New Mexico Archives

New multipurpose performance center planned for construction in Sunland Park

October 26, 2022 6:28 PM Dylan McKim

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A new multipurpose performance center is planned for construction right across the street from the Sunland Park Racetrack…

Las Cruces man charged with 5 counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor

October 26, 2022 4:00 PM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 30-year-old man was arrested at a restaurant near Organ Mountain High School on five counts of criminal sexual contact of…

NM Attorney General: New Mexico, Texas and Colorado reach “historic agreement” over the waters of the Rio Grande

October 25, 2022 2:37 PM David Gonzalez

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — After a nearly decade-long battle, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced a “historic agreement”…

Sonoma surprise: Fourth-grade teacher wins $25k award for going above and beyond

October 24, 2022 2:05 PM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Sonoma elementary fourth-grade educator Christopher Nuñez has won the Milken Educator Award, along with a $25,000 prize.…

Woman diagnosed with rare form of breast cancer wants others to be aware

October 24, 2022 11:40 AM Jason McNabb

BERINO, New Mexico — A Berino woman who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer wants other women to be aware of the disease, which…

Early Voting begins for 2022 November 8 election

October 24, 2022 11:21 AM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas — Early voting for the 2022 November 8 election in Texas starts Monday and will continue through November 4. For more information on…

Your Voice, Your Vote: November 2022 General Election Voter Guide

October 12, 2022 1:59 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas — Election Day is November 8, 2022. El Paso County: Early voting in El Paso is between Monday, Oct. 24 to Friday, Nov. 4. For early…

Person rushed to UMC after receiving gunshot wounds in Santa Teresa

October 23, 2022 8:00 PM Rosemary Garcia

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after one person suffered serious gunshot injuries. Officials…

NMSU Aggies celebrate homecoming despite game postponement

October 22, 2022 7:59 PM Kerry Mannix

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — While New Mexico State University’s Homecoming football game has been postponed due to the death of San Jose State…

Strangers turn out for ceremony to bury unclaimed bodies

October 21, 2022 6:25 PM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Thirty-two people were laid to rest Wednesday across four separate graves in Las Cruces. They were people whose bodies…

Game postponed: Tragedy strikes San Jose State ahead of previously scheduled game against New Mexico State

October 21, 2022 3:39 PM David Gonzalez

UPDATE: San Jose State and New Mexico State have postponed Saturday’s game. NM State and San José State have made the decision to postpone…

‘Mother Hubbard’ going strong at 95 booking big acts at the Pan Am Center

October 20, 2022 6:59 PM Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas — An epic birthday party at the Pan Am Center in Las Cruces Wednesday. Entertainment industry leader Barbara Hubbard is celebrated…

New skyboxes at Pan Am Center near completion

October 20, 2022 6:42 PM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Pan Am Center is getting an upgrade. The NMSU Foundation received a nearly 3-million-dollar donation to build three…

Earthquake drill helps Las Cruces, Doña Ana get offices up to date on evacuation protocols

October 20, 2022 5:57 PM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces is not known for its earthquakes. But that didn’t stop city officials from participating in the…

“This was a true-life adventure:” Assistant Boy Scout Scoutmaster details airlift rescue from the Gila National Forest

October 19, 2022 7:58 PM Jason McNabb

EL PASO, Texas — “[The weather report] looked accurate. It showed one to two days of light rain” says Assistant Scoutmaster Christopher George, who…

16th Annual Howl-O-Wine Dog Walk

October 19, 2022 7:47 AM Noelia Gonzalez

LA UNION, New Mexico — Happening next weekend, join the fun at the 16th annual Howl-O-Wine dog walk on October 30th. This Spooktacular event…

Bataan Memorial Death March returns after two-year pandemic hiatus; event set for March 19, 2023

October 19, 2022 7:38 PM Mark Ross

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico – In March 2020, just days before the Bataan Memorial Death March was to be held, organizers made the decision…

Police cam video shows moments leading up to deadly altercation at Las Cruces gas station

October 19, 2022 12:21 AM David Gonzalez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Video obtained by ABC-7 shows the August 2 incident that led to the death of a 36-year-old man at a Chevron gas station on…

What does LCPS do to deal with sports-related traumatic brain injuries?

October 18, 2022 7:54 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The recent release of Abe Romero’s autopsy, the Organ Mountain football player who died last month, has brought up…

Autopsy report for Abe Romero released

October 17, 2022 4:01 PM Kerry Mannix

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The autopsy report has been released for a high school football player who died three weeks after being placed into a…

DASO releases body cam footage of deadly deputy-involved shooting from May

October 17, 2022 12:00 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s office has released body cam footage from a May 21st confrontation between a deputy and a…

Water outages scheduled throughout the Borderland

October 15, 2022 9:06 AM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas– Two areas of the Borderland will experience planned water outages this coming week. There will be one in Northwest El Paso,…

Funeral for fallen Las Cruces Marine recruit held Friday

October 14, 2022 6:51 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Javier Pong, a Marine recruit who passed away during training back in September, was laid to rest in Las Cruces Friday. The…

Candidates in Doña Ana County Sheriff’s race discuss issues such as crime, border ahead of election

October 13, 2022 4:29 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As Election Day nears, ABC-7 got the opportunity to sit down with both candidates in the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s office…

City of Las Cruces discusses project funding, airport overhaul one of its main priorities

October 12, 2022 12:00 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — City leaders outlined their priorities for state funding Monday. The Las Cruces International Airport is a project they…

‘Build My Future!’ offers gateway for high school students into construction industry

October 11, 2022 11:51 AM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The 3rd annual “Build My Future!” event took place in the parking lot of Rawson Builders Supply in Las Cruces Tuesday,…

Rainy October hits the borderland, affects local farms

October 10, 2022 7:44 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

LA UNION, New Mexico — Eight consecutive days of rain were enough to affect businesses, farms and other things in our area. Last time we had so much…

Heavy October rain impacts corn mazes across the Borderland

October 10, 2022 12:10 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas — A weekend of intense rainy days affected businesses, homes and even the corn mazes. October has had ten days of rain so far, the…

Father of Las Cruces Marine recruit who died during training says the two shared a “special bond”

October 10, 2022 11:45 AM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An 18-year-old Marine recruit who recently graduated from Mayfield High School has died after collapsing during training at…

Las Cruces man accused of shooting wife and shooting at police accepts plea and sues city

October 6, 2022 11:49 AM Kerry Mannix

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A man accused of shooting his wife and shooting at police has agreed to a plea deal and is suing the city seven months…