Groundbreaking ceremony welcomes new entertainment venue to Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A groundbreaking ceremony took place Wednesday for a new concert and entertainment venue in Sunland Park. It will…
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Federal judge won’t block suspension of right to carry guns in some New Mexico parks, playgrounds
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A federal judge cleared the way Wednesday for enforcement of a public health order that…
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Las Cruces police describe city’s Fentanyl problem as ‘epidemic’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Police officers who work street crimes in Las Cruces say blue Fentanyl pills are popping up all over the city,…
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Fiery crash during prestigious ballooning race leaves 2 Polish pilots with burns and other injuries
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Two balloon pilots from Poland who were competing in the prestigious Gordon…
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‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will slice across Americas on Saturday with millions along path
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer Tens of millions in the Americas will have front-row seats for Saturday’s rare “ring of fire” eclipse of…
Continue Reading New Mexico Governor renews public health orders around gun violence, substance abuse
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Will New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s temporary gun ban in and around Albuquerque…
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Take a flight on the airplane that led D-Day forces, courtesy of the War Eagles Air Museum
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The War Eagles Air Museum and Commemorative Air Force are teaming up to offer the community a chance to experience a part of…
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New Mexico congressional map that was approved by Democrats can stand, a judge says
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New congressional boundaries approved by Democrats that divided up a politically conservative…
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Las Cruces man indicted in federal court on child coercion charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal court in El Paso indicted 27-year-old Las Cruces resident Bradley Fariss Pieper this week. Officials accuse Pieper…
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Pride parade happening Saturday in Downtown Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Southern New Mexico Pride, PFLAG Las Cruces, and Families & Youth Innovations Plus have joined together to host…
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Las Cruces Home Builders Association hosts forum for Mayoral candidates
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Home Builders Association on Thursday hosted a forum for candidates vying for mayor of Las Cruces.…
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Las Cruces bar fight turns deadly, police seeking help in investigation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police say a bar fight led to the death of a 42-year-old man, and caused severe injuries to a…
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Ancient footprints at White Sands really are oldest traces of humans in the Americas, scientists say
Originally Published: 05 OCT 23 14:04 ET By Katie Hunt, CNN Editor’s note: Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter.…
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White Sands National Park hosting Navajo Rug Show this weekend
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Western National Parks Association is teaming up with Hubbell Trading Post to put on a Navajo Rug Show at White…
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Las Cruces police identify woman killed in officer-involved shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police identify the woman killed in Tuesday’s officer-involved shooting as 45-year-old Teresa Gomez. A…
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Bike race happening in Silver City this weekend
SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Silver City will play host to three Gila Monster Fondo bike races this weekend! Happening October 7, 2023, the Gran…
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45-year-old woman shot, killed in Las Cruces officer-involved shooting
Update: Officials with the Las Cruces Police Department said that placing an officer on paid administrative leave following this type of incident is…
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Convicted Las Cruces baby killer sentenced to life in prison
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Lalo Castrillo, the man convicted last month of killing Baby Favi in 2018, will spend the rest of his life in…
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New Mexico Attorney General announces criminal charges in officer-involved killing
Correction: An original version of this article inaccurately stated that the officer who shot Amelia Baca was being charged. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico…
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City of Las Cruces and associated departments will discontinue X (Twitter) pages October 15th
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces, and its associated departments, including the Las Cruces Police Department, will shut down…
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Weekend events happening throughout the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here is your weekend planner with a full list of events happening throughout the Borderland for you and the family to…
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New Mexico reports rise in gun violence injuries, deaths
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) says there has been a concerning rise in firearm-related injuries and…
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Las Cruces political extremist pleads guilty to threatening Texas congresswoman
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 60-year-old Michael David Fox plead guilty in federal court Thursday to threatening a Texas congresswoman. The U.S.…
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Video allegedly shows NMSU quarterback Diego Pavia urinating on UNM’s practice field
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A New Mexico State football player has found himself in troubled waters after video surfaced of him allegedly urinating on…
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One dead in plane crash near Truth or Consequences airport
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — One person is dead after a plane crashed near the Truth or Consequences airport, according to the New…
Continue Reading Man dies in hit and run crash, police ask for public’s help
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Alamogordo Police Department is asking for anyone with information on a hit and run crash early Saturday morning…
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Convicted murderer found guilty of attacking Las Cruces courtroom security officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In October of 2022, just minutes after a jury found him guilty of murdering his stepfather, 31-year-old Alejandro…
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Doña Ana County Sheriff gives background on former deputy charged with sexually assaulting woman while on duty
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart on Friday held a new conference to address the allegations of sexual assault…
Continue Reading Watch: Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Department Press Conference
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Department is holding a press conference Friday…
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Tesla parts supplier building plant in Santa Teresa
SANTA FE, New Mexico (ABC) — A parts supplier to electric vehicle manufacturers including Tesla announced Wednesday that it would invest nearly…
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