WATCH: F-16 jets fly over southern New Mexico to pay tribute to essential workers
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — A formation of U.S. Air Force jets on Friday evening conducted a flyover in southern New Mexico to show appreciation for…
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New Mexico governor warns virus cases still ‘too high’; 11 new Doña Ana County infections
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Cases of coronavirus are still “too high” in New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said during a Friday afternoon news…
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Las Cruces to consider local mask requirement on top of statewide requirement
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – On Friday afternoon, the Las Cruces City Council discussed at length the possibility of requiring masks at the local level,…
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Where are the Borderland’s largest known virus outbreaks? Detention and psychiatric centers
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice says a coronavirus outbreak at El Paso’s Rogelio Sanchez State Jail has now grown to…
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Las Cruces Public Schools hoping to avoid staff, program cuts
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public School district had teachers, parents and staff participate in a conversation Friday afternoon about…
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5 people shot in Albuquerque apartment parking lot after fight
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Five people were shot in southeast Albuquerque late Thursday night. The shooting occurred in the parking lot of an…
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Las Cruces business owners who must stay closed are ‘disappointed’ with governor’s decision
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Beginning Friday, the Land of Enchantment moves towards the “slight reopening” of the state. Businesses like retail, call…
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‘World-class’ conductor to perform for graduating seniors outside Las Cruces restaurant
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With New Mexico State University students graduating virtually on Saturday and high school seniors graduating next week, a…
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Police say Las Cruces shop owner, ex-paratrooper was shot dead by intruder during burglary
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Investigators now believe the weekend shooting death of a beloved local shoe repair businessman was a result of an…
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Otero County records 1st virus death, among 11 new fatalities across New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A woman in her 50s who died in the hospital of coronavirus has become Otero County’s first Covid-19 fatality, New Mexico…
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New Mexico’s governor unveils ‘slight reopening’ and face mask requirement, but is wary of surge
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico is giving the green light for some non-essential businesses and services, including retailers, to reopen come…
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Elephant Butte resort community sees economy crumble under weight of pandemic
ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico – The economy at one of New Mexico’s most well-known resort communities is in free fall as the Covid-19 pandemic continues…
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Gadsden schools create mobile hotspot buses to bring internet to students
CHAMBERINO, New Mexico — Living in rural areas around the Borderland can present problems for students. Â Especially when the only way to go to…
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Las Cruces man convicted of killing teen girlfriend out on parole
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man responsible for the murder of his girlfriend when they were both teens is out of prison on parole after…
Continue Reading Man arrested in slaying of popular Las Cruces business owner
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Police on Wednesday announced an arrest in the weekend slaying of a popular Las Cruces businessman. Lonnie Gallegos, 38,…
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A Las Cruces homeless shelter is on lockdown, while another is packed with new residents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After two months on lockdown, the executive director of the Gospel Rescue Mission said he’s grateful no one inside the Las…
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Virus infections continue climbing in Doña Ana and Otero counties
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Coronavirus infections are still climbing both in Doña Ana County and at Otero County detention facilities, state health…
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‘They don’t even know their mother passed’: 3 Borderland kids hospitalized after crash that killed mom
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Over the weekend, one person was killed and six were injured when a truck crossed over the center lanes into on coming…
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Body of southern New Mexico woman missing for months found in car submerged in lake
SIERRA COUNTY, New Mexico – An SUV containing the body of a southern New Mexico woman who had been missing for five months was pulled from Elephant…
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Las Cruces debates whether it’s constitutional to require that voters wear masks
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Is is constitutional for a mayor to require all voters to wear masks while casting their ballots inside city hall? “I ask…
Continue Reading Dona Ana County now has 245 virus infections; Otero County ICE facility outbreak hits 30 cases
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Monday announced another 24 coronavirus cases in Dona Ana County, pushing the county’s…
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$2,000 reward offered to identify shooter who gunned down Las Cruces businessman along street
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A $2,000 reward was offered Monday as police sought leads in the weekend death of a Las Cruces businessman who was gunned…
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New Mexico woman, 105, who beat 1918 flu, has coronavirus
GALLUP, New Mexico — A 105-year-old New Mexico woman who beat back the 1918 flu that killed millions, including her mother and infant sister, is…
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Doña Ana County responsible for nearly 25% of all new virus cases in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County accounted for nearly a quarter of all new coronavirus cases reported Sunday by New Mexico state health…
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1 dead, 6 hospitalized after Sunland Park traffic crash
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A four-vehicle crash in Sunland Park late Saturday night killed one woman and injured six other people, state police…
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Las Cruces outlines plan for re-opening parks
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — All Las Cruces parks remain closed for Mother’s Day weekend, but some may open in the weeks to come. At this week’s special…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County tops 200 virus cases; Otero ICE facility has 19 migrants infected
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico has recorded another 105 coronavirus cases, pushing the statewide total to 4,778 on Saturday. In Doña Ana…
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With showroom closed to public, Las Cruces furniture store desperate to make ends meet
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After half a century in business, the owner of a Las Cruces furniture store doesn’t know if she can keep her doors open…
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‘We need to do something’: Las Cruces City Council will soon vote on making masks mandatory in city
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council on Friday signaled that it will soon vote on whether to require all residents of the city to…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County virus cases surpass 200 as New Mexico surges
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials said Friday that another 181 coronavirus cases have been confirmed, pushing the statewide total…
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