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Otero County woman in her 30s among 3 latest New Mexico virus deaths

August 28, 2020 5:22 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — An Otero County woman in her 30s was among three new coronavirus deaths announced by New Mexico state health officials on…

‘Lock your car’: String of auto burglaries targets east Las Cruces neighborhood

August 28, 2020 4:52 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Police are reminding east Las Cruces residents to lock their vehicles after surveillance video captured teenagers opening…

Las Cruces Red Cross offers ‘virtual’ volunteer help during pandemic

August 28, 2020 6:00 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In her eleven years as a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Bonnie Hoover has seen firsthand disaster from coast to…

Ruidoso detective faces child porn charge after getting ‘hero of child protection’ award

August 28, 2020 4:05 PM Jim Parker, David Burge

RUIDOSO, New Mexico — A Ruidoso police detective is facing federal charges for allegedly sending child pornography by email, the U.S. Attorney’s…

New Mexico’s governor eases virus orders as Las Cruces nursing home has 1 of state’s 9 new deaths

August 27, 2020 2:58 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico will ease restrictions on some mass gatherings and business activities in response to a gradual decline in…

New Mexico Farm & Ranch Museum gets famed Garrett hearse after lawmen history display closes

August 26, 2020 11:49 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Historical Museum of Lawmen sat for over a decade just to the right of the front lobby at the Doña Ana County…

New Mexico’s governor to allow some indoor dining as court hears challenge to her Covid-19 orders

August 26, 2020 12:13 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has scheduled a news conference for Thursday afternoon to discuss a loosening of…

Dona Ana County posts 10% of state’s new virus cases as overall trend shows decline

August 26, 2020 4:53 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 205 additional Covid-19 cases, which represented a jump from the 69…

Chaparral man killed in 1 of 2 truck crashes along I-10 in Hudspeth County

August 25, 2020 8:28 PM Jim Parker

HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas — Two separate, but nearby, semi-truck crashes backed up traffic for miles along Interstate-10 westbound in Hudspeth County…

New Mexico has highest rate of alcohol-related deaths in nation

August 25, 2020 7:13 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — According to a recently published report by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New Mexico continues…

Forced to cut $10 million from budget, NMSU might consolidate colleges

August 25, 2020 6:03 PM Kate Bieri

(Editor’s note: Scroll down to see which majors will be affected by the proposal.) LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Facing a multi-million dollar budget…

New Mexico small businesses can tap into $400M Covid-relief fund

August 25, 2020 6:46 PM David Burge

SANTA FE, New Mexico – Small businesses in New Mexico that have been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic can apply for low-interest loans through the…

5th virus death at Las Cruces nursing home is among pair of new Doña Ana County fatalities

August 25, 2020 4:22 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces nursing home resident was among two new coronavirus deaths reported in Doña Ana County on Tuesday and three…

2 Las Cruces boys killed, 2 others in critical, after Oklahoma van crash

August 25, 2020 3:10 PM Jim Parker

TEXOMA, Oklahoma – A van carrying eight children from Las Cruces struck a semi-truck along an Oklahoma highway, killing two of the New Mexico…

Man allegedly planned to burn down Walmart store in Truth or Consequences

August 25, 2020 2:35 PM Associated Press

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — A man who drove his car through the front of a Walmart Supercenter in Truth or Consequences allegedly planned…

Ruidoso McDonald’s location has largest restaurant virus outbreak in New Mexico

August 25, 2020 2:16 PM Jim Parker

RUIDOSO, New Mexico — A McDonald’s location in Ruidoso is the scene of the largest restaurant outbreak of coronavirus in New Mexico, according…

Las Cruces firefighter in California battling wildfires

Las Cruces firefighter battling California wildfires

August 25, 2020 10:28 AM Shelby Montgomery

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — There are hundreds of wildfires burning over one million acres in several parts of California. To help battle the blaze,…

‘The school’s not protected’: Zia Middle School community alarmed by loss of school resource officer

August 24, 2020 6:38 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With a single vote last week, Zia Middle School became the only middle school in Las Cruces Public Schools to not have a…

Microburst likely caused storm damage in north Las Cruces, leaving thousands without power

August 24, 2020 6:03 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A microburst caused the dangerous winds that ripped down trees and left thousands without power in north Las Cruces,…

Las Cruces man arrested in kidnapping; other suspect remains at large

August 24, 2020 4:45 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – One of the suspects believed to be involved in the kidnapping of a Las Cruces woman has been arrested, Las Cruces police…

Dona Ana County has 10 of state’s 76 new virus cases

August 24, 2020 4:38 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 76 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and two additional deaths as of Monday. The…

Outages force Las Cruces schools to change meal distribution, cause online delays

August 24, 2020 11:42 AM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Power outages from Sunday night’s storm in northern Las Cruces forced Las Cruces Public Schools to change its Monday…

Santa Teresa homeowner charged after allegedly hosting party for 70 people amid Covid restrictions

August 23, 2020 11:32 PM Kate Bieri

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — After breaking up a house party in Santa Teresa earlier this month, the Sunland Park Police Department is reminding…

Las Cruces man shot, wounded

August 23, 2020 11:15 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man was rushed to the hospital after a Sunday shooting, according to the police department. Officers were…

Dona Ana County has only 4 new virus cases, no deaths

August 23, 2020 6:12 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTE FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 98 new confirmed Coronavirus cases and two additional deaths as of Sunday. The two…

‘That man is a miracle’: Las Cruces father celebrating 2nd victory over rare form of cancer

August 23, 2020 11:49 AM Michael Gordon

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A win over cancer is an amazing feat by any stretch of the imagination. However, one family man in Las Cruces is reflecting…

Dona Ana County has 1 of New Mexico’s 4 new virus deaths for 38 total

August 22, 2020 4:18 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Saturday reported 213 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and four additional deaths, one of…

Where Dona Ana County needs to be to open up nursing homes in pandemic

August 22, 2020 11:55 AM Wil Herren

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– With businesses slowly being opened across the country, one community will be under a microcope until their numbers reach a…

White Sands proposing fee increases for guided hikes, group sites, backcountry camping

August 22, 2020 10:35 AM David Burge

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – White Sands National Park is proposing fee increases for some of its enhanced visitor services. These include the full…

Families send message of love with ‘Care-A-Van’ to Las Cruces seniors

August 22, 2020 9:19 AM Wil Herren

Correction: U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small was not one of the organizers of this event as originally reported. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– The most…