Where to celebrate the US’ 250th birthday in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Millions of people in the U.S. are preparing to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday Saturday. In the Borderland, there…
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New Mexico State Fair discounts tickets to $4 for 4th of July ‘flash sale’
(KVIA) — The New Mexico State Fair announced a flash sale for the 4th of July weekend. EXPO NM said from July 3-5, visitors can enter for just $4.…
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Plane tied to Mexican drug lords’ arrests on display at War Eagles Air Museum
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — The War Eagles Air Museum will display a plane connected to the arrest of Joaquín Guzmán López and Ismael “El…
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Texas agriculture secretary calls for FDA approval for medicated livestock feed amid NWS outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Agriculture Secretary Sid Miller is asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to allow ivermectin…
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4th suspect in Young Park mass shooting in court
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The trial for the last of the four teens accused of a mass shooting that left three dead began Wednesday…
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Rock band WAR to perform at Las Cruces Rio Grande Theatre September
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — In 1972, rock band WAR sang, “We met down on the border of the Rio Grande.” In September, the group will perform two shows…
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ABC-7 to speak with brother of victim of deadly hit-and-run linked to former New Mexico GOP treasurer
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The family of a Andrew Brown, who died in an alleged hit-and-run, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the former…
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Family files wrongful death lawsuit in fatal Las Cruces hit-and-run involving former New Mexico GOP treasurer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The family of Andrew Brown has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kimberly Skaggs, the former treasurer for the…
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Truck crash forces Nessa’s Cafe in Las Cruces to temporarily close
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Monday, a truck crashed into Nessa’s Cafe in Las Cruces, damaging the business and forcing its closure. The crash resulted…
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Las Cruces historic preservation chair honored with state award
LAS CRUCES, N.M (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces recently recognized the Historic Preservation Committee Chair, Jerry Wallace for receiving the…
Continue Reading Bond request denied for former New Mexico Republican Party treasurer charged in deadly Las Cruces hit-and-run
UPDATE (June 30) — The family of Andrew Brown has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kimberly Skaggs, alleging she was speeding when she fatally…
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Fire damages Las Cruces home on Big Springs Street
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A fire damaged a Las Cruces home Saturday morning, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. According to LCFD, just…
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Anthony Police Department announces the death of one of its detectives
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Anthony Police Department in New Mexico announced on a social media post Sunday the death of Detective Lucas Allen.…
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I’m Almost Home Animal Rescue plans to shut its doors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – I’m Almost Home Animal Rescue will shut its doors permanently within the next couple weeks. The founder is asking for the…
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White Sands National Park seeks teen who brought dead bat into visitor center
(KVIA) — Thursday, the National Park Service said White Sands National Park wants to find a visitor who touched a dead bat and brought it into the…
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Las Cruces, El Paso dioceses to host prayer pilgrimage on Mt. Cristo Rey
The Roman Catholic Dioceses of Las Cruces and El Paso will host a pilgrimage on Mount Cristo Rey to pray for religious freedom as the U.S. government…
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‘Be the Backup’ blood drive honors first responders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When first responders answer a call, they count on a ready blood supply. This summer, Borderland donators can “be the…
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed after Las Cruces officers allegedly abandon veteran’s suicide call
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Tuesday, a Las Cruces law firm filed a wrongful death and civil rights lawsuit against the city, two Las Cruces Police…
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Las Cruces International Airport to discontinue Advanced Air flights to Albuquerque
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces announced on Tuesday that the city’s international airport won’t have Advanced Air’s route to…
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Faith vs. Border Fence
Editor’s Note: This article is co-published published by Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom that covers stories from Mexico…
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Woman charged for breaking, entering after found naked in someone else’s tub in Mesilla
MESILLA, N.M. (KVIA) — A 46-year-old woman was arrested and charged after deputies found her naked in a bath tub in someone else’s home, according…
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El Paso Electric proposes $70 million rate increase in Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — El Paso Electric hosted a public meeting where New Mexico residents expressed their frustration on a potential rate…
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Total confirmed screwworm cases rises to 16, 3 inactive: USDA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As of Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the total reported New World screwworm cases increased to 16.…
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Sunland Park taking action against illegal shootings, trespassing
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – Sunland Park and its Mayor Pro Tem Raul Telles are taking actions to address the recent issues of illegal shooting…
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Las Cruces activates cooling stations as triple-digit temperatures arrive
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces has activated multiple cooling stations across the city as forecasters predict triple-digit…
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Rock the White Sands dunes with the 1st Armored Division Rock Band
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — Get ready to rock with the 1st Armored Division at White Sands National Park. On June 29, the park will host its first…
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Man arrested after authorities find explosive materials, book about making explosives
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico State University Police Department arrested a 46-year-old man for owning an explosive device, jail records…
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Arrow drawn in ground helps rescuers find missing hiker in New Mexico
RESERVE, N.M. (KVIA) — On Monday, several New Mexico law enforcement agencies worked together to rescue a missing man, New Mexico State Police said.…
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New Mexico lieutenant governor nominee suspends campaign due to health
(KVIA) — New Mexico lieutenant governor Democratic nominee Maggie Toulouse Oliver has dropped out, she said on social media Thursday. Toulouse…
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Military GPS jamming linked to deadly plane crash in Capitan Mountains area: NTSB
UPDATE- Retired Air Force pilot Eric Gonzalez, who also flies commercially, said GPS jamming events are not unusual for pilots. “It’s not uncommon to…
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