New Mexico Archives

Gadsden schools chief named New Mexico’s ‘Superintendent of the Year’

September 11, 2020 2:35 PM David Burge

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – The superintendent of the Gadsden Independent School District has garnered a big statewide honor. Travis Dempsey, in his…

New Mexico’s governor says virus numbers getting better, hints at lifting more restrictions

September 10, 2020 3:56 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials at a coronavirus briefing on Thursday afternoon said the state was…

New Mexico’s governor testifies before Congress about virus impact

September 10, 2020 10:33 AM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

WASHINGTON, DC — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham testified Thursday remotely to a congressional committee about the impact of the coronavirus…

Las Cruces man jailed, accused of sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl

September 10, 2020 5:27 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces police on Thursday arrested a 57-year-old man suspected of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. Carlos…

Taiwan metal manufacturer moving to Santa Teresa; create 35 new jobs

September 10, 2020 1:52 PM Associated Press

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A Taiwanese manufacturer of metal composite materials announced Thursday it is relocating a distribution facility to the…

Portion of I-10 flooded in southern New Mexico; water rescue crews sent to help those stranded

September 9, 2020 1:03 PM Jim Parker

DEMING, New Mexico — Following storms and heavy rain that moved through the region, drivers along a stretch of Interstate 10 in southern New Mexico…

Feds say 2 Las Cruces men cut power lines to El Paso gun shops to break in & steal firearms

August 11, 2020 9:03 PM Jim Parker

UPDATE #3, Sept. 9: The two Las Cruces men accused of taking part in gun store burglaries in El Paso allegedly admitted to the thefts and to selling…

‘Double whammy’: On top of pandemic struggles, Las Cruces restaurant catches fire

September 9, 2020 4:53 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After struggling to attract customers during the pandemic, a Las Cruces restaurant owner watched her restaurant catch on…

Doña Ana County has 3 new virus deaths as its fatality toll tops 50

September 9, 2020 4:41 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported a half-dozen new deaths statewide stemming from the coronavirus, with three of those…

Las Cruces Walmart store previously closed due to virus cases has another outbreak

September 9, 2020 2:45 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico work safety regulators confirmed Wednesday that they were involved in a “rapid response” effort due to…

Forrest Fenn, who sent explorers on a famed Rocky Mountain treasure hunt, dies at 90

September 9, 2020 10:51 AM CNN

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Forrest Fenn, whose 10-year treasure hunt inspired thousands of people to explore out West, has died, police confirmed.…

‘Trash does not belong in the forest’: Lincoln National Forest dumpster overflows after holiday weekend

September 8, 2020 7:00 PM Kate Bieri

BLUFF SPRINGS, New Mexico — A dumpster in the Lincoln National Forest was overflowing with trash bags during the holiday weekend. “We really need…

Growers excited for cold front, say ‘apples will taste so much better’

September 8, 2020 6:17 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The cold may be bitter, but the apples will be sweet. “I’m actually super excited,” said LuAnne Burke, the owner of…

For 2nd straight day, New Mexico & Dona Ana County report lowest new virus case count in months

September 8, 2020 5:21 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials said only 44 new coronavirus cases were reported on Tuesday, including just three in Doña Ana…

Head-on crash in Lincoln County kills motorcyclist, other driver cited

September 8, 2020 6:57 PM David Burge

LINCOLN COUNTY, New Mexico – A motorcyclist was killed in a head-on crash along U.S. 380 over the Labor Day weekend near Hondo, which is about 30…

Las Cruces City Council unanimously approves single-time ‘extraordinary’ payment for 1st responders

September 8, 2020 1:42 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council on Tuesday afternoon unanimously approved allocating $500,000 to give certain city workers a…

Man arrested for allegedly burglarizing Las Cruces sporting goods store

September 8, 2020 6:51 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces police have arrested a man suspected of breaking into a sporting goods store and a vehicle parked nearby on…

Covid-19 pandemic, New Mexico health restrictions led to smaller crowds at Elephant Butte

September 8, 2020 6:45 PM KVIA ABC-7

ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico – The Covid-19 pandemic continues to hit Elephant Butte Lake hard. New Mexico has banned overnight camping at the state…

‘I’m worried about the industry’: New Mexico wineries losing millions during pandemic

September 7, 2020 6:00 PM Kate Bieri

ANTHONY, New Mexico — Labor Day weekend at La Viña Winery is normally packed. “Right now, it’s kind of sad,” admitted Chilean Winemaker Guillermo…

Gadsden ISD extends remote learning to Oct. 19, and even then – few will return to campus

September 7, 2020 5:21 PM David Burge

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – The Gadsden Independent School District will extend remote learning to Oct. 19 and on that date, only some special…

New Mexico has only 46 new virus cases, only 5 in Doña Ana County — lowest in months

September 7, 2020 4:23 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 46 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus — the lowest daily number in the…

Dona Ana County has 1 out of 3 new virus deaths in New Mexico

September 6, 2020 4:09 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s state health officials on Sunday reported 66 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and three additional deaths,…

Governor urges New Mexicans not to let guard down as Doña Ana County has 2 new virus deaths

September 5, 2020 5:17 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s governor is urging residents to take precautions while celebrating Labor Day to avoid spreading the…

Navajo Nation mourns the death of Fort Hood soldier, latest in a series of deaths at the base

September 5, 2020 1:17 PM CNN

FORT HOOD, Texas — The Navajo Nation says it’s “deeply disturbed” by a recent series of deaths at Fort Hood, Texas, after…

Doña Ana County has 13 of New Mexico’s 96 added virus cases

September 4, 2020 4:51 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTE FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 96 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and three additional deaths on…

Property tax scam targets Dona Ana County home owners with fake delinquent notices

September 4, 2020 1:42 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Dona Ana County treasurer is warning residents about fake notices claiming people owe back property taxes to either…

NMSU looks at upgrades for building air filtration amid pandemic

September 3, 2020 10:33 PM Wil Herren

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As the Borderland continues to fight the spread of coronavirus, New Mexico State University has been looking at better ways…

Sunland Park firefighters rescue puppy floating in Rio Grande

September 3, 2020 9:13 PM Jim Parker

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Sunland Park firefighters rescued a 2-month-old puppy Thursday night, pulling it out of the Rio Grande where it had been…

Sunland Park developing questionably annexed land that may not end up belonging to it

September 3, 2020 7:11 PM Wil Herren

DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — Two communities in Dona Ana County are disputing the right to land that is currently being developed. In 2018, the…

4th staffer at Las Cruces elementary school tests positive for virus

August 25, 2020 3:42 PM Jim Parker

UPDATE #2, Sept. 3: A fourth Fairacres Elementary School employee tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, Las Cruces…