City of Las Cruces, businesses prepared for marijuana legalization Friday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Beginning Friday, April 1, people who are older than 21 will be able to legally buy recreational marijuana in the state of…
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Greg Heiar introduced as the new head coach of the NM State’s men’s basketball program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State Director of Athletics Mario Moccia introduces 22-year coaching veteran Greg Heiar as the new head coach of NM…
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Mesilla educator accused of inappropriately touching special needs student
MESILLA, New Mexico – Authorities arrested an educational assistant at Zia Middle School who they accuse of inappropriately touching a special needs…
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ABC-7 Xtra: ‘Canna-biz’ kicks off in New Mexico Friday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – In just a few short days, adults 21 and over can legally buy recreational marijuana in New Mexico. However, producers worry…
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Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino prepares for annual Derby
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico– Preparations for the annual Sunland Park Derby begin after being closed for two years since the pandemic. Officials…
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New Mexico dispensaries prepare for the start of a green rush
CHAPARRAL, NEW MEXICO — Recreational cannabis sales will become legal in New Mexico in a week and dispensaries are preparing for the start of a…
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Las Cruces animal protestors raise shelter concerns at city hall
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– Las Cruces protestors took to city hall Thursday to express concern for dogs at the Mesilla Valley Animal Services Center.…
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Las Cruces police investigate crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las cruces police are asking drivers to avoid Rinconada Boulevard and Northrise Drive as they investigate a crash. The…
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One person in custody after Las Cruces mobile home catches fire
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An abandoned mobile home caught fire in Las Cruces Wednesday evening, threantening other homes that were occupied. Las…
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Cannabis growers won’t have access to water in Elephant Butte Irrigation District
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – On April 1st, the owners of Sol Cannabis are prepared to open their doors and sell marijuana to adults in Las Cruces. “I’m…
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Otero Commissioner guilty of entering restricted US Capitol grounds, not guilty of disorderly conduct in 1/6 riot trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has convicted Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin of illegally entering restricted U.S. Capitol grounds but…
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Local farmers are feeling the pain as prices skyrocket on gas and fertilizer due to the Ukraine war
ANTHONY, New Mexico — Local farmers are worried this season might be their or their neighbor’s last, as prices to produce products skyrocket due to…
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Enjoy these springtime pictures and video of Southern New Mexico snow
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — It’s the first full day of spring, but it certainly doesn’t feel that way across the borderland. Snow fell across the…
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‘Cowboys for Trump’ founder appears in January 6-related trial
By Holmes Lybrand and Katelyn Polantz, CNN The second trial in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot case is underway Monday, with New Mexico county…
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A man has died police say after he was struck in a hit and run crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – From our New Mexico Mobile Newsroom, Las Cruces Police say a man in his 50s was taken to Mountain View Hospital after he was…
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Las Cruces Police Department Academy wants you to join their team
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces Police Department is looking for dynamic, service-oriented men and women to serve as peace officers as the…
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New Mexico Governor calls special session to address economic relief
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a special session of the New Mexico Legislature to address economic…
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‘She’s resilient’: Las Cruces elderly woman survives dog attack after neighbor rushes in to help
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – When James Sosa heard his next-door neighbor’s screams on Wednesday night, he said he immediately jumped the fence to try…
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Police say El Paso man assaulted woman, forced her to join him at job interview at jail
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police say a 23-year-old woman was held at gunpoint and forced to accompany her captor to a job interview at the Otero…
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NTSB: 13-year-old boy was driving truck that struck van killing 9
HOBBS, N.M. — A National Transportation Safety Board spokesman says a 13-year-old was the driving pickup truck that struck a van in West Texas in a…
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Sunland Park City Council votes 3-2 against Santa Teresa annexation
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico- After a city council meeting on March 15, the Sunland Park City Council voted three to two against annexing land that Santa…
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Officials: Albuquerque balloon flights get FAA clearance
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — City and federal officials say the Federal Aviation Administration will allow Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta…
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City of Deming and the fire department reach agreement over wages
DEMING, New Mexico — After a two month long battle, the city of Deming and its firefighters have reached an agreement of a 9% wage increase. Here’s…
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And they’re off: NMSU sends off Men’s basketball team as they head to 2022 NCAA tournament
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — ABC-7 cameras were there as the NMSU Men’s basketball team received a send-off to the 2022 NCAA tournament. The Aggies…
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NMSU women’s head basketball coach fired
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NMSU Athletic’s Director Mario Moccia announced today Brooke Atkinson’s contract will not be renewed. After five seasons as…
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Las Cruces Public Schools changes calendar for upcoming school year to include 10 additional days of learning
UPDATE: The Las Cruces Public Schools Board voted Tuesday night to change its academic calendar for the upcoming school year. The new school year…
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NMSU graduate students rally for tuition coverage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Dozens of New Mexico State University graduate students plan on rallied for full tuition coverage at the board of regents…
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WATCH: NMSU Coach Chris Jans holds news conference ahead of return to NCAA tournament
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NMSU is set to play UCONN Thursday in the NCAA tournament 1st Round. This would mark the 23rd appearance in the program’s…
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‘He was a good man’: Anthony man shot to death, suspect on the run
ANTHONY, New Mexico – An Anthony family is grieving the loss of a 36-year-old man shot to death on Saturday night. Deputies say they are searching…
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Man struck and killed by car in Anthony, New Mexico
ANTHONY, New Mexico – A driver struck and killed a man in Anthony Sunday night, according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff. It happened near Montana…
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