‘So many opportunities’: What will become of Burn Lake in Las Cruces?
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — What was once a glistening lake in west Las Cruces is now a pit filled with trash and brush. “I want to make sure people…
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Some Doña Ana County firefighters oppose vaccine requirement, say they should be given ‘a choice’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Several paid firefighters with Doña Ana County oppose the mandatory vaccine requirement for first responders, according to…
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Educator known as ‘father figure’ to students among 2 more LCPS employees to die of Covid-19
UPDATE: LCPS officials on Monday afternoon said two additional employees had now died of Covid-19, marking the sixth and seventh deaths of educators…
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Southern New Mexico firefighter who died of Covid-19 at age 35 still had ‘so much he wanted to do’
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – In his 16 years of serving southern New Mexico, Lt. Edward Vasquez brought dedication, passion and loyalty to protect…
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Decision allowing Las Cruces high students to return to classrooms announced following protests
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Starting next Monday, all public high school students in Las Cruces have the option to return to the classroom two days a…
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‘We are still human beings’: Las Cruces homeless survive cold with tents, cardboard boxes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Homeless men and women braved the bitter cold Sunday night with damp blankets, thin tents and cardboard boxes. “We are…
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‘Awesome job’: Retired LCPD trainer praises use of pit maneuver to stop cop killer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A retired police lieutenant spoke highly of a Las Cruces police officer’s successful use of a pit maneuver in stopping a…
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‘A blow to law enforcement’: Las Cruces City Council holds moment of silence for slain NMSP officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces City Council on Monday held a brief moment of silence for the slain New Mexico State Police officer and the…
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LCPS board asks administration for plan by Feb. 16 to allow for phased-in return of students
UPDATE: The LCPS board voted Tuesday night to have the administration provide a plan that would allow for more face-to-face instruction following…
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‘Right thing to do’: $900 money order returned to Las Cruces mom who dropped it in Walmart lot
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — When Liz Thomas was shopping at a Las Cruces Walmart on Saturday morning, she had a $900 money order in hand ready to pay…
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Ahead of LCPS board vote on whether to reopen schools, a 4th educator dies from Covid-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Ahead of a school board vote on whether to reopen classrooms, Las Cruces Public Schools has lost yet another educator. “It…
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Las Cruces City Council unanimously votes to condemn U.S. Rep. Herrell’s rejection of electoral votes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Members of the Las Cruces City Council unanimously voiced their opposition to U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell’s rejection of…
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‘Open our schools’: Parents and students call on LCPS to reopen classrooms
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A group of Las Cruces parents and students called on the district to reopen public schools on Saturday afternoon. “Get us…
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‘It’s not safe’: Missing air filters prevent Centennial High athletes in Las Cruces from practicing indoors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On top of having their classes entirely online and their sports seasons delayed, Centennial High School athletes can’t…
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‘It should not have happened:’ New Mexico apologizes for canceling teacher vaccine appointments
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The secretary-designate of the New Mexico Department of Health apologized Monday for the cancellation of more than 1,000…
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New Mexico reverses course, won’t vaccinate educators ahead of others
Editor’s note: NMDOH spokesman Matt Bieber tells ABC-7 the state did not intend to open up the next category of vaccine distribution to teachers and…
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Is 3rd time the charm? New Mexico lawmakers will again consider legalizing marijuana
SANTA FE, New Mexico — After the New Mexico Legislature meets on Tuesday, lawmakers will decide whether the state should legalize marijuana in 2021.…
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No injuries in east El Paso vacant building explosion
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Fire Department is investigating an explosion of a vacant building in east El Paso that they said resulted in no…
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At least 4,000 Doña Ana County residents get virus vaccines; recipients call it ‘exciting times’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – At least 4,000 of the state’s 108,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Doña Ana County, according to the…
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New Mexico communities on ‘high alert’ for potential armed protests after FBI warning
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With capitols across the country bracing for armed protests, the Doña Ana County sheriff said she has not yet received a…
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