Otero County Prison inmate among 5 new virus deaths as New Mexico cases top 10,000
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — An Otero County Prison inmate was among five more coronavirus deaths reported Wednesday in New Mexico, while 38 new cases at…
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Overnight fire chars home in Sunland Park; residents out safely
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department battled a house fire early Wednesday morning. It happened just after 2 a.m. on…
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‘We can’t disband the police department’ – but Las Cruces looks at transparency, reform
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council met Monday night for a passionate, three-hour discussion on global and local calls for police…
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Just 3 new virus cases each in Doña Ana County, Otero Prison as New Mexico nears 10,000 infections
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Tuesday reported 88 new coronavirus cases and seven additional deaths statewide. State…
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Man charged in New Mexico Oñate protest shooting; militia group’s presence ‘condemned’
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico —  A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with aggravated battery in a shooting that happened as protesters in…
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New Mexico pays out $1B in unemployment benefits so far during virus pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Businesses might be slowly reopening their doors in New Mexico, but the number of residents collecting unemployment…
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Doña Ana County just 1 new virus case after deadly week; Otero Prison has 20% of state’s new cases
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Following their deadliest week of the coronavirus pandemic last week, Doña Ana County on Monday not only reported no new…
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Monument to Spanish conqueror Oñate comes down in New Mexico
RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, New Mexico — Authorities removed a bronze statute of a Spanish conqueror on horseback from a cultural center in New Mexico on…
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New Mexico governor wants to deal with state spending, voting reform & police body cams in special session
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has not yet released the official agenda for New Mexico’s special legislative session due to…
Continue Reading More virus cases, but no Doña Ana County deaths after deadliest week; state readies further re-openings
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico recorded 104 new coronavirus cases Sunday, including 13 additional infections in Doña Ana County and 14 more…
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Politicians, Hispanic Hollywood heavyweights work together to help the Colonias during pandemic
COLONIAS, New Mexico — The Colonias have not been forgotten by current and former New Mexico elected officials. The small city that gets very little…
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‘We’re looking for solutions’: Boxing champ and comedian lead Las Cruces ‘Black Lives Matter’ town hall meeting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Boxing champ Austin Trout and comedian Tommy Black led a discussion in downtown Las Cruces Saturday night around police…
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Border Patrol agent from El Paso sector found dead along remote New Mexico trail
LORDSBURG, New Mexico — A U.S. Border Patrol agent for the El Paso sector was found dead along a trail in a remote stretch of New Mexico’s Hidalgo…
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‘We’re calling for justice’: Protesters hold moment of silence for man killed by Las Cruces officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The sister of the man killed by Las Cruces police in February joined a few dozen protesters on Saturday to demand justice.…
Continue Reading Southern New Mexico accounts for 20% of state’s latest virus cases; new plans to test utility workers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Coronavirus cases rose by 102 across the state on Saturday, with new infections in southern New Mexico’s Doña Ana and Otero…
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Las Cruces man gets prison term for impersonating U.S. marshal
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man has been sentenced to over eight months in prison for impersonating a deputy U.S. marshal. The U.S.…
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Protesters seeking police reforms overrun streets in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Protesters seeking police reforms prompted the closure of some roadways in Las Cruces on Saturday. As of 11:30 a.m.,…
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New Mexico school closures, online learning may have set students back by months
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After New Mexico’s governor ordered the closure of schools to prevent the spread of Covid-19, less than half of the state’s…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County virus deaths double in 2-days, Otero Prison cases now outnumber most NM counties
SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials on Friday reported six new coronavirus deaths across New Mexico, including one in Doña Ana County.…
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‘Had to do it’: Las Cruces man accused of using sword to slay neighbor by trying to cut head off
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man is suspected of using a sword to kill his neighbor, telling other neighbors afterward that he “had to do…
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2 new Dona Ana County virus deaths among 10 in New Mexico; governor allows breweries to reopen
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she would allow breweries and brew pubs – but not bars – to reopen at 50% capacity as…
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Las Cruces mom gets donated van to help toddler get transplant
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces non-profit and car dealership have teamed up to help family in need. Revolution 120 and the Sisbarro Car…
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Las Cruces man reported missing twice found dead
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Authorities in Las Cruces said Wednesday that the body of a missing 74-year-old man had been found. The body of Erwing Witt…
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New Mexico AG calls for police body cams, ban on chokeholds after Las Cruces officer charged in death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico’s state Attorney General Hector Balderas on Wednesday called for police reforms amid protests throughout the…
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NMSU’s Nick Gonzales among top picks in MLB draft, taken by Pittsburgh Pirates
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania — Major League Baseball’s amateur draft began Wednesday night with a New Mexico State University Aggie among…
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Elderly man shot, killed by Las Cruces police is identified
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces police have released the identity of an 81-year-old man who was fatally shot after they said he fired multiple…
Continue Reading 27 new Dona Ana County virus cases as New Mexico plans to test food industry workers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 147 additional cases of coronavirus; 27 of those new cases occurred…
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‘I still can’t believe I lost my friend’: Las Cruces man shares 911 call that led to police shooting of elderly neighbor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — James Davidson thought of the elderly man who lived a few doors down as so much more than a neighbor. “I was the closest…
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Alamogordo zoo welcomes cute new arrival with birth of baby springbok
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — The zoo in Alamogordo has a new baby animal that is sure to be a big attraction. A baby springbok – an African antelope…
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Family lawyer demands murder charge against Las Cruces officer who used deadly neck restraint
LAS CRUCES, New Meixco — The lawyer representing the family of a man who died after leading police on a foot chase said Tuesday that an involuntary…
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