New Mexico governor expects up to $100 million in federal aid for Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico’s governor said Thursday the state has received partial approval for a federal emergency declaration for…
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Ruidoso Downs Race Track moves All American Futurity, Derby, Oaks trials to Albuquerque following flood Â
(Courtesy: Ruidoso Downs Race Track) RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico – Ruidoso Downs Race Track will run the 2025 All American Futurity, Derby and Oaks at…
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New Mexico urging Ruidoso residents to apply for unemployment benefits if affected by floods
RUIDOSO, New Mexico – People across Ruidoso whose jobs have been affected by the floods are urged to apply for standard unemployment benefits. The…
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‘The threat of rain is imminent’: Ruidoso officials fear more flooding Saturday
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) – Ruidoso officials announced in a Thursday morning news conference that they fear more rain on Saturday may bring…
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Ruidoso Downs destroyed by floods; ABC-7 Live
RUIDOSO DOWNS, NM – Because of flooding caused by a monsoon storm and the burn scars in this region of New Mexico, the historic Ruidoso Downs…
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Ruidoso Trade Post owner says he’s lost more than half of the inventory
RUIDOSO, New Mexico(KVIA)– Powerful flood waters ripped through Ruidoso leaving the city unrecognizable. Arnold Duke, owner of Ruidoso Trade Post…
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Local officials, family respond to victims killed by Ruidoso floods
A Fort Bliss soldier and his wife are in the hospital with serious injuries after getting caught in the Ruidoso floods, leaving their two young…
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New Mexico Governor issues emergency request for resources for Ruidoso flooding response
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency declaration request to have more federal response…
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Body of Doña Ana County Sheriffs Deputy returning to Borderland
UPDATE (8:30 P.M.) – The Dona Ana Sheriff’s Office Union CWA created a GoFundMe to assist the family of Deputy Aleman. You can find it right here.…
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Flash flood hits New Mexico mountain town, leaving at least 3 dead
KOAT, COREY SEXTON, KAITLYN CARPENTER, FRANK SHREVE, CNN By Hanna Park, Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — At least three people, including two…
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Aunt of the two children killed in Ruidoso floods confirms deaths and identities to ABC News
Update (8:20 P.M.) – ABC News has confirmed to ABC-7 the names of the two kids killed by the floods in Ruidoso, including their parents who are…
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2 children, 1 adult dead due to flooding in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Village of Ruidoso has confirmed at least 3 people have died after flash flooding in the area. The victims were…
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Ruidoso Flooding: House swept away, racetrack covered in water
Update (8:30 PM): Per the Village of Ruidoso’s Facebook, there is Spanish-speaking assistance for those affected by the floods. You can get help by…
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Large amounts of water flow through neighborhood
Santa Teresa, New Mexico (KVIA) — This morning ABC-7 viewers contacted us about large amounts of water flowing down their street. It happened on…
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One dead, another injured in “pedestrian accident” according to Sunland Park officials
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — One person is dead and another is in the hospital with serious injuries after an incident Sunland Park officials…
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NMSU partners with Verizon for STEM Achievers program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — While some kids put their books away for the summer, a group of Las Cruces middle schoolers have been tinkering…
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Last day for public comment input on proposed border wall construction in New Mexico
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking public comments on a proposed 1.32-mile construction of a new border…
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City of Las Cruces announces electric vehicle carshare program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces residents can soon drive electric vehicles (EVs) without any long-term commitment. The city announced an…
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Doña Ana County offering free, empty sandbags to residents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County residents can pick up free, empty sandbags to protect against potential flooding. We are currently…
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New Mexico is now automatically registering eligible voters
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Starting today, New Mexico will automatically register eligible voters when they complete a driver’s transaction with…
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Man drove into flooded arroyo, was swept away by floodwaters in Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team saved a driver after his truck was swept down an arroyo by…
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Avoid grill fires, injuries during your July 4th barbecue
Before you light up your grill this 4th of July, ABC-7 spoke to the Sunland Park Fire Department for important safety tips to avoid any fires or…
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Which fireworks are legal in Sunland Park this 4th of July?
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department said they’ve received many phone calls from residents ahead of the 4th of July…
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Roadrunner Foodbank holds distribution event
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)– Staff and volunteers with the Roadrunner Food Bank distributed food at the Sunland Park sports complex. Organizers…
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Santa Teresa, New Mexico (KVIA) — Staff and volunteers with the Roadrunner Food Bank are distributing food at the Sunland Park Sports Complex…
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Otero County fireworks restrictions lift ahead of 4th of July
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Otero County residents can now light up their 4th of July plans. The county’s Office of Emergency Services announced…
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Village of Ruidoso requests Emergency Declaration amid flooding
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Village of Ruidoso Councilmembers are requesting an Emergency Declaration. This comes as the village deals with heavy…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dust devils outside Las Cruces, dark clouds in Northeast
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 viewer Debra Lujan sent in an image of storm clouds and dust billowing westward from Las Cruces. Debra Lujan…
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5 detainees at Luna County Detention Center in Deming test positive for measles
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — Five detainees at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming tested positive for measles. The New Mexico Department of…
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Ruidoso businesses deal with aftermath of heavy flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Businesses in Ruidoso are trying to clean up after floodwaters swept through the village the last few days. We sent ABC-7’s…
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