New Mexico moves to dismiss federal lawsuit against Immigrant Safety Act
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Tuesday, New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez moved to dismiss a federal lawsuit challenging the Immigrant Safety Act.…
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1 airlifted, 2 others injured after crash on NM 136, Strauss Road in Santa Teresa
update (4:26 p.m.) — The City of Sunland Park confirmed with ABC-7 that all lanes reopened. UPDATE (1:32 p.m.) — One person has been airlifted by…
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Locomotive FC offers ‘First Stop’ youth soccer program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A youth soccer program under the El Paso Locomotive FC aims to help young players fall in love with the sport before diving…
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Doña Ana County launches website for proposed project feedback
(KVIA) — Monday, Doña Ana County announced a new online Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) website where residents can review proposed…
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Las Cruces City Council approves $586.3 million budget with cuts
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces City Council unanimously approved a fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The budget, totaling $586.3 million for…
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Celebrate Juneteenth weekend with a free jazz concert in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces’ annual Jazz Arts Festival is changing up its June lineup through a collaboration with the Mesilla Valley Jazz…
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New Mexico man with ties to Juárez wanted by FBI for alleged drug crimes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the FBI Albuquerque Division said a man with ties to Juárez, Mexico, is wanted for alleged drug-related crimes in…
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2 more New World screwworm cases confirmed, 1 from New Mexico dog: USDA
UPDATE (2:53 p.m.) — The USDA said the infested dog lives at a home in Lea County, New Mexico, which is where Hobbs is. The veterinarian who…
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Holloman Air Force Base welcomes new commander, transitions to Air Combat Command
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Holloman Air Force Base welcomed a new commander and officially transitioned from Air Education and Training…
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3 people hospitalized after small plane crash at Santa Teresa jetport
UPDATE (5:48 p.m.) — According to photos sent by a witness and FlightRadar24.com, a Cessna 210 Silver Eagle crashed. Flight data showing the plane’s…
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3 New Mexico men charged with conspiracy to transport migrants, conspiracy to kill a witness
(KVIA) — Three New Mexico men face charges for conspiracy to transport migrants and conspiracy to kill a witness for that crime, the Justice…
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Las Cruces Public Schools to hold virtual meetings on proposed dress code
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Board of Education reviewed its student dress code Tuesday. With a new dress code possibly being approved,…
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Oracle changes power plan for Project Jupiter data center to lower emissions
DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — Software company Oracle announced an update to its power plan for Project Jupiter, an artificial intelligence data…
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Flash flood warning issued for Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — The National Weather Service in Albuquerque issued a “life-threatening” flash flood warning for the South Fork burn scar,…
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Free car seat fitting helps children stay safe in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, a free car seat fitting will take place at Sisbarro Buick-GMC in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Parents will get…
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Dog rescued after truck crashes into Sunland Park home
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — A truck crashed into a home in Sunland Park, New Mexico, according to the city’s fire department. Firefighters rescued a…
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Haaland wins New Mexico Democratic primary, Hull wins GOP nomination for governor
(KVIA) — Tuesday, ABC-7 projected Deb Haaland won the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor. Greg Hull is the projected winner for the GOP…
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LIVE BLOG: New Mexico 2026 semi-open primary elections
UPDATE (June 3, 2026, 4:56 a.m.) — One hundred percent of precincts reported Todd J. Garrison is leading the Republican race for Doña Ana County…
Continue Reading Cunningham to face US Rep. Vasquez for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District
(KVIA) — In New Mexico’s Tuesday primary election, Greg Cunningham secured the Republican nomination for U.S. House District 2. He will run against…
Continue Reading US Sen. Luján secures Democratic primary win, Marker gets GOP nomination
(KVIA) — The incumbent U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in New Mexico’s first semi-open primary election…
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Man from Romania to be sentenced in Las Cruces for $1.8 million fraud scheme
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 44-year-old man from Romania has been scheduled for a sentencing hearing for a fraud scheme that stole more than $1.8…
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Deadly explosion in Las Cruces duplex ruled accidental
UPDATE (June 1, 2026) — Investigation revealed the explosion and fire was an accident, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. The explosion…
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Federal inmate in Deming tests positive for measles, health officials link possible exposure to Las Cruces
DEMING, N.M. (KVIA) — An inmate at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming, New Mexico, tested positive for measles, the state health department…
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What to know about New Mexico’s semi-open primary elections
(KVIA) — Tuesday, registered voters in New Mexico will vote in semi-open primary elections, meaning voters don’t have to register with a qualified…
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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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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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