UPDATE (Aug. 28, 2026): A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing a new rule that could limit mail voting. Wednesday, New Mexico’s attorney general joined 25 other states in filing a lawsuit over the new rule. The temporary restraining order blocks USPS from requiring states to do
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Two Las Cruces brothers received prison sentences after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and firearms offenses, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico said. Thirty-two-year-old Eddie Linarez and 28-year-old Nathan Quintana were sentenced in federal court after law enforcement seized fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and multiple guns while
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, GECU announced it received approval to acquire Bank of the Southwest. The organizations will combine on Nov. 1 under the GECU name, the credit union said. The two are expected to operate as independent divisions during the integration. After the acquisition, the new entity will become a $4.9 billion
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(KVIA) — Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against New Mexico and three other states, challenging their state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for undocumented migrants. The DOJ argued that the financial assistance places undocumented migrants over U.S. citizens “in clear defiance of Congress’s commands.” It also said the
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UPDATE (Aug. 27, 2026): The Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office on Thursday said 18-year-old Jerimiah Angel Castillo Zubiran will remain in custody pending trial. The court granted the state’s motion for pretrial detention Thursday as well. A judge found the district attorney’s office proved Castillo Zubiran is a “danger to the community and that there are no
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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau started an investigation into a shooting allegedly involving the Alamogordo Police Department. Agents learned that on Wednesday, Alamogordo police went to a home on Alamo Avenue in reference to a suicidal man with a rifle, the NMSP said. Police identified him as 50-year-old Keith
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Parents and guardians can get a car seat inspection and installation help Saturday at the Sunland Park Sports Complex. The New Mexico Department of Transportation said inspections are free and don’t require an appointment. They will be first-come, first-served at 4700 McNutt Rd. The fitting station will open at 9
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UPDATE (Aug. 25, 2026): According to court documents, Doctor Bradley is now allowed to travel and reside outside of the U.S. He’s also been granted a $50,000 appearance bond. A judge also allowed both the state and Deshawndre Washington to make one public statement to correct any incorrect or misleading information published about his failure
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UPDATE (Aug. 25, 2026): Wyatt Cornelius will remain in custody. The district attorney’s office said a judge denied a motion to reconsider during an Aug. 24 hearing. The court determined the motion wasn’t warranted based on the presented circumstances. He remains in custody without bond. His first trial is scheduled for Nov. 9-12. LAS CRUCES,
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 24-year-old woman faces multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting two juveniles in Las Cruces. One of the teens had to be airlifted to El Paso for treatment, according to documents ABC-7 obtained. According to jail records, Anissa Danae Vigil faces the following charges: Kidnapping (felony) Two counts of imprisonment
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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — A water valve replacement may temporarily cause a water outage on 10th Street in Alamogordo Thursday. The city said the outage may occur Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, traffic control will be in place. The eastbound outside right lane of 10th Street between Jefferson Avenue and Madison Avenue
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — After over 40 years into his time as the Las Cruces High School Volleyball coach, Keith Leupold is still winning. He hasn’t lost a game since 2023. In that time, the Bulldawgs have won three consecutive state championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025 — with the last two capping perfect
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — A hearing officer appointed by the New Mexico Environment Department to oversee the Project Jupiter data center air permit hearing recused himself, according to the New Mexico Environmental Law Center. Project Jupiter is under construction in Santa Teresa. The NMED said a hearing officer conducts permitting, adjudicatory and other hearings
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Sunday, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously paused an air permit proceeding and water use from a new well for the Project Jupiter data center in Santa Teresa. Documents said the court granted a stay in an Oct. 23, 2025, emergency drilling authorization permitting water use from a new well
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 35-year-old man received a 23-year prison sentence for the shooting death of a Las Cruces Public Schools bus driver, the Third Judicial District Attorney said Monday. A jury found Pancho Garcia guilty of second-degree murder in April. It happened on West Picacho Avenue. Investigators learned Garcia stayed at a
