14-year-old Las Cruces High student dies in crash near Pecos, TX
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces high school student, Samantha Bursum, 14, died following a crash over the weekend while traveling to a…
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First woman and first Hispanic U.S. Surgeon General to share new memoir at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Campus in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — At the start of this Women’s History Month, the first woman and first Hispanic U.S. Surgeon General will share her…
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CRRUA says discolored water issues has been resolved
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, or CRRUA, says a well pump issue at the Tierra Madre water tank malfunctioned…
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Las Cruces police release body camera footage from the night of Officer Hernandez’s death
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Continue Reading Las Cruces police identify civilian who intervened in a fatal attack on a police officer
Update: Police say they will release body camera footage of the night of Officer Hernandez’s death at 10 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2024. LAS CRUCES, New…
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Dona Ana Sheriff’s deputies arrest two men on aggravated assault charges
DONA ANA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two men are charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer after the Dona Ana County Sheriff said they fled while…
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Las Cruces city manager resigns, gets job in another state
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces City Manager Ifo Pili is moving on. He will leave the city of the crosses in March to become city manager…
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Water discoloration being reported by Camino Real Regional Utility Authority
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Water discoloration is being reported by some customers, according to Camino Real Regional Utility Authority…
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Las Cruces man sentenced for murder charge following 2022 shooting of neighbors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — James Theriault, a man who was found guilty of second degree murder and other charges in November, was sentenced to…
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Police: Suspect used propane torch to avoid arrest in Las Cruces
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — In court documents obtained by ABC-7, New Mexico State Police identify the man who barricaded himself inside an…
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‘Rust’ film armorer’s manslaughter trial opens with both sides debating whose negligence matters most
Originally Published: 22 FEB 24 05:52 ET Updated: 22 FEB 24 16:30 ET By Christina Maxouris and Eric Levenson, CNN Editor’s note: CNN’s Josh…
Continue Reading Wanted man barricades himself inside house north of Las Cruces
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police report that a man wanted in Colorado barricaded himself inside a house on St. Michael’s…
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CRRUA says Santa Teresa arsenic treatment facility was offline for 18 hours
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) Santa Teresa Industrial Plant (STIP) arsenic treatment facility…
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Negligence or scapegoating? Trial of ‘Rust’ armorer begins in fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
By MORGAN LEE Associate Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Prosecutors sought to pin blame on a movie weapons supervisor for bringing live ammunition on…
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The City of Las Cruces to host public meeting to discuss making the roads safer   Â
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces will conduct a public meeting from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, to discuss the…
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Watch: Funeral services and procession for Officer Jonah Hernandez today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Las Cruces and El Paso are coming together today to pay tribute to the life of Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah…
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Listen: 911 call captures moments leading up to LCPD officer’s death
UPDATE: ABC-7 obtained an exclusive interview with one of the 911 callers who requested help after a police officer was stabbed. The man, who wanted…
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New Details: Funeral and burial plans for fallen LCPD Officer Jonah Hernandez
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fallen Las Cruces Police Department Officer Jonah Hernandez will be laid to rest Wednesday. The procession will…
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New Mexico State Parks proposing entrance fee changes, including at Elephant Butte Lake
ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Changes could soon be coming to how much it costs to use New Mexico’s state parks. A new study by the New Mexico…
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ABC-7 at 4: Bridging the Gap Variety Show
El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-NMSU Black Programs and NMSU Student Success will celebrate excellence in education and the arts during the Black History…
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Watch: Candlelight vigil for LCPD Officer Jonah Hernandez
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A candlelight vigil took place in Las Cruces Friday, February 16, 2024 at 6 p.m. Family and friends spoke to the…
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Las Cruces graphics company holding fundraiser for slain LCPD officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Friday is the final day of House of Grafix’s fundraiser for Officer Jonah Hernandez, who was stabbed and killed on…
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Person in custody after SWAT standoff in Las Cruces
Update: An ABC-7 crew is on the scene and sees one person in police custody. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Police are dealing with a SWAT standoff…
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29 Dona Ana County couples marry on Valentine’s Day
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Dona Ana County Clerk married 29 couples during its annual Romance at the Rotunda event. The office…
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Secretary of State highlights passage of priority election bills in 2024 legislative session
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The 2024 New Mexico legislative session saw the passage of multiple bills. The legislature passed much needed…
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Funeral planned for fallen Las Cruces PD officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces will host a candlelight vigil for fallen LCPD Officer Jonah Hernandez. The vigil will happen at Friday,…
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Family of man named in LCPD officer death grieves, asks for forgiveness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of the man Las Cruces police say stabbed an officer, killing him, are extending condolences to that officer’s…
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Las Cruces community attends memorial walk to honor fallen officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces community gathered to honor the life of Las Cruces fallen officer Jonah Hernandez. “He paid the ultimate…
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Chaparral woman returns home to find man drinking milk, cooking soup in her kitchen
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Law enforcement officials in Chaparral arrested Tommy Lee Lucero after a woman returned home to find him making…
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