Judge orders Las Cruces murder suspect held without bond
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A judge has ordered that Kenneth Perez, who is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly…
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Vado man sentenced to 33 years for kidnapping, sexual assault
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Prosecutors say that Vado resident Javier Levario, 33, was sentenced by Judge Conrad F. Perea to a total of 33 years for…
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AG Paxton issues consumer alert for smart TVs suspected of spying on Texans
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Attorney General Ken Paxton is issuing a consumer alert for smart televisions. Paxton says the TVs are spying on Texans.…
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UTV rider charged with evading officers in Horizon City
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Angel Ortiz, 44, is accused of leading State Troopers and Sheriff deputies on a UTV chase through commercial and…
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El Paso man tased 10 times during incident at Chico’s Tacos
Update (5:34 PM): Court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveal that the arresting officer had to tase Vicente Rios 10 times while attempting an arrest.…
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Top baby names of 2025 in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Olivia and Noah were the most popular baby names in New Mexico this year. That is according to the new data released…
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How Texans can get their share of $10.5 billion in unclaimed funds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County residents could be entitled to a portion of the $10.5 billion in unclaimed property safeguarded by the state.…
Continue Reading 11 Tren de Aragua members indicted in federal racketeering case
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — 11 Tren de Aragua gang members, primarily from Venezuela, are facing federal racketeering charges in New Mexico.…
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Bario Azteca leader pleads guilty in 2010 U.S. Consulate murders case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eduardo Ravelo, aka Tablas, 57, pleaded guilty to murder in aid of racketeering, in addition to other crimes, for his role…
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Anthony man sentenced to life in prison for child exploitation
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Anthony, New Mexico resident Othon Jorge Zamarripa, 35, was sentenced to life in prison for multiple child exploitation…
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Fire burns house in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A house on the 1800 block of Lester Avenue caught fire Tuesday evening. Fire crews were called out just before 7…
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Canutillo man charged with animal cruelty
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Juan Gutierrez, 55, is charged with cruelty to a non-livestock animal after the El Paso County Animal Welfare Unit found a…
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NMSU Police charge El Paso man with stalking
Update (December 17, 2025): Officials have released the booking photo of Santiago Garcia. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State…
Continue Reading Las Cruces daycare provider pleads guilty to possessing child sex abuse material
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Juan Jose Cardiel-Hernandez, 80, a Las Cruces daycare provider, pleaded guilty to knowingly possessing child sexual…
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New Details: Two El Paso Police officers arrested
Update (December 16, 2025): Court documents state that Officer Joshua Arroyos was arrested after an incident on November 27, 2025. The victim alleges…
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Teens accused of spray painting Gary Del Palacio Recreation Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two teens are accused of graffitiing the Gary Del Palacio Recreation Center. On December 13, officers saw the two teens,…
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El Paso man accused of stealing work truck
HOMESTEAD MEADOWS SOUTH, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested Ezequiel Alberto Aldana, 32, and charged him with theft of property valued between $30,000…
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New Details: Three UTEP football players, general manager arrested
Update (5:18 PM): Court documents state that Kane Bowen was allegedly involved in a fight in an alley in the Cincinnati Entertainment District on…
Continue Reading Alamogordo man sentenced to 75 years in prison for child sex crimes
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Prosecutors say that a judge sentenced Alamogordo resident John Nelson West, 58, to 75 years in prison for multiple…
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Las Cruces woman arrested 95 times held without bond
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Judge Conrad Perea ordered Heather Croom, the woman who has been arrested in Las Cruces 95 times, held in jail…
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Five squatters removed from South-Central El Paso house
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies removed five people from a South-Central El Paso house on Thursday. The five people were not authorized to live in…
Continue Reading El Paso man sentenced for stealing thousands from widowed woman
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thomas Jacinto Lopez pleaded guilty to three felony charges, including Exploitation of an Elderly Person and Theft of…
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Man who stashed meth in clothing hamper sentenced to 19+ years in prison
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Anthony, New Mexico resident David Amaya, 43, will spend the next 19+ years in prison for distributing meth and…
Continue Reading Guilty Plea: Man rammed into unmarked Border Patrol car in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Arizona resident Christopher Jack Leach, 33, pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer in Las Cruces. Court…
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Two more teens arrested in Las Cruces gun store burglary investigation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two more teenagers are under arrest and facing charges for their alleged involvement in the November 22 burglary of…
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