, says he is doing much…
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“Zombie Drug” hits the streets of northern New Mexico, Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office preparing for southern NM arrival
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KIVA) — “It’s already here in the state.” As the fentanyl crisis continues to plague the borderland and the rest of the…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of April 16 to April 22
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
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Eighth annual Las Cruces International Film Festival to honor ‘Breaking Bad’ star Giancarlo Esposito
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The 8th Annual Las Cruces Film Festival (LCIFF) is captivating audiences from around the world this week, with an…
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How to keep your house cool as temperatures heat up in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the temperatures rise, so do our electric bills! 80-degree weather means air conditioning for most folks around the area,…
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Doña Ana residents opposed to proposed park along Rio Grande near Shalem Colony Bridge
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — “We’re being ignored.” Carol Edmonds lives on Paradise Lane in Doña Ana, New Mexico, right next to the banks of the…
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“We’re very optimistic about the future:” Ruidoso Mayor reflects on the McBride Fire, one year later
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Wednesday, April 12th will mark the one-year anniversary of the McBride Fire in Ruidoso. That fire destroyed over 200…
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Two El Pasoans killed in single-car crash in Socorro County; driver and a 5-year-old injured
SOCORRO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two El Pasoans were killed when the car they were riding in crashed, according to New Mexico State Police. It…
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ACLU calls for transparency in Border Patrol shooting investigation near Las Cruces, NM
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico is demanding transparency and an impartial investigation…
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New Mexico expands access to early childhood education
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – State legislators have approved additional funding for New Mexico Pre-K services, allowing for a 40% expansion of the…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of April 10 to April 15
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
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US 54 reopens after fire at the Otero County landfill
UPDATE: New Mexico State Police say US 54 from El Paso to Alamogordo has reopened. A fire at the Otero County landfill caused smoke to blow across…
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Helicopter Easter egg drop – say what?
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — As the Borderland celebrates the Easter weekend, one special celebration combined education with family fun in an…
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One person dead after being struck by car in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 71-year-old man is dead after being struck by a car in Las Cruces Friday night. Las Cruces Police say the…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Borderland author’s work earns critical acclaim
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 Sunday Xtra sits down with acclaimed El Paso author, Benjamin Alire Saenz. Saenz is a former UTEP professor. He is the…
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NMSU announces new interim Chancellor following Arvizu resignation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico State University (NMSU) has announced the appointment of Jay Gogue as interim chancellor after Chancellor…
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Las Cruces Police record 169 stolen firearms
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Las Cruces Police Department recorded 169 reports of stolen firearms over the past year, with over half of these…
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The pilgrimage at Mt. Cristo Rey on this Good Friday
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The pilgrimage at Mt. Cristo Rey is a tradition for many as a constant flow of people taking on the hike will be…
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Free gelding clinic for horses in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Animal Protection New Mexico is hosting a gelding clinic in Las Cruces on Monday morning, at the Southern New Mexico…
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlights infrastructure investments in southern New Mexico
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — “We’re confronting a true crisis in roadway deaths on the streets and roads of America.” This is how Secretary Buttigieg…
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Pete Buttigieg speaks with NMSU students about jobs and infrastructure
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is visiting Las Cruces to discuss the future of jobs and infrastructure…
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Desert Haven Fire in Hudspeth County now under control according to EPFD
BUTTERFIELD, Texas (KVIA) — UPDATE: As of 5:45 p.m., Paul Arteche, the Desert Haven Fire Chief, told us the fire burned 1942 acres out of the 3000…
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Helicopter egg drop in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Have you ever heard of an Easter egg hunt including a helicopter egg drop? This year, you have a chance to see one for…
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Hiker rescue at Organ Mountains highlights precautions you should take
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – (KVIA) In the Organ Mountains near Las Cruces, a woman in her mid-20s was rescued on Sunday after injuring her ankle on the…
Continue Reading U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to visit Las Cruces & Deming Wednesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Pete Buttigieg, the Secretary of U.S. Transportation, will visit the Borderland Wednesday. His planned visits to Las…
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