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Bicyclist dead after he hit car in busy Las Cruces intersection

June 28, 2023 11:26 AM Emma Hoggard

Update (June 29, 4:16 p.m.): Las Cruces Police say that 50-year-old David Mancha died of his injuries after his bicycle hit an SUV at Solano Drive…

Anthony Gap reopens after serious crash closed all lanes

June 29, 2023 10:46 AM Emma Hoggard

Update: NMDOT reports that the Anthony Gap, NM-404 reopened early this afternoon. ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — All east and westbound lanes are…

How to stay safe on the roads this 4th of July travel season

June 28, 2023 5:53 AM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Fourth of July travel season is expected to begin as early as Thursday, and that means more cars are going to be…

Barricaded man accused of shooting at Las Cruces officers charged with attempted murder

June 27, 2023 6:47 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 47-year-old Bobby Charles Crawford is charged with two felony counts of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated…

Border Patrol shoot, kill man after evading checkpoint near Las Cruces

June 26, 2023 6:43 PM Gabby Hernandez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — For the first time, we are getting a look at body camera footage of Border Patrol agents shooting and killing a man…

Construction crew finds mummified human remains outside of Ruidoso Downs

June 26, 2023 5:26 PM Emma Hoggard

RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Construction crews found mummified human remains in Lincoln County June 21, 2023. The crews found the remains on the…

Las Cruces fire seriously damages house, injures firefighter

June 26, 2023 2:38 PM Emma Hoggard

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces firefighters helped put out a blaze on the 7700 block of Charro Road Saturday, just after 10:30 p.m. The…

Doña Ana County residents urged to take advantage of cooling centers amid blistering temperatures

June 26, 2023 11:38 AM Leloba Seitshiro

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — As summer temperatures continue to rise, Doña Ana County is reminding the public that some of its community centers…

Fourth of July nears, Texas Rescue Patrol warns of ATV safety

June 26, 2023 4:25 AM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – According to Jamil Moutran, Chief of Texas Rescue Patrol, Fourth of July weekend usually brings an increase of injury to…

Bodies found in desert area in Sunland Park, New Mexico

June 25, 2023 3:40 PM Yvonne Suarez

SUNLAND, New Mexico (KVIA) – Sunland Park Fire says they recovered two bodies Sunday afternoon, the 5th in as many days. Fire crews helped members of…

Hikers rescued off Organ Mountains

June 25, 2023 2:55 PM Yvonne Suarez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A group of hikers were stranded on a trail to The Needle on the west side of the Organ Mountains. It happened on…

32nd annual San Juan Turtle Derby Races taking place in Tortugas Sunday

June 25, 2023 9:31 AM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The 32nd annual San Juan Turtle Derby Races are taking place in Tortugas, New Mexico Sunday, June 25th. It’s…

Sunland Park Fire confirms one person died after search in desert area off Pete Domenici highway

June 24, 2023 3:46 PM Yvonne Suarez

UPDATE: More than two hours after a call for help to 911, Sunland Park Fire confirms one person had died. Dona Ana County Sheriff and Border Patrol…

One dead, 5 others injured in semi crash in Santa Teresa, NM

June 24, 2023 9:51 AM Brianna Perez

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – One person is dead and 5 others injured after a crash involving a semi in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, according to…

Body found after two weeks decomposing in Sunland Park desert

June 22, 2023 1:04 PM Emma Hoggard

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Chief says crews recovered a woman’s body from a rugged desert area early Thursday morning.…

Borderland electric bills expected to surge amid scorching heat

June 22, 2023 11:19 AM Sam Harasimowicz

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is expecting surging heat across the area, which can lead to homeowners and residents cranking down their…

Las Cruces Public Schools hosts superintendent search forum

June 22, 2023 10:15 AM Emma Hoggard

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The three finalists for the job of Las Cruces Public Schools superintendent will participate in a forum Thursday…

ABC-7 First Alert: Las Cruces opens cooling stations

June 21, 2023 6:01 PM Emma Hoggard

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — With the continuation of our ABC-7 First Alert and triple digits on the horizon through the end of the week, the…

Over 1,700 students from across the globe gather for Spaceport America Cup

June 21, 2023 11:14 AM Jason McNabb

UPHAM, New Mexico (KVIA) — Students and instructors from more than 150 institutions around the world gathered at Spaceport America in southern New…

Sunland Park Fire Department increases list of fireworks permitted this Fourth of July

June 21, 2023 4:27 AM Brianna Perez

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fourth of July celebrations may look a little different in the City of Sunland Park this year, officials with the…

Las Cruces Public Schools selects three superintendent finalists

June 19, 2023 2:55 PM Emma Hoggard

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools announced three finalists to take over as superintendent Monday. The Board of Education…

Two NMSU students to participate in national cybersecurity competition

June 19, 2023 5:57 AM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two students from New Mexico State University are appearing in a competition in Georgia starting Monday that’s…

Las Cruces Kids Expo 2023 taking place Saturday

June 17, 2023 7:53 AM Brianna Perez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Parks and Recreation Department will host their “Kids Expo 2023″ Saturday. It is happening from 10 a.m. to…

New Mexico Lavender farm extends season

June 16, 2023 8:27 PM Edwin Delgado

TULAROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The sun is hot, and the lavender at Floren Lavender Farms is loving it! This year’s crop is impressive, fragrant, and…

Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for firing automatic weapon, murdering one person in Las Cruces

June 16, 2023 3:56 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 27-year-old Adam Alexander Torres will spend the next 24 and a half years in prison for the murder of Rogelio Baeza…

Las Cruces police chief retiring

June 16, 2023 3:04 PM Emma Hoggard

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police Chief Miguel Dominguez is retiring at the end of the month. Dominguez became chief in November of…

Man found guilty of conspiring to murder known Las Cruces drug dealer

June 16, 2023 2:45 PM KVIA ABC-7

DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A jury found 25-year-old Angel Rosales guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit armed…

Family busted for alleged involvement in a human smuggling scheme

June 15, 2023 8:00 PM Rosemary Garcia

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Ten members of a transnational human smuggling organization are facing charges after they allegedly smuggled and…

Car crashes into fence, shed in Las Cruces

June 15, 2023 6:29 PM Emma Hoggard

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A car crashed into a building Thursday morning. Las Cruces Fire Department officials sent ABC-7 a photo of the…

Virgin Galactic announces first commercial space flights

June 15, 2023 5:15 PM Emma Hoggard

SPACEPORT AMERICA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Virgin Galactic just announced its first two space flights. The first, Galactic 01, is happening this month.…