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OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — The Otero County Sheriff’s Office is helping with an investigation into an infant’s death, it said Monday. On Aug. 21, a mother told 911 her newborn child was unresponsive, the sheriff’s office said. The Tularosa Basin Regional Dispatch Authority received the call. The mother’s partner performed CPR while first responders
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ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — La Union Maze announced the theme for its 27th fall season. This fall, the maze will celebrate New Mexico agriculture. The maze will open from Sept. 26-Nov. 8. Karoline Sondgeroth, manager of the La Union Corn Maze joined us on ABC-7 at for to talk about the exciting changes. The 13-acre
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces International Airport has a new director. The city on Friday announced it appointed Brad Weems. He will start working with the Las Cruces airport on Monday. Weems has more than 20 years of experience in airport management and operations, according to the City of Las Cruces. He
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RED RIVER, N.M. (KVIA) — A bear bit a man Friday near Red River, New Mexico, the state’s Department of Wildlife said. Officials said the man’s injuries aren’t life-threatening. The bite happened while the man was camping. Red River is about a two-hour drive north of Santa Fe. Department of Wildlife conservation officers are investigating
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(KVIA) — The search is on for performers to sing the national anthem at the New Mexico State Fair. A judging committee will choose a singer or small group to perform the anthem to thousands of people at the fair in Albuquerque. Whoever is selected to sing the anthem will do so at the Tingley
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former New Mexico State University men’s basketball player Deshawndre Washington delayed his hazing case twice in August. ABC-7 spoke with his agent, Kerry Carter, about his failures to appear in court.”We tried to bring Deshawndre Washington home Saturday,” said Carter. “They took his passport again. He cannot leave Lebanon because
Continue Reading OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — A 58-year-old man from Hobbs, New Mexico, has been arrested for allegedly causing a deadly crash. It happened in Mayhill, which is about a 20-minute drive from Cloudcroft. According to the Otero County Sheriff’s Office, on June 5, Terry Godwin drove recklessly on U.S. Highway 82 westbound. He allegedly crossed
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(KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health said more rain and heat may drive mosquito season longer than usual. NMDOH urged those with weak immune systems to take extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites. West Nile virus is the most common disease transmitted by mosquitoes in New Mexico, the department said. “With above-average rain
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — With college classes returning this fall, some students scramble to secure an apartment. For one New Mexico State University nursing student, apartment hunting became a financial nightmare. Marie’s parents and friends pressured her to find an apartment before they all filled up. As a first step, she searched “apartments near
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Temperatures in Las Cruces could return to the triple digits at least into early next week. The City of Las Cruces said some public buildings will offer space to cool off. The city noted there won’t be a cooling station open Sunday, Aug. 23. Below is the list of spaces
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — House hunting has evolved with tech-savvy tools like Zillow and Apartments.com, but for one Las Cruces family, this type of website cost them more than $1,000. At the beginning of the family’s search for a new home, they wanted an apartment in a safe neighborhood quickly. The thought of predatory
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JAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded just outside of Jal, New Mexico, Tuesday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey said it happened around 7 p.m. Jal, New Mexico is about 60 Miles North of Pecos, Texas. Some viewers told ABC-7 they felt the earthquake in El Paso.
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UPDATE (Aug. 18, 2026): The El Paso Police Department confirmed it arrested and charged Jesus Angel Cortez for an alleged home burglary. In a news release sent Tuesday, EPPD said it went to a home on Upson Drive near Downtown El Paso on Sunday. Officers met with the homeowner, who said his family could hear
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New Mexico State University kicks off the fall semester with Good Morning El Paso on Wednesday. Jose Loera, executive director of facilities and services, gives an update on the NMSU Alumni Pond. It has reopened to the campus community after the installation of a new clay liner, refilling the pond and the removal of construction fencing. The university
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TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) – Two weeks after Tularosa declared a water emergency, residents and business owners are growing frustrated as the village continues to restore its water supply. The owner of local restaurant Casa De Sueños, Matthew Kaplan, said people in the village are angry. Tularosa Mayor Deborah Cooksey said storms up in the Mescalero
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