Las Cruces officials issue ‘unusual overdose activity’ alert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Drug intelligence officers with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for New Mexico issued an alert about…
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US border wall to be painted black to deter people from trying to climb
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem visited the southern border wall Monday afternoon to meet with…
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Lt. Gov. Morales attends ribbon-cutting for newly widened, strengthened runway at Doña Ana County International Jetport
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Lt. Governor Howie Morales visited the Doña Ana County International Jetport today to attend a…
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FEMA opens disaster assistance to Doña Ana County residents after summer storms
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — In the wake of powerful storms, flooding, and landslides that began on June 23, 2025, residents of Doña Ana County…
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NMSU reaches wrongful termination settlement with former basketball coach Greg Heiar
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Former New Mexico State men’s basketball head coach Greg Heiar & NMSU have a reached a settlement over a wrongful…
Continue Reading New Mexico governor declares state of emergency
The governor of New Mexico has declared a state of emergency in response to violent crime and drug trafficking across a swath of northern New Mexico,…
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Las Cruces’ Columbia Elementary School opens new facility for 2025 school year
Las Cruces, New Mexico (KVIA) — Seven years ago, Columbia Elementary School was shut down when dangerous mold was discovered in its walls. Now,…
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Mom charged with vehicular homicide in crash that killed daughter, teen being released on her own recognizance
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police officials say that Christina Escobedo Arriaga, the woman accused of homicide by vehicle in a…
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New report looks at Spaceport America’s economic impact on New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU’s Arrowhead Center and the Center for Border Economic Development just published a study on Spaceport America’s…
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Vigil held for 2 teens killed in Vado crash
Update (3:44 PM): The family of the victims held a vigil tonight at the crash site, 8100 Highway 478 at 7 p.m. VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Court…
Continue Reading North and southbound lanes of NM 478 at Franco Rd. closure
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico Department of Transportation reports that all lanes of NM 478 northbound and southbound at Franco Rd. in Vado…
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Lanes reopen after semi fire
UPDATE: NM DOT reports all lanes of Pete V. Domenici have reopened. A semi caught fire and it was quickly extinguished by Dona Ana County Fire. No…
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‘I want to call my mom!’ Man arrested for drag racing cries for his mom
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Bernalillo County Sheriff deputies arrested Fernando Martinez, 22, after a drag racing operation near the Isleta…
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New Police Video Shows Raid on Suspect’s Home After Young Park Shooting
We’re continuing to go through new video and documents just released by Las Cruces Police — all connected to the deadly mass shooting at Young Park…
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Celebration of Life ceremony planned for children who died in Ruidoso flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of the two children who died in the Ruidoso flooding last month are hosting a Celebration of Life for the brother…
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Plane makes emergency landing on Highway 70
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Otero County Emergency Services director confirmed an unscheduled emergency landing took place Saturday afternoon on…
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‘Jaw-dropping’ scenery makes Las Cruces CNN’s No. 7 best place to visit this year
Originally Published: 26 JUN 25 11:54 ET Updated: 26 JUN 25 12:16 ET Story by Judith Fein | Video by Gabe Ramirez and Bryce Urbany, CNN (CNN) — Las…
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Rep. Vasquez tours White Sands Missile Range, discusses aging infrastructure
WHITE SANDS, New Mexico (KVIA) — Rep. Gabe Vasquez is touring White Sands Missile Range to focus on the aging infrastructure needs. Vasquez voted in…
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Deming Police officer pleads guilty to receipt of child pornography
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Deming Police officer pleaded guilty to federal sexual exploitation of a minor charges. Court documents state that…
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Chihuahua AG’s Office investigates discovery of New Mexico teen found dead
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported on Tuesday that Chihuahua State authorities found a 17-year-old girl from Hobbs, New Mexico, dead and…
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Doña Ana County Detention Center experiencing power outage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Detention Center is currently experiencing a power outage. ABC-7 received numerous phone calls…
Continue Reading 17-year-old New Mexico girl found buried in Juarez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 17-year-old girl from Hobbs, New Mexico was found buried in the courtyard of a home in southeast Juarez. The girl,…
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Ruidoso under another Flood Watch Monday
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Parts of the Village of Ruidoso is under a National Weather Service Flood Watch from Noon until 8 PM today. The areas…
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Water service interruptions expected for Edgemont subdivision Wednesday morning
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) will be doing operational maintenance in the Edgemont…
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FEMA warns residents of disaster-related fraud, scams
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is warning residents about disaster-related fraud and identity theft in the wake…
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Police release photo of suspect arrested in UNM Deadly Shooting
Albuquerque, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police released a photo of 18-year-old John Fuentes, the man who was arrested after he allegedly…
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“Lift Up New Mexico”- Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland joins ABC’7’s Marcel Clarke to discuss issues impacting New Mexico
Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and current candidate for New Mexico Governor, Deb Haaland, visited KVIA’s studio today while traveling across…
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Volunteers help with Vado clean up after flooding
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Clean up efforts are still underway in Vado after the flash flooding earlier this week. Multiple construction crews are…
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New Mexico State Police identify suspect in UNM deadly shooting
(UPDATE: 8:15 P.M.) — New Mexico State Police briefed the public earlier this evening. They said 4 people were involved in the shooting. A…
Continue Reading Xtra: How local officials are responding to the flooding in Vado
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The small rural community of Vado, New Mexico experienced heavy flooding on Monday. More than a hundred homes were flooded…
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