New Mexico Archives

Future uncertain for historic landmark Trost building in Las Cruces

October 17, 2019 10:12 PM KVIA ABC-7

One of Las Cruces’s historical landmarks, built in 1929 and designed by Henry Trost, faces the threat of demolition due to illegal activity…

Accused Las Cruces child pornographer indicted on 12 felony counts

October 17, 2019 4:09 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Las Cruces man was indicted by a Dona Ana County grand jury Thursday on 12 felony counts of making and possessing child pornography Raymond Pacheco…

Las Cruces man jailed without bond after allegedly holding knife to 13-year-old son’s face

October 17, 2019 2:05 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Las Cruces man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly threatened his 13-year-old son with a knife. Las Cruces police said 37-year-old Edward…

NMSU men’s basketball coach Chris Jans signs contract extension

October 16, 2019 7:24 PM KVIA ABC-7

New Mexico State University has secured a one-year contract extension with head men’s basketball Chris Jans, keeping him in Las Cruces through…

Man sentenced to 24 years in prison for Alamogordo high-speed chase that led to standoff

October 16, 2019 5:06 PM KVIA ABC-7

Kaleb Scroggins, 23, was sentenced Wednesday to 24 years in prison for a 2017 Father’s Day high-speed chase in New Mexico that led to a…

70-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash in Otero County

October 16, 2019 4:56 PM KVIA ABC-7

William Flowers, 70, from Linden, North Carolina, was killed when he crashed his motorcycle in Otero County, according to the New Mexico State…

73-year-old man seriously injured after being struck by an SUV in Las Cruces

October 16, 2019 3:07 PM KVIA ABC-7

A 73-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning while trying to cross Claude Dove Drive in Las Cruces according to police. Police…

Las Cruces Congresswoman Torres Small continues to outraise her New Mexico GOP foes

October 16, 2019 12:55 PM KVIA ABC-7

Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small continues to outraise her Republican opponents in southern New Mexico’s closely watched U.S. House…

Man driving stolen car from El Paso with drugs allegedly inside arrested in Las Cruces

October 16, 2019 11:53 AM KVIA ABC-7

Las Cruces police arrested Orlando R. Jacques, 29, Tuesday morning. Police said officers located a Chevrolet Equinox that was stolen on Oct. 3 in El…

Country music star Gretchen Wilson gets kicked out of Las Cruces hotel after employees call 911

October 15, 2019 7:42 PM KVIA ABC-7

Country music star Gretchen Wilson is calling on Las Cruces to boycott Hotel Encanto after she was asked to leave early Sunday morning. After…

Drunk driving suspect allegedly offers New Mexico deputy $10K bribe to let him go; it didn’t work

October 15, 2019 5:44 PM KVIA ABC-7

A New Mexico man is facing charges after authorities say he attempted to bribe a sheriff”s deputy after being pulled over on suspicion of…

New Mexico leads nation in pecan production, while Texas ranks third

October 15, 2019 12:14 PM KVIA ABC-7

New Mexico is expected to lead the U.S. in pecan production this year as growers prepare for the upcoming harvest. The U.S. Agriculture…

New Mexico State University’s president makes big promises in ‘State of the University’ address

October 14, 2019 8:58 PM KVIA ABC-7

New Mexico State University unveiled its strategic plan Monday as leaders delivered the annual State of the University address. “It’s a…

‘He deserves a chance at life’: Las Cruces teen desperately needs new heart

October 14, 2019 8:50 PM KVIA ABC-7

For almost all of his young life, 16-year-old Brannden Fernandez has known he would need a heart transplant. “You look at the outside of…

Garbage truck flips over on way to the dump in Sunland Park

October 14, 2019 4:32 PM KVIA ABC-7

A garbage truck headed to the dump in Sunland Park on Monday morning flipped over for an unknown reason, but no one was hurt. The accident happened…

Fort Bliss soldier receives a deserving gift, after struggling with endless bills on a failing car

October 14, 2019 4:07 PM KVIA ABC-7

U.S. Army Private First Class Tycorey Dudley from Fort Bliss received a much-needed lift over the weekend, with the keys to a newly refurbished 2016…

New Mexico celebrates 1st statewide Indigenous Peoples Day, replacing Columbus Day

October 14, 2019 12:18 PM KVIA ABC-7

New Mexico is among a handful of states celebrating their first Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday as part of a trend to move away from a day honoring…

Nearly 1 million people attended Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

October 14, 2019 12:00 PM KVIA ABC-7

The 48th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is in the books. Hundreds of balloons filled the sky for the Mass Ascension event on the final day.…

Ladder used by drug smugglers found along border fence separating Juarez and Santa Teresa

October 13, 2019 7:43 PM KVIA ABC-7

Federal agents with Mexico’s National Guard discovered a ladder Sunday apparently used to cross over the U.S.-Mexico border fence separating…

FEMA begins reimbursing Borderland non-profits who helped migrants

October 11, 2019 8:49 PM KVIA ABC-7

Federal officials began Friday to reimburse organizations that fed, sheltered and transported migrants released this year in communities near the…

Las Cruces Country Music Festival kicks off 7th year

October 11, 2019 8:09 PM KVIA ABC-7

The seventh annual Las Cruces Country Music Festival takes place this weekend at the Hadley Sports Complex for the second year in a row. The festival…

Man pulled from burning RV by neighbor after explosion in Truth or Consequences RV park

October 10, 2019 6:59 PM KVIA ABC-7

An explosion in Truth or Consequences has left one man seriously injured and destroyed 2 recreational vehicles and a home. The explosion happened…

Las Cruces voters puzzled by ‘ranked choice’ voting despite outreach efforts

October 8, 2019 7:14 PM KVIA ABC-7

Tuesday was a historic day for voting in Las Cruces. For the first time, 239 city residents ranked their candidates in order of their preference.…

Ranked choice voting explained for Las Cruces elections

October 7, 2019 7:13 PM KVIA ABC-7

When early voting begins Tuesday in Las Cruces, residents within the city limits will vote in a brand new way. Here’s everything you need to…

Caught on video: Driver loses control of car and smashes into wall in Otero County

October 4, 2019 5:40 PM KVIA ABC-7

(Editor’s note: Scroll down to the end of this story to watch the video.) A man has taken to social media in the hopes of finding the driver of…

Motorcyclist critically injured in crash along Main Street in Las Cruces

October 4, 2019 12:21 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Las Cruces motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition following an early Friday morning crash along south Main Street that authorities…

New Mexico considers fair-pay rules for college athletes

October 3, 2019 3:21 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Republican state senator wants New Mexico to allow college athletes to receive paid endorsements. Senator and former University of New Mexico…

Virtual reality research lab unveiled at New Mexico State University

October 2, 2019 8:11 PM KVIA ABC-7

Could New Mexico State University be turning into the next big technology hub? A group of students and professors are transforming their school into…

WWII-era B-17 bomber that crashed & killed 7 in Connecticut made regular flights to Borderland

October 2, 2019 7:54 PM KVIA ABC-7

A World War II-era B-17 bomber that crashed Wednesday at a Connecticut airport, killing seven people, made regular visits to the Borderland over the…

$9 million Dona Ana Airport renovation could have significant economic impact for county

October 2, 2019 7:23 PM KVIA ABC-7

A $9 million renovation at the Dona Ana Airport in Santa Teresa is aiming to give cargo planes easy access to the Borderland. The 160 planes that are…