1st case of highly contagious UK virus variant found in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A more highly contagious variant of Covid-19 has been detected in New Mexico, state officials confirmed Wednesday. The New…
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Pickup truck driver killed in rollover crash that shut down I-25 in Las Cruces area
UPDATE, Jan. 13: New Mexico State Police on Wednesday identified a motorist killed in a rollover crash that shut down Interstate 25 near milepost 7…
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Alabama beats out New Mexico & Texas to host U.S. Space Command headquarters
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Alabama’s governor says Huntsville will soon be announced as the location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters. Gov. Kay…
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Sewage monitoring credited with preventing virus outbreak at Las Cruces juvenile facility
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A wastewater monitoring program launched last month has helped to prevent a Covid-19 outbreak at a juvenile justice…
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New Mexico lawmakers unveil budget that would increase state spending by 4%
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s state government would increase general fund spending by 4% and devote new resources to health care and…
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New Mexico communities on ‘high alert’ for potential armed protests after FBI warning
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With capitols across the country bracing for armed protests, the Doña Ana County sheriff said she has not yet received a…
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‘These are Covid statistics’: Pandemic has significant impact on Doña Ana County crime
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — The 2020 stay-at-home orders in New Mexico had a substantial influence on crime in Doña Ana County. “These are…
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Doña Ana County sees 5 of New Mexico’s 30 latest virus deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Mexico approached 158,000 as an additional 893 cases were reported Tuesday by state health…
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FDA expands Sportmix dog food recall after 70 dogs died; product shipped to New Mexico
The Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall and is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about high levels of aflatoxin in some…
Continue Reading Triple-digit rise in Doña Ana County virus cases as New Mexico expands vaccine eligibility
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Monday reported 933 new Covid-19 cases and 15 more deaths. The latest numbers increased…
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Southern New Mexico’s newly-elected GOP congresswoman tells ABC-7 she will vote against impeachment
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – In an exclusive interview on Monday, southern New Mexico’s newly-elected GOP congresswoman told ABC-7 she has no plans to…
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Army criminal investigators probe discovery of skeletal remains on Fort Bliss property in New Mexico
FORT BLISS, Texas — The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division is looking into the discovery of human remains, believed to more than a year old, on…
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DACC offering short-term classes for adults left jobless during Covid-19 pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Tens of thousands of people have lost their jobs during the pandemic, the majority of those are women over the age of 50.…
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Dona Ana County with 163 new cases of Covid-19; Luna with 16 and Otero with 44
EL PASO, Texas – Dona Ana County has 163 new cases of Covid-19 and one new fatality, according to New Mexico health officials on Saturday. The…
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More than 60,000 New Mexicans vaccinated, with state expanding eligibility
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The state of New Mexico is moving into the next phase of vaccine distribution. In Phase 1B, the state is expanding…
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After 10 months, New Mexico bars remain closed
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – It’s been nearly a year since New Mexico bars closed their doors to the public. “It’s so sad to walk in there and see what…
Continue Reading Dona Ana County with 4 new deaths from Covid-19
SANTA FE – Dona Ana County has 202 new Covid-19 cases and four new deaths, according to state health officials on Friday afternoon. The latest…
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Federal authorities are investigating Mesquite man in derailment of train
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Federal agents are investigating last month’s train derailment in Vado. Authorities are looking at a Mesquite man.…
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Las Cruces police warn residents about scam calls wanting ransom payments
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces police are warning residents about potential scam phone calls trying to get them to go to the scene of a motor…
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Las Cruces man arrested after allegedly stabbing friend multiple times
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A Las Cruces man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed his friend and then broke into a business several hours…
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‘It was an unbelievably historic day for our country:’ Otero County commissioner says about D.C. unrest
EL PASO, Texas– As the dust settles at the U.S. Capitol many who were in attendance are now sharing their experiences. An Otero County commissioner…
Continue Reading Dona Ana County with 118 new cases, 1 new death from coronavirus pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Health officials in New Mexico announcing Thursday 118 new cases and one new death in Dona Ana County. The latest fatality…
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Officials: 911 service won’t be impacted during power outage at Mesilla dispatch
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority has a planned power outage scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10. The outage will…
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Facebook post helps Las Cruces police nab suspect in theft of pickup truck
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The man suspected of stealing a pickup in Truth or Consequences over the weekend was arrested in Las Cruces after being…
Continue Reading New Mexico has record 47 new virus deaths, 7 in Doña Ana County, as state among tops for vaccines
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins said the state Health Department is watching the numbers closely as New Mexico has now…
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8–year-old alarm ordinance in Las Cruces reduces false alarm reports by 59 percent
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The city of Las Cruces is reporting a 59 percent decrease in false alarm calls under an 8-year-old alarm ordinance. The…
Continue Reading New Mexico Statehouse evacuated as Trump supporters gather outside
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Statehouse was largely evacuated on Wednesday afternoon as hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump…
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Las Cruces Public Schools begin coordinating to get their teachers vaccinated
EL PASO, Texas – The Las Cruces Public School system has begun working to get their educators prepared to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. LCPS…
Continue Reading Borderland congressional delegation tweets scenes of ‘chaos’ at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Borderland’s congressional delegation took to social media to describe the lockdown of the U.S. Capitol on…
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Federal government completes 131 miles of border wall in El Paso sector of Texas & New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas — The federal government has completed a total of 131 miles of border wall in the El Paso sector, the acting commissioner of the U.S.…
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