New Mexico Archives

The number of confirmed measles cases reported in an outbreak in West Texas is now at 124

NM health department launches measles web resource

February 28, 2025 12:05 PM Emma Hoggard

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) just launched a web resource addressing the rising measles cases. The…

Former LC Mayor Miyagishima considering run for governor

February 27, 2025 1:57 PM Emma Hoggard

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima is forming an exploratory committee to assess his potential candidacy for…

Preliminary autopsies performed on Gene Hackman and wife find no external injuries following their ‘suspicious’ deaths

February 27, 2025 1:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Lex Harvey and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Initial findings from preliminary autopsies performed on Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his…

Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa found dead in their New Mexico home, police say

February 27, 2025 4:50 AM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 27 FEB 25 03:51 ET Updated: 27 FEB 25 06:15 ET By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife,…

Ben Archer Health Centers reverses policy refusing care to those “unlawfully present” in U.S.

February 26, 2025 2:13 PM Jason McNabb

Update: Senator Heinrich says the clinic has reversed its policy. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ben Archer Health Centers, which operates 11…

Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners discuss Writ of Mandamus against Sheriff Stewart

February 25, 2025 11:24 AM Jason McNabb

Update: The Sheriff’s Office released the following statement: “Dona Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart announced Monday, February 24, 2025, that she…

New Santa Teresa digital infrastructure campus expected to bring 1,000 jobs

February 25, 2025 4:23 PM Emma Hoggard

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a partnership with BorderPlex Digital Assets, LLC that is…

Oscar Rene Sandoval sentenced to life in prison for murder

January 14, 2025 5:16 PM KVIA ABC-7

Update (February 25, 2025): Sandoval received a life sentence for one count of First Degree Murder, with an additional four-and-a-half-year sentence…

Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso reopens, police say no bomb found

February 23, 2025 4:21 PM Yvonne Suarez

UPDATE: At 5:45 p.m. the Village of Ruidoso spokesperson posted that Midtown was cleared and Sudderth Dr. was open to traffic. Ruidoso Police did not…

Dońa Ana County Sheriff issues Silver Alert for missing man

February 23, 2025 6:30 PM Yvonne Suarez

DOŃA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) – A Silver Alert was issued for John Cronin, 84, who was last seen on Feb. 15. The Dońa Ana County Sheriff is…

1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Kirtland Air Force Base

February 22, 2025 4:26 PM Yvonne Suarez

KIRTLAND AFB, New Mexico (KVIA) – An airman is dead after a shooting at an entrance to Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, according to an Air…

Ruidoso restoration efforts after wildfires

February 21, 2025 3:51 PM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Forestry Division is sending out contractors to help landowners in the Ruidoso area restore forests and…

Las Crucen charged with animal abuse

February 21, 2025 10:43 AM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police arrested Luis J. Cobos, 36, and accused him of throwing rocks at two dogs in his backyard. Both…

Good Vibes Only: Organ Mountain High Cheer team named National Champions

February 21, 2025 11:53 AM Rosemary Garcia

El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The Organ Mountain High School Co-Ed Cheer team emerged victorious at the USA Spirit Nationals competition in Anaheim,…

Experts weigh in on the impact of removing DEI in the workforce

February 19, 2025 4:09 PM Tyaun Marshburn

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are a broad list of programs that are used in, corporate America as well is in,…

Man convicted of murdering officer pleads guilty to gun charge

February 19, 2025 1:59 PM KVIA ABC-7

Update (February 19, 2025): De La O pleaded guilty to possessing the modified shotgun used in Ferguson’s fatal shooting. Prosecutors say that De La O…

NMSU researchers create ice cream flavor in honor of university president

February 19, 2025 5:01 AM Isabel Garcia

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Researchers at New Mexico State University have developed a new ice cream flavor in honor of the schools new…

Emergency court order filed against Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart over alleged refusal to commission new deputies

February 18, 2025 5:41 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Writ of Mandamus was filed by Doña Ana County manager Scott Andrews last Thursday according to court documents…

FBI offering $10,000 for Salt Fire information

February 18, 2025 11:29 AM KVIA ABC-7

MESCALERO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons…

U.S. Attorney for District of New Mexico resigns amid Trump transition

February 17, 2025 5:10 PM Emma Hoggard

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez is resigning. His office announced his resignation today, citing “the transition…

Fans react to the 2025 Sunland Park Derby

February 17, 2025 1:08 AM Tyaun Marshburn

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)– Today thousands of people attended the 20th annual Sunland Derby. It is the biggest signature race of their racing…

20th Sunland Derby: ‘Getaway Car’ wins 20 qualifying points for Kentucky Derby

February 16, 2025 11:05 PM Jason McNabb

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A total of eight horses raced in the Sunland Derby Sunday afternoon, fighting for a first place finish to qualify…

Borderland rattled by 5.0 magnitude earthquake—residents across region report shaking

February 15, 2025 2:56 AM Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At 10:24 PM last night, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Borderland and southern New Mexico, with tremors felt across…

New Mexicans receiving unsolicited foreign seeds

February 14, 2025 3:11 PM KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) officials are warning that residents are receiving unsolicited packages of…

New Mexico AG suing for injunction on Elon Musk

February 13, 2025 4:08 PM KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Attorney General Raúl Torrez, along with the attorneys general of Arizona, Michigan, and 12 other states, is filing…

Mistake in the Lake: Record ‘forever chemicals’ levels at Holloman Lake

February 13, 2025 2:14 PM Jason McNabb

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — From a distance, Holloman Lake looks like a nice spot to park an RV, go camping, and enjoy the water. But once one…

Former student doctor pleads guilty to producing child pornography

February 13, 2025 1:50 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 28-year-old former student doctor Kevin Weiss pleaded guilty to producing and possessing child sexual abuse material. Court…

ABC-7 at 4: Expert provides tips to make filing taxes easier for Borderland residents

February 12, 2025 11:10 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The IRS reminds taxpayers that choosing the right tax professional is essential to help them avoid tax-related identity…

‘Justice cannot be bought’: What we know about the DWI scandal

February 12, 2025 2:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Faith Egbuonu, T.J. Wilham Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The DWI scandal,…

One year later: Remembering fallen LCPD officer Jonah Hernandez

February 11, 2025 10:26 AM Lauren Bly

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– One year ago today, Las Cruces Police Officer Jonah Hernandez was killed in the line of duty. Officer Hernandez was…