New Mexico Archives

Driver killed in rollover SUV crash along I-10 near Deming

September 20, 2019 8:28 PM KVIA ABC-7

A driver was killed instantly in a rollover SUV crash along Interstate-10 westbound near Deming late Friday afternoon, New Mexico State Police told…

New Mexico puts medical marijuana cards on hold for non-residents despite judge’s order

September 18, 2019 2:30 PM KVIA ABC-7

New Mexico health officials have refused to issue medical marijuana identification cards to out-of-state residents despite a judge’s recent…

‘Urgent need’: Gadsden parents demand Doa Ana Sheriff’s deputies at all 3 district high schools

September 17, 2019 11:38 PM KVIA ABC-7

Parents in the Gadsden Independent School District insist school resource officers are necessary in schools, but does the sheriff’s office have…

GOP claims ‘huge’ turnout for Trump’s New Mexico rally, says he can win the Hispanic vote

September 17, 2019 8:05 PM KVIA ABC-7

Former Republican New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez said she believes Donald Trump could win New Mexico in 2020. Speaking with Fox News on Tuesday,…

Trump made at least 26 false claims at New Mexico rally, fact check shows

September 17, 2019 4:30 PM KVIA ABC-7

President Donald Trump spoke for 95 minutes at a campaign rally in New Mexico on Monday night, among the longest speeches he’s given as…

‘Just a normal kid’: Oate High School band student not defined by disability

September 16, 2019 10:19 PM KVIA ABC-7

On Friday nights at the Field of Dreams, Isaac Brealey-Rood plays his instrument as loud and as proud as any other band student. “Isaac truly…

Trump rallies backers in New Mexico to begin western U.S. campaign swing

September 16, 2019 6:32 PM KVIA ABC-7

President Donald Trump rallied his supporters in New Mexico on Monday night and talked up his chances of turning the state red as part of his efforts…

New Mexico hospital sues thousands of patients over unpaid medical bills

September 15, 2019 11:00 PM KVIA ABC-7

When Donna Hernandez had the flu last year, she went to her local emergency room in New Mexico, where she received two IV bags of saline, a dose of…

‘Hypersonic rocket sled’ tested in New Mexico travels at over 6,000 mph in incredible video

September 15, 2019 10:40 PM KVIA ABC-7

A “hypersonic rocket sled” at Holloman Air Force Base’s high speed test track traveled Mach speed 8.6.— which is 6,599 miles per…

New Mexico prepares for Trump visit after past rally sparked unrest

September 15, 2019 10:00 PM KVIA ABC-7

Donald Trump lost New Mexico by 8 percentage points in 2016. Last year, his party lost a House seat and the governor’s mansion. Last week, a…

Woman killed after car crashed into Ruidoso restaurant identified by police

September 14, 2019 10:54 PM KVIA ABC-7

New Mexico State Police on Saturday identified a woman killed at Farley’s restaurant in Ruidoso after another woman in the parking lot drove…

Car crashes into Ruidoso restaurant: Clovis woman dead, 2 others injured

September 14, 2019 4:28 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Clovis woman was killed, her husband critically injured and a third person was also hurt when a car crashed into the restaurant where they were…

Aggies set to welcome San Diego State in home opener

September 13, 2019 8:54 PM KVIA ABC-7

After back-to-back road tilts to start the year, football is back inside Aggie Memorial Stadium. New Mexico State (0-2) plays host to San Diego State…

Arizona couple killed as car, truck collide head-on along New Mexico State Road 26 near Hatch

September 13, 2019 12:30 PM KVIA ABC-7

A car and semi-truck collided along State Road 26 near Hatch on Thursday afternoon, killing an Arizona couple and shutting down the highway at…

6 people killed in 3 separate Albuquerque shootings

September 13, 2019 11:22 AM KVIA ABC-7

Albuquerque police say six people were killed in separate shootings in the city. There have been no arrests in Thursday night’s shootings,…

