Mom sentenced to 16 years for leaving newborn son in Hobbs, New Mexico dumpster
HOBBS, New Mexico (KVIA) — In a New Mexico court room Monday, Alexis Avila was sentenced to 16 years in prison. She had been convicted of…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of May 1 to May 6
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
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The Stage is Set: NMAA releases high school baseball and softball playoff brackets
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Several Las Cruces area high school teams have found themselves a spot in the 2023 NMAA State Baseball and Softball…
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Former NMSU Men’s Basketball players to hold press conference after filing lawsuit against the university
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Joleen Younger, the attorney for William Benjamin, William “Deuce” Benjamin and Shakiru Odunewu, stated they will be…
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La Viña Winery Spring Wine Festival kicks off with thousands in attendance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The La Viña Winery Spring Wine Festival 2023 kicked off Saturday. The festival is a 2-day event ending Sunday. It’s a day…
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Multiple migrants killed in rollover crash along I-25
UPDATE – New Mexico State Police has confirmed that multiple migrants have been killed in a rollover crash that led to a closure along I-25 near…
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New Mexico governor calls for anti-hazing legislation amid NMSU controversy
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is planning to push new legislation making it clear that hazing is a crime…
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Police say man robbed El Paso auto store while smuggling 6-year-old migrant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An Albuquerque man is accused of robbing an auto parts store while attempting to smuggle three migrants, including a…
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Wild On Ice, winner of Sunland Park Derby, euthanized weeks after win
Update: The owner of Wild on Ice confirms to ABC-7 that the racehorse was euthanized Thursday morning. It suffered a hairline fracture, putting it at…
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LCPS adjusting next school year’s class schedules, requiring some students to attend longer hours
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Public Schools is adjusting its schedule for the next school year. House Bill 130 increases the required number…
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NMSU to form task force to fight future hazing, sexual assault incidents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says it plans to launch a task force to prevent hazing. The university’s basketball team…
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¡Mira! Festival coming to Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Visit Las Cruces is hosting the ¡Mira! Las Cruces Festival April 29, 2023. The outdoor event is happening along…
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Surveyors use drone technology to map dinosaur footprints in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Surveyors, paleontologists, and students from El Paso-area high schools gathered at the base of Mt. Cristo Rey…
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NMSU unveils southern New Mexico’s only autism medical diagnosis center
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University is celebrating the new Papen-Aprendamos Autism Diagnostic Center. The center is housed…
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High school students tour William Beaumont Army Medical Center, learn about career opportunities
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — High School students from Las Cruces had the unique opportunity to tour the William Beaumont Army Medical Center this…
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Doña Ana County residents voice frustrations over cannabis farm in residential neighborhood at county commissioner’s meeting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A group of frustrated residents who live in and near Grey Fox Estates, Tres Hijos Estates, and Saddle Creek Estates…
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Oil companies work together to boost production in the Permian Basin
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An important fossil fuel region near the Borderland is getting busier. FireBird Energy II and Quantum Energy Partners are…
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New Mexico Attorney General launches criminal investigation into NMSU sex assault claims
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez says a criminal investigation is now underway into hazing and sexual assault…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of April 23 to April 29
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
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Tickets now on sale for New Mexico Tamale Festival
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — This Cinco de Mayo, why not enjoy some delicious to celebrate the holiday at the first annual New Mexico Tamale Festival.…
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Problems extend beyond NMSU men’s basketball program, according to documents obtained by ESPN
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Problems that have impacted the NMSU Men’s Basketball program have now spread to the women’s team following…
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Foul water smell for Sunland Park homeowners
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Homeowners near Mt. Cristo Rey are living in fear that they may be revisited by the same foul stench that invaded…
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New Mexico’s marijuana industry struggles with banking and insurance hurdles despite legalization
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – As the marijuana industry continues to expand across New Mexico and worldwide, businesses and entrepreneurs are…
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Therapist discusses culture of hazing in sports amid NMSU allegations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An El Paso therapist says many incidents in team sports involving bullying, hazing or harassment stem from a need to control…
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Lawsuit filed against City of Anthony, NM over city manager hire
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Just two days after an Anthony, New Mexico Board of Trustees meeting didn’t go as expected, ABC-7 has learned that…
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Former NMSU players sue school for negligence that allowed hazing within the program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, former New Mexico State basketball players William Benjamin and Shakiru Odunewu allege…
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Do’s and Don’ts of recycling in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — April is the home to the worldwide holiday – Earth Day. While we should be protecting and caring for our earth every day,…
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Crash in Vado shuts down all lanes on I-10
UPDATE: (9:52 a.m.) All lanes on I-10 east at Vado have reopened after crash Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for New Mexico State Police said no…
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NM legislature allots $10.5 million to New Mexico State University to expand online educational services
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — “It’s time for us to be able to take back our students!” New Mexico State University’s Global Campus is slated to…
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Las Cruces veteran receives much-needed care
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A veteran who told Sen. Martin Heinrich for help 3 months ago during a visit to Las Cruces, says he is doing much…
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