Las Cruces man convicted of sexually assaulting child during sleepover
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A jury in Las Cruces found Adam Litz guilty of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor Under 13. The court remanded Litz…
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5K race against human trafficking, survivor to join
A local nonprofit will be hosting a 5K run race against human trafficking and joining them is an El Paso resident who’s a survivor of sex…
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FAA warns Las Cruces Airport of possible violation involving undertrained employee
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sent a letter to Las Cruces International Airport Administrator Andy Hume…
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New Mexico corrections officer charged with criminal sexual contact
GRANTS, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police arrested New Mexico Corrections Department Officer Elijah Williams, 21, on charges of criminal…
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Bear ‘harassing’ visitors at New Mexico hot spring
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish officials are warning the public of a “human-habituated” bear charging at hikers,…
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Al Pacino stars in horror movie produced by NMSU professor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU Creative Media Institute Professor Ross Marks has produced a movie starring Al Pacino. The horror movie, named…
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City of Sunland Park, Dona Ana County explore future options for water utility
UPDATE: The Doña Ana County Public Information Office released the following statement Wednesday evening: Doña Ana County provided a first update…
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Doña Ana commissioners vote to terminate agreement with Sunland Park that created CRRUA
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously today to give the City of Sunland Park immediate notice of…
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Scam Alert: Fake New Mexico toll road charges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) just sent out a warning about a widespread scam targeting New Mexicans.…
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Crews continue to contain Iron Fire
Update: As of early Sunday morning, May 11, the fire is now 92% contained. SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fire crews continue to make progress in…
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NMSU celebrates graduates with three commencement ceremonies
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many students achieve a big milestone this weekend, as New Mexico State University celebrates more than 2,000…
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Mescalero Apache man sentenced for sexual assault of teen girl
MESCALERO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors say Thomas Lee Chaffins, 35, an enrolled member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, received a…
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Remembering Grecia Nuñez, Rep. Gabe Vasquez pays tribute to former intern
This is a special report that will air Thursday, May 8 on ABC-7 at 10 p.m. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Grecia Nuñez was an adventurous woman…
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Attorneys general suing Trump over tariffs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a preliminary injunction trying to halt the implementation of President…
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Iron Fire burning in Gila Wilderness
Update: According to data from the U.S. Forest Service, the fire is now 77% contained, and is down to 482 acres in size. SILVER CITY, New Mexico…
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Border Jazz Orchestra at NMSU
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The Border Jazz Orchestra will be presenting a free Jazz Scholarship Benefit. The attendees are encourage to donate and…
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Summer travel raises measles risk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As summer approaches, the risk of potential exposures to measles may rise due to community events and more visitor traffic to…
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Trial date set in Las Cruces mass shooting
Watch the court appearance below. UPDATE: The trial date has been set for February 9, 2026, and will last three weeks until February 27, 2026. Judge…
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Las Cruces PD and partner agencies ramp up enforcement for 2025 ‘Operation Not in Vain’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In honor of Las Cruces Police Officer Jonah Hernandez, who died after being stabbed on Feb. 11, 2024, law…
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Former Magistrate Court Judge, wife appear for detention hearing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former Magistrate Court Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Cano, appeared in court once again Tuesday morning for a…
Continue Reading Alamogordo man sentenced to 391 years in prison for child sex crimes
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — A judge sentenced Alamogordo resident Ryan Reese to 391 years. Reese was convicted of 18 counts of Criminal Sexual…
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Search and rescue group says they were confronted by Mexican National Guard on US soil
Update: A spokesperson with the U.S. Border Patrol told ABC-7, “We do not have any information regarding your inquiry. However, if any new details…
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High winds, low visibility along I-10 East/West
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports difficult driving conditions along I-10 and mile markers 71-81 in…
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) – Drivers are advised to exercise caution while traveling from Columbus to Santa Teresa. The New Mexico Department of…
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La Viña Spring Wine Festival underway
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — La Viña Winery is hosting its annual Spring Wine Festival today and Sunday, April 27, from noon to 7 p.m. Guests can…
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The ¡mira! Las Cruces festival returns Saturday, April 26, featuring new entertainment including the city’s first-ever…
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Dog in New Mexico infected by plague
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Santa Fe County dog was just diagnosed with the plague. It’s the first animal plague case in New Mexico of 2025. The…
Continue Reading Former judge and wife taken into custody
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former Magistrate Court judge Joel Cano and his wife Nancy were taken into custody earlier today on charges of…
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Inauguration of NMSU President Valerio Ferme
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The inauguration of NMSU’s new President Valerio Ferme happened today. The new president was welcomed with a warm reception…
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House fire in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park fire crews are responding to a house fire that started early Thursday morning. Sunland Park Fire…
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