New Mexico Legislature confronts gun violence, braces for future with less oil wealth
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Legislature convenes Tuesday for a rapid-fire 30-day session amid a…
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Multiple lawsuits filed against Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart, alleging retaliation and workplace misconduct
UPDATE: Doña Ana County manager Fernando Macias has responded to ABC-7’s request for comment regarding the lawsuits. In a phone call, Macias said…
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A 12-year old Las Cruces boy has gone missing, LCPD asking for help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 12-year-old Las Cruces boy has gone missing. Now the Las Cruces Police Department is asking the community for help.…
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Former Las Cruces Police officer charged with second degree murder
Update: DA Gerald Byers announced now former Las Cruces Police Officer Felipe Hernandez is being charged with second degree murder. Hernandez shot…
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New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority approves three rehabilitation projects
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) Board of Directors approved three service providers for the…
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Mobile home seriously damaged following fire in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials with the City of Las Cruces said a mobile home received extensive damage following a fire. Las Cruces…
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City of Las Cruces invites teens to create their own “Teen Zine”
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — From 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. teens can visit the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library to create their…
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Wild West Shootout racing event returns to Vado
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The 18th Annual Rio Grande Waste Services Wild West Shootout returns to Vado, New Mexico from January 6 to January 14. The…
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New Mexico attorney general says fake GOP electors can’t be prosecuted, recommends changes
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and MORGAN LEE Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top prosecutor said Friday that the state’s five…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Sunland Park cannabis sales at an all time high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cannabis sales are soaring in a small city just west of the state line. According to recent numbers, Sunland Park…
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City of Anthony Board of Trustees elects Gabriel I. Holguin as Mayor Pro-Tempore
ANTHONY, New Mexico – During last night’s regular council meeting, Trustee Gabriel I. Holguin was elected as Mayor Pro-Tempore for the municipality…
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New Mexico governor proposes 10% spending increase amid windfall from oil production
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor is proposing a nearly 10% general fund spending increase for the…
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"Girl math" vs. "boy math": Math teachers weigh in on the viral meme—and how to talk about it in classrooms
Study.com talks with classroom teachers to find out whether meme culture is making math more fun and accessible—or more stereotyped and…
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New Mexico Environment Department expected to release report on CRRUA mishap next week
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Residents of Santa Teresa and Sunland Park may be close to finding out what exactly led up to a mishap that caused…
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Las Cruces Police reveal identity of woman killed in pedestrian crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police have identified the woman killed on Solano Drive following a pedestrian crash on Friday, Dec. 29.…
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City of Las Cruces to hold first city council meeting with new mayor, two new councilors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new era has begun in Las Cruces, as city council is set to hold its first meeting with a new mayor in 17 years.…
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Las Cruces celebrates 10th annual Chile Drop to bring in 2024
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A giant green chile pepper, the color of which was picked by Las Cruceans, ushered in the start of 2024 as it…
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Albuquerque police officer injured after shooting Saturday night
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — One officer with the Albuquerque Police Department was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday…
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Las Cruces Police: Woman dead following pedestrian crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police officers responded to South Solano Drive near California Avenue after reports of a pedestrian…
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Master sergeant sends holiday greeting from Africa
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — We have a very special holiday greeting all the way from Africa, where master sergeant…
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Horse racing returns to Sunland Park for 64th season
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Racing returns to Sunland Park Friday, January 5, 2024. The 64th live racing season opens at 12:25 p.m. and will…
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CRRUA hosts board meeting to discuss executive director’s contract and transition
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Camino Real Regional Utility Authority-Waste Water Facility (CRRUA) from the city of Sunland Park will…
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New Mexico native will oversee the state’s $49B savings portfolio amid windfall from petroleum
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A state cabinet secretary and former economist to the Legislature was selected Wednesday to oversee New Mexico’s $49…
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Anthony woman accused of smashing ex-boyfriend’s car with a hammer
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — 25-year-old Jasmine Garcia is charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, one count of abuse…
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108 years young, Tuskegee Airman celebrates birthday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Retired 1st Lieutenant James Clayton Flowers, a member of the 99th fighter squadron — 332-nd fighter group turned…
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Las Cruces community honors man found dead during emotional vigil
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Some members of the Las Cruces community remembered a man who went missing earlier this month. Back on December 4th,…
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Las Cruces house repair business owner accused of robbing homes he had worked on
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A New Mexico man is charged with multiple crimes after an alleged robbery. Guillermo Flores Jr. is charged with…
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Sunland Park couple arrested for child abuse, abandonment
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Jail records show that 19-year-old Christina Marie Baker and 27-year-old DeJesus Hernandez are each charged with two…
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Las Cruces house damaged in massive fire
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A house on the 2200 block of Desert Drive in Las Cruces caught fire just before 5 a.m. Thursday morning. Officials…
Continue Reading Las Cruces man sentenced to year in prison for threatening congresswoman
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces resident Michael David Fox will spend just over a year in prison and pay a $4,000 fine after he…
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