One person dies in fiery crash near Santa Teresa Airport
UPDATE: 12:15 p.m. – New Mexico State Police say one person died in the crash. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash. A manager at the…
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Anniversary of legal cannabis,
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The legalization of recreational cannabis sales in New Mexico reached the one year anniversary Saturday. The law…
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Las Cruces cannabis shops struggle to stay competitive in growing market
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many entrepreneurs jumped at the chance to get in on the ground floor of the newly legalized cannabis market,…
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The ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds is here…achooo!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yet another windy day is expected across the Borderland on Thursday. Strong wind gusts are expected across the area, from…
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Santa Fe DA stepping down from prosecuting Alec Baldwin’s on-set ‘Rust’ shooting
SANTA FE, New Mexico— Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies is stepping away from prosecuting the fatal on-set “Rust” shooting, her…
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Fire weather season returns to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for Borderland residents to be much more careful with flammable material. Spring…
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Las Cruces Public Schools Board picks new interim superintendent
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education named Sherley O’Brien as the interim superintendent. O’Brien is the…
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New Mexico adopts ‘roasted green Chile’ as state aroma
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The state of New Mexico officially has a new aroma! It’s roasted green chile. Governor Michelle Lujan…
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New Mexico to commemorate 1-year anniversary of legal cannabis in the state
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico is celebrating its first year of sales from adult-use cannabis. Linda Trujillo of the state’s Regulation…
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Elephant Butte Lake water levels rise
ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico (KVIA) – Elephant Butt Lake, New Mexico’s largest state park has seen an increase of 26% in the water levels this year.…
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Las Cruces Mayor Miyagishima To Announce Future Endeavors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico— The Mayor of Las Cruces Ken Miyagishima, delivered his annual State of the City Address Tuesday. He announced he will not…
Continue Reading Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima to deliver his final State of the City address as mayor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Mayor Ken Miyagishima will deliver his annual State of the City address at Las Cruces City Council Tuesday at 1:30…
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New Mexico Governor in Las Cruces Tuesday for several events
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is in Las Cruces today for several events. The meetings include a regional meeting of the…
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Woman says she received nearly $6,000 in vehicle damage near I-25 Border Patrol Checkpoint
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A woman claims speed bumps at the U.S. Border Patrol Checkpoint on I-25 between Las Cruces and Hatch caused nearly…
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New Mexico Governor signing Senate Bill 4, free school meals, into law
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) –New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will sign into law Senate Bill 4, which provides free breakfast and lunch to…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of March 26 to March 31
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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Underdog takes the win at Sunland Derby
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — In a surprising turn of events, an underdog won the main event at the 18th running of the Sunland Derby Sunday.…
Continue Reading Hobbs police officer shoots man after he flees from a fight
HOBBS, New Mexico (KVIA) – The New Mexico State Police is investigating an officer involved shooting. They officers with the Hobbs Police Department…
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WATCH: First news conference with new NMSU Men’s Head Basketball Coach, Jason Hooten
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU is set to hold a news conference to introduce the new head of its men’s basketball program, Jason Hooten.…
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Big time hoops 11th showcase helps local talent go to the next level
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Big time hoops held their 11th showcase in Las Cruces on Saturday at Las Cruces high school. Matt Abney the girls…
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NMSU hires new head men’s basketball coach, Jason Hooten
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University announced its new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Jason Hooten. Hooten becomes the 28th…
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City of Anthony board trustee member calls for Mayor Murillo to resign
ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — Gabriel Holguin, a trustee with the city of Anthony, New Mexico, requested the immediate resignation of Mayor Diana Murillo.…
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Las Cruces business owner’s tumbleweed troubles
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – (KVIA)Business owner, Mike Garcia, is facing a pesky tumbleweed problem after a recent wind storm blew in a sea of…
Continue Reading Anthony Board Trustee calls for Mayor’s resignation after Flores allegedly kicked a resident out of meeting for ‘silly faces’
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story said Holguin was calling for the Mayor Pro-Tem (MPT)’s resignation. Holguin was in fact calling for…
Continue Reading Roadrunner Parkway lane closure expected
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A southbound lane closure will take effect for two days between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Roadrunner Parkway 800 feet…
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LCPD urges Hyundai and Kia owners to contact their dealer about new software that will help prevent theft
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — If you own a Hyundai or a Kia, the Las Cruces Police Department is urging you to contact your dealer about a…
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Women in service: challenges and perseverance
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico (KVIA) — During women’s history month, women in the military are sharing their experiences. Chief Master Sgt.…
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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…
Continue Reading 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…
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