New Mexico Archives

Jerry Kill puts ink to arm after a ‘killer’ season

February 19, 2023 9:58 PM Rachel Phillips

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In one season Jerry Kill has become a fan favorite, not only because he took the Aggies to a bowl game but also for…

Kill order for New Mexico feral cows issued by US officials

February 17, 2023 3:09 PM Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — U.S. forest managers in New Mexico are moving ahead with plans to kill feral cattle they say are threatening public safety…

Frazier takes Flight: Kilbourne’s Hole

February 16, 2023 11:52 AM Katie Frazier

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — About 15 miles northwest of the Doña Ana County International Jetport lies a rare geological feature. Kilbourne,…

Watch: “I am disgusted and angry.” NMSU Chancellor says men’s basketball program infected with culture of “bad behavior”

February 15, 2023 9:26 AM David Gonzalez

` UPDATE: Chancellor Arvizu says we are constrained in some of the answers they can provide due to investigation and privacy rights. Arvizu says they…

A cold front moved through the Borderland today, but are there different types of cold fronts?

February 15, 2023 12:16 PM Katie Frazier

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Around 8 a.m. on Wednesday, a strong cold front moved through Las Cruces and El Paso. Weather data shows from 7 to 8 a.m.…

NMSU coach Greg Heiar fired amid hazing investigation

February 14, 2023 11:56 AM Leloba Seitshiro

UPDATE (5:11 p.m.) ABC-7 just learned that NMSU men’s basketball head coach Greg Heiar has been fired, according to an NMSU spokesperson. A news…

Crash on Anthony Gap leads to school delays in Chaparral

February 14, 2023 7:01 AM Brianna Chavez

UPDATE (10:27 a.m.) NM 404 is back open following Tuesday morning’s crash, according to NMDOT’s website. UPDATE: (8:06 a.m.) A spokesperson for NMDOT…

Sunland park home catches fire overnight

February 13, 2023 4:30 PM Kerry Mannix

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Fire and the Doña Ana County Fire Department responded to a house fire overnight on the 5800 block…

Where NMSU athletics stands after serious assault allegations made by a university basketball player

February 13, 2023 12:01 PM Kerry Mannix, Leloba Seitshiro

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — NMSU athletics starts the week off reeling from a weekend whirlwind after an abrupt suspension, followed by serious…

1 in 10 rape victims in U.S. are men

February 13, 2023 12:00 PM Rosemary Montañez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 is looking into how sexual assault impacts men following revelations contained in a New Mexico State…

NMSU men’s basketball program operations suspended for the rest of the season

February 12, 2023 4:01 PM Yvonne Suarez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu has shut down the men’s basketball program operations for the…

Alamogordo Public Schools suspends superintendent, interim named

February 12, 2023 8:02 PM Sam Harasimowicz

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico – Alamogordo Public Schools have placed their superintendent, Dr. Kenneth Moore, on paid administrative leave, according…

NMSU fans and community react to serious assault allegations involving the university’s basketball team

February 12, 2023 7:58 PM Kerry Mannix

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — After a police report related to the suspension of the New Mexico State University basketball team revealed serious…

NMSU Men’s basketball program shut down as one player is accusing three of his teammates of ‘hazing’ him in front of the entire team on numerous occasions

February 12, 2023 3:34 PM Rachel Phillips

Incident Report #2023-1202_Redacted (1) by YVONNE on Scribd LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — According to a police report by NMSU Police, one member…

NMSU basketball fans react to suspension

February 11, 2023 8:01 PM Kerry Mannix

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Aggies fans are reacting after sources close to NMSU confirmed the university’s men’s basketball game on Friday was…

Two NMSU men’s basketball players announce their intent to transfer following program’s suspension

February 11, 2023 6:19 PM Sam Harasimowicz

UPDATE (11:00 P.M.) – Multiple sources confirm to ABC-7 that the allegations that forced the indefinite suspension of the NMSU men’s basketball…

NMSU suspends men’s basketball program; source says it’s related to hazing investigation

February 10, 2023 6:55 PM Edwin Delgado

UPDATE: 02/11/23 3:53 P.M. Two NMSU players announce via Twitter they intend to transfer , following Friday’s suspension of the men’s basketball…

Las Cruces football coach no longer on administrative leave

February 10, 2023 4:21 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Cruces High School Football Coach Mark Lopez is no longer on administrative leave, according to a spokesperson with Las…

Cupid’s Chase 5K run taking place in Mesilla ahead of Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2023 1:48 PM Brianna Chavez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Non-profit Community Options is hosting the annual Cupid’s Chase 5k on Saturday morning in Mesilla. Community Options…

33rd anniversary of Las Cruces bowling alley massacre

February 9, 2023 11:43 AM Leloba Seitshiro

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — It has been 33 years since a horrible crime left the city of Las Cruces shaken. On February 10, 1990, four children…

Plans for a children’s museum in Las Cruces

February 8, 2023 12:01 PM Leloba Seitshiro

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico(KVIA) — Plans are in the works for a state-of-the-art children’s museum in Doña Ana County. It will be a 44-ft, toy…

Family of slain cinematographer sues Alec Baldwin and ‘Rust’ production company

February 9, 2023 4:48 PM David Gonzalez

(CNN) — The parents and sister of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who was shot and killed during a rehearsal on the ‘Rust’…

Las Cruces football coach put on administrative leave

February 9, 2023 1:30 PM Yvonne Suarez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Las Cruces Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) confirms Mark Lopez has been put on administrative leave. The district did…

A Safer Game: What is being done to try and prevent a tragedy from repeating itself

February 7, 2023 6:00 PM Rachel Phillips

Note: This story will be aired as a two-part series beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10 p.m. and concluding on Wednesday, Feb 8 at 10 p.m. EL PASO,…

Las Cruces teen conquering modeling world

February 7, 2023 12:02 PM Leloba Seitshiro

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — At just 17 years old, Brooke Freilino is living an experience most young girls can only dream of. She has modeled…

Gadsden ISD bus involved in “minor” crash; no injuries reported

February 8, 2023 9:41 AM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Gadsden ISD spokesperson says the bus on its way to Yucca Heights Elementary in Chaparral was involved in a minor traffic…

Las Cruces hospital encourages residents to take the 28-day Healthy Heart Challenge

February 7, 2023 8:17 PM Mark Ross

LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) – MountainView Medical Center wants Las Crucens to sign up for the 28-day Healthy Heart Challenge to improve their heart…

$25,000 cash reward for information on a 33-year-old Las Cruces Bowl cold case

February 7, 2023 3:21 PM Kerry Mannix

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — February 10, 2023, marks 33 years since seven people were targeted in a mass shooting at a Las Cruces bowling alley,…

Dona Ana Community College Culinary Arts students serve up international dinners

February 7, 2023 2:56 AM Michael Courier

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana Community College Culinary Arts students are serving up international dinners twice a week and the public…

Concern over Las Cruces car thefts

February 6, 2023 11:57 AM Leloba Seitshiro

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Law enforcement officials in Las Cruces say they are concerned about a rising trend of vehicle thefts in the city. The Dona…