ACLU of New Mexico files lawsuit over ‘violent’ Doña Ana Detention Center training practice
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Six former Doña Ana County Detention Center detainees filed a lawsuit looking to end one of the center’s…
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CRRUA raises water rates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, or CRRUA, is raising its water rates for customers. According to CRRUA, the…
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Police release new details, bodycam video from deadly officer-involved shooting at Las Cruces Chili’s
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police released 9-1-1 calls, body camera video and new details about the suspect who was shot and killed…
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New Mexico State Senator Nicholas Paul resigns citing health concerns
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Senator Nicholas Paul announced his resignation today. Paul represents District 33, which covers…
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Monks from Nepal visit Otero County Prison’s Buddhist population
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — A group of Buddhist monks from Nepal visited inmates at the Otero County Prison Facility recently. The prison says…
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Senate passes bipartisan bill to streamline New Mexico ports of entry
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced last Friday the passage of the International Bridge and Port of…
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Las Cruces teen to represent New Mexico at Miss Teen USA 2025
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces teenager is set to take the national stage later this month as she competes for the title of Miss Teen USA…
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Federal workers begin feeling financial strain amid Government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– With some federal employees missing their first paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown, Rep. Veronica Escobar held a…
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Trinity Site 80th anniversary event canceled
WHITE SANDS, New Mexico (KVIA) — The 80th Anniversary Trinity Test open house, originally scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled, officials say.…
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Mom group, Sunland Park Sports Complex hosting Dino Dig
The non-profit “Moms on Board,” also known as MOB, is taking it back to the age of the dinosaurs. MOB and the City of Sunland…
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Las Cruces City Council reaffirms commitment to ‘welcoming community’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — On Monday, Las Cruces City Council approved a resolution reaffirming the City’s commitment to making the City of…
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Judge grants new trial to former Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Court documents newly obtained by ABC-7 state that the Third Judicial District Court of the County of Dona Ana…
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Housing New Mexico celebrates ribbon-cutting of new senior apartment complex
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Pedrena Apartment, a brand new senior apartment complex, had a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The complex…
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Anthony NM police chief denies department is cooperating with ICE
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The police chief in Anthony, New Mexico denies what she calls “false allegations” that her department is…
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NMSU breaks ground on $15 million film, TV studio complex
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new $15 million film studio complex is breaking ground in Las Cruces, marking a major investment in New Mexico’s…
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Proposed land swap being discussed between Mescalero Apache Tribe and New Mexico Land Office
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A proposed land swap between the Mescalero Apache Tribe and the State Land Office of New Mexico is being discussed.…
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Las Cruces teacher named 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces teacher was just named the 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year. Nancy Orta, a first grade teacher at…
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Albuquerque area getting $1 billion research and manufacturing fusion facility
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Albuquerque area is getting a new $1 billion research and manufacturing facility. Pacific Fusion, a commercial…
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New Mexico declares state’s measles outbreak over
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health declared the state’s measles outbreak over. The outbreak started on February 14,…
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Las Cruces police urge residents to stop leaving guns in unattended cars
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department is asking gun owners to stop leaving firearms in cars. The department says 75% of…
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OpenAI, Oracle announce data center in Doña Ana County is part of $500 billion project
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Artificial intelligence company OpenAI and technology/software company Oracle have included an unnamed data center site in…
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Vado man convicted of sexually assaulting a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A jury found Javier Levario, 32, on one count of 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor Under 13 and one count of…
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New bodycam footage of Young Park shows investigation just hours after shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Police can be seen combing through the parking lot of Young Park looking for evidence while the bodies of victims…
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Second human plague case of the year reported in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health just reported the state’s second human plague case of the year. The patient is a…
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Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo returns to town
The Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo returns to Las Cruces this year with plenty of exciting events and activities. On Wednesday, the fair…
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Stolen historic map returned to Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FBI returned the historic “Villa de Santa Fe” map, which was reported stolen in 2011, to Mexico during a ceremony in…
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Doña Ana County Fire Rescue takes over ambulance services after end of contract with AMR
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County Fire Rescue has officially taken over ambulance transport services across the county following the…
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New Mexico debuts new ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ commercial featuring the Salamanca Cousins
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico has debuted the newest commercial in its “Breaking Bad Habits” anti-litter campaign. Actors Daniel and Luis…
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Doña Ana County Commissioners approve Borderplex IRBs amid public outcry
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Emotions ran high Tuesday as the Doña Ana County Commission voted 4-1 to approve a controversial funding mechanism…
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Doña Ana County approves tax incentive package for $165B Data Center ‘Project Jupiter’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)–The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners has approved a controversial tax incentive package for “Project…
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