Mobile home fire displaces Anthony resident
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA)– A resident was displaced and one person was treated for smoke inhalation after a mobile home caught fire Saturday…
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Smoking rates lower, nicotine use rises in New Mexico, according to health officials
SANTA FE (KVIA) — People in New Mexico are smoking less, but are also vaping more, the New Mexico Department of Health said Friday. Health data…
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18th Annual Taste of Las Cruces returns to benefit Casa de Peregrinos
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Casa de Peregrinos is excited to announce that the popular event is coming back.The 18th Annual Taste of Las Cruces, presented…
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Man arrested, suspected of kidnapping 2 Missouri children found in Chaparral
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A man was arrested for being suspected of kidnapping two Missouri children found in Chaparral, New Mexico, the U.S.…
Continue Reading 3 inmates charged for allegedly attacking, tasing unconscious correction officer in Doña Ana County Detention Center
ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — Three inmates face federal charges after allegedly attacking a correction officer at the Doña Ana County Detention Center, the…
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City of Sunland Park to host State of the City Address
The City of Sunland Park will host its 2026 State of the City Address on May 27 at the Sunland Park Municipal Sports Complex. According to the city,…
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New Mexico police identify substance that killed 3, hospitalized first responders
UPDATE (May 22, 2026) — New Mexico Police said 25 people were exposed to fentanyl, methamphetamine and para-fluorofentanyl. During a press…
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Borderland racers react to Kyle Busch’s death
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The death of Kyle Busch has made impacts throughout the country, even here in the Borderland. ABC-7 spoke with drivers and…
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LCPS celebrates three outstanding educators recognized by NEA-New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Thursday, Las Cruces Public Schools celebrated three educators for being recognized by the National Education…
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Suspect in Las Cruces church shooting faces more charges
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 40-year-old man suspected of damaging a Las Cruces Catholic church with a gun in early May now faces additional charges.…
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Spray parks, pool hours for Memorial Day Weekend in the Borderland
(KVIA) — Spray parks and pools are set to welcome Borderland residents for Memorial Day Weekend. The City of El Paso said the holiday weekend will…
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White Sands to showcase Santa Fe photographer’s ‘perspectives on the dunefield’
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — A Santa Fe-based photographer will showcase his work featuring White Sands National Park later this month. Craig…
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Cesar Chavez Elementary in Las Cruces to be renamed ‘Desert Bloom Elementary’
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Las Cruces will take a new name in July, Las Cruces Public Schools announced Wednesday.…
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New Mexico Governor calls for firework ban amid statewide drought, severe fire conditions
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared statewide drought and severe fire conditions Wednesday. The governor…
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Summer shuttle takes travelers to Elephant Butte Lake, hot springs in New Mexico
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Just in time for summer holidays, the South Central Regional Transit District launched a new shuttle service to take…
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LCPD completes pledge to improve trust between officers, community
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department pledged to improve trust between police and the community with the “Trust Building…
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Chase leads to discovery of illegal guns, youth arrests in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department posted a Facebook video Tuesday showing officers arresting and taking illegal guns from…
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Las Cruces Utilities gives residents’ waste new life
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Utilities Department has a program meant to reduce residents’ carbon footprint by recycling their yard and…
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Unexploded ordnance found in Sunland Park, area ‘rendered safe’
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — An unexploded ordnance was found Monday night, according to Sunland Park police. El Paso police confirmed with ABC-7 the…
Continue Reading Senate confirms former New Mexico GOP congressman to lead Bureau of Land Management
WASHINGTON (KVIA) — The U.S. Senate voted for a new director of the Bureau of Land Management Monday. The Senate confirmed Steve Pearce to lead the…
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Fire weather alerts raise concerns across the Borderland
EL PASO (KVIA) — Strong winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity are creating dangerous fire weather conditions across the Borderland, prompting…
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15 suspected online predators arrested, 9 charged after undercover operation
ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said 15 people have been arrested for being suspected of trying to meet a child for…
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New Mexico launches website for resources on New World screwworm
ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — The state of New Mexico launched an informational website about New World screwworm, the state’s Department of Agriculture said…
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NM Supreme Court decides to keep man’s conviction in child’s death in Las Cruces
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Monday, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously ruled to keep a Doña Ana County man’s intentional child abuse conviction…
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Thousands of Borderland students celebrated during commencement ceremonies
Thousands of students across the Borderland are celebrating a major milestone this weekend as universities and medical schools host commencement…
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Sunland Park brush fire prompts evacuation of Western Playland amusement park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A large brush fire near Western Playland prompted an evacuation of the amusement park Friday night. According to…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County to pay detention center healthcare workers overdue wages
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — After an emergency meeting Friday, the Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of…
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US Rep. Gabe Vasquez votes for $469 billion bill to fund New Mexico veterans, military families
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — U.S. Representative Gabe Vazquez voted to support $469 billion in funding for veterans and active-duty servicemembers in…
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WATCH: Be Mindful: Take Action
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and ABC-7 brought you live special coverage through an extension of its initiative, “Be…
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Mesilla priest suspended, accused of involvement in stealing financial records from Las Cruces Diocese
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A priest at the Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla has been suspended for his alleged involvement in stolen financial…
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