Border Patrol agents see increase in heat related rescues
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA)– As temperatures continue to rise, Border Patrol agents are now responding to more heat related calls throughout the…
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Ruidoso police officer arrested for making false report
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — On Tuesday, July 2nd, at around 7 a.m., Ruidoso Police Officer Matthew Amezquita was arrested for allegedly making a…
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Chaparral residents report severe storm damage over weekend
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) – A storm Sunday left vehicles flipped, trailers toppled and roofs ripped off on the Otero County side of Chaparral, New…
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Las Cruces Fourth of July Closures
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Doña Ana County and the City of Las Cruces will observe Fourth of July holiday. Doña Ana County Doña Ana County’s…
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New Mexico DOJ’s Electronic Scent Detection K9, Special Agent Joey, retires
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Special Agent Joey, the New Mexico Department of Justice’s first-ever K9, is retiring after six years of service. The…
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New Mexico introduces new Smokey Bear license plate, proceeds go to fighting wildfires
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico is now offering a Smokey Bear Fire Prevention license plate. “The Smokey Bear Fire Prevention plate is a…
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Las Cruces man sentenced to 22 years for crime he committed as a 17-year-old
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 21-year-old Jeremiah Peña-Nieto will spend the next 22 and a half years in prison for a crime he committed as a…
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Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society to present Sam Barlow & his TrueBlue Band
LAS CRUCES, NM(KVIA-TV) – Sam Barlow & his True Blue Band will take the stage in July at the monthly Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society…
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Las Cruces mom charged after daughter dies of fentanyl toxicity, documents reveal
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 41-year-old Victoria Wood is charged with Abuse of a Child – Reckless (Results in Death or Great Bodily Harm) in…
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17-year-old holding air soft gun shot dead by deputy, New Mexico State Police say
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is looking into an officer-involved shooting. Around 10:45 PM June…
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NM Attorney General announced efforts to address potential price gouging in and around Lincoln County
RUIDOSO, New Mexico — Attorney General Raúl Torrez, and Lincoln County Undersheriff Geraldine Martinez announced efforts to address potential price…
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City of El Paso and City of Las Cruces reopen cooling centers this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has reopened cooling centers to help the community beat the heat as temperatures rise in the borderland…
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Two men involved in attack on former NMSU basketball player Mike Peake get probation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eli-Sha Upshaw will receive 4.5 years of supervised probation, and Jonathan Smith will receive 3 years of supervised…
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Three teens charged with stealing $30,000 worth of guns, ammo from Las Cruces shop
Update: Las Cruces police and BATC agents have arrested a third child “believed to be involved” in the theft. The third suspect is identified only as…
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Las Cruces firework restrictions for safe 4th of July
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) –You’re likely looking forward to the colorful firework displays that will ignite the sky this Independence Day.…
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Three major violent crimes in one day spark rising crime concerns for Las Cruces residents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two double homicides and one shooting happened Sunday in Las Cruces. Although one of the double homicides was a…
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El Paso teens charged with arson in Dona Ana County
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — 18-year-old Landus Rivas and 19-year-old Gabriel Hernandez are charged with arson. Landus Rivas (Courtesy: Dona…
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Free Veteran Health Fair
El Paso, TX ( KVIA)- Doña Ana Community College (DACC) sponsors a free health fair for veterans and the entire community.  The fair, hosted by…
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Federal disaster aid assistance available for New Mexico residents impacted by fires
RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — As residents of Ruidoso begin returning to their homes today, New Mexico officials have announced that Federal Aid Disaster aid…
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Permanent Ruidoso residents will be allowed back into the Village
RUIDOSO (New Mexico) — The Village of Ruidoso announced over the weekend that they will allow local, full-time residents back into town Monday…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of June 24 to 28
EL PASO, Texas — Construction season is in full swing across the Borderland this week, with projects spanning from West El Paso to Southern New…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Officials report more than 8,000 Ruidoso residents were told to evacuated following the wildfires that started last Monday.…
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Ruidoso Wildfires: South Fork Fire 17,7551 acres burned, 31% contained
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) – The South Fork Fire is now at 17,551 acres burned and 31% contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.…
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“You can’t beat Mother Nature:” former Hotshot firefighter on wildfires
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The U.S. Forest Services has a team of Hotshot crews that are highly trained in wildfire management. They perform demanding…
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Permanent Ruidoso residents allowed back into the Village on Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Village of Ruidoso announces that the Mayor and Village Council will allow local, full-time residents back into the…
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Mayor of Ruidoso to speak on wildfires
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Mayor of the Village of Ruidoso is set to speak at1490 AM KRUI The Mountain at 9 a.m. this morning. You can listen…
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ABC-7 Listens: How to get KVIA news in Southern NM
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In light of the wildfires in Ruidoso, helping Southern New Mexico residents stay informed is more important than ever. While…
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Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office identifies man shot by deputy after high-speed chase
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart has identified 26-year-old Michael Christopher Goodheart as the man that…
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Woman dead, child injured in US-70 crash between Ruidoso and Tularosa
TULAROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — 24-year-old Shannon Valdez is dead after state law enforcement officials say her car crashed on US Highway 70 between…
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Mental health impact of New Mexico wildfires
RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the ongoing wildfires in New Mexico, leaving many…
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