DPS pursuit leads to crash, multiple people fled
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A pursuit involving the Texas Department of Public Safety ended in a crash in Mesilla Park Tuesday. DPS said there…
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Film Las Cruces holding open casting call for feature film
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Film Las Cruces and the feature film “In the Summers” will be holding an open casting call. Casting directors will be…
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Las Cruces residents should expect closure for construction on Cummings Court
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Cummings Court from the cul-de-sac to Wingate Road will be closed Wednesday, according to the city, due to the…
Continue Reading Expect traffic closure on Fourth Street in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A traffic closure on Fourth Street between Picacho Avenue and Madero Avenue will be in effect from Wednesday through…
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LCPS BOE to discuss appointment of interim superintendent, vacancy in District 1
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education is discussing the vacancy in District 1 and the appointment of an…
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Neighbor uses garden hose to contain fire, Las Cruces Fire says
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A neighbor of a house that caught fire Sunday used a garden hose to isolate the flames to a bedroom of the home on…
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One of two suspects in custody after stabbing in Las Cruces, police say
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — One person is in custody after a stabbing on the corner of Idaho and El Paseo, Las Cruces Police said Monday. Police…
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Las Cruces migrant shelter still receiving around 90 migrants a week, but is prepared for possible increase
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — “It’s unfortunate what’s going on right now,” said Susana Torres, shelter manager at El Calvario Methodist Church in…
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Smell of cat urine and patterned hoodie leads to arrest of a man after robbery and evading officers
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Arrest records show Michael Brandon Madrid, Jr, 32, is facing robbery, resisting arrest and parole violations.…
Continue Reading New Mexico State Police arrest two teens for I-25 homicide March 3
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) – Investigation Bureau agents with the New Mexico State Police arrested Daniel Ortiz, 16, and Drake Armendariz, 16…
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Two new members sworn in to the NMSU Board of Regents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Two new board members and one returning member were sworn in by the New Mexico State University Board of Regents.…
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NMSU’s American Indian Business Enterprise receives grant
The American Indian Business Enterprise at NMSU is among the recipients of a $12 million grant from the Native American Agricultural Fund. This fund…
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Former NMSU photojournalist reveals to ABC-7 how he was shot while on the job
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– — NMSU graduate and Spectrum News 13 photojournalist Jesse Walden says he is recovering following a shooting in…
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Semitrailer fire in Las Cruces under investigation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department battled a semitrailer fire Tuesday morning. According to the Las Cruces Fire…
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Founder of indigenous beauty brand calls Las Cruces home, leverages store as hub to help others
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Prados Beauty is the brainchild of founder and CEO CeCe Meadows. The Army wife moved to Las Cruces from Arizona, where she’s…
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Las Cruces approves affordable housing proposal
LAS CRUCES, NM– The Las Cruces City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving a pilot program for an affordable homeownership revolving…
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Historic Trost clubhouse in Las Cruces demolished
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– — A decades-long battle to preserve the historic Trost Clubhouse in Las Cruces has ended. The building has been…
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Rollover crash in Sunland Park sends nine people to the hospital
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story said that the crash happened in Santa Teresa. Sunland Park Mayor Javier Perea told ABC-7 the crash…
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Free dental clinic for Doña Ana County residents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana Community College and the New Mexico Dental Association Foundation will be offering residents free dental…
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Popular Las Cruces brewery temporarily closed following kitchen fire
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico(KVIA)– — High Desert Brewing Company in Las Cruces is temporarily closed after a kitchen fire shuttered the business. The…
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Las Cruces police arrest carjacking suspect
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– — Police in Las Cruces have arrested a man they say robbed someone at gunpoint outside a popular shopping mall,…
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New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum holds 23rd annual Cowboy Days celebration
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum is holding its 23rd annual Cowboy Days celebration Saturday, March…
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Organ Mountain band teacher accused of criminal sexual contact of a minor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An Organ Mountain High School band teacher was arrested Thursday. He’s charged with criminal sexual contact of a…
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12-year-old Las Cruces girl found
UPADATE: Las Cruces Police said missing girl returned home overnight and in is good condition. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police are…
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One person taken to the hospital after rollover crash in La Union
LA UNION, New Mexico — One person was taken to the hospital after a rollover crash Wednesday night. According to Sunland Park Fire Department, they…
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Closures, delays, cold weather updates as the Borderland braces for a drop in temperatures
UPDATED (3/2/23): From GISD: Due to inclement weather, the District Spanish Spelling Bee scheduled for Thursday at North Valley Elementary School is…
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Las Cruces firefighters battle night of trash receptacle fires
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces fire investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for…
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Wind, rain, and snow to impact the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather team continues to alert the public about an incoming weather system that will bring large…
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Barn Hunt is a fun-filled sniffing activity for dogs
LA MESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — When it comes to keeping your dog active and healthy, what comes to mind? Most dog owners think of walking their…
Continue Reading Property crimes in Las Cruces rise 27% in 2022
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 27% increase in overall property crimes, led by residential burglaries and vehicle thefts, was reported in…
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