New Mexico man charged with 5th DWI, aggravated assault of a police officer
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police arrested 44-year-old Jimmie Yazzie on his fifth DWI charge after a pursuit on I-140 this week.…
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Thieves steal over $20,000 of cannabis products at New Mexico dispensary
Originally Published: 20 NOV 24 13:53 ET By Alyssa Munoz Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT)…
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Alec Baldwin film ‘Rust’ has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set
Associated Press TORUN, Poland (AP) — Alec Baldwin’s Western “Rust” had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland with a…
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The Osprey’s safety issues spiked over five years and caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it
Associated Press CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AP) — Over a New Mexico training range named the Hornet, two Osprey aircraft speed 100 feet off the…
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Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Terry Thompson had an election to run for voters in Cascade County, Montana. Why then, she thought, was her…
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Luna County pays $7 million settlement in death of infant
Update (5:52 PM): Luna County settled the lawsuit and agreed to by Franzoy’s family $7 million. Update (November 14, 2024): Watch the news conference…
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10 to 20 human skulls found in southern New Mexico town
JAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Lea County Sheriff deputies found evidence of 10 to 20 human skulls in Jal, New Mexico. The investigation started on…
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Preliminary investigation released in Las Cruces Air Show crash
Update (November 13, 2024): The preliminary aviation investigation found that the crash happened after the plane completed two forward tumble…
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ABC-7 at 4: The Sophia hosts One Huge Fiesta in Las Cruces
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Sophia will hosts the 3rd annual One Huge Fiesta. The event will be held in Las Cruces New Mexico on November 23,2024 from…
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Chamberino mother battling a rare form of cancer dies; leaves behind five children
CHAMBERINO, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned that the Chamberino woman facing a rare and aggressive cancer has died. ABC-7 recently featured…
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Las Cruces man sentenced to 80 months for illegally possessing unregistered short-barreled rifle
Update (November 12, 2024): A federal court sentenced Trevino to 80 months in prison for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition while under…
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GoFundMe page raises over $7,000 for burglarized veterinary urgent care in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A brand new veterinary urgent care in Las Cruces is already facing a major setback after being robbed of medicine…
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Sandia Peak Ski Area opens earlier than ever
Originally Published: 11 NOV 24 13:37 ET By Julian Paras Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT)…
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Sunland Park Fire donates equipment to Spaceport America Fire Department
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Sunland Park Fire Department donated 8 Scott self-contained breathing apparatus to the Spaceport America Fire…
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New Mexico governor declares emergency as western winter storm leaves thousands without power
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor declared an emergency Thursday after a powerful winter storm left tens of…
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Retired research chimps to be moved from New Mexico to a Louisiana sanctuary
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The National Institutes of Health decided to relocate nearly two dozen retired research chimpanzees from…
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Women win majority of seats in New Mexico Legislature in showcase of determination and joy
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Women have won 60 seats in the New Mexico Legislature to secure the largest female legislative majority in…
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New Details: Mescalero Apache man sentenced for strangling partner
Update: Federal prosecutors say Evans “assaulted his intimate partner by shoving her and grabbing her by her throat until they tripped and fell to…
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About 100 vehicles stranded in rural New Mexico in below-freezing conditions during ‘powerful’ snowstorm
By Ashley R. Williams and Nicolas Miranda, CNN (CNN) — Approximately 100 vehicles were stranded after a semi-truck jackknifed on a rural New…
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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico is set to reopen
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico, which closed in March 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is…
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Watch: Multiagency effort to take down drug trafficking network in southern New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI),…
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Harley Davidson Joe pleads guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon
GALLUP, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Gallup man just pleaded guilty in federal court to assault with a dangerous weapon. Federal prosecutors accuse…
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Doña Ana County will observe Veterans Day
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — Doña Ana County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11th in observance of Veterans Day. The…
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Las Cruces Public Schools hosting first Town Hall budget meeting
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools is hosting their first public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m in the boardroom.…
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Two sexual assaults reported at NMSU residence halls
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU sent out a campus safety alert today warning of two separate incidents of sexual assault in university…
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President declares major disaster, sends federal help to Roswell area following devastating flooding
ROSWELL, New Mexico (KVIA) — President Biden just declared a major disaster and is sending Federal assistance to Roswell after the severe storms and…
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9 arrested in federal investigation into drug trafficking at New Mexico prison
MILAN, N.M. (AP) — Nine people were arrested this week in connection with a suspected drug trafficking operation at a federal prison in a small New…
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Former state police officer, Albuquerque doctor indicted in alleged Medicaid fraud scheme
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — A former New Mexico State Police officer and an Albuquerque-area doctor were just indicted by a grand jury on…
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Doña Ana District Attorney candidates discuss retaining prosecutors, lowering case dismissals
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Election day is less than a week away now, and on the ballot is the next District Attorney of Doña Ana County.…
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Man’s nose partially amputated in beer bottle attack on Mescalero Apache Reservation
Update: Court documents reveal that Bigmouth and his childhood friend spent the day of January 5 going to different businesses in Ruidoso. Later, the…
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