New Mexico sending firefighters to California
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The state of New Mexico announced it is sending five fire engines and 25 New Mexico firefighters to assist in…
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Multiple-vehicle crash west of Las Cruces shuts down I-10 eastbound – video
UPDATE: ABC-7 viewer Sherry Betts sent an aerial view of the pileup from Wednesday morning, showing more than two dozen semis and vehicles involved:…
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Las Cruces man dies after being struck by vehicle while riding bicycle
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces man died in the hospital after being hit by an SUV while riding his bicycle Tuesday night. Las Cruces…
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NMDOT’s Name a Snowplow contest is on: Vote for your favorite name!Â
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) launched the snowplow naming contest. This is the second year…
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Las Cruces man killed by police after making finger gun, according to New Mexico State Police
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A Las Cruces man prenteded to have gun before police shot and killed him, according to New Mexico State Police. It…
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Amador Live Eatery & Entertainment District in downtown Las Cruces permanently closes, owners cite “difficult economy”
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A staple in downtown Las Cruces for drinks, food, and entertainment has permanently shuttered its doors. Amador…
Continue Reading Texas, New Mexico warning residents of severe cold, chances for snow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Both the states of Texas and New Mexico issued warnings for residents on January 6 of possible severe cold weather this…
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Las Cruces city manager selection to be ratified after state investigation found transparency laws were broken in original hiring process
UPDATE: The ratification of Taumoepeau’s contract, following an open discussion from council on what was discussed in closed session regarding his…
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Governor seeks resignation of New Mexico university board after spending revelations
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has asked for the immediate resignation of regents at Western New Mexico State University after revelations of…
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Ruidoso elk gets head stuck in metal chair
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Ruidoso Police Department says New Mexico Game and Fish has evaluated an elk spotted with its head stuck in a…
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Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino opening day program happening tomorrow
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino is celebrating its opening day program tomorrow, featuring two thoroughbred…
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ABC-7’s Paul Cicala served as Grand Marshal for 2024 Chile Drop
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The now “world-famous”, new year’s even “chile drop” is just a few days away in Las Cruces! Thousands of people are…
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NM DOJ investigation finds City of Las Cruces broke state transparency laws in city manager hiring process
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A state investigation found the City of Las Cruces broke the law earlier this year in the way they hired their new…
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Senator Ben Ray Luján’s outdoor recreation bill passes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — Senator Ben Ray Luján celebrated the passage of the expanding public lands outdoor recreation experiences, or…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries is hosting a Spy Movie Marathon
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — Mark your calendar now for the upcoming First Saturday Movie Marathons. Las Cruces Public Libraries is inviting you…
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Las Cruces will increase minimum wage starting January 1, 2025
LAS CRUCES, Texas (KVIA)– Since 2020 the City of Las Cruces has calculated the minimum wage and tipped wage based on the City ordinance and…
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Rio Grande rechanneling project aims to deliver more water to Elephant Butte
SOCORRO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — $180 million in funding from the Bi-Partisan Infrastructure Deal will soon be used for water projects in New…
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One woman in the hospital after being rescued near Mt. Cristo Rey
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — One woman is in the hospital after being rescued near Mt. Cristo Rey, according to the Sunland Park Fire…
Continue Reading Las Cruces woman facing homelessness during the holidays
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)–Sandra BarMcQ is a 82-year-old woman who has been an activist in her community for the last 39 years. Today those she…
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The New Mexico Department of Justice Releases Report on Hazing Failures at New Mexico State UniversityÂ
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice released a report on the hazing failures at NMSU by the men’s basketball team…
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New Border Connector Highway form Santa Teresa to Sunland Park in the Works
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The final route for the new border connector highway has been picked. The planned 8.3-mile border highway…
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Jury convicts Dillon Waller of murdering his mother in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces jury found 29-year-old Dillon Alexander Waller guilty of murdering his mother. He faces life in prison…
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Las Cruces Public Schools finalizes new school boundary changes
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved district-wide boundary changes during a meeting…
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Low Income Housing Project Partially Funded by Las Cruces Councilors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Today, Las Cruces city councilors have “pre-committed” to partially fund a low-income housing project. Paseos…
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Police identify the teen they say killed 4 family members, including 2 minors
UPDATE: New Mexico State Police identified the four victims in Saturday’s quadruple murder as 42-year-old Leonardo Leyva, 35-year-old Adriana…
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UNM hires Jason Eck as new head football coach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The New Mexico Lobos hire veteran coach Jason Eck as the 34th head coach of the Lobo football program on Saturday. Eck is…
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New Mexico Organized Crime Commission chairman speaks on the success of “Operation Disruption”
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County District Attorney and chairman of the New Mexico Organized Crime Commission (OCC),…
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Scam Alert: Dona Ana County resident receiving false bench warrants
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Dona Ana County Clerk’s Office is warning the public of a new scam. Scammers are targeting people through photo…
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Las Cruces man sentenced to 24 years for heroin possession
Update (December 10, 2024): Officers found and arrested Crawford on November 25, 2024. He was sentenced to 24 years today. Courtesy: Third Judicial…
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Deadline today for Las Cruces Public Schools redistricting survey
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) is continuing the redistricting process, and today is the last chance for parents…
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