Snow hits the Borderland: Video, photo gallery & snow totals
EL PASO, Texas — The Borderland was covered with snow as people woke up Wednesday morning. ABC-7 warned viewers in advance about the winter storm by…
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Numerous Borderland schools delayed for Wednesday morning due to winter weather
EL PASO, Texas — Numerous school districts across the Borderland were delaying the start of classes for Wednesday morning due to the potential for…
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Winter Weather Advisory for El Paso area as rain changes to snow, slick roads possible
EL PASO, Texas — Bundle up, because a winter storm system has arrived in the Borderland. The National Weather Service on Tuesday night issued a…
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Son accused of stabbing mom to death at Anthony home
ANTHONY, New Mexico — A 22-year-old Anthony man with an apparent history of mental issues is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death…
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Karen Trujillo goes from interim to permanent superintendent at Las Cruces Public Schools
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After six months on the job as interim superintendent, Dr. Karen Trujillo will be the new permanent superintendent of Las…
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Las Cruces City Council votes to support New Mexico’s efforts to legalize cannabis
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces City Council voted to support a resolution on Monday afternoon in favor of New Mexico legalizing cannabis…
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Las Cruces Public Schools settles lawsuit with retired principal alleging public records violations
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public School District has paid a retired educator an undisclosed amount of money to settle a civil lawsuit…
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Las Cruces teenagers punished after marijuana incident at Sierra Middle School
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Multiple Las Cruces teenagers are facing charges after the discovery of marijuana on campus triggered a shelter-in-place at…
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New Mexico State University offers cooking classes for people with diabetes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service will present a series of cooking classes designed to teach…
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‘Life cut short’: Las Cruces muralists honor 5-year-old boy killed by drunk driver in 1995
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In 1995, Jesus Robledo had his entire life ahead of him. The five-year-old boy was never able to go to college, start his…
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New Mexico State halts student trips to China indefinitely amid virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University says its study abroad office will not be sending students to China amid a new virus that has…
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Chick-fil-A offers free breakfast in February at El Paso, Las Cruces locations
EL PASO, Texas — Free breakfast! Chick-fil-A is offering a free breakfast entrée in February – and it’s yours to claim any day until 10 a.m. at…
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‘Just trying to cut our losses’: Las Cruces settles 3 wrongful termination lawsuits worth $1.46 million
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The City of Las Cruces has settled three separate lawsuits with former employees at a cost of $1.46 million to the…
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Only casino sports book in southern New Mexico expects to see hefty Super Bowl wagering
MESCALERO, New Mexico — Billions of dollars are spent every year on sports betting. Historically, a big part of that money has been gambled…
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Caught on video: Las Cruces police officer disarms suicidal man with gun at clinic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Newly-released body camera footage shows a tense moment last year when a Las Cruces police officer disarmed a man accused…
Continue Reading New Mexico bill to legalize recreational marijuana clears key committee
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A Democrat-backed bill to legalize recreational marijuana businesses in all towns and counties across New Mexico has passed…
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New Mexico red-flag gun legislation advances with state Senate committee vote
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A proposal has advanced in the New Mexico state Legislature that would allow law enforcement officials or family members to…
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Former Las Cruces shelter dog ‘Dracula’ to play in the ‘Puppy Bowl’
Puppy Bowl practice video featuring Dracula. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A former Las Cruces shelter dog named “Dracula” will take the field for Animal…
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Knife-wielding Las Cruces man accused of sex attack after kidnapping woman taking out the trash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man suspected of kidnapping a woman at knifepoint and raping her late Tuesday has been arrested and faces…
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Caught on video: Semi-truck runs off I-10 and crashes under a Las Cruces overpass
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A tractor-trailer rig ran off Interstate 10 and crashed under an overpass in Las Cruces on Tuesday, with the entire…
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Hundreds turn out as Doña Ana County Commission votes to oppose governor’s push for ‘red-flag’ gun law
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A crowd of hundreds packed the Doña Ana County Commission meeting Tuesday, with more gathered outside to voice opposition…
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Sunland Park firefighter hurt battling blaze that destroyed La Union home
LA UNION, New Mexico — Fire destroyed an Adobe home in La Union on Tuesday, despite efforts from roughly two-dozen firefighters to put out the…
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UNM female athlete shot in leg at house party over the weekend
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The Albuquerque Journal reported that a female University of New Mexico athlete is recovering after being shot in the…
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‘Touched me hard’: Las Cruces basketball community shaken by Kobe Bryant’s death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The City of Crosses might be almost 800 miles away from the City of Angels, but Kobe Bryant’s legacy has impacted fans all…
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‘You can’t learn if you’re worried about your next meal’: New Mexico bill aims to reduce hunger among college students
SANTA FE, New Mexico — For dozens of New Mexico State Univeristy students, the availability of donated food is the difference between their decision…
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‘Hey You’ emu that wandered Las Cruces is back home with ex-state lawmaker who owns it
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A former state lawmaker’s emu that had been missing since Thanksgiving is safely back at its home near Las Cruces.…
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New Mexico may ratchet up tobacco oversight
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico legislators are considering a full ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine vaping products along with more robust…
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New Mexico minimum wage could affect Medicaid eligibility
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Thousands of New Mexicans who are enrolled in the Medicaid program could end up losing their eligibility because of the…
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Sunland Park Tequila and Margarita Festival features 60+ brands of top-shelf spirits
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – What’s your preference: Jose Cuervo, Hornitos, or Don Julio? Of course, we’re talkin’ tequila. Sunland Park Racetrack and…
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‘I survived’: 4 days after receiving heart transplant, teen thanks Las Cruces for love and support in video from hospital bed
STANFORD, California — Just four days after his heart transplant surgery, a Las Cruces teen thanked the Borderland for prayers and support during…
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