New Mexico police identify substance that killed 3, hospitalized first responders
UPDATE (May 22, 2026) — New Mexico Police said 25 people were exposed to fentanyl, methamphetamine and para-fluorofentanyl. During a press…
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Borderland racers react to Kyle Busch’s death
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The death of Kyle Busch has made impacts throughout the country, even here in the Borderland. ABC-7 spoke with drivers and…
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LCPS celebrates three outstanding educators recognized by NEA-New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Thursday, Las Cruces Public Schools celebrated three educators for being recognized by the National Education…
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Suspect in Las Cruces church shooting faces more charges
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 40-year-old man suspected of damaging a Las Cruces Catholic church with a gun in early May now faces additional charges.…
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Spray parks, pool hours for Memorial Day Weekend in the Borderland
(KVIA) — Spray parks and pools are set to welcome Borderland residents for Memorial Day Weekend. The City of El Paso said the holiday weekend will…
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White Sands to showcase Santa Fe photographer’s ‘perspectives on the dunefield’
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — A Santa Fe-based photographer will showcase his work featuring White Sands National Park later this month. Craig…
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Cesar Chavez Elementary in Las Cruces to be renamed ‘Desert Bloom Elementary’
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Las Cruces will take a new name in July, Las Cruces Public Schools announced Wednesday.…
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New Mexico Governor calls for firework ban amid statewide drought, severe fire conditions
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared statewide drought and severe fire conditions Wednesday. The governor…
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Summer shuttle takes travelers to Elephant Butte Lake, hot springs in New Mexico
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Just in time for summer holidays, the South Central Regional Transit District launched a new shuttle service to take…
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LCPD completes pledge to improve trust between officers, community
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department pledged to improve trust between police and the community with the “Trust Building…
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Chase leads to discovery of illegal guns, youth arrests in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department posted a Facebook video Tuesday showing officers arresting and taking illegal guns from…
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Las Cruces Utilities gives residents’ waste new life
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Utilities Department has a program meant to reduce residents’ carbon footprint by recycling their yard and…
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Unexploded ordnance found in Sunland Park, area ‘rendered safe’
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — An unexploded ordnance was found Monday night, according to Sunland Park police. El Paso police confirmed with ABC-7 the…
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Senate confirms former New Mexico GOP congressman to lead Bureau of Land Management
WASHINGTON (KVIA) — The U.S. Senate voted for a new director of the Bureau of Land Management Monday. The Senate confirmed Steve Pearce to lead the…
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Fire weather alerts raise concerns across the Borderland
EL PASO (KVIA) — Strong winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity are creating dangerous fire weather conditions across the Borderland, prompting…
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15 suspected online predators arrested, 9 charged after undercover operation
ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said 15 people have been arrested for being suspected of trying to meet a child for…
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New Mexico launches website for resources on New World screwworm
ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — The state of New Mexico launched an informational website about New World screwworm, the state’s Department of Agriculture said…
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NM Supreme Court decides to keep man’s conviction in child’s death in Las Cruces
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Monday, the New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously ruled to keep a Doña Ana County man’s intentional child abuse conviction…
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Thousands of Borderland students celebrated during commencement ceremonies
Thousands of students across the Borderland are celebrating a major milestone this weekend as universities and medical schools host commencement…
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Sunland Park brush fire prompts evacuation of Western Playland amusement park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A large brush fire near Western Playland prompted an evacuation of the amusement park Friday night. According to…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County to pay detention center healthcare workers overdue wages
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — After an emergency meeting Friday, the Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of…
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US Rep. Gabe Vasquez votes for $469 billion bill to fund New Mexico veterans, military families
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — U.S. Representative Gabe Vazquez voted to support $469 billion in funding for veterans and active-duty servicemembers in…
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WATCH: Be Mindful: Take Action
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and ABC-7 brought you live special coverage through an extension of its initiative, “Be…
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Mesilla priest suspended, accused of involvement in stealing financial records from Las Cruces Diocese
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A priest at the Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla has been suspended for his alleged involvement in stolen financial…
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Las Cruces Mayor’s Jazz Fest kicks off May 24
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Starting May 24, jazz music will play across Las Cruces every Sunday through August with the 2026 Mayor’s Jazz Fest. The…
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Doña Ana Community College to offer drive-thru food pantries
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Doña Ana Community College will hold two free food pantries May 28, the school said Thursday. The first drive-thru will…
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New Mexico judge denies Meta’s request for direct verdict in public nuisance case
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — In the midst of the second phase of New Mexico’s trial against Meta, the court denied the company’s request for a directed…
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Country Club Road in Sunland Park reopens after crash, man airlifted with critical injuries
UPDATE (4:44 p.m.): All lanes reopened, according to the City of Sunland Park. SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — A Sunland Park spokesperson said a crash…
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Mescalero Apache joins New Mexico tribes in filing federal lawsuit against sports betting company
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KVIA) — The Mescalero Apache Tribe, along with others, filed a federal lawsuit against an online prediction-market platform’s…
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Las Cruces firefighters help Doña Ana County with mobile home fire
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces firefighters helped Doña Ana County with a mobile home fire Wednesday, the city’s fire department said. It…
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