LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Board of Education reviewed its student dress code Tuesday. With a new dress code possibly being approved, LCPS will host virtual meetings for students, staff and others to give feedback. The new proposed dress code “emphasizes that students should be able to express their individuality without unnecessary
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — Software company Oracle announced an update to its power plan for Project Jupiter, an artificial intelligence data center planned in Doña Ana County. Wednesday, Oracle said it filed an application to use Bloom Energy fuel cell technology, replacing its original design involving gas turbines and diesel generators. Fuel cells
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RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a “life-threatening” flash flood warning for the South Fork burn scar, which is in and around Ruidoso and the Lincoln National Forest. Some roads in Ruidoso will flood Wednesday. Flood warnings are issued when flooding is happening or will happen soon, the village posted
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, a free car seat fitting will take place at Sisbarro Buick-GMC in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Parents will get hands-on help to install booster seats. The New Mexico Department of Transportation said the fitting station will take place June 4 at 425 W. Boutz Rd. from 3-5 p.m. Inspections
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — A truck crashed into a home in Sunland Park, New Mexico, according to the city’s fire department. Firefighters rescued a dog and checked on a person inside the house. Courtesy: Sunland Park Fire Department It happened on the 1100 block of Brass Hill Avenue early Wednesday morning, the fire department
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(KVIA) — Tuesday, ABC-7 projected Deb Haaland won the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor. Greg Hull is the projected winner for the GOP race. With 96% of precincts reporting, Haaland had 72% of votes against Sam Bregman. Haaland served as U.S. interior secretary under former President Joe Biden. She oversaw federal public lands, natural
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UPDATE (June 3, 2026, 4:56 a.m.) — One hundred percent of precincts reported Todd J. Garrison is leading the Republican race for Doña Ana County Sheriff. Garrison has 57% (4,177) of the votes while Jaime Quezada has 17% (1,220). See the latest results here. UPDATE (June 3, 2026, 4:45 a.m.) — One hundred percent of
Continue Reading (KVIA) — In New Mexico’s Tuesday primary election, Greg Cunningham secured the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 2. He will run against the incumbent U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Cunningham ran against Jose Orozco. Orozco withdrew from the race, but his name was still on Tuesday’s ballot. Cunningham
Continue Reading (KVIA) — The incumbent U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in New Mexico’s first semi-open primary election on Tuesday. Rep. Luján ran against Matt Dodson, a U.S. Air Force veteran who described himself as a Democratic socialist. Rep. Luján has been a senator since 2021, previously representing northern New Mexico in the
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 44-year-old man from Romania has been scheduled for a sentencing hearing for a fraud scheme that stole more than $1.8 from victims, according to officials Tuesday. The hearing will be Thursday in Las Cruces. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Mexico, Claudiu Pesteleu admitted he participated
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UPDATE (June 1, 2026) — Investigation revealed the explosion and fire was an accident, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. The explosion came from the trunk of a car in the garage, LCFD and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives learned. An acetylene cylinder in the trunk fueled the explosion, LCFD said.
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DEMING, N.M. (KVIA) — An inmate at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming, New Mexico, tested positive for measles, the state health department said Monday. NMDOH said people may have been exposed to this case at the U.S. Probation & Parole Office in Las Cruces: May 27 between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. 100
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(KVIA) — Tuesday, registered voters in New Mexico will vote in semi-open primary elections, meaning voters don’t have to register with a qualified political party to participate. ABC-7 will have live coverage on air and online Tuesday night. According to the the Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office, voters had until May 5 to change their party affiliation.
