Ruidoso flash floods add further devastation to areas hit by wildfire
RUIDOSO, New Mexico —  Heavy rain and flash flooding hit Ruidoso this weekend. Gavilan Canyon in Northern Ruidoso received the worst of it. Homes,…
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Distressing audio released of Las Cruces road-rage shooting that injured 3-year-old girl
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– ABC-7 has obtained the 911 call of the Las Cruces road-rage shooting that resulted in a 3-year-old girl being shot on…
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Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy injured in single-vehicle crash
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — A Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy was injured Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash, according to the Doña Ana…
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Las Cruces Comic Con returns for the first time in 5 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Fans of comic books, superheroes, pop culture, and everything in between made their way to the Las Cruces Convention Center…
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Shooting near New Mexico State University leaves at least 1 injured
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Saturday afternoon shooting leaves at least one person injured, police say. Las Cruces Police told ABC-7 that shots were…
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El Paso Water helps residents prepare for possible heavy rain & flooding with free sand bags
EL PASO, Texas — Cars were lining up at El Paso Water’s Eastside Stormwater Operations Center Friday afternoon to pick up sandbags in anticipation…
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Care-a-van parade celebrates seniors in recognition of National Senior Citizens Day
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– The residents of ‘Haciendas at Grace Village’ in Las Cruces were celebrated with a parade. It was held in honor of National…
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New Mexico Restaurant Association calls for state relief after pandemic-related shutdowns
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico lost 18 percent of full-service restaurants between December 2019 and December 2021, according to the New Mexico…
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Bicyclist dies after car collision in Doña Ana County
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — An unidentified male in his mid-thirties was riding his bicycle as he collided with a car just after 6 a.m Wednesday…
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Las Cruces artist’s rock art will get a chance to shine at a new location
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An endangered wall of rock art in Las Cruces is getting a second life, thanks to the artist and the people who believe in…
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Fall semester underway for NMSU students
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The fall semester is in full swings for students at New Mexico State University. The new school year kicked off on…
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Gov. Lujan Grisham announces film production company investment in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a state investment in a full-service film and production company, 828 Productions.…
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Cowboys For Trump leader fighting to keep job in New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin is fighting to keep his seat as a New Mexico county commissioner as he faces possible…
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Chaparral Middle School students start school year with a national robotics competition title
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — While Gadsden ISD is focusing on making sure the new school year is running smooth, the district is also celebrating its…
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New Mexico senator speaks on national gun reform legislation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich spoke Monday on gun reform legislation that passed in the U.S. Senate in June. The…
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Tree falling on power lines blamed in fatal New Mexico fire
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An investigation has determined that a tree falling in power lines started a fatal fire that also destroyed more than 200…
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Las Cruces adopts Mesilla Valley Community of Hope master plan
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council has adopted a master plan for the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope Campus. The plan was…
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Las Cruces man threatened to burn building at NSMSU, according to complaint
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man is accused of threatening to burn a building at New Mexico State University. John Oliver Hamilton, 54,…
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New Mexico State University E-Sports hosts open house
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Competitive gaming has gained real traction in recent years, and New Mexico State University has an entire organization…
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Southern New Mexico Canna Convention aims to educate people about medical cannabis
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dispensary owners, industry experts, and medical professionals gathered at the ballroom of Hotel Encanto Saturday for the…
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Chamberino residents “full of joy” about new access road into town
CHAMBERINO, New Mexico — A small community in southern Doña Ana County will celebrate the opening of a new access road on Monday, and residents…
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Keeping kids safe: Las Cruces charter school implementing extra safety precautions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In the wake of the Uvalde massacre, children’s safety while at school is on the mind of many parents across the country.…
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NM State athletics hosting happy hour to celebrate new partnership with FARMesilla
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — “Aggie Corner” will be unveiled Thursday at FARMesilla in Mesilla, NM from 4 to 7 p.m., which is being described as a…
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26 firearms stolen from Las Cruces store; officials offer $10k reward on burglary
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Federal officials are offering a $10,000 reward seeking help finding a man who stole 26 firearms from Sparks Firearms on…
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One man dies after being shot in Las Cruces
Update 7:45 p.m.: Las Cruce police say a 35-year-old man has died after he and another victim were shot. The investigation is ongoing. The status of…
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Volunteers needed at El Calvario Shelter
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The El Calvario Shelter, which helps process migrants who have just entered the United States, needs volunteers. Many of…
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New Mexico parents set to serve as patrol for schools
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Gadsden Independent School District is now recruiting parents to help patrol schools. The program would be called “Parents…
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WATCH: “Jane Doe” homicide victim identified after 37 years says Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — The Sheriff’s Office identified the remains of “Jane Doe” as 16-year-old Dorthy Harrison. Doña Ana County Sherriffs…
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A 51-year-old man is charged with killing 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque, suspected in 2 other slayings
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A 51-year-old man is charged with killing 2 Muslim men in Albuquerque, suspected in 2 other…
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Albuquerque police arrest “primary suspect” in killings of 4 Muslim men
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque police arrest “primary suspect” in killings of 4 Muslim men that have shaken New Mexico’s largest city. This…
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