Otero County listed as ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security recently listed Otero and Lincoln counties as “sanctuary jurisdictions.” The…
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Seven Cabins Fire burning near Capitan, New Mexico
CAPITAN, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Seven Cabins Fire is burning in the Smokey Bear Ranger District in the Capitan Mountains right now. The fire is…
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New Mexico man accused of murder appears in federal court
Update (May 29, 2025): The man that was extradited by Mexican authorities earlier this week, made his first appearance in federal court this morning.…
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Watch: Officials speak about dissolving CRRUA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park held a press conference earlier today. This event served as a discussion on the termination of the…
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Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announces run for governor
Watch the announcement below: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– According to paperwork filed with the Secretary of State’s Office, former Las Cruces…
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Airman was married two weeks before he was found dead in Elephant Butte Lake, officials say
Update (May 27, 2025): Air Force officials just identified the airman as Airman First Class Me’lik Etienne, 22. He was assigned to the 351st…
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Camp Fire fully extinguished
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Camp Fire at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River National Conservation Area is now completely out, according to Bureau of…
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Flume Canyon Fire forward progress stops
UPDATE: The U.S. Forest Service – Lincoln National Forest now reports that all forward progress has been stopped on the Flume Canyon Fire, with air…
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Camp fire near Fort Stanton
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA)– The fire in Lincoln County known as the the “camp fire” has grown to 50 acres, according to the Lincoln Office of…
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Airman missing following incident at Elephant Butte Lake
ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico (KVIA) – Kirtland Air Force Base confirms there is a search for an airman, who is assigned to the 351st Special Warfare…
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Ruidoso Downs reopens
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KOAT)– Last summer the Ruidoso Downs racetrack was shut down after a devastating fire that was followed by flooding. After more…
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Doña Ana County Fire Marshal issues burn restrictions
Doña Ana County, New Mexico (KVIA)– Starting on Tuesday, May 27th, because of ongoing drought and climate conditions there is a full restriction on…
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Las Cruces graduation day
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Graduation ceremonies continue today for Las Cruces Public Schools. Las Cruces High School graduates at 9 a.m.,…
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County Ends CRRUA Partnership Over Water Issues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dona Ana County officials announced they are beginning the process of separating from the Camino Real Regional Utility…
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Operation ‘Deep Pockets’ leads to arrests, drug seizures
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police (NMSP) announced the conclusion of Operation “Deep Pockets.” The months-long operation…
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New insight into search warrants obtained in the days following Las Cruces mass shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Just after 10 in the morning on Sunday, March 23 two days after the shooting a SWAT team executed a callout for 17…
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The moment a Las Cruces mass shooting victim learns of his brother’s death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– ABC-7 obtained almost 140 pages of police reports and over four hours of body cam footage. Among the footage, ABC-7…
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Brothers’ stories conflict after Las Cruces mass shooting, new video reveals
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)–ABC-7 obtained video footage from the night of the Las Cruces mass shooting and the days that followed. Included in…
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Sunland Park votes against dispensary
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park City Council voted against an entertainment venue and dispensary that has sparked controversy in the…
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The Destination: Sports and Arts Complex opens in Las Cruces
Looking for something fun to do with friends? Or do you need a space to practice sports or host a meeting or podcast? The Destination: Sports and…
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Man accused of slashing 8-year-old girl’s neck with beer bottle at pizza restaurant
KOAT, METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER, BRITTON ROSE, CNN By Jason McNabb Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New…
Continue Reading Dona Ana County under fire restrictions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County, among others in New Mexico, are under fire restrictions. The Energy Minerals and Natural Resources…
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Pina Peak Fire burning near Hatch
Update (May 22, 2025): The Pina Peak Fire is now 50% contained, officials say. “As of 0915 a.m. today, BLM crews are still working the edge cold…
Continue Reading Arizona wildfire is now over 19K acres and growing
By Hamilton Kahn Click here for updates on this story APACHE COUNTY, Arizona (KOAT) — A wildfire in eastern Arizona…
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Las Cruces man convicted of sexually assaulting child during sleepover
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A jury in Las Cruces found Adam Litz guilty of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor Under 13. The court remanded Litz…
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5K race against human trafficking, survivor to join
A local nonprofit will be hosting a 5K run race against human trafficking and joining them is an El Paso resident who’s a survivor of sex…
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FAA warns Las Cruces Airport of possible violation involving undertrained employee
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sent a letter to Las Cruces International Airport Administrator Andy Hume…
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New Mexico corrections officer charged with criminal sexual contact
GRANTS, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police arrested New Mexico Corrections Department Officer Elijah Williams, 21, on charges of criminal…
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Bear ‘harassing’ visitors at New Mexico hot spring
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Department of Game and Fish officials are warning the public of a “human-habituated” bear charging at hikers,…
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Al Pacino stars in horror movie produced by NMSU professor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU Creative Media Institute Professor Ross Marks has produced a movie starring Al Pacino. The horror movie, named…
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