LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A New Mexico district judge ruled to keep a murder conviction of the first defendant tried in the Young Park mass shooting Thursday. Tomas Rivas was found guilty of three counts of first degree murder in the shooting. His attorney asked the court for a retrial after learning about allegations
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UPDATE: The New Mexico State University administration reports that Canvas service is fully restored as of 8 a.m. May 8. The students and faculty who were impacted by the security alert will get a grace period for any activities that were due on either May 7 or May 8. They now must be submitted by
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — With early voting going on now for the June primary election in Doña Ana county, candidates and campaigns are making visits to the region to make their case to voters. On Tuesday, that included Sam Bregman, current Bernalillo County District Attorney and candidate for the Democrat nomination for Governor of
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LAS CRUCES (N.M.) — The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management authorized a natural gas pipeline that will stretch 16 miles across Doña Ana County. The BLM of Las Cruces said the pipeline will deliver gas to Project Jupiter, a massive proposed data center near Santa Teresa. BLM authorized the “Green Chile
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Sunland Park Fire Department transported two people with minor injuries after a crash on McNutt road, according to a Facebook post. SPFD said there is a “significant increase in traffic” on McNutt Road near Calle Carrosel and Cristo Rey Road. The crash involved two vehicles.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Camino Real Middle School teacher accused of inappropriate relations with a student has been indicted Tuesday, according to District Judge Conrad Perea’s office. During Tuesday’s hearing, a judge ruled 43-year-old Wyatt Cornelius will be held without bond during proceedings. His arraignment is pending and his jury trial hasn’t been
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A fire damaged an apartment on Dartmouth Avenue in Las Cruces Tuesday, according to the city’s fire department. The fire department said it burned at the 400 block of Dartmouth Avenue, which is near the I-10. Crews saw fire and smoke coming from the front door upon arrival. LCFD said
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico State University Police arrested Robin Appleton, 58, after a series of arson incidents at the campus over a 24-hour period. Appleton is charged with three counts of arson over $500 and one count of larceny. All the charges are fourth-degree felonies. Between May 3 and May 4
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — An action-thriller film just wrapped filming in Las Cruces. More than 700 people worked in front and behind the camera, according to Film Las Cruces Wednesday. “Barracuda” filmed for two months in and around the city. It follows a high-stakes pursuit toward the U.S. border, Film Las Cruces said. Story
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UPDATE (6:23 p.m.) — The City of Sunland Park said no credible threat was found after sweeping the campus. The city said the scene cleared at 3 p.m. Normal operations are expected to resume tomorrow, the city said. UPDATE (2:36 p.m.) — The district said if you cannot pick up your student, school staff will
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Santa Teresa Middle School will no longer be a voting center for the 2026 primary election, the Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office’s said Tuesday. Voters can instead vote at Riverside Elementary School (4085 McNutt Rd. in Sunland Park). The county clerk’s office said the campus is open from 7 a.m.
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UPDATE (11:51 a.m.) — Service has been restored to the area. SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority is repairing a water main in the Anapra area that will interrupt service, the utility said Tuesday. Surrounding areas could see an impact in service too. CRRUA said the general impact area includes
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces said it will remove an iconic mural from a water tank for rehabilitation work. Anthony Pennock painted the mural, titled “Jornada Del Muerto” in 1973. His work is seen across Southern New Mexico. According to the city, Pennock will re-paint the mural exactly as it
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice started the second phase of its public nuisance case against Meta Monday. It’s seeking relief that would require Meta to pay damages and change its platforms. ABC-7 previously reported Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for violating New Mexico law on child safety.
