Ikani Taumoepeau confirmed as new Las Cruces city manager
Update: The City of Las Cruces confirmed Ikani Taumoepeau as the new city manager Monday. LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces will…
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New Mexico Mobile Newsroom: Blessing For Our Brave
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The New Mexico Fraternal Order of Police, Heart for the World Church, and The Salvation will host the Blessing For Our Brave…
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Small businesses in Las Cruces can receive grant money from the city for property damage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The city of Las Cruces says small business owners in town can still receive $2,500 in grant funding to repair…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries and the Las Cruces Museums to host total solar eclipse watch party
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The solar eclipse is a little over a week away. The Las Cruces Public Libraries and the Las Cruces Museums are preparing to host a…
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MUTTS Canine Cantina El Paso launches ‘MUTTS for Vets’ program
MUTTS Canine Cantina El Paso, in collaboration with Train to Serve Canine Academy and KLAQ, has announced the launch of the “MUTTS for Vets”…
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Elephant Butte Lake to get million-dollar upgrade
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico’s Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) has planned a $1 million project to upgrade…
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Migrant encounters near Sunland Park schools reported as migrants evade law enforcement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Following recent incidents where undocumented migrants walked into Santa Teresa Middle School, U.S. Border Patrol says…
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State agency conducts surprise test of CRRUA water, finds sample with arsenic levels above federal maximum
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is releasing the results of its unannounced arsenic sampling of the…
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WIPP celebrates 25th anniversary of waste shipments
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Waste Isolation Pilot Plant celebrated the 25th anniversary of the first waste shipment to Carlsbad, New Mexico. The…
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Las Cruces Planning and Zoning Commission approves replat of 56+ acre lot of undeveloped land along Triviz and Madrid
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Changes could soon be coming to an area of land behind residential neighborhoods near the intersection of Madrid…
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Watch Live: Funeral for NMSP Officer Justin Hare
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The funeral for New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare is happening Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 11 a.m. Watch…
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NMSU Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Alan Shoho abruptly retires
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Provost and Chief Academic Officer of New Mexico State University Dr. Alan Shoho has decided to retire, according to…
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New Mexico Department of Justice asked to investigate CRRUA over water issues
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) asked the New Mexico Department of Justice and State Auditor to…
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Economic impact study reveals new data on jobs, wages, economic output
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 2024 report’s findings show the total economic impact for the food and agriculture-related industries grew 11.8%…
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Empty Bowls Project to bring the Las Cruces Community together
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The Empty Bowls project is holding a silent auction for a good cause. It is an international effort to raise awareness and funds…
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Doña Ana county unveiled new county seal and logo
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners formally introduced its new county seal and logo. It’s all part of a…
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Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart accused of retaliation, discrimination in two new lawsuits
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two current Doña Ana Sheriff’s Office employees are accusing Sheriff Kim Stewart of violating the Whistleblower…
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NMSU campus alerted of sexual assault investigation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Students at New Mexico State University were alerted of an investigation into an alleged sexual assault over the…
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War Eagles Air Museum celebrates 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — About 1,000 people gathered to celebrate the 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza at the War Eagles Air…
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Las Cruces man sentenced to 54 years for attempted murder in police shootout
Update (March 22, 2024): A judge sentenced Crawford to 54 years in prison. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A jury found 47-year-old Bobby Charles…
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Tickets on sale now for the Las Cruces Symphony’s “A Night at the Copacabana” Gala
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — “A Night at the Copacabana” hosted by The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra Association will begin at 5:30 p.m.…
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Casa for a Cause initiative donates $145,000 to 26 local non-profit organizations
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Home Builders Association and French Brothers announced the allocation of $145,000 to 26 local…
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Las Cruces resident tells ABC-7 that new “Smart Meter” may be to blame for missing electric bills
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke with Las Cruces resident Ken Brunot who says he hasn’t received a bill from El Paso Electric since…
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Convenience store chain Allsup’s, known for fried burritos, “interested in establishing presence” in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fans of Allsup’s fried burritos and chimichangas living in Las Cruces may soon not have to travel 65 miles to…
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Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase to feature more than 200 student produced films
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) –Student filmmakers from Las Cruces Public Schools are set to unveil their own movies for the first time on the big…
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35-year-old suffers serious burns in Las Cruces house fire
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Fire officials say a 35-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a fire on Parker Road this morning. The…
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The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department offering 3 sessions of “Parent’s Night Out”
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is offering three different sessions of “Parent’s Night…
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Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection
By MORGAN LEE, NICHOLAS RICCARDI and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former…
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Senator Martin Heinrich urges for port of entry expansion plans to proceed
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — U. S. Senator Martin Trevor Heinrich sent a letter to Customs and Border Patrol on March 14, urging them to finalize…
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Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine places doctors into residency programs
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — It is the day that is most anticipated by student doctors as they find out which residency programs they “match”…
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