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New Mexico bill to legalize recreational marijuana clears key committee

January 29, 2020 4:12 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A Democrat-backed bill to legalize recreational marijuana businesses in all towns and counties across New Mexico has passed…

New Mexico red-flag gun legislation advances with state Senate committee vote

January 29, 2020 4:06 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A proposal has advanced in the New Mexico state Legislature that would allow law enforcement officials or family members to…

Former Las Cruces shelter dog ‘Dracula’ to play in the ‘Puppy Bowl’

January 29, 2020 2:17 PM Jim Parker

Puppy Bowl practice video featuring Dracula. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A former Las Cruces shelter dog named “Dracula” will take the field for Animal…

Knife-wielding Las Cruces man accused of sex attack after kidnapping woman taking out the trash

January 29, 2020 12:53 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man suspected of kidnapping a woman at knifepoint and raping her late Tuesday has been arrested and faces…

Caught on video: Semi-truck runs off I-10 and crashes under a Las Cruces overpass

January 28, 2020 12:36 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A tractor-trailer rig ran off Interstate 10 and crashed under an overpass in Las Cruces on Tuesday, with the entire…

Hundreds turn out as Doña Ana County Commission votes to oppose governor’s push for ‘red-flag’ gun law

January 28, 2020 9:46 AM Jim Parker, Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A crowd of hundreds packed the Doña Ana County Commission meeting Tuesday, with more gathered outside to voice opposition…

Sunland Park firefighter hurt battling blaze that destroyed La Union home

January 28, 2020 3:04 PM Jim Parker

LA UNION, New Mexico — Fire destroyed an Adobe home in La Union on Tuesday, despite efforts from roughly two-dozen firefighters to put out the…

UNM female athlete shot in leg at house party over the weekend

January 28, 2020 12:53 PM Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The Albuquerque Journal reported that a female University of New Mexico athlete is recovering after being shot in the…

‘Touched me hard’: Las Cruces basketball community shaken by Kobe Bryant’s death

January 27, 2020 9:01 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The City of Crosses might be almost 800 miles away from the City of Angels, but Kobe Bryant’s legacy has impacted fans all…

‘You can’t learn if you’re worried about your next meal’: New Mexico bill aims to reduce hunger among college students

January 27, 2020 1:34 PM Kate Bieri

SANTA FE, New Mexico — For dozens of New Mexico State Univeristy students, the availability of donated food is the difference between their decision…

‘Hey You’ emu that wandered Las Cruces is back home with ex-state lawmaker who owns it

January 27, 2020 4:33 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A former state lawmaker’s emu that had been missing since Thanksgiving is safely back at its home near Las Cruces.…

New Mexico may ratchet up tobacco oversight

January 27, 2020 11:40 AM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico legislators are considering a full ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine vaping products along with more robust…

New Mexico minimum wage could affect Medicaid eligibility

January 27, 2020 11:17 AM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Thousands of New Mexicans who are enrolled in the Medicaid program could end up losing their eligibility because of the…

Sunland Park Tequila and Margarita Festival features 60+ brands of top-shelf spirits

January 25, 2020 10:33 PM Kate Bieri

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – What’s your preference: Jose Cuervo, Hornitos, or Don Julio? Of course, we’re talkin’ tequila. Sunland Park Racetrack and…

‘I survived’: 4 days after receiving heart transplant, teen thanks Las Cruces for love and support in video from hospital bed

January 25, 2020 12:07 PM Kate Bieri

STANFORD, California — Just four days after his heart transplant surgery, a Las Cruces teen thanked the Borderland for prayers and support during…

New Mexico State Police searching for missing 88-year-old woman believed to be in danger

January 25, 2020 1:42 PM Jim Parker

SIERRA COUNTY, New Mexico – State police on Saturday issued a statewide Silver Alert for a missing 88-year-old woman believed to be in danger and…

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‘I’ve got to beg for money to buy heroin’: Panhandling OK in Las Cruces, just don’t block traffic

January 24, 2020 6:23 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After losing his leg to Gangrene, Shane Watson told ABC-7 he self-medicates with drugs. “I can’t get pain medication, so…

Las Cruces teen’s new heart is ‘pumping amazingly’ after transplant surgery

January 24, 2020 5:25 PM Kate Bieri

STANFORD, California — The aunt of a Las Cruces teenager who received a heart transplant this week told ABC-7 that his heart is “pumping amazingly”…

NMSU student shot, wounded during fraternity hazing incident; another student charged with assault

January 23, 2020 3:34 PM Trisha Garcia

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A former New Mexico State University student is facing charges for allegedly shooting another student during what is being…

FBI offers $10,000 reward for information leading to arrest of alleged New Mexico killer dad

January 23, 2020 3:53 PM ABC News

ROSWELL, New Mexico — More than two weeks after the body of a 27-year-old Roswell woman was found strangled to death inside her home, the FBI has…

Elusive emu spotted wandering the streets of a Doña Ana County neighborhood

January 23, 2020 12:52 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An elusive emu has been spotted wandering around the Doña Ana County area. A photo of the large exotic bird was shared to…

What’s the key to a long life? 101-year-old Las Cruces man says ‘don’t die’

January 23, 2020 12:23 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man celebrated his 101st birthday with family, friends who came in from around the southwest and all the…

13-year-old boy charged with threatening to ‘shoot up’ a Las Cruces middle school

January 22, 2020 4:13 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 13-year-old Las Cruces boy was arrested Wednesday and charged after a threat was relayed by phone to “shoot up the…

Hundreds of new jobs coming to Santa Teresa Industrial Park

January 22, 2020 9:29 PM Wil Herren

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — The Santa Teresa Industrial Park scored another victory for the Borderland. Along with the 200 jobs from last year,…

Las Cruces man arrested for allegedly stalking his own mother

January 22, 2020 5:13 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A Las Cruces man has been arrested on accusations that he repeatedly violated a protective order by stalking his own mother, police…

Suspect in custody after suspicious device found at New Mexico Walmart triggers shelter-in-place

January 22, 2020 12:38 PM ABC News

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A suspicious device was found Wednesday at an Albuquerque Walmart, prompting a shelter-in-place. It was reported around…

GOP leader chides Lujan Grisham for ignoring oil in speech

January 22, 2020 12:08 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s leading House Republican said he found it “disrespectful” that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham failed to…

‘New heart is working perfect’: Las Cruces teen undergoes successful transplant surgery after long wait

January 20, 2020 9:45 PM Kate Bieri, Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After months on a waiting list and a lifetime of anticipation, a Las Cruces teenager finally received a new heart during a…

New Mexico’s governor prioritizes education spending in State of the State speech

January 21, 2020 4:04 PM Associated Press

(Editor’s note: You can watch the entire State of the State address in the video player above.) SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle…

‘Priority number 1 is safety’: After deaths, Doña Ana County firefighters urge motorists to pull over for flashing lights

January 21, 2020 6:58 PM Kate Bieri

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – After two Texas first responders died in a fatal crash in Lubbock, the Doña Ana County fire department is reminding…