DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office (DASO) is responding to a “threat” at a Las Cruces home, according to the county’s public safety communications specialist. The sheriff’s office reported that the “threat is confined to the residence.” DASO went to a neighborhood on Dalrymple Road, north of Mayfield High
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 40-year-old woman was sentenced to nine years in prison for burglaries as part of a global plea, the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office said. She pleaded guilty to stealing from several storage units. Victoria Cabrales pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, two counts of conspiracy to commit burglary
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A fire damaged a home on Picacho Avenue Wednesday night, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. Firefighters went to the intersection of Quesenberry Street and W. Picacho Avenue for a report of fire. It happened at a mobile home. Las Cruces firefighters extinguish a mobile home fire late Wednesday
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ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KVIA) – “I have to sacrifice something to stay alive,” said Joseph Carey, owner of Lake Shore Boat Storage. He’s one of many business owners in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, seeing fewer tourists visit every year. Elephant Butte Lake is at 3.9% capacity, according to state park officials. That number increased from
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces’ minimum and tipped wages will increase starting Jan. 1, 2027, the city announced Wednesday. According to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC), minimum wage will increase to $13.47 per hour and the tipped wage will increase to $5.39 per hour. For 2026, Las Cruces’ minimum wage is set
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A trial date has been set for a former Dona Ana County magistrate judge and his wife accused of tampering with evidence in relation to the arrest of a suspected gang member. Former judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy, are accused of illegally housing a suspected member of the
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A teenager is accused of a hit-and-run that killed another teen, Doña Ana County said. Authorities arrested the suspect teen on a murder charge. The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating the teen’s death. The hit-and-run happened Monday around 5:30 p.m. at the 3800 block of South Main
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DOÑA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — After severe flooding, Doña Ana County leaders unanimously approved a local emergency disaster declaration Tuesday. The declaration aims to fast-track relief, unlock emergency funding and streamline the recovery process for residents. Preliminary damage estimates across the county and surrounding jurisdictions have already topped $17 million, a figure officials expect
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(KVIA) — With Election Day less than a month away, ABC-7 is continuing to bring voters conversations with the candidates seeking to represent them. In the race for New Mexico governor, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the Democratic nominee, is facing former Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, the Republican nominee. ABC-7 originally
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — A sick child was airlifted near the border in Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County Public Safety said Monday. Doña Ana Fire Rescue, Sunland Park Fire Department and Native Air received a call about the sick child. Crews worked together to assess and care for the child. Native Air took
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By Yi-Jin Yu More than 122,000 cases of Gatorade are being voluntarily recalled due to undeclared food dyes, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recalled cases of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Gatorade Lemon Lime Zero, Gatorade Orange and Gatorade Orange Zero were distributed in more than two dozen states, the FDA said. The
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A motorcyclist sustained critical injuries after a crash Sunday night in Las Cruces, police said. Las Cruces police said the motorcyclist, identified as a 20-year-old man, crashed on Camino Coyote Lane east of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. LCPD said it happened around 10:45 p.m. Sunday. First responders found him with several
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CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) — According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, John Daniel Gallegos, 36, faces charges after selling nearly over one kilogram of methamphetamine to an undercover agent. Documents say that beginning in early 2026, Lac Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the FBI have had an ongoing investigation into a drug trafficking organization
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CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) — Evaristo Mora, 27, faces charges for allegedly selling 233.79 grams of methamphetamine and 2,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover agent, according to court documents. Documents say that beginning in early 2026, Lac Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the FBI have had an ongoing investigation into a drug trafficking organization (DTO)
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools launched its first student-run food truck, designed by Carlos Lozano, a junior at Centennial High School. LCPS officials say this food truck gives culinary arts students from high schools throughout LCPS a hands-on opportunity to put their cooking talents and FCCLA skills into action.
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ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KVIA) — New Mexico football (3-1) is off to a solid start to it’s first game of conference play, leading their old conference rival UTEP (1-3) by a score of 21 to 0 at halftime. The Lobos have controlled the game on both sides of the ball, using their physical front seven to
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Local and federal authorities seized hundreds of grams of narcotics and made more than 200 arrests during a five-week-long operation targeting violent crime. The U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico said it happened in Las Cruces and the surrounding areas. Operation Triple Beam-Prolific started Aug. 24 and ended Sept.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Police asked for help finding a person involved in a hit-and-run in Las Cruces. The Las Cruces Police Department said it happened Friday at 6 a.m. LCPD said witnesses reported a vehicle driving east on Idaho Avenue hit a person crossing the intersection at Forster Road. The driver allegedly kept
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The Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo is kicking off its first day and returns with rides, live music and entertainment and more. If you still haven’t gotten your tickets, Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins them live from the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds for a sneak peek. The event is featuring live entertainment
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(KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday said some raw milk cheese has been recalled because they’re linked to E. coli infections. NMDOH advised the public not to eat recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Milk Cheese products. A nationwide recall started after the products were linked to at least 13 Shiga toxin-producing
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UPDATE (5:01 p.m.): Sunland Park officials said County Club and Racetrack Road reopened. McNutt going into Paisano is still closed since there is still water in the area. Residents in the Anapra neighborhood said they live below the river’s level. One told ABC-7 that even with the city distributing removal pumps, he thinks the river
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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — An Alamogordo woman drove away from a routine gas pump in the Jeep she’s wanted since childhood! Thursday, DK Fuel presented Jessica Salazar a new Jeep Wrangler after she won the company’s summer Kick for the Keys Sweepstakes. Salazar uses her personal vehicle for work as a delivery driver. DK said
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The third defendant in connection to the deadly Young Park mass shooting has been sentenced. Josiah Ontiveros will serve 90 years in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 25 years. Ontiveros is one of four defendants convicted of three counts of first-degree murder. Now 17 years old, Ontiveros
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Las Cruces City Park Rangers and the Parks and Recreation Department say rising water levels at the Rio Grande caused the closure of La Llorona Park as a precaution. The storm brought enough rain water to cause rising levels in the river. This creates a life-threatening situation that could
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Acting Governor for New Mexico singed five executive orders that declare a state of emergency after the rainfall lead to serious flooding across the state. Howie Morales’ signature makes $3.75 million available to assist with flooding response and recovery efforts by the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency
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DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management is making an assessment portal available for all residents affected by the flooding. Residents will be able to report damage to their properties or businesses from the heavy rain and subsequent flooding. The information provided on the portal will allow
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DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — As floodwaters recede for most of the region from Monday’s rain, the evacuation orders in place for some communities have now been lifted. Doña Ana County lifted the last evacuation order still in place Monday for Rincon this morning. County officials are still urging caution for anyone returning
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HATCH, New Mexico (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Doña Ana County Public Safety Facebook page warned drivers to avoid pumping gas from gas stations in the Hatch, New Mexico, area. The post said to avoid the gas until further notice. Hatch police said, “The main gasoline line has been breached by water. The gasoline is now
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WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Members of the public will get the chance to visit the site of the start of the atomic age next month. White Sands Missile Range will be hosting the annual Trinity site open house on Saturday, October 17. Admission is free to visit the memorial obelisk that
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CHAMBERINO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The rain may have moved out, but residents in Chamberino are still dealing with the aftermath of heavy storms and flooding across southern New Mexico today. Mud, standing water and damaged roads have created challenges for people trying to return to their normal routines. The National Weather Service issued flood
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