Pedestrian hit by car, killed near Las Cruces High School
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 48-year-old man was struck and killed by a car near Las Cruces High School on Friday evening. Las Cruces Police…
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War Eagles Air Museum receives $1 million gift from founder
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The War Eagles Air Museum in Santa Teresa announced it received a $1 million donation. The museum was founded by…
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Mescalero Apache man sentenced for assaulting girlfriend
MESCALERO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Frank Shorty Trujillo, 20, an enrolled member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, received a 27-month prison sentence for…
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$140M bond on the November ballot for Doña Ana County voters
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Voters in Doña Ana County will see a funding proposal on the November 4 ballot: a $140 million General Obligation…
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Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs sickens people in New Mexico
By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — More than 70 people across seven states have been sickened due to a salmonella outbreak linked to eggs recalled…
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Teen art summer program takes kids out to nature
In Las Cruces, there’s no shortage of places to hike or take in the beautiful nature — and the City of Las Cruces came up with “Paint your…
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Structure fire quickly extinguished in Organ
Doña Ana County, New Mexico (KVIA)– Doña Ana County Fire Rescue quickly knocked down a structure fire in Organ Sunday morning. At about 9:30 this…
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Navajo Nation developing new database to solve MMIP cases
By Julian Paras Click here for updates on this story WINDOW ROCK, Arizona (KOAT) — “Nobody was keeping track, and…
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Two stolen paintings returned to New Mexico museum after 40 years
TAOS, New Mexico (KVIA) — The FBI just announced the return of two paintings stolen from UNM’S Harwood Museum of Art in Taos 40 years ago. “The…
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Las Cruces approves funding for new bike infrastructure
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Crucens will soon see updates to city parks. The Las Cruces City Council approved new impact fees to park…
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Sunland Park allocates CRRUA $1.2 million for water improvement projects
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA), is getting $1.2 million for water improvement projects.…
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NMSU Alumni Pond loses its water
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says that around 2 years ago Alumni Pond lost its water because of a leak in the liner of the…
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New video gives glimpse into night of Las Cruces Mass Shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Through an open records request, ABC-7 has obtained new footage from the night of the Las Cruces Mass Shooting. The shooting…
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Alamogordo police officer’s murderer gets additional prison sentence
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dominic De La O, the man convicted of murdering Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson, has received another…
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ABC-7 at 4: 17th annual Taste of Las Cruces returns
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Taste of Las Cruces returns this year. The event brings together some of the region’s best restaurants and chefs,…
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Paradise Fire at 727 acres, 92% containment
QUEMADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Paradise Fire, located 13 miles south of Quemado, New Mexico, is now at 92% containment, the Gila Las Cruces…
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Otero County listed as ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security recently listed Otero and Lincoln counties as “sanctuary jurisdictions.” The…
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Seven Cabins Fire burning near Capitan, New Mexico
CAPITAN, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Seven Cabins Fire is burning in the Smokey Bear Ranger District in the Capitan Mountains right now. The fire is…
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New Mexico man accused of murder appears in federal court
Update (May 29, 2025): The man that was extradited by Mexican authorities earlier this week, made his first appearance in federal court this morning.…
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Watch: Officials speak about dissolving CRRUA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park held a press conference earlier today. This event served as a discussion on the termination of the…
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Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announces run for governor
Watch the announcement below: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– According to paperwork filed with the Secretary of State’s Office, former Las Cruces…
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Airman was married two weeks before he was found dead in Elephant Butte Lake, officials say
Update (May 27, 2025): Air Force officials just identified the airman as Airman First Class Me’lik Etienne, 22. He was assigned to the 351st…
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Camp Fire fully extinguished
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Camp Fire at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River National Conservation Area is now completely out, according to Bureau of…
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Flume Canyon Fire forward progress stops
UPDATE: The U.S. Forest Service – Lincoln National Forest now reports that all forward progress has been stopped on the Flume Canyon Fire, with air…
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Camp fire near Fort Stanton
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA)– The fire in Lincoln County known as the the “camp fire” has grown to 50 acres, according to the Lincoln Office of…
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Airman missing following incident at Elephant Butte Lake
ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico (KVIA) – Kirtland Air Force Base confirms there is a search for an airman, who is assigned to the 351st Special Warfare…
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Ruidoso Downs reopens
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KOAT)– Last summer the Ruidoso Downs racetrack was shut down after a devastating fire that was followed by flooding. After more…
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Doña Ana County, New Mexico (KVIA)– Starting on Tuesday, May 27th, because of ongoing drought and climate conditions there is a full restriction on…
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Las Cruces graduation day
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Graduation ceremonies continue today for Las Cruces Public Schools. Las Cruces High School graduates at 9 a.m.,…
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County Ends CRRUA Partnership Over Water Issues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dona Ana County officials announced they are beginning the process of separating from the Camino Real Regional Utility…
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