Sunland Derby returns Sunday; race preview
(Courtesy: Eric Alwan, Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino) SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – An attractive field of seven will make their way to the…
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Roadrunner Pkwy closure this week
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — One of the southbound lanes of Roadrunner Pkwy between Calais Ave and Mission Rd. will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4…
Continue Reading Part of Suzanne Ave in Las Cruces will close for two weeks
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Suzanne Ave from Spitz Street to Cedardale Dr. will be closed for about two weeks starting Tuesday for the…
Continue Reading Las Cruces residents should expect two-week closure of westbound, outside lane on Spruce Ave
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Spruce Ave’s westbound, outside lane will be closed for about two weeks starting Wednesday for the installation of a…
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Anthony police say son stabbed mom with machete in incident that prompted Gadsden ISD “shelter in place”
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A mother received several stab wounds from her son Monday morning, an incident that prompted a shelter-in-place order,…
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Las Cruces city council to vote on development of new film studio
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces city council will vote on giving on giving nearly $900,000 in local economic development funding for…
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“Shelter in place” lifted at 7 feeder schools and district facility in Gadsden High School feeder pattern
UPDATE 10:50 a.m.: A district spokesperson says the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s has lifted the “shelter in place” status for all GISD schools. All…
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New Mexico Governor praises legislators for progress made during the 56th Legislative Session
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham gathered with legislators as the 2023 legislative session adjourned on Saturday.…
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NMSU students question the integrity of external investigation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After the Rodey Law Firm found no failure by the NMSU administration, NMSU students weighed in on how the ordeal was…
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Report into deadly UNM shooting finds NMSU did not fail to meet obligations in managing student-athletes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An external investigator has released its findings of a deadly shooting between NMSU basketball player Mike Peake…
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Las Cruces Police asks Hyundai and Kia vehicle owners to acquire Theft Alarm Software Update
LAS CRUCES, NM— Las Cruces Police want to ensure all Hyundai and Kia vehicle owners are safe from theft. Just in this year alone, there…
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Debiting error in Las Cruces residents bills
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The City of Las Cruces is working to correct an error that debited 378 bank accounts of customers who are enrolled in bank…
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Water outage for Las Cruces residents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The City of Las Cruces Water Department will be conducting a water line maintenance that will cause a water outage for some…
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New Mexico House Bill 9, better known as the Bennie Hargrove Gun Safety Act, to be signed into law Tuesday
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is scheduled to sign the Bennie Hargrove Gun Safety Act into law at 1 p.m. Tuesday. NM…
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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…
Continue Reading 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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