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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3 more Doña Ana County virus cases brings total to 16
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Thursday announced 24 new confirmed coronavirus cases, with three of those…
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NMSU campus going through deep cleaning to fight virus spread
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most important thing most of us can do is to stay home,…
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Las Cruces seeks to hold the line against virus spread among the homeless
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For the homeless community in Las Cruces, the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope has long been a source of their salvation and…
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Lawsuit claims police bullet at Las Cruces school harmed student
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The family of a boy is suing a police officer who mistakenly fired his weapon inside a Las Cruces middle school and nearly…
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New Mexico reports 1st coronavirus death as infection toll grows to 112
ARTESIA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A man in his late 70’s has died in Eddy County, marking New Mexico’s first coronavirus death, officials said Wednesday.…
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New Mexico governor issues stay-at-home order: Find out which businesses can remain open
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday a statewide stay-at-home order aimed at fighting the spread of the…
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Las Cruces considers allocating millions to help unemployed in coronavirus era
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The mayor of Las Cruces is considering allocating millions of dollars to help Las Cruces workers who file for unemployment,…
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Need a job? Mesilla Valley Transportation is hiring to meet grocery needs during virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas – With groceries flying off the shelves, a Borderland trucking company with locations in El Paso and Las Cruces, is racing to put…
Continue Reading 3 new virus cases reported in Doña Ana County as New Mexico hits 100 infections
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials said the number of coronavirus cases on Tuesday reached a milestone of 100, including…
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Las Cruces mother among thousands of bartenders forced to file for unemployment amid virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A week ago Rebecca O’Brien was an employed bartender relying on tips to feed her three children. Within the week, she joined…
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How to get free beans and chile in Las Cruces on Tuesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Chile and beans are two of the most iconic foods in the Land of Enchantment. However, New Mexican grocery stores are…
Continue Reading 6 new virus cases in Doña Ana County; New Mexico now totals 83
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 18 new cases of coronavirus, with a third of those…
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Borderland closures & cancellations due to coronavirus
Here’s a roundup of Borderland region major closures and cancellations due to coronavirus concerns. School closures in El Paso & New MexicoTexas…
Continue Reading Number of virus cases in Doña Ana County doubles from 2 to 4; New Mexico’s total is 65
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced eight new cases of coronavirus, with two of those new…
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New Mexico hair, nail salons advised to limit number of customers to 10 at a time
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists is asking all nail and hair salons to only allow 10 people at one time,…
Continue Reading 2nd confirmed virus case in Doña Ana County: Woman in her 20s infected
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A woman in her 20s is the second confirmed case of coronavirus in Doña Ana County, according to the New Mexico Department…
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Coronavirus layoffs spark surge in New Mexico jobless claims
SANTA FE, New Mexico — More than 10,000 residents of New Mexico have filed for unemployment benefits in less than a week, potentially doubling the…
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Lt. governor of New Mexico under self-quarantine, urges people to follow virus test instructions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With the number of confirmed positive cases of coronavirus in New Mexico growing to 43 including Dona Ana County’s first…
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White Sands National Park to close in effort to promote social distancing
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — White Sands National Park will close Sunday in an effort to promote social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak.…
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State police probe confirms Las Cruces officer used controversial neck restraint, stun gun on suspect who died
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police have confirmed that Las Cruces police used a controversial vascular neck restraint and a stun gun…
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Las Cruces Congresswoman self-quarantining after contact with virus patient
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, D-Las Cruces, has gone into isolation as a precaution, though she is not exhibiting any…
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El Paso and Alamogordo police are changing how they respond to calls during the coronavirus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Police departments in the Borderland region are shifting resources and adjusting priorities in an attempt to maintain public safety…
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced eight additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus…
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More drive-thru coronavirus screenings added on Saturday, Sunday & Monday in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After long lines and running out of the day’s testing supplies in just two hours on Friday, the New Mexico Department of…
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Long lines for drive-thru coronavirus testing in Las Cruces; supplies run out after just 2 hours
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dozens and dozens of drivers waited in a long line outside the Department of Health facility for the first day of…
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U.S. & New Mexico tax filing deadlines moved from April 15 to July 15 due to virus
WASHINGTON, DC — Americans will have an additional three months to file their federal income taxes amid the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Treasury…
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U.S. football team stranded in Honduras; some players from Las Cruces
All they want is to finally be able to come home. Five people from Las Cruces find themselves stranded in Honduras because of the coronavirus…
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