Rio Grande rechanneling project aims to deliver more water to Elephant Butte
SOCORRO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — $180 million in funding from the Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Deal will soon be used for water projects in New…
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One woman in the hospital after being rescued near Mt. Cristo Rey
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — One woman is in the hospital after being rescued near Mt. Cristo Rey, according to the Sunland Park Fire…
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Las Cruces woman facing homelessness during the holidays
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)–Sandra BarMcQ is a 82-year-old woman who has been an activist in her community for the last 39 years. Today those she…
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The New Mexico Department of Justice Releases Report on Hazing Failures at New Mexico State UniversityÂ
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice released a report on the hazing failures at NMSU by the men’s basketball team…
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New Border Connector Highway form Santa Teresa to Sunland Park in the Works
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The final route for the new border connector highway has been picked. The planned 8.3-mile border highway…
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Jury convicts Dillon Waller of murdering his mother in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces jury found 29-year-old Dillon Alexander Waller guilty of murdering his mother. He faces life in prison…
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Las Cruces Public Schools finalizes new school boundary changes
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved district-wide boundary changes during a meeting…
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Low Income Housing Project Partially Funded by Las Cruces Councilors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Today, Las Cruces city councilors have “pre-committed” to partially fund a low-income housing project. Paseos…
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Police identify the teen they say killed 4 family members, including 2 minors
UPDATE: New Mexico State Police identified the four victims in Saturday’s quadruple murder as 42-year-old Leonardo Leyva, 35-year-old Adriana…
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UNM hires Jason Eck as new head football coach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The New Mexico Lobos hire veteran coach Jason Eck as the 34th head coach of the Lobo football program on Saturday. Eck is…
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New Mexico Organized Crime Commission chairman speaks on the success of “Operation Disruption”
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County District Attorney and chairman of the New Mexico Organized Crime Commission (OCC),…
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Scam Alert: Dona Ana County resident receiving false bench warrants
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Dona Ana County Clerk’s Office is warning the public of a new scam. Scammers are targeting people through photo…
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Las Cruces man sentenced to 24 years for heroin possession
Update (December 10, 2024): Officers found and arrested Crawford on November 25, 2024. He was sentenced to 24 years today. Courtesy: Third Judicial…
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Deadline today for Las Cruces Public Schools redistricting survey
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) is continuing the redistricting process, and today is the last chance for parents…
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Viewers chime in on Cicala’s story on Navajo broadcaster at NMSU and indigenous presence on team & campus
LAS CRUCES – November was “Native American Heritage Month”, and one New Mexico State alum continues making history by keeping the Navajo Language…
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Former Las Cruces daycare owner arrested on additional child sex abuse charge
Update (December 9, 2024): Cardiel appeared before a federal judge and will remain in custody until a detention hearing scheduled for December 11,…
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NMSU hosting public reception for new president
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU is hosting a public reception for its new president, Valerio Ferme, today. The reception is happening from 4:30…
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New Mexico launching mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico is launching mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs that can be added to Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.…
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Actor Eric Roberts stars in Las Cruces-made movie, will talk at NMSU
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Famous Hollywood actor Eric Roberts, brother to Julia and father to Emma, will be at NMSU tomorrow to talk about the…
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LCPS to hold virtual town hall meeting Wednesday to discuss redistricting proposals
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Some Las Cruces students may attend a different school next year, as the Las Cruces Public School District gets…
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New Mexico DOJ charges four people with abuse of assisted living residents
Update: Community Options sent the following statement in response to the charges filed against Sanchez. “Community Options is committed to…
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NMSU Board of Regents reviewing proposal to demolish old antenna towers near ‘A’ Mountain in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The NMSU Board of Regents is “reviewing a proposal to demolish the tower structures on NMSU property west of ‘A’…
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70-year-old woman reported missing in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department is asking for your help in locating Jo Ann Melon Guadian. Gaudian, a 70-year-old…
Continue Reading The Battle of I-10: The Rivalry between the fans
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — “We’re friends and coworkers. Yeah, but we’re rivals today. Yeah, yeah. And then on Monday, we’re back to normal,” said Liz…
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I-10 Rivalry weekend: NMSU’s Navajo connection hoping for win over UTEP on Saturday’s “Thanksgiving Weekend”
LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – A rivalry that spans over a century continues on Saturday as New Mexico State’s football team will host UTEP at Aggie Memorial…
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Mesilla Valley Transportation gifts driver new car
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mesilla Valley Transportation honored its truck drivers today. During its 4th Driver Appreciation Day event of the year, the…
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Cannabis products contaminated with prohibited pesticide recalled in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division (CCD) issued an advisory for contaminated cannabis pre-rolls and…
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Prosecutors appeal motion to dismiss Alec Baldwin’s Rust shooting case
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The State of New Mexico is appealing the New Mexico Court of Appeals order giving Alec Baldwin an expedited motion for…
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Las Cruces felon sentenced to 10 years for pointing gun at ex girlfriend
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 43-year-old Jesus Coronado will spend the next 10 years in prison. A federal jury previously convicted Coronado of…
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NMSU Navajo broadcaster makes history alongside Native American player Shiyazh Pete
LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – As we head into rivalry week here in the borderland with the New Mexico State football team hosting UTEP this Saturday, it’s also…
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