Simi the German shepherd joins the Sunland Park Police Department
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Police Department on Monday welcomed a new member, K-9 Simi, after completing a three-week K-9 academy…
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El Paso, Las Cruces and Juárez have three different window tint limits — here’s what’s legal where
Summer heat in the Borderland pushes more drivers toward window tint, but the legal limit changes depending on which city you’re in. For more than a…
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New Mexico proposed as early state for 2028 Democratic presidential nominating calendar
(KVIA) — Friday, the Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee voted to select six states for the early window of the 2028 Democratic…
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PHOTO GALLERY: Miss New Mexico 2026 pageant in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Over the weekend, pageant enthusiasts watched two women’s crowning moments at the New Mexico State University Center for…
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Otero County man tests positive for West Nile virus
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — An Otero County man in his 30s tested positive for West Nile virus, the New Mexico Department of Health reported Friday.…
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New Mexico back-to-school tax holiday is next weekend
(KVIA) — From July 31-Aug. 2, New Mexico shoppers can skip paying gross receipts tax (GRT) on some purchases for the state’s back-to-school tax…
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2 hospitalized after head-on crash involving Border Patrol, DOW in Santa Teresa
UPDATE (10:08 p.m.) — One Border Patrol agent and two Department of War personnel were involved in Thursday’s crash, according to a U.S. Customs and…
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Latinés in Leadership Awards Return October 16, 2026
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The Covarrubias-Aprendamos Foundation and the Zamora Family Foundation have announced that the 3rd Annual Latinés in…
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Las Cruces police, city council to host town hall to discuss public safety
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, the Las Cruces Police Department announced it will host a town hall July 29 with interactive sessions with Mayor…
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Police arrest woman wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police said last week it arrested a woman wanted for attempted first-degree murder warrant in Las…
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Doña Ana County says county manager wasn’t fired despite contract terminating
UPDATE (July 23, 2026): Doña Ana County leaders said their county manager wasn’t fired despite his contract terminating. County Commissioner Manuel…
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New Mexico Gaming Control Board unanimously votes to close Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino
(KVIA) — The New Mexico Gaming Control Board unanimously voted to approve the temporarily close the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino Wednesday.…
Continue Reading Program offers day labor jobs to the unhoused in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Mesilla Valley Community of Hope’s “Mano y Mano Day Labor” program gives those that are unhoused or near homeless the…
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Las Cruces Mother calls for justice as teen trial for son’s shooting nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –- A Las Cruces mother shared her worries about the local justice system ahead of a trial stemming from the shooting death of…
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Elephant Butte Reservoir remains open despite dropping water levels
ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KVIA) — An update sent Wednesday said the New Mexico State Parks is clearing exposed shoreline debris, adjusting boat ramp…
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NTSB cites ‘loss of control’ in deadly plane crash that killed Las Cruces pilot
CHAMBERINO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a final investigation report about a deadly plane that…
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2 men sentenced to prison for deadly human smuggling operation
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Two people from Mexico were sentenced to federal prison for their roles as “foot guides” in a human smuggling operation…
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Federal government files motion to take land at Mount Cristo Rey for border security
UPDATE (3:54 p.m.): The U.S. government filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings to finalize the condemnation of 14.259 acres of land in Doña…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Building Resiliency in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — A year after deadly floods swept through the Sierra Blanca mountains, the Ruidoso community and surrounding areas are…
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Medical investigator’s office identifies human remains found in Ruidoso Downs
UPDATE (July 17, 2026): The Office of the Medical Investigator identified the human remains as 74-year-old Henry Padilla, the Lincoln County…
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Doña Ana County Animal Control to host free spay and neuter clinics starting July 20
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Animal Control office will host three free spay and neuter clinics through August to reduce…
Continue Reading Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino to temporarily close due to damaged culvert
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino announced a temporary closure due to a faulty culvert damaged by floodwaters…
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Rep. Vasquez meets with NTSB officials to discuss deadly medical plane crash
(KVIA) — U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez said he met with National Transportation Safety Board officials Tuesday to find answers for the deadly…
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2 Las Cruces teens charged in connection to overnight crime spree
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces police apprehended and charged two teenage boys suspected in an overnight crime spree that resulted in three…
Continue Reading Sentencings scheduled for 4 convicted in Young Park mass shooting
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Four people convicted in the deadly Young Park mass shooting are one step closer to sentencing. Thursday, a judge set key…
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Mexico, Texas, New Mexico authorities analyze New World screwworm impact on cattle trade
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Agriculture officials, international trade representatives and other leaders from Chihuahua, Mexico, Texas and New…
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New Mexico land commissioner again rejects pipeline request for Project Jupiter
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has again denied a request to allow a portion of a natural gas…
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Burrell College welcomes 204 new student physicians
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The White Coat ceremony is a milestone in the career for medical students. Tonight Burrell College of Health Sciences will…
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Las Cruces Utilities about possible scam regarding water quality
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces Utilities on Wednesday warned the public about a possible scam asking residents to submit a form about their…
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Las Cruces Public Schools announces new K-12 statewide online school
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools announced a new online school open to all of New Mexico Wednesday. The virtual school, Aspire…
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