‘Unacceptable’: Concerns raised about upkeep of Sunland Park cemetery

September 12, 2019 11:12 AM KVIA ABC-7

Lisa Renegar has had enough. After calling multiple times and later resorting to writing letters, Renegar decided to reached out to ABC-7. She…

18 years later, America and the Borderland vow to ‘never forget’ 9/11

September 11, 2019 7:44 PM KVIA ABC-7

People who were too young on 9/11 to even remember their lost loved ones, and others for whom the grief is still raw, paid tribute with…

New Mexico stays out of opioids settlement with Purdue Pharma

September 11, 2019 7:26 PM KVIA ABC-7

New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas is declining to join a tentative settlement agreement over the role OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma played…

Missing 5-year-old New Mexico girl found dead during search by FBI

September 11, 2019 3:34 PM KVIA ABC-7

Authorities say they have found the body of a 5-year-old New Mexico girl who was reported missing Sunday. FBI Special Agent James Langenberg, who…

Federal appeals court says asylum restrictions not blocked in Texas or New Mexico

September 11, 2019 12:29 PM KVIA ABC-7

A federal appeals court has put on hold a ruling that blocked a Trump administration policy that would prevent migrants from seeking asylum along the…

On eve of 9/11 anniversary, Doña Ana County readies for emergencies

September 11, 2019 12:22 AM KVIA ABC-7

In the event of an emergency, it is crucial that an officer’s tools function properly. “The anniversary of 9/11 reminds us that emergency…

Doña Ana County detention officer, 6 inmates face federal drug smuggling charges

September 9, 2019 6:01 PM KVIA ABC-7

According to federal authorities, a former Doña Ana County detention officer is accused of engaging in drug smuggling with six inmates. Joe…

Police arrest New Mexico body shop owner accused of shooting stray cat in the face

September 9, 2019 5:28 PM KVIA ABC-7

The man accused of shooting a stray cat in the face has been arrested. According to court documents obtained by KOAT , Sean Stanford is facing…

‘Possible suspect’ arrested in connection with missing New Mexico 5-year-old in Amber Alert

September 9, 2019 4:33 PM KVIA ABC-7

A man was in custody in connection with an Amber Alert issued for a 5-year-old northern New Mexico girl, authorities said Monday afternoon. Renezme…

‘Urgent concern’: Amber Alert issued for missing 5-year-old New Mexico girl

September 9, 2019 4:31 PM KVIA ABC-7

(Editor’s note: A ‘possible suspect’ has now been arrested, but the girl remains missing. Click here for those details.) An Amber…

$20M in border wall funding being diverted from money allocated for Fort Bliss projects

September 9, 2019 12:39 PM KVIA ABC-7

The U.S. Department of Defense is diverting an estimated $3.6 billion in military construction funds to help build President Donald Trump’s…

Car carrier fire led to Sunday morning shutdown of I-10 east near Las Cruces, snarling traffic

September 8, 2019 9:10 PM KVIA ABC-7

A multi-vehicle fire on a car carrier trailer Sunday morning led to the closure of Interstate-10 eastbound, just south of Las Cruces for about an…

Las Cruces drying out from weekend storm that caused dangerous flooding

September 8, 2019 8:58 PM KVIA ABC-7

Storms flooded parts of central Las Cruces on Saturday night, stalling at least one vehicle. Stacy Parks recorded this video above, which shows water…

Searchers look for person reportedly swept away in Rio Grande

September 8, 2019 8:53 PM KVIA ABC-7

Rescue crews with the El Paso and Sunland Park fire departments were searching along the Rio Grande Sunday morning after reports of a person being…

‘Super friendly’ cat survives being shot in the face twice by New Mexico body shop owner

September 8, 2019 12:38 PM KVIA ABC-7

Being friends with employees at an Albuquerque body shop nearly got Vespa the cat killed. But thanks to several veterinarians and one employee who…