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Just 1 added southern New Mexico virus death as state sees cases on the decline

February 17, 2021 7:54 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Just over 280 newly confirmed cases were reported Wednesday by New Mexico health officials, bringing the statewide total to…

Santa Teresa border agent who rescued couple stranded in snow is ‘amazed’ they survived

February 16, 2021 8:00 PM Shelby Montgomery, David Burge

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – A U.S. Border Patrol agent who rescued two migrants who were stranded in the snow near the Santa Teresa airport earlier…

Health officials say nearly half-million New Mexicans vaccinated

February 17, 2021 1:21 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico ranks as third in the U.S. when it comes to vaccine distribution, having boosted the number of vaccines…

Decision allowing Las Cruces high students to return to classrooms announced following protests

February 16, 2021 2:56 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Starting next Monday, all public high school students in Las Cruces have the option to return to the classroom two days a…

Doña Ana County has 1 of state’s 12 virus deaths as Supreme Court backs governor’s health orders

February 16, 2021 5:33 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE. New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 308 additional Covid-19 cases on Tuesday and a dozen deaths. A woman in her 80s…

Otero County man sentenced to 30 years in prison for molesting 2 girls at his home

February 16, 2021 6:34 PM David Burge

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – An Otero County man was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing two young girls. Romeo Camacho, 62,…

5th Las Cruces Public Schools educator dies from Covid-19

February 16, 2021 2:08 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A longtime teacher at Mesa Middle School has become the fifth Las Cruces Public Schools educator to die from Covid-19,…

Rescue of hiker takes place atop Mount Cristo Rey amid frigid temps

February 16, 2021 11:33 AM Jim Parker

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Sunland Park firefighters rescued a mountain hiker who became stranded on a very cold Tuesday morning. Fire crews just…

‘We are still human beings’: Las Cruces homeless survive cold with tents, cardboard boxes

February 15, 2021 6:50 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Homeless men and women braved the bitter cold Sunday night with damp blankets, thin tents and cardboard boxes. “We are…

Southern New Mexico has 3 of state’s 9 latest virus deaths

February 15, 2021 5:29 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE. New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 200 additional Covid-19 cases on Monday and nine deaths. Three of those new…

New Mexico lawmakers advance bill to legalize recreational marijuana

February 15, 2021 4:19 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Legislators advanced a proposal Monday to legalize recreational marijuana across New Mexico and lift the state’s…

After over 200 crashes in 24 hours, Borderland roads remain icy

February 15, 2021 1:21 PM Jim Parker

El PASO, Texas — Numerous roads throughout the Borderland remained icy Monday, 24 hours after a snowy and bitterly cold winter storm invaded the…

Batch of homegrown coronavirus mutations found in New Mexico, some other states

February 15, 2021 8:08 AM CNN Newsource

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Researchers said they have identified a batch of similar and troubling mutations in coronavirus samples circulating…

2 more southern New Mexico virus deaths; Dona Ana rivals Bernalillo for new cases

February 14, 2021 10:40 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 285 new cases of coronavirus and 13 additional deaths. Two of the…

Winter Storm Warning, Wind Chill Advisory as Borderland sees several inches of snow, I-10 pileups

February 14, 2021 6:38 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A strong storm system blanketed much of the Borderland with several inches of snow Sunday as the area also was set to see…

‘Worst week of winter in your life’ – storm takes aim at Texas, New Mexico & South Central U.S.

February 14, 2021 5:58 AM CNN

DALLAS, Texas — There’s “no shortage of winter weather hazards” across the U.S. Sunday morning, with more than 150 million Americans under weather…

Southern New Mexico has just 1 of state’s 14 latest virus deaths

February 13, 2021 5:24 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state of New Mexico on Saturday reported 571 additional confirmed Covid-19 cases and 14 deaths, increasing the state’s…

Las Cruces police search for woman who was kidnapped from car

February 13, 2021 4:49 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces police are investigating a kidnapping and asking for the public’s help in finding the victim. Officers were…

Winter Weather Advisory in El Paso, Dona Ana counties; Winter Storm Warning in Hudspeth, Otero

February 12, 2021 3:59 PM Jim Parker, Wil Herren

UPDATE, Feb. 13: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for El Paso and Dona Ana counties from 7 a.m. Sunday to 5 a.m.…

Fallen NMSP Officer Darian Jarrott laid to rest in Lordsburg

February 12, 2021 12:00 PM KVIA ABC-7

LORDSBURG, New Mexico — Officers across New Mexico mourned a fallen brother on Friday afternoon in Lordsburg. A private funeral service was held for…

3 more virus deaths in southern New Mexico; Doña Ana County 2nd in state for new cases

February 12, 2021 6:37 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico reported 407 new cases of coronavirus on Friday and 23 additional deaths. Three of the latest deaths…

Biden meets with New Mexico governor, others to discuss Covid relief & vaccines

February 12, 2021 9:29 AM ABC News, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden met with a bipartisan group of governors and mayors, including New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, at the…

Southern New Mexico has 5 new virus deaths as governor goes to ask Biden for more vaccines

February 12, 2021 3:16 AM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico has now reported nearly 180,000 Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began, including more than 540 additional cases…

Cowboys for Trump head, El Paso Walmart shooting mentioned in Trump impeachment trial

February 11, 2021 3:44 PM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — In day three of the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, a U.S. House prosecutor invoked mentions of Cowboys Trump…

Dona Ana County’s state virus ranking improves, allows more business re-openings

February 10, 2021 2:01 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Dona Ana County moved into the yellow level of restrictions on Wednesday as more counties in the state showed Covid-19…

Notorious Las Cruces bowling alley massacre still a mystery 31 years later

February 10, 2021 11:24 AM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On the anniversary of a notorious massacre at a southern New Mexico bowling alley that remains unsolved 31 years later,…

Economic relief package for New Mexico approved by state Senate

February 10, 2021 5:45 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Senate pressed forward Wednesday with pandemic-related financial relief measures, including…

New Mexico governor lifts travel restrictions amid ‘brighter’ virus outlook

February 10, 2021 2:57 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at a Covid-19 briefing on Wednesday said New Mexico would be ending mandatory self-quarantine…

WATCH: Wild horses in Ruidoso cause traffic delay

February 10, 2021 5:00 PM ABC News

RUIDOSO, New Mexico — Just a typical day in Ruidoso as a horse crossing causes a slight traffic delay. Ruidoso is well-known for its wildlife, and…

Mesilla Valley Christian School on 2-week virus closure order

February 10, 2021 7:54 AM Mauricio Casillas

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Public Education Department said Wednesday it has informed Mesilla Valley Christian School that it is…