Aggies secure first home win with 51-14 victory over Mercyhurst
The NMSU Aggies took on Mercyhurst looking to defend home turf at Aggie memorial stadium. New Mexico state came out of the gates firing against the…
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Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino agrees to move major races, events to Texas by 2027
RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. (KVIA) — Some of Ruidoso Downs Race Track’s events will move to a track near Dallas, according to a news release. Ruidoso Downs…
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Great horned owl soars to freedom after months of rehabilitation
TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — For the first time in her life, Hootie the owl is flying free. She was recently released to the wild at Floren Family Farms…
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$5.2 million Sunland Park paving project set for Sept. 10
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — A roadway project will start on NM 273 in Sunland Park on Sept. 10, the New Mexico Department of Transportation said.…
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Rick Springfield, singer behind ‘Jessie’s Girl,’ to perform at Sunland Park Casino
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Rock musician Rick Springfield will perform at Sunland Park Casino Sept. 18, the casino announced Wednesday. Fans of…
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New Mexico DOJ files support for Project Jupiter permit petitions
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez announced Thursday that the state Department of Justice filed responses…
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El Paso Fire employee arrested for alleged fuel theft, abuse of work services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Fire Department employee allegedly took fuel from an EPFD vehicle to put into his personal vehicles, according to…
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70 Years of Stories: KVIA—Your Community, Your News, Your Legacy
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-For decades, KVIA has been a trusted source of news, information, and connection for the El Paso and Las Cruces communities. As…
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New Mexico governor appoints new Otero County Magistrate Court judge
(KVIA) — Tuesday, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said she appointed a new judge for the Otero County Magistrate Court, Division 2.…
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Marine veteran still missing two years after vanishing near El Paso area
ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — A Marine’s family has been seeking answers for his whereabouts. Juan Merlos left his hometown of Houston two years ago, and…
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USDA lifts restrictions on New Mexico New World screwworm zone
(KVIA) — Sunday, New Mexico’s New World screwworm infested zone lifted, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. Lifting an infested zone removes…
Continue Reading Great horned owl flies to New Mexico skies after successful rehab
TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — Hootie, the baby great horned owl found in April at a Tularosa lavender farm, is no longer a baby. She has great big, strong…
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73-year-old man mauled to death by dogs in New Mexico, owner arrested
SANTA ROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau announced the department investigated a fatal dog attack that…
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FastBucks settlement funds available for some New Mexico residents
(KVIA) — New Mexico residents who received a FastBucks loan between 2007-2016 may be eligible to receive a share of nearly $1 million, the state’s…
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Court temporarily blocks new USPS mail ballot rule
UPDATE (Aug. 28, 2026): A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing a new rule that could…
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Las Cruces brothers sentenced for drug trafficking, firearms offenses
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Two Las Cruces brothers received prison sentences after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and firearms offenses, the…
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GECU to acquire Bank of the Southwest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, GECU announced it received approval to acquire Bank of the Southwest. The organizations will combine on Nov. 1…
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DOJ sues New Mexico for providing in-state tuition to undocumented students
(KVIA) — Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against New Mexico and three other states, challenging their state laws that…
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18-year-old remains in custody, trial pending for Las Cruces shooting
UPDATE (Aug. 27, 2026): The Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office on Thursday said 18-year-old Jerimiah Angel Castillo Zubiran will remain in…
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State police investigate Alamogordo officer-involved shooting
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau started an investigation into a shooting allegedly involving the…
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Free car seat inspection, installation help in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Parents and guardians can get a car seat inspection and installation help Saturday at the Sunland Park Sports Complex.…
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New Mexico DOJ requests deposition for former NMSU players in hazing case
UPDATE (Aug. 25, 2026): According to court documents, Doctor Bradley is now allowed to travel and reside outside of the U.S. He’s also been granted a…
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Former Las Cruces teacher facing new sexual contact charges remains in custody, trial scheduled
UPDATE (Aug. 25, 2026): Wyatt Cornelius will remain in custody. The district attorney’s office said a judge denied a motion to reconsider during an…
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Las Cruces woman charged with kidnapping, child abuse after allegedly assaulting 2 teens
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 24-year-old woman faces multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting two juveniles in Las Cruces. One of the teens…
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Utility work may cause water outage in Alamogordo, road closure
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — A water valve replacement may temporarily cause a water outage on 10th Street in Alamogordo Thursday. The city said the…
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Las Cruces High School Lady Bulldawgs look to extend dynasty run
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — After over 40 years into his time as the Las Cruces High School Volleyball coach, Keith Leupold is still winning. He…
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Project Jupiter air quality permit hearing officer recuses himself: Documents
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — A hearing officer appointed by the New Mexico Environment Department to oversee the Project Jupiter data center air…
Continue Reading New Mexico Supreme Court pauses Project Jupiter water well drilling, air permit proceeding
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Sunday, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously paused an air permit proceeding and water use from a new well for the…
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Man receives 23-year prison sentence for shooting death of Las Cruces school bus driver
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 35-year-old man received a 23-year prison sentence for the shooting death of a Las Cruces Public Schools bus driver, the…
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Authorities investigate infant’s death in Otero County
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — The Otero County Sheriff’s Office is helping with an investigation into an infant’s death, it said Monday. On Aug. 21, a…
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