U.S. Attorney for District of New Mexico resigns amid Trump transition
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez is resigning. His office announced his resignation today, citing “the transition…
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Fans react to the 2025 Sunland Park Derby
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)– Today thousands of people attended the 20th annual Sunland Derby. It is the biggest signature race of their racing…
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20th Sunland Derby: ‘Getaway Car’ wins 20 qualifying points for Kentucky Derby
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A total of eight horses raced in the Sunland Derby Sunday afternoon, fighting for a first place finish to qualify…
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Borderland rattled by 5.0 magnitude earthquake—residents across region report shaking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At 10:24 PM last night, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Borderland and southern New Mexico, with tremors felt across…
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New Mexicans receiving unsolicited foreign seeds
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) officials are warning that residents are receiving unsolicited packages of…
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New Mexico AG suing for injunction on Elon Musk
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Attorney General Raúl Torrez, along with the attorneys general of Arizona, Michigan, and 12 other states, is filing…
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Mistake in the Lake: Record ‘forever chemicals’ levels at Holloman Lake
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — From a distance, Holloman Lake looks like a nice spot to park an RV, go camping, and enjoy the water. But once one…
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Former student doctor pleads guilty to producing child pornography
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 28-year-old former student doctor Kevin Weiss pleaded guilty to producing and possessing child sexual abuse material. Court…
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ABC-7 at 4: Expert provides tips to make filing taxes easier for Borderland residents
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The IRS reminds taxpayers that choosing the right tax professional is essential to help them avoid tax-related identity…
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‘Justice cannot be bought’: What we know about the DWI scandal
By Faith Egbuonu, T.J. Wilham Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The DWI scandal,…
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One year later: Remembering fallen LCPD officer Jonah Hernandez
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– One year ago today, Las Cruces Police Officer Jonah Hernandez was killed in the line of duty. Officer Hernandez was…
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Las Cruces bowling alley massacre unsolved after 35 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Monday marks the 35th anniversary of the Las Cruces bowling alley massacre. Four people died that day, and another…
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Hiker rescued from Organ Mountains’ highest peak
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department Technical Rescue Team helped find a stranded hiker Sunday. The team was called out to…
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Sunland Derby 2025
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino is preparing for the Sunland Derby on Sunday February 16, 2025 with a Post…
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Barriers placed on Mount Cristo Rey
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)– Large metal barriers have been placed along the western slope of Mount Cristo Rey on Sunland Park. This location…
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Victims of Las Cruces man charged with contributing to child delinquency speak out ahead of sentencing Thursday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Curtis Powell is facing sentencing tomorrow for child delinquency charges, he was arrested in 2023 for multiple sex…
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Murder charges filed in Bent, New Mexico triple homicide
BENT, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Office of the Twelfth Judicial District Attorney announced that Kane Mayes and Cassandra Douglas are both charged with…
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Beating the odds: NMSU coach spreads awareness for two-time cancer-survivor mom
Beating the odds of cancer can be a rare yet hopeful story. The head coach of NMSU Men’s basketball in Las Cruces is spreading cancer awareness…
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Las Cruces International Film Festival to honor actress Helen Hunt
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces International Film Festival’s 10th Anniversary will honor Academy Award and Emmy Award winning…
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NMSU alerts campus about alleged sexual assault
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of sexually assaulting a female student on…
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Company part-owned by Paul Foster sells assets to Houston energy firm
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Conterra Energy Inc. is acquiring certain assets of Avant Natural Resources and Franklin Mountain Energy, which El Paso…
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Former NMSU basketball player’s trial rescheduled
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former NMSU basketball player Deshawndre Washington’s jury trial has been rescheduled. The trial was originally…
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Wild horses, burros up for adoption during 2-day event near Las Cruces
At the Doña Ana County Fairgrounds, wild horses and burros that once roamed free are now waiting to go to a loving home as part of the Bureau of…
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Albuquerque man indicted for allegedly making threatening posts about Trump
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — A federal grand jury just indicted Tyler Miles Leveque, 37, for allegedly making threatening social media posts…
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Las Cruces fire chief retiring; interim named
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Fire Department Chief Jason Smith is retiring after serving the city for 22 years. Smith has served as…
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Las Cruces man faces sentencing for child delinquency charges; advocates calling for public to send letters to judge ahead of hearing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Curtis Powell, 61, will be in court for a sentencing hearing next month after pleading no contest to multiple counts…
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Las Cruces resident sentenced to 10 years for stealing car with owner’s dog inside
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sergio Ivan Enriquez, 41, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for carjacking and a firearms offense. Court…
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Originally Published: 28 JAN 25 15:16 ET By Corey Howard Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT)…
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Highest levels of ‘forever chemicals’ ever recorded in the world found at southern New Mexico lake
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Anyone who captured and/or consumed wildlife from Holloman Lake near Alamogordo between 2010 and 2024 should be…
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Jordyn Campion: Las Cruces teen crowned Teen Miss Earth USA
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces teen is making waves on the national stage. Jordyn Campion, a 15-year-old sophomore at Centennial High…
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