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park appointed Kiri Daines as the new Chief of Police, it said Monday. She previously served in the Paso Del Norte region and was Deputy Chief of Police for the Las Cruces Police Department, the city added. Daines has more than 20 years of experience in
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Businesses in Southern New Mexico now have a new way to grow beyond the region. The first Las Cruces Consumer Product Summit is set for May 5, 2026, at Mesilla Valley Mall. The event will connect local founders, product entrepreneurs, and small business owners with experienced operators, strategists, and regional leaders. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — GECU is launching its third annual Matching May campaign, where 12 Borderland non-profits will receive each receive $12,000 in donations. Throughout the month, the campaign will support organizations addressing needs in education, housing, food insecurity, health and others, GECU said. “By matching donations, we’re empowering organizations to expand their reach
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LAS CRUCES, Texas (KVIA) — The 13-year-old suspected of shooting fellow 13-year-old Chris Carnero will not be released before his trial date in July, and will continue to be held at the Doña Ana County Jail until then. Judge Robert Lara made the decision on Thursday after a two hour hearing with arguments from both
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UPDATE (1:52 p.m.) — Police documents ABC-7 obtained said an undercover El Paso police officer arrested Gallardo using an ad for soliciting prostitution. Arrest documents said Gallardo contacted the undercover officer using an adult escort website and agreed to pay $100 for a 30-minute service. When Gallardo arrived to the agreed location, the Wyndham Hotel
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DEMING, N.M. (KVIA) — A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting that killed an 18-year-old and injured a 17-year-old in southwest Deming, the Luna County Sheriff’s Office said. The suspect was charged with first-degree murder, attempted first degree murder, robbery, shooting at or from a vehicle and tampering with evidence. Officials said the
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RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — A three-year investigation led to the recent identification of a Ruidoso man’s decomposed human remains, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The remains were found between two walls in a Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, building, the sheriff’s office said on Facebook. A year later, the sheriff’s office, 12th Judicial District
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story shared newly released video and details about last week’s fatal officer-involved shooting, saying the suspect reached for a loaded handgun less than two seconds after narcotics agents identified themselves during an attempted arrest in a crowded East Lohman Ave. parking lot. The April
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UPDATE (April 28, 2026) — Las Cruces police identified the suspect as 45-year-old David Gallegos Jr. Tuesday. LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces police said a 45-year-old man died in Las Cruces officer-involved shooting Friday. Metro Narcotics Agents were surveilling the man as part of a narcotics investigation, according to police. The shooting happened
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UPDATE (5:53 p.m.) — Highway 70 reopened, according to MAFR. The last fire has been lined, it added. MESCALERO, N.M. (KVIA) — Four fires burned along Highway 70 in the Mescalero, New Mexico, area Monday, Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue said. Three have since been contained. The Lincoln National Forest said on Facebook a wildfire started
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UPDATE (April 27, 2026) — The Mescalero Apache Tribe posted a statement addressing its president’s suspension. “We ask for your patience as the Tribe investigates the accusations brought forth against the President,” the tribe wrote in part on Facebook. “Please remember to be kind and respectful to one another as this process unfolds.” The tribe’s
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Firefighters knocked down a fire at a Las Cruces home Sunday, according to the city’s fire department. LCFD said the fire burned on the 9400 block of Hondo Road. City firefighters helped Doña Ana County with the fire driven by heavy wind. The wind spread the fire to the home’s
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces firefighters put out a fire that burned an abandoned building on Mesquite Street Sunday. LCFD said the fire burned through the building’s roof and attic. The building, located on the 700 block of N Mesquite Street, has had five fires since 2024, LCFD said. Sunday’s fire damaged the
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Two of the few World War II bombers still flying today are at the War Eagles Air Museum in Santa Teresa for the weekend. The museum said the B-17 Flying Fortress and B-25 Mitchell bomber returned to the Borderland for the first time in nearly three years Thursday. They’ll be
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park held a news conference today, where Mayor Javier Perea, Fire Chief Danny Medrano and District Five Councilor Maria Burciaga addressed some rumors and worries the community had. According to Mayor Perea, the city wanted to clarify rumors about a possible threat to the Anapra community
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — White Sands Missile Range will block Highway 70 twice April 27, the New Mexico Department of Transportation said. NMDOT said the closures are schedule for 8:25 a.m. and 12:25 p.m. Each block will last one hour. The closures will be two miles east of the access road (Mile Marker 172)
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