Las Cruces man faces federal firearms offense after allegedly shooting at church
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces man with a prior felony conviction has been charged in federal court with unlawfully possessing a firearm…
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Bench warrant issued after former NMSU basketball player fails to appear in court for hazing case
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Monday, former New Mexico State University basketball player Deshawndre Washington failed to appear in court. He faces…
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At least 50 train cars derail near Lordsburg, New Mexico
HIDALGO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials with Hidalgo County Fire Rescue District 1 say that the Hidalgo County Fire Department was sent out to…
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Doรฑa Ana County commissioners appoint 3 acting county managers
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doรฑa Ana County Board of County Commissionersย appointedย appointed three people to serve as a joint acting…
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Tomas Rivas gets 3 consecutive life sentences for deadly Young Park shooting
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Friday, Thomas Rivas received three consecutive life sentences for the deadly shooting that happened at Young Park in Las…
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Some camping fees temporarily waived at Elephant Butte, Caballo Lake
(KVIA) — New Mexico State Parks extended the maximum stays from seven to 14 days as droughts across the state continue to impact recreation areas.…
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Donฬa Ana water system failed to notify customers of uranium violation
In a notice released yesterday, the Doรฑa Ana Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association received a drinking water violation after failing to notify…
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NMSU professor finding ways to improve ice cream
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A professor at New Mexico State University wants to find a way to make ice cream stick around a little longer. Thanks to…
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Las Cruces Public Schools plans new 6-12 campus; updates for new school year
Las Cruces Public Schools’s first week of the 2026-27 school year is officially underway. Good Morning El Paso joins the school district at Desert…
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Teen accused of killing 13-year-old enters involuntary manslaughter plea
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) โ- Monday, the defendant in the trial of 13-year-old Chris Carnero entered a plea of involuntary manslaughter and negligent…
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3 arrested at Doรฑa Ana County Government Center during data center presentation
UPDATE (5:04 p.m.) — Jail records said three people have been arrested at the Doรฑa Ana County Government Center Tuesday during a board of…
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New Mexico AG files lawsuit against CYFD for alleged unlawful removal of teen to Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raรบl Torrez filed another lawsuit against the Children, Youth, and Families Department of…
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Santa Teresa livestock crossing waits for USDA to reopen
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the reopening of some livestock international crossings, allowing limited…
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How ‘Traffic Management Project’ closures impact a Sunland Park neighborhood
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — For many residents of the Borderland, the line separating El Paso’s West side and Sunland Park, New Mexico, is one that…
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Appeals court upholds pretrial detention for former New Mexico GOP treasurer accused of deadly hit-and-run
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice on Monday said it’s upholding the pretrial detention of Kimberly Skaggs. She’s…
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Simi the German shepherd joins the Sunland Park Police Department
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Police Department on Monday welcomed a new member, K-9 Simi, after completing a three-week K-9 academy…
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El Paso, Las Cruces and Juรกrez have three different window tint limits โ here’s what’s legal where
Summer heat in the Borderland pushes more drivers toward window tint, but the legal limit changes depending on which city you’re in. For more than a…
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New Mexico proposed as early state for 2028 Democratic presidential nominating calendar
(KVIA) — Friday, the Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to select six states for the early window of the 2028 Democratic…
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PHOTO GALLERY: Miss New Mexico 2026 pageant in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Over the weekend, pageant enthusiasts watched two women’s crowning moments at the New Mexico State University Center for…
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Otero County man tests positive for West Nile virus
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — An Otero County man in his 30s tested positive for West Nile virus, the New Mexico Department of Health reported Friday.…
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New Mexico back-to-school tax holiday is next weekend
(KVIA) — From July 31-Aug. 2, New Mexico shoppers can skip paying gross receipts tax (GRT) on some purchases for the state’s back-to-school tax…
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2 hospitalized after head-on crash involving Border Patrol, DOW in Santa Teresa
UPDATE (10:08 p.m.) — One Border Patrol agent and two Department of War personnel were involved in Thursday’s crash, according to a U.S. Customs and…
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Latinรฉs in Leadership Awards Return October 16, 2026
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The Covarrubias-Aprendamos Foundation and the Zamora Family Foundation have announced that the 3rd Annual Latinรฉs in…
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Las Cruces police, city council to host town hall to discuss public safety
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, the Las Cruces Police Department announced it will host a town hall July 29 with interactive sessions with Mayor…
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Police arrest woman wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police said last week it arrested a woman wanted for attempted first-degree murder warrant in Las…
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Doรฑa Ana County says county manager wasn’t fired despite contract terminating
UPDATE (July 23, 2026): Doรฑa Ana County leaders said their county manager wasn’t fired despite his contract terminating. County Commissioner Manuel…
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New Mexico Gaming Control Board unanimously votes to close Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino
(KVIA) — The New Mexico Gaming Control Board unanimously voted to approve the temporarily close the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino Wednesday.…
Continue Reading Program offers day labor jobs to the unhoused in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Mesilla Valley Community of Hope’s “Mano y Mano Day Labor” program gives those that are unhoused or near homeless the…
Continue Reading Las Cruces Mother calls for justice as teen trial for son’s shooting nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) โ- A Las Cruces mother shared her worries about the local justice system ahead of a trial stemming from the shooting death of…
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Elephant Butte Reservoir remains open despite dropping water levels
ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KVIA) — An update sent Wednesday said the New Mexico State Parks is clearing exposed shoreline debris, adjusting boat ramp…
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