ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KVIA) –A U.S. citizen living in Ciudad Juarez received a 15-month prison sentence for selling his birth certificate to someone from Mexico, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for New Mexico said. In December 2025, U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Alamogordo, New Mexico, checkpoint came across a Mexican citizen who falsely claimed to be
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OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — Two new cases of New World screwworm have been confirmed in Otero County, New Mexico, and Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. NWS is a parasitic fly whose maggots burrow into the open wounds of warm-blooded animals, including livestock. They use mouth hooks to “screw” into the flesh.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KVIA) — Wednesday, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a federal civil lawsuit against two men associated with Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit seeks to block estate payments and recover damages for survivors. Torrez named Darren Indyke, Epstein’s personal attorney, and accountant Richard Kahn in the complaint. The New Mexico Department of Justice
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — After storms and flooding in Doña Ana County, the county asked residents to share their experiences with roadway hazards. The county said Road Ready: Road Network Resilience Plan, offers a survey for residents to fill out through Nov. 1. They can also drop a pin to let the county
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Wednesday, a judge ordered Meta to pay New Mexico $25 billion in civil penalties after a jury found the company liable for deceiving users about privacy policies on Facebook. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced the verdict in the state’s landmark Cambridge Analytica case against Facebook. The New Mexico
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — A train derailed in Doña Ana County Tuesday, according to a county social media post. A train derailed in Doña Ana County. (Courtesy: Doña Ana County via Facebook) The county posted a notice about the derailment around 2:30 p.m. Crews are on site to clear the area. No injuries were
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office said it mailed an incorrect list of hours and days for expanded early voting. On Tuesday, the clerk’s office issued a corrected list. Eight expanded early voting locations are open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Oct. 31. Below is a
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) – New Mexico State University business Alma’s Kitchen owner, Arik Ruiz, recently received a stage four stomach and colon cancer diagnosis. Ruiz made his name known in the Las Cruces community through his strong support for local businesses, student employees and dedication to NMSU’s Latin American programs. In a social media post
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — An El Paso woman tried to take drugs into a New Mexico prison, according to court documents ABC-7 obtained. Sixty-six-year-old Tommie Kay Cooper has been charged with possession of a controlled substance; bringing contraband onto prison grounds; conspiracy to commit bringing contraband onto prison grounds and tampering with evidence. These
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Wyatt Cornelius, a former middle school teacher and coach, pleaded guilty to child solicitation Monday afternoon. The Dona Ana County District Attorney announced Cornelius pleaded guilty to child solicitation by electronic device and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The change of plea hearing was held in Judge Richard M.
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(KVIA) — Monday, President Donald Trump said the state of New Mexico should “immediately change its name to New America.” “We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America! The name would add great value and prestige to the State,” the president wrote on a Truth Social post. “Home Values and Incomes would
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Destructive gusts blew through the Borderland Thursday evening and will continue through Friday, according to ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather team. Friday morning, winds were estimated to peak at 65 miles per hour. In addition to a dramatic drop in temperatures, the wind gusts knocked down trees across El Paso neighborhoods, caused
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 41-year-old man received a 15-year prison sentence for second-degree criminal sexual contact of a child, Las Cruces District Attorney Fernando Macias announced Friday. Alfredo A. Salazar-Rios from Anthony, New Mexico, pleaded no contest to the charge on July 21. The court also ordered him to register as a sex
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Eddie Joe Valdez was found guilty by a Doña Ana County jury today for the attempted first-degree murder of Derrick Whitehead. The shooting happened in February 26, 2024 after Valdez took Whitehead to a residential area under development south of Peter Hurd Rd. The jury heard testimony of how
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(KVIA) — Thursday, New Mexico animal health officials confirmed two additional New World screwworm cases in Grant County, which is about an hour and a half drive north of Deming. NWS is a parasite whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture said the cases were detected
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise visited Las Cruces Thursday. He joined Republican Congressional candidate Greg Cunningham. The event happened at the Electronic Caregiver on Main Street. ABC-7 spoke with Cunningham, who’s running against incumbent Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez for New Mexico’s second congressional district. “We want to take what’s
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Doña Ana Fire Rescue crews and County Animal Control rescued a cat that wandered into the undercarriage of its owner’s car Wednesday. Just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters went to a home off of N Country Club Road. Kitty’s owner tried to find the cat, but couldn’t because of it’s
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Voters will see a bond regarding renovations to the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. In July 2026, the Las Cruces City Council approved a resolution for the public to vote on the General Obligation (GO) bond to support the project. The bond is secured by property tax capacity already in place.
