New Mexico Archives

History lands at Las Cruces airport for ‘Wings and Wheels’ event

October 19, 2019 9:07 AM KVIA ABC-7

World War II history, in the form of a C-47 plane, has landed at the Las Cruces Airport. According to a member of the C-47 crew, this specific C-47,…

Border Patrol agents seize over $850,000 in meth from car at Alamogordo checkpoint

October 19, 2019 12:00 AM KVIA ABC-7

U.S. Border Patrol agents in Alamogordo seized over $850,000 worth of methamphetamine from one vehicle at a checkpoint earlier this week, officials…

NMSU Eagles? Faulty hats sold at Las Cruces Walmart

October 18, 2019 1:20 PM KVIA ABC-7

How does New Mexico State University Eagles instead of Aggies sound? That’s exactly what a hat read that was being sold at a Walmart store in…

Las Cruces woman jailed without bond for allegedly head-butting and stabbing husband during argument

October 18, 2019 12:50 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Las Cruces woman was jailed Friday morning on charges she stabbed her husband repeatedly during an argument that got out of control. Michelle…

I-10 westbound at Anthony reopens after crash that forced closure

October 18, 2019 12:44 PM KVIA ABC-7

A traffic crash late Friday morning forced the closure of Interstate 10 westbound near Anthony for over an hour, New Mexico authorities said. An…

Future uncertain for historic landmark Trost building in Las Cruces

October 17, 2019 10:12 PM KVIA ABC-7

One of Las Cruces’s historical landmarks, built in 1929 and designed by Henry Trost, faces the threat of demolition due to illegal activity…

Accused Las Cruces child pornographer indicted on 12 felony counts

October 17, 2019 4:09 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Las Cruces man was indicted by a Dona Ana County grand jury Thursday on 12 felony counts of making and possessing child pornography Raymond Pacheco…

Las Cruces man jailed without bond after allegedly holding knife to 13-year-old son’s face

October 17, 2019 2:05 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Las Cruces man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly threatened his 13-year-old son with a knife. Las Cruces police said 37-year-old Edward…

NMSU men’s basketball coach Chris Jans signs contract extension

October 16, 2019 7:24 PM KVIA ABC-7

New Mexico State University has secured a one-year contract extension with head men’s basketball Chris Jans, keeping him in Las Cruces through…

Man sentenced to 24 years in prison for Alamogordo high-speed chase that led to standoff

October 16, 2019 5:06 PM KVIA ABC-7

Kaleb Scroggins, 23, was sentenced Wednesday to 24 years in prison for a 2017 Father’s Day high-speed chase in New Mexico that led to a…

70-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash in Otero County

October 16, 2019 4:56 PM KVIA ABC-7

William Flowers, 70, from Linden, North Carolina, was killed when he crashed his motorcycle in Otero County, according to the New Mexico State…

73-year-old man seriously injured after being struck by an SUV in Las Cruces

October 16, 2019 3:07 PM KVIA ABC-7

A 73-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning while trying to cross Claude Dove Drive in Las Cruces according to police. Police…

Las Cruces Congresswoman Torres Small continues to outraise her New Mexico GOP foes

October 16, 2019 12:55 PM KVIA ABC-7

Democratic U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small continues to outraise her Republican opponents in southern New Mexico’s closely watched U.S. House…

Man driving stolen car from El Paso with drugs allegedly inside arrested in Las Cruces

October 16, 2019 11:53 AM KVIA ABC-7

Las Cruces police arrested Orlando R. Jacques, 29, Tuesday morning. Police said officers located a Chevrolet Equinox that was stolen on Oct. 3 in El…

Country music star Gretchen Wilson gets kicked out of Las Cruces hotel after employees call 911

October 15, 2019 7:42 PM KVIA ABC-7

Country music star Gretchen Wilson is calling on Las Cruces to boycott Hotel Encanto after she was asked to leave early Sunday morning. After…

Drunk driving suspect allegedly offers New Mexico deputy $10K bribe to let him go; it didn’t work

October 15, 2019 5:44 PM KVIA ABC-7

A New Mexico man is facing charges after authorities say he attempted to bribe a sheriff”s deputy after being pulled over on suspicion of…

New Mexico leads nation in pecan production, while Texas ranks third

October 15, 2019 12:14 PM KVIA ABC-7

New Mexico is expected to lead the U.S. in pecan production this year as growers prepare for the upcoming harvest. The U.S. Agriculture…

New Mexico State University’s president makes big promises in ‘State of the University’ address

October 14, 2019 8:58 PM KVIA ABC-7

New Mexico State University unveiled its strategic plan Monday as leaders delivered the annual State of the University address. “It’s a…

‘He deserves a chance at life’: Las Cruces teen desperately needs new heart

October 14, 2019 8:50 PM KVIA ABC-7

For almost all of his young life, 16-year-old Brannden Fernandez has known he would need a heart transplant. “You look at the outside of…

Garbage truck flips over on way to the dump in Sunland Park

October 14, 2019 4:32 PM KVIA ABC-7

A garbage truck headed to the dump in Sunland Park on Monday morning flipped over for an unknown reason, but no one was hurt. The accident happened…

Fort Bliss soldier receives a deserving gift, after struggling with endless bills on a failing car

October 14, 2019 4:07 PM KVIA ABC-7

U.S. Army Private First Class Tycorey Dudley from Fort Bliss received a much-needed lift over the weekend, with the keys to a newly refurbished 2016…

New Mexico celebrates 1st statewide Indigenous Peoples Day, replacing Columbus Day

October 14, 2019 12:18 PM KVIA ABC-7

New Mexico is among a handful of states celebrating their first Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday as part of a trend to move away from a day honoring…

Nearly 1 million people attended Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

October 14, 2019 12:00 PM KVIA ABC-7

The 48th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is in the books. Hundreds of balloons filled the sky for the Mass Ascension event on the final day.…

Ladder used by drug smugglers found along border fence separating Juarez and Santa Teresa

October 13, 2019 7:43 PM KVIA ABC-7

Federal agents with Mexico’s National Guard discovered a ladder Sunday apparently used to cross over the U.S.-Mexico border fence separating…

FEMA begins reimbursing Borderland non-profits who helped migrants

October 11, 2019 8:49 PM KVIA ABC-7

Federal officials began Friday to reimburse organizations that fed, sheltered and transported migrants released this year in communities near the…

Las Cruces Country Music Festival kicks off 7th year

October 11, 2019 8:09 PM KVIA ABC-7

The seventh annual Las Cruces Country Music Festival takes place this weekend at the Hadley Sports Complex for the second year in a row. The festival…