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA)– A resident was displaced and one person was treated for smoke inhalation after a mobile home caught fire Saturday afternoon in Anthony, according to Doña Ana Fire Rescue. Firefighters were dispatched shortly after 3:15 p.m. to the 160 block of Saltbush Drive following reports of a possible house fire. When crews
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SANTA FE (KVIA) — People in New Mexico are smoking less, but are also vaping more, the New Mexico Department of Health said Friday. Health data shows teenagers are also smoking cigarettes less. The percentage of adults in New Mexico dropped from 15% in 2022 to 11.7% in 2024, NMDOH said. The percentage of those
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Casa de Peregrinos is excited to announce that the popular event is coming back.The 18th Annual Taste of Las Cruces, presented by Ben E. Keith, will take place on Wednesday, June10, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Las Cruces Convention Center. This special community event brings together top restaurants,
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A man was arrested for being suspected of kidnapping two Missouri children found in Chaparral, New Mexico, the U.S. Marshals Service said Wednesday. The USMS said on Tuesday, the USMS District of New Mexico received help to find the two children and arrest the alleged abductor, Ralph Jones Jr. Jones
Continue Reading ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — Three inmates face federal charges after allegedly attacking a correction officer at the Doña Ana County Detention Center, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Mexico said Wednesday. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the inmates allegedly beat the officer unconscious and tased him. Court documents said the officer helped the U.S.
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The City of Sunland Park will host its 2026 State of the City Address on May 27 at the Sunland Park Municipal Sports Complex. According to the city, the event will highlight recent milestones, public safety priorities, infrastructure updates, and long-term plans for the community. Mayor Javier Perea, alongside city council members and municipal leaders,
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UPDATE (May 22, 2026) — New Mexico Police said 25 people were exposed to fentanyl, methamphetamine and para-fluorofentanyl. During a press conference Friday in Albuquerque, NMSP said the substances were in powder form. Twenty of the 25 exposed went to the hospital. Two people are still there. Police did not say how the exposure happened.
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VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The death of Kyle Busch has made impacts throughout the country, even here in the Borderland. ABC-7 spoke with drivers and race enthusiasts at the Vado Speedway, and they said they were shocked by the news of his death. “With all the stuff going on in the in the world
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Thursday, Las Cruces Public Schools celebrated three educators for being recognized by the National Education Association Southwest Region and NEA-New Mexico. Two of the the finalists were nominated by NEA from Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy. Josephine Lopez, the MVLA office manager was selected as Educational Support Professional of the Year for
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 40-year-old man suspected of damaging a Las Cruces Catholic church with a gun in early May now faces additional charges. Thursday, Las Cruces police said Matthew Albian Alarcon was charged for attempted burglary and “possession of a suspicious device.” On May 4 at about 4:30 a.m., security video from
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(KVIA) — Spray parks and pools are set to welcome Borderland residents for Memorial Day Weekend. The City of El Paso said the holiday weekend will kick off the season for all city spray parks. There are also several pools opening for the weekend in Las Cruces. Pools in El Paso County El Paso County
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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — A Santa Fe-based photographer will showcase his work featuring White Sands National Park later this month. Craig Varjabedian is an award-winning photographer who captured White Sands’ landscape for years, the National Park Service said. On May 31, he will reflect on his time photographing the national park at the visitor center
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Las Cruces will take a new name in July, Las Cruces Public Schools announced Wednesday. The district’s board of educated voted to rename the campus to Desert Bloom Elementary. The board voted to remove Cesar Chavez’ name from the campus April 21 after sexual abuse
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared statewide drought and severe fire conditions Wednesday. The governor said drought conditions caused below-average river flows throughout the state. “New Mexico is experiencing unprecedented drought and fire danger, and we must act decisively to safeguard our communities and water supplies,” said Gov. Lujan
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Just in time for summer holidays, the South Central Regional Transit District launched a new shuttle service to take travelers to popular destinations like Elephant Butte. Wednesday, SCRTD said the Blue Summer Route will operate Fridays and Saturdays starting Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The shuttle will run from
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department pledged to improve trust between police and the community with the “Trust Building Campaign.” Part of the campaign includes hearing from residents through surveys, meetings and other events. LCPD said it prioritized officer’s well-being and implemented trauma-informed response trainings to ensure officer safety. LCPD Police Chief
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department posted a Facebook video Tuesday showing officers arresting and taking illegal guns from suspects 21 years old and younger. According to the post, on May 9, officers found a car that drove away from police just after 3 a.m. Police said the car didn’t have
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