Operation ‘Deep Pockets’ leads to arrests, drug seizures
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police (NMSP) announced the conclusion of Operation “Deep Pockets.” The months-long operation…
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New insight into search warrants obtained in the days following Las Cruces mass shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Just after 10 in the morning on Sunday, March 23 two days after the shooting a SWAT team executed a callout for 17…
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The moment a Las Cruces mass shooting victim learns of his brother’s death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– ABC-7 obtained almost 140 pages of police reports and over four hours of body cam footage. Among the footage, ABC-7…
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Brothers’ stories conflict after Las Cruces mass shooting, new video reveals
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)–ABC-7 obtained video footage from the night of the Las Cruces mass shooting and the days that followed. Included in…
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Sunland Park votes against dispensary
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park City Council voted against an entertainment venue and dispensary that has sparked controversy in the…
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The Destination: Sports and Arts Complex opens in Las Cruces
Looking for something fun to do with friends? Or do you need a space to practice sports or host a meeting or podcast? The Destination: Sports and…
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Man accused of slashing 8-year-old girl’s neck with beer bottle at pizza restaurant
KOAT, METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER, BRITTON ROSE, CNN By Jason McNabb Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New…
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Dona Ana County under fire restrictions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County, among others in New Mexico, are under fire restrictions. The Energy Minerals and Natural Resources…
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Pina Peak Fire burning near Hatch
Update (May 22, 2025): The Pina Peak Fire is now 50% contained, officials say. “As of 0915 a.m. today, BLM crews are still working the edge cold…
Continue Reading Arizona wildfire is now over 19K acres and growing
By Hamilton Kahn Click here for updates on this story APACHE COUNTY, Arizona (KOAT) — A wildfire in eastern Arizona…
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Las Cruces man convicted of sexually assaulting child during sleepover
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A jury in Las Cruces found Adam Litz guilty of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor Under 13. The court remanded Litz…
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5K race against human trafficking, survivor to join
A local nonprofit will be hosting a 5K run race against human trafficking and joining them is an El Paso resident who’s a survivor of sex…
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FAA warns Las Cruces Airport of possible violation involving undertrained employee
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sent a letter to Las Cruces International Airport Administrator Andy Hume…
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New Mexico corrections officer charged with criminal sexual contact
GRANTS, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police arrested New Mexico Corrections Department Officer Elijah Williams, 21, on charges of criminal…
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Bear ‘harassing’ visitors at New Mexico hot spring
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish officials are warning the public of a “human-habituated” bear charging at hikers,…
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Al Pacino stars in horror movie produced by NMSU professor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU Creative Media Institute Professor Ross Marks has produced a movie starring Al Pacino. The horror movie, named…
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City of Sunland Park, Dona Ana County explore future options for water utility
UPDATE: The Doña Ana County Public Information Office released the following statement Wednesday evening: Doña Ana County provided a first update…
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Doña Ana commissioners vote to terminate agreement with Sunland Park that created CRRUA
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously today to give the City of Sunland Park immediate notice of…
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Scam Alert: Fake New Mexico toll road charges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) just sent out a warning about a widespread scam targeting New Mexicans.…
Continue Reading Crews continue to contain Iron Fire
Update: As of early Sunday morning, May 11, the fire is now 92% contained. SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fire crews continue to make progress in…
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NMSU celebrates graduates with three commencement ceremonies
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many students achieve a big milestone this weekend, as New Mexico State University celebrates more than 2,000…
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Mescalero Apache man sentenced for sexual assault of teen girl
MESCALERO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors say Thomas Lee Chaffins, 35, an enrolled member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, received a…
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Remembering Grecia Nuñez, Rep. Gabe Vasquez pays tribute to former intern
This is a special report that will air Thursday, May 8 on ABC-7 at 10 p.m. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Grecia Nuñez was an adventurous woman…
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Attorneys general suing Trump over tariffs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a preliminary injunction trying to halt the implementation of President…
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Iron Fire burning in Gila Wilderness
Update: According to data from the U.S. Forest Service, the fire is now 77% contained, and is down to 482 acres in size. SILVER CITY, New Mexico…
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Border Jazz Orchestra at NMSU
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The Border Jazz Orchestra will be presenting a free Jazz Scholarship Benefit. The attendees are encourage to donate and…
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Summer travel raises measles risk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As summer approaches, the risk of potential exposures to measles may rise due to community events and more visitor traffic to…
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Trial date set in Las Cruces mass shooting
Watch the court appearance below. UPDATE: The trial date has been set for February 9, 2026, and will last three weeks until February 27, 2026. Judge…
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Las Cruces PD and partner agencies ramp up enforcement for 2025 ‘Operation Not in Vain’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In honor of Las Cruces Police Officer Jonah Hernandez, who died after being stabbed on Feb. 11, 2024, law…
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Former Magistrate Court Judge, wife appear for detention hearing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former Magistrate Court Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Cano, appeared in court once again Tuesday morning for a…
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