Las Cruces distiller shifts gears to start making hand sanitizer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As hand sanitizer supplies continues flying off the shelves, a Las Cruces native is working to make more and keep his…
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Doña Ana County has 3 of New Mexico’s 48 new virus cases; state deaths grow to 6
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 48 additional cases of corornavirus, including three new…
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New Mexico relaxes virus testing guidelines amid signs that people without symptoms are spreading it
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico is expanding coronavirus testing to many people without medical symptoms as health officials said Wednesday that…
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New Mexico governor announces 5th virus death, predicts ‘we will see more’
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the state’s fifth coronavirus death, an Albuquerque-area man in his 40s who…
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Southeastern New Mexico Airport expansion continues
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — A southeastern airport in the heart of New Mexico’s oil region is continuing its expansion despite the ongoing COVID-19…
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Las Cruces homeless shelter struggles to get necessary donations in virus era
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As thousands of Las Cruces residents worry about the future of their jobs, the Gospel Rescue Mission has seen a drop in…
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Las Cruces police bracing for more domestic violence cases due to stay-at-home order
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With thousands of Las Cruces residents asked to stay home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Las Cruces Police…
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Holloman Air Force Base reports 1st confirmed coronavirus case
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — Holloman Air Force Base has recorded its first confirmed case of coronavirus, base officials and the Alamogordo city…
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With shortage of food, Aggie Cupboard struggles to feed hungry NMSU students
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With non-perishables disappearing off the shelves at grocery stores across the Borderland, New Mexico State’s Aggie…
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2 more virus deaths in New Mexico; 1 new infection in Dona Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two more deaths from the coronavirus have occurred in New Mexico, state officials said Monday, bringing the state’s death…
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Las Cruces City Council debates legality of $4.75 million virus aid plan
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — For four hours on Monday afternoon, the Las Cruces City Council grappled to find a legal way to provide aid to thousands of…
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How to get free potatoes in Las Cruces on Tuesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Borderland residents in need of food can pick up a free bag of potatoes Tuesday morning in east Las Cruces. The Binns Family…
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El Paso, Las Cruces receive ‘C’ grades for social distancing on national scoreboard: See the data
EL PASO, Texas — A company that analyzes GPS data from smartphones gives the Borderland a “C” grade for social distancing, which is below the…
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Fun at-home rainbow experiment to do with your kids during the virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
Everything is brighter with rainbows even a windy day! Making a Skittles rainbow is a quick, colorful science experiment that will engage your kid’s…
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Parade of teachers perks up quarantined kids in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It might not feel like a time for celebration but that didn’t stop a group of teachers from finding a way to cheer up their…
Continue Reading 29 new virus cases in New Mexico brings total to 237; no new infections in Doña Ana County
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced 29 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, raising the state…
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Las Cruces group sews much-needed face masks for elderly, healthcare workers: Find out how you can help
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Volunteers in Las Cruces are doing their part to help curb the spread of coronavirus. “We decided that this was a critical…
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Borderland restaurants become grocery stores, selling fresh produce to customers
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — With sources of revenue being shut down due to the Borderland’s stay-at-home mandates, local restaurants are opening up…
Continue Reading 2nd virus death occurs in New Mexico; Doña Ana County cases rise to 17
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Saturday reported the state’s second coronavirus death and announced 17 additional…
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Health research center predicts virus cases will peak in Texas & New Mexico in late April: See the data
SEATTLE, Washington — The novel coronavirus could kill up to 81,000 people across the United States before it subsides this summer, according to a…
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Caught on video: Hero Las Cruces teen wrestling champ stops kidnapping of children
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 16-year-old wrestling champion helped stop a kidnapping and assault near Las Cruces by pinning a man to the ground until…
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Semi-truck blown over by powerful wind gust along NM 213 near Anthony
ANTHONY, New Mexico — A semi-truck was blown over by high winds and into a guardrail along NM 213 near Anthony on Friday evening, forcing the…
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New Mexico extends school closures through the rest of the academic year due to virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Public school students in New Mexico will not return to classrooms or athletic fields during the current academic…
Continue Reading Las Cruces City Council grants mayor emergency authority amid virus crisis
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Friday that would grant the mayor the authority to issue an…
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High winds left thousands without power from Las Cruces to San Elizario
EL PASO, Texas — Over 4,000 El Paso electric customers were without power at one point Friday evening as high winds featuring gusts of over 60 miles…
Continue Reading 55 new virus cases reported in New Mexico, bringing state total to 191
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state of New Mexico’s tally of confirmed coronavirus infections climbed to at least 191 residents on Friday after 55 new…
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NMAA Cancels all spring sports & activities
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Activities Association made it official on Friday, cancelling all spring sports and activities. In a news…
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High wind & blowing dust causing travel hazard along I-10 corridor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — High wind and blowing dust were causing a travel hazard along the Interstate 10 corridor on Friday afternoon, the New…
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14-day self-quarantine ordered for all air travelers coming into New Mexico to fend off virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order Friday requiring any traveler coming into New Mexico on an airplane to…
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NMSU plans to host virtual May commencement due to virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Due to coronavirus concerns, New Mexico State University moved classes and operations online. Now, the university is…
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