‘Be the Backup’ blood drive honors first responders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When first responders answer a call, they count on a ready blood supply. This summer, Borderland donators can “be the…
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed after Las Cruces officers allegedly abandon veteran’s suicide call
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Tuesday, a Las Cruces law firm filed a wrongful death and civil rights lawsuit against the city, two Las Cruces Police…
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Las Cruces International Airport to discontinue Advanced Air flights to Albuquerque
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces announced on Tuesday that the city’s international airport won’t have Advanced Air’s route to…
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Faith vs. Border Fence
Editor’s Note: This article is co-published published by Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom that covers stories from Mexico…
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Woman charged for breaking, entering after found naked in someone else’s tub in Mesilla
MESILLA, N.M. (KVIA) — A 46-year-old woman was arrested and charged after deputies found her naked in a bath tub in someone else’s home, according…
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El Paso Electric proposes $70 million rate increase in Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — El Paso Electric hosted a public meeting where New Mexico residents expressed their frustration on a potential rate…
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Total confirmed screwworm cases rises to 16, 3 inactive: USDA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As of Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the total reported New World screwworm cases increased to 16.…
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Sunland Park taking action against illegal shootings, trespassing
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – Sunland Park and its Mayor Pro Tem Raul Telles are taking actions to address the recent issues of illegal shooting…
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Las Cruces activates cooling stations as triple-digit temperatures arrive
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces has activated multiple cooling stations across the city as forecasters predict triple-digit…
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Rock the White Sands dunes with the 1st Armored Division Rock Band
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — Get ready to rock with the 1st Armored Division at White Sands National Park. On June 29, the park will host its first…
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Man arrested after authorities find explosive materials, book about making explosives
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico State University Police Department arrested a 46-year-old man for owning an explosive device, jail records…
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Las Cruces mobile home damaged after fire
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A fire damaged a Las Cruces mobile home, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department Friday. Thursday afternoon,…
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Arrow drawn in ground helps rescuers find missing hiker in New Mexico
RESERVE, N.M. (KVIA) — On Monday, several New Mexico law enforcement agencies worked together to rescue a missing man, New Mexico State Police said.…
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New Mexico lieutenant governor nominee suspends campaign due to health
(KVIA) — New Mexico lieutenant governor Democratic nominee Maggie Toulouse Oliver has dropped out, she said on social media Thursday. Toulouse…
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Military GPS jamming linked to deadly plane crash in Capitan Mountains area: NTSB
UPDATE- Retired Air Force pilot Eric Gonzalez, who also flies commercially, said GPS jamming events are not unusual for pilots. “It’s not uncommon to…
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Galveston man accused of stealing vehicle in El Paso, planned to sell in Mexico
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — A 36-year-old Galveston man was arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle from El Paso and trying to drive it into…
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Safety initiative launches amid trespassing, gun use near Santa Teresa jetport
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Law enforcement in Doña Ana County are pushing a new safety initiative to reduce criminal trespassing and unlawful…
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Man sentenced 18 months for stealing gloves from Lowe’s, threatening employee
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces man received an 18-month prison sentence for stealing from a Lowe’s store and threatening an employee with a…
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Oracle announces Project Jupiter open house in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — In an effort to teach New Mexico residents about the Project Jupiter data center planned for Dona Ana County, Oracle…
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Mescalero Apache Tribe Council removes councilwoman amid investigation involving child
MESCALERO, N.M. (KVIA) — The Mescalero Apache Tribe removed a councilmember due to an ongoing investigation involving a child, the tribe announced…
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New World Screwworm case reported in dog; how you can protect your pet
The New World Screwworm has made it’s way to Texas cattle and a pet in New Mexico — now a local vet wants you to pay close attention to your cat or…
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Las Cruces teen to represent New Mexico at Miss America’s Teen pageant
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces native will represent New Mexico at Miss America’s Teen Competition in September. Jordyn Campion took the…
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Las Cruces teen to represent New Mexico at Miss Teen USA 2025
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces teenager is set to take the national stage later this month as she competes for the title of Miss Teen USA…
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Nara Organics infant formula recalled after link to botulism outbreak: Health officials
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — A baby formula has been linked to three infant hospitalizations and has been recalled nationwide, according to the New…
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Seven Cabins Fire linked to deadly plane crash 100% contained, under 32k acres impacted
UPDATE (JUNE 13, 2026 – 11:15 a.m.) — Fire officials say that the Seven Cabins fire is 100% contained, and the size of the fire remained at 31.870…
Continue Reading Las Cruces extends cooling station openings as temperatures top 100 degrees
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces has extended the availability of cooling stations through at least Saturday as forecasters…
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Temporary cooling stations available amid Las Cruces heat
UPDATE (June 12, 2026) — The City of Las Cruces expanded cooling station availability ahead of Saturday’s high heat, it said Friday. Here are the…
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NMDOT asks for opinions on bridge replacement project in Mesilla Valley
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation wants public opinion on a bridge replacement project on the I-10 in the…
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City of Sunland Park addresses wastewater spillage
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park said there’s no more wastewater spillage in the Anapra area after today’s community…
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Drones, K9s, neighbors help find missing boy in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A search for a missing 7-year-old boy ended after a couple found him walking out of a deserted area in Las Cruces,…
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