Suspect in connection to deadly confrontation with UNM student takes plea deal
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — One of the men who was at a Nov. 19, 2022 confrontation between UNM student Brandon Travis and NMSU student-athlete…
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Fugitive connected to disappearance of Ayotzinapa students arrested in Santa Teresa, removed by ICE
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Mexican national was arrested and deported by ICE. The man is Alejandro Tenescalco-Mejia – he is wanted in…
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“It’s become more and more of a challenge:” Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office to shut down Facebook page due to lack of resources
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday that they would be shutting down their Facebook page at…
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New details emerge about a failed GOP candidate who allegedly targeted Democratic officials in shootings
Solomon Peña, a former Republican New Mexico House of Representatives candidate who police say claimed election fraud after his defeat, was arrested…
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Commercial flights resume at the Las Cruces International Airport
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — — The first commercial flight in 18 years took off from the Las Cruces airport Monday morning en route to…
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‘Rust’ shooting: District Attorney to announce decision on charges this month
SANTA FE, New Mexico– Authorities in New Mexico will announce by the end of the month whether any charges will be filed in the fatal shooting on the…
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One dead after rollover crash in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fire officials have confirmed that one person has died after a rollover crash in Santa Teresa Saturday morning.…
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Confrontations lead to deadly shooting; 19-year-old charged with voluntary manslaughter
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police say a 30-year-old man was shot and killed Friday after confronting a 19-year-old twice about…
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Tiger cub found during shooting call in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Police in Albuquerque found a tiger cub while responding to a shooting. Police say the Bengal tiger cub was found…
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Commercial flights resuming at Las Cruces international airport
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Commercial flights are set to resume at the Las Cruces international airport after an 18 year absence, and it’s just…
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Senator Ben Ray Lujan to highlight mental health investments with Las Cruces Fire Department
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) will meet with the Las Cruces Fire Department to discuss and celebrate new spending…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection change of command ceremony in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico– Happening today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will hold a formal change of command ceremony at Santa Teresa High…
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2 dead, 8 others injured after overnight crash of suspected smuggling attempt in Santa Teresa
UPDATE (2:02 p.m.) The driver of a suspected human smuggling vehicle sped away from U.S. Border Patrol Agents Sunday night, causing a rollover crash…
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Las Cruces woman hopes for renewed investigation into sister’s death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– — A Las Cruces woman is pleading with the Sheriff’s Department to reopen a death investigation involving her sister.…
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One woman rushed to the hospital after crash in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – A woman has been taken to the hospital in critical condition following a multi-vehicle crash in Sunland Park. The crash…
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30-year-old man shot in Las Cruces; condition unknown
UPDATE: Las Cruces police say a 30-year-old man was shot around 10:30 a.m. Friday. There are no updates on the man’s condition and there is no…
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Las Cruces mother fears crime against daughter isn’t getting the attention it deserves
UPDATE: ABC-7 learned today that an order to dismiss this case was filed in Dona Ana District Court. According to Sanchez, the prosecutor handling…
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“Beck’s Cafe” forced to move after decade at location
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A popular Las Cruces business has been forced to close its doors, and it’s hitting the community hard. Beck’s coffee…
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Village of Ruidoso manager fired; faces stalking claims
RUIDOSO, New Mexico– Village of Ruidoso Manager Tim Dodge has been fired after claims of him stalking a female employee, according to KOAT.…
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Las Cruces City Council approves hygiene stations to be placed throughout the city
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Hygiene stations will be placed throughout the city after the Las Cruces city council’s unanimous vote approving the…
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Car rolls over onto Sierra Middle School campus, Las Cruces police officer involved
UPDATE: Investigators say police received a call about a carjacking at the Citizens Bank on Main Street just after 9 a.m. A woman drove off in a…
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New Mexican Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham sworn in for the second time
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexican Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham was sworn in for her second term at midnight Sunday. Governor Lujan Grisham and…
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Four Roswell Zoo animals killed in loose dog attack
ROSWELL, New Mexico — Four Roswell Zoo animals were killed by three dogs that made their way inside the zoo by digging underneath a fence, according…
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Water outage planned for Friday for residents on Capri Road and Capri Arc
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Water Department crews will be working to replace a fire hydrant on Capri Road. That will requires crews to shut…
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NMSU wins Quick Lane Bowl over Bowling Green, 24-19
DETROIT, Michigan – New Mexico State is once again victorious in a bowl game. NMSU defeated the Bowling Green Falcons at the Quick Lane Bowl in…
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Dangerous winter conditions on the way to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas – Late on Thursday night, an Arctic air mass will move into the Borderland bringing dangerously cold temperatures and near-negative…
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Las Cruces man charged with vehicular homicide after killing two women in head-on crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A man is being charged with vehicular homicide following a deadly crash in Las Cruces that killed two women. Police say…
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Aggies depart for Detroit for just their 5th bowl game in program history
EL PASO, Texas — The Aggies are officially bound (literally) for their 5th bowl game after flying out of El Paso en route to Detroit, early Thursday…
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Watch: Las Cruces police search for motorcyclist who crashed into garage door
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces police say a motorcyclist rode off after crashing into the garage door of a home without reporting the incident.…
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Texas enhanced safety checkpoints frustrate businesses; New Mexico law enforcement caught off guard
EL PASO, Texas- Enhanced safety inspections continued into a second day along Highway 178, where miles of trucks lined up waiting. The…
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