The race for New Mexico’s second Congressional district remains too close to call
UPDATE: (7:43 a.m.) — Gabe Vasquez still holds a slight lead over incumbent Yvette Herrell. According to the New Mexico Secretary of State’s…
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New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham wins second term
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — Democratic incumbent Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will serve a second term after winning the race against Republican Mark…
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Las Cruces man says someone else voted in his name; county clerk calls it a clerical error
UPDATE: Sam Infante has informed ABC-7 that he was handed a provisional ballot and was able to vote. He added that he was informed by the County…
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3 alleged kidnapping victims rescue, 2 hostage takers arrested, 58 undocumented migrants found
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents report they rescued three undocumented migrants from Guatemala being held for…
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New Mexico city adopts ordinance to block abortion clinics
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — Commissioners in a southeastern New Mexico city have adopted an ordinance designed to block abortion clinics from operating,…
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Water outage planned for Red Mountain Circle residents to test new water system
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces Council District 6 is rolling out a new water system in the Red Mountain Circle area. A planned water outage will…
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Family and friends mourn loss of three teenagers killed in weekend crash
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — A makeshift memorial was created at the intersection where two separate crashes happened over the weekend, resulting in the…
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City of Las Cruces to vote on demolition of motel after business complaints
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A resolution that requests the demolition of the Kilby Motel in Las Cruces will be voted on Monday. The motel is located at…
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Three teenagers killed, three others injured in Chaparral crash
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police say a 16-year-old driver failed to stop at a posted stop sign before crashing into a truck. The…
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Vehicles collide in same intersection as deadly Friday night crash in Chaparral
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — One intersection in Chaparral, New Mexico has seen two serious crashes this weekend that resulted in three deaths and…
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3 killed, 3 injured in car crash in Chaparral
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — Three people were killed and another three people were injured in a two-car collision in Chaparral, New Mexico on Friday…
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Michelle Lujan-Grisham and Mark Ronchetti campaign throughout New Mexico leading up to Election Day
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexican Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham (D) made an appearance in Las Cruces Saturday as a part of her campaign tour…
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Bi-National Border Mass held between Juarez and El Paso
EL PASO, Texas– People from El Paso, Ciudad Juarez and Las Cruces came together to pray for those who have died attempting to cross the border into…
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Watch: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in Las Cruces for get-out-the-vote rally
Editor’s note: The Governor is running late. KVIA.com will live stream the event when she arrives. Download the KVIA news app to get an alert the…
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New Mexico Governor to hold campaign rally in Las Cruces Saturday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– Ahead of Election Day New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will be holding a rally in Las Cruces. She will campaign…
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‘Aggie Roast’ latest NMSU-licensed consumable to hit the shelves
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In addition to beer, whiskey, salsa, and even candles, Beck’s Roasting House & Creamery’s “Aggie Roast” is the…
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Two victims in two separate fatal crashes identified
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Police identified two men killed in separate crashes this past week. The first crash happened Sunday at Idaho…
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Courtroom security video in Las Cruces shows defendant attacking deputy
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– Following a trial on October 14th, ABC-7 obtained courtroom showing Doña Ana County Sheriff Deputy Larry Trujillo being…
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Biden trying to save incumbent Democrats in campaign sprint
By AAMER MADHANI and CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — President Joe Biden took off on a personal final-days campaign sprint…
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Resident complains about mail service suspension at Mesilla Park
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — A resident of Mesilla Park says she’s been told mail service has been suspended in her area. For the past two months,…
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Las Cruces Police investigating fatal pedestrian accident
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Police tell ABC-7 one man was killed after being struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning. A spokesperson…
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Las Cruces man who attacked off-duty Border Patrol agent with machete sentenced
EL PASO, Texas — A Las Cruces man has been sentenced to 31 years in prison for kidnapping and carjacking relating to a June 2017 attack against an…
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Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announces he will not seek re-election
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announced Tuesday that he has decided not to seek re-election. He is currently serving his…
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51 million dollars in bond funding for NMSU projects if approved by voters
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Early voting is still taking place, and this year’s ballot is a lengthy one with local and state races. The ballot will also…
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Las Cruces Fire Department giving out free glow sticks for Halloween
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– Las Cruces firefighters are offering free glow sticks for kids who are Trick’-or-Treating.The glow sticks are available…
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Local amusement park bought by Traders Village Marketplace
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso area staple Western Playland Amusement Park was bought by Traders Village Marketplace, which is headquartered in Grand…
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church hosts annual Country Fair and Dachshund stampede
LA UNION, New Mexico – Dog lovers and fans alike joined in on the fun at the annual country fair and dachshund stampede hosted by St Luke’s Episcopal…
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Local radio DJ stars in scary movie, premiering tonight at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema East
EL PASO, Texas – On Friday, Jack Lutz, a radio host for 101 Gold in Las Cruces, will star in “Silent Sounds,” a scary movie. The movie was put…
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Biden to travel to New Mexico days before midterm election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to travel to New Mexico next week, days before the Nov. 8 midterm elections. The White House in a…
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Las Cruces School Board discussing policy for reporting sports injuries
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces School Board members spoke out about potentially developing a policy of reporting sports injury. The conversation…
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