New Mexico sees virus case declines, but nursing home deaths persist
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico is seeing its daily Covid-19 case totals decline, but health officials have been worried about whether the…
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Teen pilots airlift pets from crowded Las Cruces shelter
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Teenage pilots are airlifting animals from shelters in Las Cruces to places out of state where they have a better…
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Las Cruces nursing home residents ecstatic to receive Covid-19 vaccine, saying they have ‘nothing to lose’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — At 81-years-old, Henrietta Devins was first in line on Monday to receive the Covid-19 vaccine at the Village at Northrise -…
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The Las Cruces ‘Chile Drop’ to ring in the new year is back; here’s how you can safely participate in the broadcast
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Will it be red, green or both?! After a year of canceled celebrations, Las Cruces residents can safely ring in the new year…
Continue Reading Southern New Mexico has 7 of state’s 30 new virus deaths – many involve nursing home residents
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health reported 747 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 30 additional deaths Sunday. Seven of…
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Pair of Las Cruces care facilities among 1st in New Mexico to begin receiving virus vaccinations
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico on Sunday began providing Covid-19 vaccinations to 15,000 people who work or live at long-term care…
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Dona Ana County is 3rd in state for new virus cases, but zero deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — State officials on Saturday reported an additional 609 known Covid-19 cases and nine additional deaths, increasing the…
Continue Reading 2 southern New Mexico virus deaths among 36 reported across the state on Christmas
SANTA FE, New Mexico — On Friday, New Mexico health officials reported 1,465 new confirmed cases of Covid-19, bringing the pandemic total to…
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New Mexico governor makes plea for holiday safety as Las Cruces sees nursing home virus death
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday made another plea for people to be safe this holiday season. She said…
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‘It’s the Best Christmas of all’: Chaparral Covid-19 survivor calls recovery a miracle
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — Roberto and Mary Alice Mata, married for nearly 50 years, share smiles and hold onto each other’s hands inside their…
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New Mexico woman facing felony charge for coughing on health care worker says she’s wrongly accused
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KOAT) — A New Mexico woman facing a felony charge for coughing on a health care worker said she’s being wrongly…
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Thousands impacted by Wednesday night power outages in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Thousands of homes and businesses in Las Cruces were without electricity due to power outages on Wednesday night. An El…
Continue Reading Just 1 new Doña Ana County virus death as New Mexicans can now sign up to receive vaccine
SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials on Wednesday reported that total confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Mexico since the pandemic began have…
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Doña Ana County sheriff’s deputies, police officers are getting vaccine; call it ‘quick and easy’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Christmas came early for law enforcement officers across Doña Ana County. “It was quick and easy,” said Lt. Jason Gleason,…
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New Mexico’s governor reveals virus poses no threat to Santa, says he’s immune to Covid-19
SANTA FE, New Mexico — It’s official, at least according to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham: Santa Claus and his reindeer are…
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Police say Las Cruces man killed neighbor to avenge son’s death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces police said a 71-year-old man acknowledged killing his son’s neighbor as the victim sat in a vehicle…
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‘It makes me want to cry’: Las Cruces middle schoolers ‘adopt’ seniors at nursing homes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The students at J Paul Taylor Academy are on a mission to help the elderly feel adored, admired and appreciated. “We give…
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Health leaders say New Mexico on downside of virus surge; Doña Ana County has just 1 new death
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported an additional 1,272 confirmed Covid-19 cases Tuesday, pushing the statewide total since…
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Part-owner of Ruidoso Downs, telecommunications exec Stan Sigman dies at 73
RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico – One of the owners of Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino has died. The track announced that Stan Sigman died Monday at…
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New Mexico State Aggies grow brand with official coffee
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico State University Aggies are growing their brand with a new coffee. Named after the desert peak that looms…
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Free at-home Covid-19 tests now available for New Mexico residents
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials said Tuesday they are hoping to boost the number of people getting tested for Covid-19 through…
Continue Reading Only 1 new virus death in Doña Ana County as New Mexico sees cases decline, more vaccines arrive
SANTA FE, New Mexico — More than 130,800 confirmed Covid-19 cases have now been reported in New Mexico since the pandemic began. That includes an…
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‘An angel in disguise’: Sons remember 3rd Las Cruces educator who lost battle to Covid-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For more than 22 years, she was known and loved as “Mrs. Gloria” in Las Cruces Public Schools. “She was larger than life,”…
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NMSU holds online ‘Christmas Star’ viewing as Jupiter, Saturn line up closest in centuries
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It’s a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event. On Monday evening after sundown, Jupiter and Saturn will line up closer…
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Florida man arrested in Las Cruces admits using virus quarantine rules to cover up his wife’s murder
JUPITER, Florida — A man arrested in Las Cruces, New Mexico earlier this year and extradited back to Florida on accusations of murdering his wife…
Continue Reading New Mexico virus deaths trend upward; southern NM has 3 of state’s 16 new deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 1,077 new Covid-19 cases and 16 related deaths. Three of…
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Spectacular Christmas lights display in Las Cruces honors those who have battled cancer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Giron family in Las Cruces’ Mesilla Park neighborhood knows how to do up Christmas. With over 130 inflatable…
Continue Reading Dona Ana County sees 4 of New Mexico’s 27 added virus deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico— New Mexico on Saturday reported 1,442 additional known COVID-19 cases and 27 additional deaths. Four of those deaths…
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North Las Cruces shooting leaves man with serious injuries
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Police said a man is suffering serious injuries after being shot. The shooting happened around 11 a.m. Saturday…
Continue Reading 3 more virus deaths in southern New Mexico as state says remote learning to continue for many students
SANTA FE, New Mexico– The New Mexico Department of Health reported 31 additional Covid-19-related deaths on Friday, with several of them occurring…
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