Dashcam video shows New Mexico State Police officer rushing to save baby choking in car
ESPAÑOLA, New Mexico — It was a life or death moment recently for an 11-month-old boy, and it was all caught on camera, ABC affiliate KOAT…
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Gadsden schools computer network is latest hit by ransomware attack
GADSDEN, New Mexico — The Gadsden Independent School District’s computer network has been attacked by a ransomware virus that has shutdown the…
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Mardi Gras 2020: Where to celebrate Fat Tuesday in El Paso & Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas — Mardi Gras 2020 is happening on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Both El Paso and Las Cruces are each hosting a signature event to celebrate. Here…
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Santa Teresa port officials offer optimistic trade forecast with Mexico
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Border trade leaders are expressing optimism for the 2020 trade forecast with Mexico — especially at the busy Santa…
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‘OMG! That’s me!’: Oñate High School senior becomes New Mexico’s 1st girl wrestling champion
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — She may be small, but she’s fierce. At less than 100 pounds, Oñate High School senior Angelita Altamirano is New Mexico’s…
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Woman, child critically injured in 3-car Las Cruces crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A woman and a child were critically injured late Monday afternoon in a 3-vehicle crash at a Las Cruces intersection. The…
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‘Came out of nowhere:’ Car with no driver rolls across 4 lanes, falls 120 feet and crashes at Mesilla Valley Mall
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After an extremely close call, police in Las Cruces are reminding drivers to apply their parking brakes before exiting a…
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Elementary student taken to hospital after school bus crash in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A student at Santa Teresa Elementary School was taken to the hospital by his parents on Monday after the school…
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Father of 2-year-old arrested after New Mexico Amber Alert is canceled
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police have canceled an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old Albuquerque boy after the boy was found safely, ABC…
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‘An amazing facility’: Spaceport hosts racing enthusiasts at land speed racing event
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Spaceport America invited dozens of racing enthusiasts Sunday, attracting business to Doña Ana and Sierra…
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Man shot dead by police after high-speed chase ends near Deming
DEMING, New Mexico — A man died after being shot by a New Mexico State Police officer near Deming following a high-speed chase on Saturday evening,…
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‘It didn’t seem real’: Hundreds mourn Las Cruces soldier killed in Afghanistan
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Hundreds of Las Cruces residents filled the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary to mourn the Las Cruces soldier who…
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Gun control wins, marijuana loses as New Mexico Legislature ends session
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A 30-day legislative session in New Mexico that just concluded has produced bills that bolster restrictions on firearms,…
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New Mexico lawmakers reach budget deal as tense session ends
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico legislators forged a budget agreement Thursday that increases annual spending on government programs and school…
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New documentary claims Tupac Shakur is alive and living in New Mexico
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KTNV) — Las Vegas valley filmmaker Rick Boss got straight to the point. “After the shooting. What’s next?” he asked. In his new…
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2 teens killed after motorcycle crashes into fence in Vado
VADO, New Mexico — Two teens were found dead late Tuesday morning after their motorcycle crashed into a fence in front of a home in Vado. The crash…
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Santa Teresa High School locked down for over 2 hours after threat triggers active shooter concern
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Santa Teresa High School went on lockdown toward the end of the school day on Wednesday due to an active shooter concern…
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Flags in New Mexico to fly at half-staff Friday for fallen Las Cruces soldier
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Flags across New Mexico will fly at half-staff on Friday in honor of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Antonio Rey Rodriquez, who…
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WATCH: Las Cruces mayor delivers State of the City address
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The 13th State of the City address was delivered Wednesday by Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima before a noon hour audience…
Continue Reading WATCH: Las Cruces motorcade procession escorts body of fallen soldier to funeral home
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A fallen Las Cruces soldier received a motorcade procession Tuesday afternoon to a local funeral home along a route lined…
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New Mexico State focusing on health & safety at fraternities, sororities
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is starting a new initiative focused on the health, safety and well-being of students involved…
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Metal recycling firm to build new processing plant in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — New Mexico economic development officials say a strong business climate and transportation network in the border region…
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Deming schools superintendent named as NMSU regent
DEMING, New Mexcio — A Deming school administrator is New Mexico State University’s newest regent. The Las Cruces Sun-News reports that…
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Roughly half of El Paso, Las Cruces renters are ‘cost-burdened,’ according to new national study
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly one in every two renters in El Paso is cost-burdened by their rent payments, according to a new study published in the Joint…
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If not for NMSU, 2020 Democratic presidential contender Peter Buttigieg might never have been born
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – If not for New Mexico State University, the parents of presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg might never have met, married and…
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Texas Roadhouse employees remember manager & friend struck and killed along Transmountain
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Texas Roadhouse staff remained at a loss for words Monday after they had learned one of their co-workers and friends was…
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New Mexico lawmakers seek to license & regulate vaping shops, tobacco outlets
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Vaping shops and other tobacco retail outlets in New Mexico would be licensed and regulated by the state for the first time,…
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Controversial chef of Doña Ana County pizza restaurant arrested for alleged domestic violence
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – The head chef of ‘Forghedaboudit Southwest Italian Cuisine’ was arrested over the weekend on domestic violence…
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Las Cruces artist brings the dead to life through her paintings
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It’s not uncommon to see local artwork at markets around our region but artist Chelsy Spicer has a bit of a different take…
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Las Cruces teen fulfills dream of flying in helicopter
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After forming a lasting bond with a hospital nurse, a Las Cruces teen fulfilled his lifelong dream of flying in a helicopter…
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