LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Engineering professors at New Mexico State University have launched a new artificial intelligence system designed to detect wildfires within seconds of ignition, a technology they say could help prevent widespread damage and costly power outages. The program, called Grid Sentinel, went live in November. Although it has not yet detected
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With tax season upon us, there are options available for free tax preparation assistance for those who qualify in the Borderland with the VITA Program. Watch the full interview with Linda Nuñez, Assistant Vice President for Community Development with GECU. Find the full details on the VITA Program at www.freetaxeselpaso.org.
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police are looking for a man and woman who shot at an NMSP officer during a traffic stop near US-285 at milepost 185 in the Fort Sumner area. NMSP says the officer is okay. The public is being urged to on the lookout for a gray
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Casa de Peregrinos received the 2025 Exceptionalism Award for New Mexico and a $30,000 grant from the Anderson Charitable Foundation. The award recognizes the organization’s impact and operational excellence in addressing food insecurity, along with their ability to partner with government agencies to meet the needs of families in
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ivory Hernandez pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges after 40 grams of methamphetamine (meth) were found. 43-year-old Hernandez faces not less than five years and up to life in prison. She agreed and signed the plea agreement on Jan. 30, 2026. The FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Every year, dozens of people get lost or injured in the deserts of southern New Mexico. When that happens, a group of highly trained volunteers with Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue is ready to respond at any time and in any weather. Founded in 1994, the all-volunteer nonprofit team
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – Construction projects along the U.S.-Mexico border continue, and wildlife experts and biologists raise concerns about the number of endangered species along the path. Species such as the Mexican Wolf and dozens of other animals native to the area have difficulty finding the resources they need on the land because
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart said a man inside a house on fire refused to leave and “moved at the deputies” with a knife in his hand. In a news conference Thursday morning, she said that led deputies to open fire, killing him. As ABC-7 reported, the Doña Ana
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The State of New Mexico will be taking another look at possible crimes at a ranch in northern New Mexico previously owned by Jeffery Epstein. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has ordered the New Mexico Department of Justice to reopen the criminal investigation into allegations of illegal activity at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department is responding to a house fire on Father Luis Catano St. this morning, in between Sunland Park Elementary and Desert View Elementary schools. ABC-7 crews on the scene saw multiple fire and emergency medical service vehicles on the block and water running down the street.
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UPDATE (11:18 AM)- The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office says that the department will provide an update on the shooting that happened Tuesday evening in the Tortugas area. They say that the update will be on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. and the community can watch live on Youtube with the link below. www.youtube.com/@DoñaAnaCountyGovernment
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The wind caused damages throughout the Borderland, including ripping a roof off a home in Las Cruces. Jasper McClure had only been living in the home for a week before hearing the wind tear off his roof and air conditioner. “All of a sudden it just started really blowing,
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — With today’s peak wind gusts reaching 66 mph (106 km/h), numerous downed trees have been reported, including a metal roof ripped off. The front yard of ABC-7’s chief meteorologist, “Doppler” Dave Speelman, bore the brunt of today’s strong winds: two large trees were uprooted, and part of his yard fence
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 28-year-old man who fired on officers during a Feb. 8 shoplifting call had a lengthy criminal history and was out on bond at the time of the shooting, according to Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story. During a Tuesday morning news conference at Las Cruces City Hall, Story
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VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) – The 2025 season may be over, there was still a celebration at Vado Speedway Park. The track hosted its 2025 season championship awards ceremony Saturday. Champions from all divisions were honored for their performance, consistency, and dedication throughout the year. Officials invite anyone to come out to the park to meet
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DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) – Doña Ana Fire Rescue crews along with the Las Cruces Fire Department responded to a large house fire in the 200 block of Horseshoe Circle in Doña Ana County just after 2:30 a.m. Courtesy: Doña Ana County Public Safety Neighbors alerted firefighters that a person was inside the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Love was in the air this morning as couples gathered at Plaza de Las Cruces to take part in a free walk-up wedding ceremony hosted by Morning Star Church. Held on Valentine’s Day, the annual event offered couples the opportunity to say “I do” without the cost or planning of
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces firefighters put out a house fire early Friday morning. It happened around 2 a.m. on the 800 block of N Miranda Street. The City of Las Cruces Public Safety said firefighters controlled the fire within 20 minutes. No people were inside the home, but crews found three
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — More than 200 chickens died after a structure fire in Anthony early Saturday. According to the Sunland Park Fire Department, it happened on the 1300 block of Vinton Rd just after 5:30 a.m. Doña Ana Fire Rescue is now investigating the fire.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Tomas Rivas testified and was cross examined in the final day of witness testimonies for his trial Friday. Rivas is being charged with first degree murder in the Young Park shooting that took place in March of last year. Rivas, along with his younger brother Nathan, Gustavo Dominguez, and
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico—79-year-old Ida Lopez feels right at home when she visits the campus of New Mexico State University. However, the Mesilla Valley native never actually obtained her degree from the institution. Lopez grew up on a farm, surrounded by animals. She has a deep love for animals, especially horses. Just two weeks before
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the appointment of Patricia S. Kimble to the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners, District 3. Kimble will finish Shannon Reynold’s term, who resigned in December 2025. Governor Lujan Grisham said Kimble’s appointment comes as the county deals with rapid growth in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez has released an updated statement regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s closure of the El Paso International Airport and surrounding airspace. In the statement, Congressman Vasquez confirmed that there is no national security threat and operations are expected to resume as normal at the El Paso Airport but the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Las Cruces Police have arrested a man in the shooting that left a 53-year-old man Tuesday afternoon. Gino Pina, 26, is facing a voluntary manslaughter charge. On Tuesday, just after 1 p.m. police were called to the 900 block of Amador Avenue after reports of a fight between
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UPDATE (February 9, 2026) — Las Cruces police say the man killed by officers was 28-year-old Johnny Ray Morales. LCPD says at around 7:30 a.m., an officer working approved off-duty employment was notified of a bicycle theft. Officials say the officer located Morales and tried to arrest him. LCPD says Morales fired at least one
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Watch a livestream of the trial below: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Today the trial begins for one of the defendants accused in the deadly mass shooting that took place at Young Park. As ABC-7 reported, the shooting happened in Las Cruces on March 21, 2025. The shooting left three people dead and injured
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LA UNION, New Mexico (KVIA) – A fire in a barn was reported at the 7200 block of Westside Road in La Union, just before 2 p.m. Saturday. Doña Ana Fire Rescue Crews were able to evacuate people in the barn and take them to safety. The Sunland Park and West Valley fire departments assisted in putting out
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UPDATE (February 6, 2026) — Sepulveda made an appearance in federal court after he allegedly used Molotov cocktails to start multiple fires at the Villa Del Telshor Apartments. U.S. prosecutors say investigators determined the fire originated on the second floor. Prosecutors add that surveillance footage from a neighbor captured Sepulveda carrying two bottles upstairs moments
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The “West Wing” actor was arrested and released last month. By Jennifer Watts and Nadine El-Bawab February 6, 2026, 11:10 AM A grand jury has indicted actor Timothy Busfield on child sex abuse contact charges after his arrest last month in New Mexico, according to officials. Busfield is facing multiple counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, according
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police and Las Cruces-Dona Ana County Crime Stoppers are continuing the search for the people who killed three children and two adults at a bowling alley on February 10, 1990; this has remained a cold case for nearly 36 years now. LCPD say two men entered Las
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