Man who stashed meth in clothing hamper sentenced to 19+ years in prison
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Anthony, New Mexico resident David Amaya, 43, will spend the next 19+ years in prison for distributing meth and…
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Robber pleads guilty to stealing from Las Cruces bank
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Bank robber Daniel Guereca faces up to 20 years in federal prison for robbing the PNC Bank in Las Cruces and the…
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Las Cruces Diocese distributes grants to 15 recipients
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Board of Trustees of the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Las Cruces gave out over $100,000 in grants. The…
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New Mexico health department helpline now accepting text messages
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexicans looking for help with medical questions or assistance finding health-care providers now have a new way…
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Threats against Santa Teresa High found to be unfounded, police say
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Police Department says that the alleged threats made toward Santa Teresa High School are…
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Good Vibes Only: Mentoring young women, one table at a time
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)—A group of girls has another tool to add to their toolbox thanks to Soroptimist International of Las Cruces, an…
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Rabid coyote bites hiker in Gila National Forest
SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A rabid coyote bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest, near Silver City. The hiker did not require…
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CRRUA’s new rate structure goes into effect January 1
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Tonight Sunland Park City Council approved the new rate structure that will raise prices for customers. It will go…
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DWI arrest leads New Mexico State Police to sexual assault suspect in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A DWI arrest in Socorro County led New Mexico State Police to uncover a separate alleged sexual assault in Las…
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Good Vibes Only: Chaparral cheerleaders travel to Florida for Thanksgiving performance
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA)— Three Chaparral High School cheerleaders are feeling extra grateful this Thanksgiving week. Following a competitive…
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New Mexico to give $500 monthly to homeless high schoolers who meet attendance goals
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Public Education Department will provide homeless high school students $500 a month for attending…
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ABC-7 Listens: Historian Leon Metz & hopes of EP Library being named after him
EL PASO (KVIA) — Â The topic of this week’s ABC-7 Listens deals with reaction to the story that KVIA Anchor Paul Cicala did on the legacy of El Paso…
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Thousands make 2025 Mount Cristo Rey pilgrimage
UPDATE: Thousands braved the colder temperatures for the annual Mount Cristo Rey Pilgrimage this morning. The hike up the mountain is in celebration…
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First equine herpes case of the year detected in Dona Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A horse in Dona Ana County has been diagnosed with the state’s first equine herpes myeloencephalopathy (EHM) case of…
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Public meeting on proposed Mescalero Apache Tribe land exchange postponed
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A spokesperson for the New Mexico State Land Office says the office, along with the Mescalero Apache Tribe, have…
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9-year-old boy attacked by pit bull in Sunland
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA)— A nine-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked by a dog near Riverside Elementary School. His family says the…
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Court of Appeals affirms Hobbs mother’s attempted murder conviction
HOBBS, New Mexico (KVIA) — Today, the New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Alexis Avila, the young mother who abandoned her…
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Christmas tree permits for Gila National Forest now available
SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Recreation.gov is now selling Christmas tree permits for the Gila National Forest. Permits cost anywhere from $0 to…
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House fire sends 2 to the hospital
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Las Cruces Fire Department responded to a house fire Friday night at the 3100 block of Enchanted Drive. It…
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Teen Mock Bedroom Trailer Debuts at Chaparral Parent Prevention Expo
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Parents in Chaparral will get a close-up look Saturday at the hidden world of youth vaping and substance use as the…
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Man arrested 70 times since 2022 now in federal custody
Update (November 14, 2025): Neal Garcia, the Las Cruces man arrested 70 times since 2022, is now facing federal charges. Federal prosecutors say that…
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Lord’s Ranch ministry continues Father Rick Thomas’ legacy as path to sainthood advances
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — It was in Vado, New Mexico, where Father Rick Thomas lived, but his ministry reached far beyond, including across the…
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New Mexico to spend $20 million a week in state money to supplement SNAP benefits
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Today New Mexico Acting Governor Howie Morales signed House Bill 1, which provides New Mexican SNAP recipients with…
Continue Reading NM Supreme Court upholds conviction of Deming man convicted of murdering stepson
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Supreme Court has reaffirmed the conviction of Ezequiel Ricoy, the Deming man convicted of murdering his…
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Renaissance Arts Faire brings magic, music and medieval fun to Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — It’s a weekend of magic, music and medieval fun in Las Cruces. The 54th annual Renaissance ArtsvFaire is underway…
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NMDOT hosts free car seat safety clinic
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA)– Three out of four car seats are installed incorrectly, according to safety experts, putting thousands of children at risk…
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Public weighs in on proposed land exchange between Mescalero Apache Tribe, New Mexico State Land Office
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Community members gathered Thursday to share feedback on a proposed land exchange between the Mescalero Apache…
Continue Reading New Mexico lawmakers called back to Santa Fe for Special Session
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has called the state legislature to a second Special Session this year. Starting…
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Body camera footage of Salopek Park shooting released
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained body camera footage of the Salopek Park shooting that happened September 4, 2025. Julia…
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