Sunland Park Chamber of Commerce hosts fall family festival
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Chamber of Commerce hosted the Harvest of Happiness Fall Family Festival at the Sunland Park Sports…
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NMSU stair climb in remembrance of 9/11
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) – New Mexico State University hosted a stair climb early Friday morning in remembrance of the close to 3,000 lives lost during…
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90 years in prison for second Young Park mass shooting teen
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) – Gustavo Dominguez was sentenced to 90 years in prison for the March 21, 2025 mass shooting at Young Park that left three dead…
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Caliente Fest debuts in Alamogordo
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — The Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts will host the first Caliente Fest on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring live music and…
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Plane crash at Jetport under investigation
SANTA TERESA, NM (KVIA) – Two people were injured after a plane crash Thursday morning according to a release from Doña Ana County. The crash…
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NM delegates call on Apple, Google to keep New Mexico’s name on all mapping services
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) – A group of New Mexico delegates sent a letter to the CEOs of Apple and Google to commit to keeping New Mexico’s name on their…
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Doña Ana County Commissioners to appoint representatives to Project Jupiter Community Monitoring Committee
UPDATE (3:07 p.m.): The Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners moved Item 16, which would appoint 11 representatives to a Community Monitoring…
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‘Our name is not a joke.’ New Mexico state historian reacts to Trump’s social media post
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fewer people know the history of the Land of Enchantment than Rob Martinez. In fact, it’s his job to know more than most…
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez discusses Veterans issues in Las Cruces Veterans Memorial Park
LAS CRUCES , New Mexico (KVIA) – U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez hosted a meeting with area veterans in Las Cruces today to discuss the issues faced by…
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President Trump posts picture renaming New Mexico ‘New America’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– On Sunday, President Trump posted an image on his Truth Social account of the state of New Mexico. Although, Mexico…
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Aggies secure first home win with 51-14 victory over Mercyhurst
The NMSU Aggies took on Mercyhurst looking to defend home turf at Aggie memorial stadium. New Mexico state came out of the gates firing against the…
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Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino agrees to move major races, events to Texas by 2027
RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. (KVIA) — Some of Ruidoso Downs Race Track’s events will move to a track near Dallas, according to a news release. Ruidoso Downs…
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Great horned owl soars to freedom after months of rehabilitation
TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — For the first time in her life, Hootie the owl is flying free. She was recently released to the wild at Floren Family Farms…
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$5.2 million Sunland Park paving project set for Sept. 10
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — A roadway project will start on NM 273 in Sunland Park on Sept. 10, the New Mexico Department of Transportation said.…
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Rick Springfield, singer behind ‘Jessie’s Girl,’ to perform at Sunland Park Casino
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Rock musician Rick Springfield will perform at Sunland Park Casino Sept. 18, the casino announced Wednesday. Fans of…
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New Mexico DOJ files support for Project Jupiter permit petitions
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez announced Thursday that the state Department of Justice filed responses…
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El Paso Fire employee arrested for alleged fuel theft, abuse of work services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Fire Department employee allegedly took fuel from an EPFD vehicle to put into his personal vehicles, according to…
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70 Years of Stories: KVIA—Your Community, Your News, Your Legacy
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-For decades, KVIA has been a trusted source of news, information, and connection for the El Paso and Las Cruces communities. As…
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New Mexico governor appoints new Otero County Magistrate Court judge
(KVIA) — Tuesday, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said she appointed a new judge for the Otero County Magistrate Court, Division 2.…
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Marine veteran still missing two years after vanishing near El Paso area
ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — A Marine’s family has been seeking answers for his whereabouts. Juan Merlos left his hometown of Houston two years ago, and…
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USDA lifts restrictions on New Mexico New World screwworm zone
(KVIA) — Sunday, New Mexico’s New World screwworm infested zone lifted, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. Lifting an infested zone removes…
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TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — Hootie, the baby great horned owl found in April at a Tularosa lavender farm, is no longer a baby. She has great big, strong…
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73-year-old man mauled to death by dogs in New Mexico, owner arrested
SANTA ROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau announced the department investigated a fatal dog attack that…
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FastBucks settlement funds available for some New Mexico residents
(KVIA) — New Mexico residents who received a FastBucks loan between 2007-2016 may be eligible to receive a share of nearly $1 million, the state’s…
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Court temporarily blocks new USPS mail ballot rule
UPDATE (Aug. 28, 2026): A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing a new rule that could…
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Las Cruces brothers sentenced for drug trafficking, firearms offenses
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Two Las Cruces brothers received prison sentences after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and firearms offenses, the…
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GECU to acquire Bank of the Southwest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, GECU announced it received approval to acquire Bank of the Southwest. The organizations will combine on Nov. 1…
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DOJ sues New Mexico for providing in-state tuition to undocumented students
(KVIA) — Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against New Mexico and three other states, challenging their state laws that…
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18-year-old remains in custody, trial pending for Las Cruces shooting
UPDATE (Aug. 27, 2026): The Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office on Thursday said 18-year-old Jerimiah Angel Castillo Zubiran will remain in…
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State police investigate Alamogordo officer-involved shooting
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau started an investigation into a shooting allegedly involving the…
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