New Mexico Archives

U.S. & New Mexico tax filing deadlines moved from April 15 to July 15 due to virus

March 20, 2020 8:17 AM CNN, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Americans will have an additional three months to file their federal income taxes amid the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Treasury…

U.S. football team stranded in Honduras; some players from Las Cruces

March 19, 2020 9:45 PM Adrian Ochoa

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…

New Mexico suspends criminal jury trials, limits courtrooms to no more than 25 people due to virus

March 19, 2020 10:11 PM Brianna Chavez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Supreme Court is suspending all criminal jury trials until April 30, limiting court rooms and hallways to no…

New Mexico governor to call special session of Legislature for health needs, economic relief tied to virus

March 19, 2020 8:09 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham indicated she is likely to call legislators to a special session to revise a recently…

All tribal casinos in New Mexico have closed in an effort to halt virus spread

March 19, 2020 5:12 PM KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexcio — All tribal casinos have closed in New Mexico, including Inn of the Mountain Gods near Ruidiso, according to Gov. Michelle…

Borderland stores reserve morning hours for elderly, at-risk customers

March 19, 2020 4:57 PM Shelby Montgomery

EL PASO, Texas — As items continue flying off grocery shelves leaving them nearly empty, stores in El Paso and Las Cruces are accommodating seniors…

NMSU football spring practice & spring game cancelled

March 19, 2020 3:47 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On Thursday, the New Mexico State Athletics department announced the Aggie football team’s spring practices, as well as the…

7 new coronavirus cases brings total to 35 in New Mexico

March 19, 2020 2:03 PM KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Seven more people have tested positive for coronavirus in New Mexico, according to the state’s Department of Health on…

New Mexico governor issues new order that limits restaurants to take-out, delivery amid 5 new virus cases

March 18, 2020 12:49 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA Fe, New Mexico — New Mexico confirmed a coronavirus infection that has no apparent link to travel as the governor took new steps Wednesday to…

Sauceda and Romero's engagement; Jump It Up party hall in east El Paso

Las Cruce bride struggles with decision to cancel May wedding as party hall cancellations soar

March 18, 2020 8:39 PM Shelby Montgomery

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Government restrictions are increasing as the coronavirus continues to spread, causing uncertainty for people all over the…

White Sands Missile Range cancels Trinity Site open house

March 18, 2020 9:42 PM David Burge

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico — First, the Bataan Memorial Death March. And now, the open house at the Trinity Site. Because of concerns…

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino GM says he weighed virus concerns in shutdown decision

March 18, 2020 8:57 PM Wil Herren

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — New Mexico’s decision to close racetracks and casinos across the state for three weeks has left the management of the…

WATCH: New Mexico State University town hall on campus impact from virus

March 18, 2020 2:26 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — President John Floros and members of the New Mexico State University campus leadership hosted a virtual town hall on…

With school canceled, some Las Cruces daycare providers close – but others remain open despite virus

March 17, 2020 8:33 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With thousands of New Mexico students out of school for weeks, daycare providers must make the difficult decision to…

Horse trainers, competitors have economic worries if Sunland Park Racetrack shutdown lasts long

March 17, 2020 8:48 PM Wil Herren

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — The silence is deafening at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grishman shutdown all casino and…

New Mexico virus cases grow to 23; restrictions lifted for unemployment benefits

March 17, 2020 12:21 PM KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Two more people have tested positive for the coronavirus in New Mexico, bringing the number of confirmed…

New Mexico virus cases grow to 21 as actor’s infection is tied to state visit

March 16, 2020 9:09 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Four more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in New Mexico, bringing the total number of confirmed cases…

New Mexico restaurant owners ‘trying not to freak out’ as they scramble to comply with limits on guests

March 16, 2020 7:23 PM Kate Bieri

MESILLA, New Mexico – During a normally busy lunch hour at Chala’s Wood Fire Grill in Mesilla, the bar sat empty and customers were forced to dine…

Las Cruces makes public transportation free during coronavirus pandemic

March 16, 2020 7:08 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In an effort to minimize the contact between drivers and riders during the coronavirus pandemic, the city of Las Cruces has…

Las Cruces Catholic Diocese suspends Mass celebrations due to virus concerns

March 16, 2020 8:17 PM Brenda De Anda-Swann

Las Cruces, New Mexico — Bishop Peter Baldacchino on Monday announced the Las Cruces Catholic Diocese will stop celebrating public Mass in order to…

Rollover crash in Dona Ana County kills 36-year-old man

March 16, 2020 12:43 PM Jim Parker

DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – A rollover crash along New Mexico State Road 28 south of Las Cruces has killed a 36-year-old man. State police on…

City of Alamogordo shuts down municipal court as virus precaution

March 16, 2020 10:54 AM Jim Parker

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — Officials with the city of Alamogordo said Monday they were shutting down municipal court effective immediately as a…

New Mexico orders limits to restaurant, bar occupancy as virus cases rise

March 15, 2020 5:46 PM KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has 17 confirmed cases of coronavirus and the governor again said Sunday that she expects that number to…

School closures in Borderland due to coronavirus concerns

March 14, 2020 6:21 PM Jim Parker

Here’s a roundup of all the Borderland region school closures due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES University…

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino closing for 3 weeks; Derby now canceled

March 15, 2020 3:59 PM Nate Ryan

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Just 3 days after an announcement that the race would run without fans, the 2020 Sunland Derby has officially been…

Walmart stores ending 24-hour service to clean, restock amid coronavirus

March 14, 2020 7:14 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Walmart is ending 24-hour service at its stores in the Borderland and across the U.S. starting Sunday in order to be able to clean…

3 more New Mexicans test positive for coronavirus; now 13 total cases

March 14, 2020 3:33 PM KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has 13 confirmed cases of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and the governor said Saturday that she expects…

Sunland Derby horse race will run with no spectators due to virus concerns

March 13, 2020 6:32 PM Jim Parker

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Officials announced that the Sunland Derby horse race will still take place, but it will be held with any audience at the…

Tornado Watch issued for portions of Texas & New Mexico until 9 p.m.

March 13, 2020 2:45 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m. Friday for the eastern counties of the ABC-7 viewing area. The…

New Mexico governor advises families to prepare for extended school closures

March 13, 2020 12:34 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Students picked up laptop computers and books Friday from school to settle into life at home without public gatherings for…