Report: Hot air balloon hits, collapses tower at Albuquerque festival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s news partners in Albuquerque KOAT are reporting that a hot-air balloon hit a tower west of the Balloon Fiesta Park.…
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Fire at Stahmann Farm pecan storage facility out
Update (October 10, 2024): The fire is now out. The Doña Ana County Fire Rescue (DAFR) issued the following statement. “Doña Ana County Fire Rescue…
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Las Cruces Police take-back event collects 60 shopping carts ahead of new ordinance enforcement
Update: Las Cruces city officials say they collected 60 shopping carts on the first day of collections. Read the city’s statement released this…
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Ohio man sentenced for threatening Dona Ana District Attorney
Update (October 9, 2024): A federal judge sentenced Fowler today to three years of supervised probation and a $1,000 fine for Communicating…
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Zia Middle School Choir to perform on stage with rock band Foreigner in Las Cruces Wednesday night
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The choir at Zia Middle School will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Wednesday night, as they’ve been selected…
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Las Cruces prepares for “Foreigner” goodbye concert
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — On October 8, rock band “Foreigner” will headline at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces. The band known for many…
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Wet N’ Wild Waterworld announces Drive-Through Holiday Lights Spectacular event
Anthony, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — This holiday season will shine even brighter, with the new Magic of Lights event happening at Wet N’ Wild Waterworld.…
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Las Cruces City Council votes unanimously to condemn portion of busy parking lot
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Perchloroethylene, also known as PCE, is a cancer-causing chemical often used in dry cleaning and automotive…
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Independent Women’s Voice host “Stand With Women New Mexico” Rally
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Event organizers say they are fighting for policies that preserve women’s safety, equal opportunity, and rights.…
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“Say Boo to the Flu” event provides drive-thru vaccinations in Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) –This weekend the New Mexico Department of Health is holding drive-thru vaccinations for children and adults at local…
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Memorial Medical Center provides ‘some’ documents to Las Cruces in breach investigation
Update (October 4, 2024): The City of Las Cruces says that Memorial Medical Center has provided “some” documents requested in the Notice of Breach…
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NMSU sends out alert about aggravated stalking attempt on campus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU issued a campus safety alert this afternoon about a man wanted on aggravated stalking and criminal trespass…
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Man walks into Sunland Park police station, tells officers he was kidnapped to be killed in Juarez
Update: New court documents reveal that when Diaz’s son spoke with investigators, he was able to identify Chavez-Lujan as one of the men who beat up…
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ABC-7 at 4: La Union Maze Turns 25
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)— Wow, 25 years already? Time does fly when you’re having fun. La Union Corn Maze is now open for the fall season. The…
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Allsup’s, known for their fried chimichangas, building location near Metro Verde on Las Cruces’ East Mesa
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Allsup’s, the New Mexico-founded convenience store chain known for their fried foods, is officially building two…
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CRRUA now at “82.75% compliance” with NMED regulations
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority released a notice saying it has corrected seven more deficiencies…
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Las Cruces child names new garbage truck “Little Grabby”
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A third grader by the name of Milah Lee had the honor to name the latest garbage disposal vehicle just recently…
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‘Rust’ armorer denied new trial, conviction upheld for fatal shooting
By Cheri Mossburg and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A New Mexico judge on Monday denied “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed’s request for…
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Power restored for thousands on Las Cruces’ East Mesa
Update: The outage is now resolved. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Over 5,000 people are without power on the East Mesa of Las Cruces, according to…
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NMSU offensive coordinator will not be with the team pending investigation into derogatory social media posts
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico State University officials confirm that football coach Tyler Wright, offensive coordinator and…
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La Viña Winery’s annual wine festival returns: A weekend of wine, music, and fun
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — La Viña Winery, New Mexico’s oldest continuously operating winery, is gearing up for its 47th annual wine festival, set…
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Recent school threats impact mental health of Borderland students
SANTA TERESA, NM (KVIA) — There has been a nationwide spike in school threats, including schools in the borderland region who have reported multiple…
Continue Reading Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico hosting pop-up food distribution in Santa Teresa
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico has announced it is hosting a pop-up food distribution on Friday, September…
Continue Reading Dona Ana Community College expanding its food pantry to most campuses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dona Ana Community College has announced it is expanding its Comfort Casita food pantry to most of its campuses. Comfort…
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New Mexico Outdoor Economics Conference starts next week in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The great outdoors of New Mexico and the job-creating and money-making opportunities it brings to the state will be…
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State auditor concludes investigation, finds CRRUA spent money to build arsenic treatment plant appropriately
Update: CRRUA Executive Director Juan Crosby made comments on the investigation’s findings this morning. “We are gratified with the outcome of the…
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Increased security at Santa Teresa Elementary following ‘unsubstantiated’ threat
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) –Gadsden Independent School District and the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate following a…
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ABC-7 at 4: Financial Regrets
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Have you ever looked back at something you’ve done – some decision you made or something you said – and thought to…
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CRRUA received 5 calls about discolored water in August
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) received five calls about discolored water in August. The two…
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85 years of La Posta de Mesilla: A New Mexico Treasure
MESILLA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many times when visitors come out of state and are looking for a place to eat authentic New Mexican food, locals will…
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