Body Cam: Teen learns he is charged with 3 counts of murder
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– One day after the Young Park mass shooting, Las Cruces officer confront 17-year-old Nathaniel Rivas and inform him…
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ABC-7 at 4: Community Invited to Recognize Our Nation’s War Veterans
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The City of El Paso is inviting the community to welcome home our Borderland World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War Veterans…
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Fire Chief dies of injuries from crash on McNutt
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department announced the death of former Fire Chief Benito Hernandez. Hernandez had suffered…
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State auditor opens Special Audit of Doña Ana County, Sheriff’s Office
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The State of New Mexico Office of the State Auditor sent a letter outlining a “Designation of a Special Audit of…
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Kitten rescued from inside a wall
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)- Today, Sunland Park firefighters responded to an animal rescue, on the 100 block of Aspen. The kitten was stuck…
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2 Marines killed in military crash near Santa Teresa were from California
Update (May 21, 2025): New documents tied to the investigation obtained by ABC-7 reveal that the crash happened when the army vehicle Aguilera and…
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Ryan Ellison sworn in as U.S. Attorney for District of New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi just appointed Ryan Ellison U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico. U.S.…
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Good Friday observers hike up Mt. Cristo Rey for annual pilgrimage
People not just in El Paso, but from near and farther regions come to Mt. Cristo Rey in the borderland to observe Good Friday. Christians and…
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4 injured, 1 man dead after multi-vehicle crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico State Police say Cesar Jimenez, 42, died after a three vehicle crash on I-10 near milepost 93. The crash…
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1st measles case reported in Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health just reported Doña Ana County’s first measles case. The department says an…
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Las Cruces’ newest indoor pickleball club
Pickle Planet launches their new facility in Las Cruces, as its first and only climate-controlled indoor pickleball club. They plan to redefine the…
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Judge sentences man who ambushed officer to 3 years in prison
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Police Department (SPPD) calls the sentence handed down to Tony Gomez, the man accused of…
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Man charged for arson attacks at Tesla dealership, New Mexico GOP office
The Tesla incident happened in Bernalillo in February. ByAlexander Mallin April 14, 2025, 12:25 PM A New Mexico man has been arrested and federally…
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has gun violence changed the way you see Las Cruces?
A flurry of shots broke out at Young Park, leaving three people dead last month. Since then, city leaders in Las Cruces have been trying to improve…
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NM Governor signs bill aiming to make classrooms phone free
ELEPHANT BUTTE, NM (KVIA)– Governor Michelle Luján Grisham signed Senate Bill 11 into law, directing every public school district to adopt a clear,…
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Pecan Festival at Young Park
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- The annual Las Cruces Pecan Festival kicked off in Young Park this weekend. Organizers say following the mass shooting…
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NM Supreme Court grants stay in former NSMU player’s jury trial
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) – The New Mexico Supreme Court issued an order Friday afternoon putting all hearings and the jury trial of…
Continue Reading Native communities in New Mexico hope new Turquoise Alert System will facilitate the safe return of more missing members
By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — New Mexico this week became the latest state to pass a law aimed at addressing an ongoing national crisis…
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Allen Theatres to pay $250,000 in age discrimination settlement
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that Allen Theatres will pay $250,000 to settle an age…
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Sam Bregman announces run for New Mexico governor
LAS VEGAS, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sam Bregman, District Attorney of the 2nd Judicial District, will announce his candidacy to become the Democratic…
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Helen Hunt honored at NMSU film festival
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Oscar and Emmy award winner Helen Hunt will receive the “Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment” award at New…
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Las Crucen gets 10-year sentence for fentanyl possession
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Joe Angel Sandoval, 29, received a 10-year prison sentence. A year ago, FBI agents executed a federal search warrant…
Continue Reading ABC-7 at 4: Holloman Air Force Base hosts Ace of Races Marathon and Community Connections Day
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Holloman Air Force Base is hosting its Ace of Races Marathon and Community Connections Day on…
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Student visas revoked across borderland universities
UPDATE: The University of Texas at El Paso says 10 students had their visas revoked. “We became aware of the visa terminations through status changes…
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New Mexico governor mobilizes National Guard to tackle crime emergency in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in New Mexico’s largest city, saying that a…
Continue Reading New Mexico opens major-party primary elections to growing ranks of unaffiliated voters
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill Monday to let voters with no party affiliation cast a ballot in primary elections without…
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San Carlos 64 Fire reported on Mescalero reservation
Update (4:10 PM): The Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue provided an update on the fire, estimating its size at two acres now, and stating that a fire line…
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Lawsuit filed after Chaparral man was allegedly shot by deputy
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — A spokesperson for the law firm of Huffman Wallace & Monagle says they have filed a wrongful death lawsuit…
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Doña Ana property owners have until June 2 to protest home value
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Property owners in Doña Ana County will get their Notices of Value by May 1, 2025. Officials say county assessors…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Juvenile Violence Crisis in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — Violent crime involving children and teens in New Mexico continues to grow, and Las Cruces is caught up in the trend. The…
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