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Las Cruces, NM(KVIA-TV) — The much-anticipated Coats for Kids campaign kicked off its 32nd annual drive this week, aiming to ensure that every child in Las Cruces stays warm this winter. Organized by Las Cruces Coats in partnership with Las Cruces Public Schools, the initiative plans to distribute over 1,250 brand-new winter coats to students
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With early voting already underway in New Mexico, voters are making their voices heard ahead of the November election. As part of ABC-7’s Your Voice, Your Vote coverage, ABC-7 anchor Marcel Clarke sat down one-on-one with Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez, who is seeking re-election to represent New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. The conversation focused on
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Board of County Commissioners for Doña Ana County has announced the members appointed to serve on the Community Monitoring Committee related to Project Jupiter. The board established the committee to provide a forum for community input and oversight related to the Project Jupiter data center being built
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office warned about misinformation spreading online alleging that election workers wrote on voters’ ballots, disqualifying ballots. “While the claim does not appear to have originated in Doña Ana County, it has spread throughout New Mexico, causing potential confusion among voters,” the county said in a
Continue Reading SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — For the first time, ABC-7 got a behind-the-scenes look at Project Jupiter, the massive data center under construction in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. ABC-7 evening anchor Mauricio Casillas toured the site with photojournalist Jesus Rodriguez. The project, led by tech giant Oracle, is expected to bring jobs and major
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UPDATE (Oct. 13, 2026): Landy Victoria Carrejo, who’s accused of trafficking children over several years in exchange for $400-500, is currently in ICE custody, detention records show. ICE detention records said Carrejo is being held at the El Paso Processing Center on Montana Avenue. CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) — A Chaparral woman faces two counts of
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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — An Otero County jury convicted a man of first-degree kidnapping and conspiracy to commit first-degree kidnapping, the Twelfth Judicial District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday. On June 10, 2023, Ernesto Robles, Vanessa Renteria, Samantha Martinez and Luis Balderas abducted a woman from her home in Alamogordo, the D.A.’s office said. The woman
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UPDATE (5:55 p.m.): ABC-7 reached out to the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department to ask about today’s incident; they sent the following written statement: “CYFD extends our deepest condolences to the child’s family in the aftermath of this tragedy. CYFD is working closely with the family to provide support and access to essential
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Representatives for Project Jupiter presented updates to Doña Ana County Commissioners regarding a $13 billion economic impact, a $1 million flood recovery fund, and a proposed energy agreement with El Paso Electric.
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CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) — In a post on Chaparral High School’s social media Saturday, the Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) said a district employee was placed on administrative leave following allegations involving the employee and students. The statement below was posted regarding the status of the employee being placed on administrative leave: “Dear Gadsden ISD
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Nathan Rivas, the last of the four Young Park shooters found guilty, received his sentencing Friday. Third Judicial District Attorney Fernando Macias announced Friday that Nathan Rivas was sentenced to 90 years in prison. A jury convicted him on three counts of first-degree murder in the mass shooting that happened
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Some Doña Ana Community College campuses will serve as polling places for early voting in the midterm election. From Oct. 17-31, early voting will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for Sunday and Monday. East Mesa campus, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd. Sunland Park center, 3365 McNutt Rd.,
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