Las Cruces Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Fest returns after two-year pandemic break
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Fest returns on Saturday, July 16th after the pandemic placed the annual event on…
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CBP officers discover over half a ton of meth hidden inside dump trailer at Santa Teresa Port of Entry
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted and seized 1,037 pounds of methamphetamine in a dump trailer hauled by…
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New Mexico and Texas reach agreement over rights to water in Rio Grande
EL PASO, Texas — An agreement between New Mexico and Texas has been reached over the rights to water in the Rio Grande ahead of a tentative…
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Only one deputy fired in weekend incident that left Chaparral man dead, officials say
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart confirmed the identity of a man who died in a weekend incident involving…
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Borderland pet owners urged to keep their pets safe this 4th of July
EL PASO, Texas – Pet owners across the Borderland are encouraged to keep their pets safe and bring them indoors this Independence Day. Each 4th of…
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Friend remembers man killed in Chaparral incident
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico- A friend of the man shot and killed this weekend has identified him as Brian Humble. The Sheriff’s Office has not yet released…
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One man dead after officer involved shooting incident in New Mexico
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — Officials say one man is dead after firing shots at a Doña Ana County Sheriff deputy early this morning. It happened in a…
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Fireworks restrictions: Where you can and can’t purchase and use fireworks in El Paso and Doña Ana Counties
EL PASO, Texas – It’s that time of year again, and people are going to celebrate Independence Day by shooting off fireworks. However, this year’s…
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Mesilla Valley Animal Services Center, warns of 4th of July impact on pets
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As celebrations are near kick off this 4th of July weekend animal services warn of how fireworks may affect your pets. The…
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Healthy Workplaces Act goes into effect today, all private New Mexico businesses to provide paid sick leave
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico joins 16 other states in implementing paid sick time off. The Healthy Workplaces Act goes into effect July 1,…
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Holloman AFB to host free and family-friendly ‘Freedom Fest’
HOLLOMAN AFB, New Mexico — The free and family-friendly ‘Freedom Fest’ hosted by the Holloman Air Force Base is taking place Thursday from 3 p.m. to…
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Residents say Desert Hope Apartments a hotspot for crime, drugs, just 10 months after opening
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The scene at Desert Hope Apartments is a very different one today than it was just 10 months ago. Drugs, crime, and violence…
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How today’s Supreme Court decision could change things at the border
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN A Supreme Court ruling Thursday could shape what we see going forward along the US-Mexico border. In a 5-4 ruling,…
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Women travel great distances to the Sunland Park Reproduction Clinic for abortion
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico- Women are having to travel great distances in order to be prescribed a pill to terminate their pregnancy. ABC-7 spoke with…
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Sunland Park abortion clinic prepares for changes to law
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico- After the overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the United States Supreme Court and the temporary restraining order issued by a…
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Federal judge won’t shut down case seeking to remove New Mexico county official from office over January 6 conviction
By Marshall Cohen, CNN A federal judge on Tuesday rejected an attempt by a New Mexico county commissioner to shut down state proceedings against him…
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Dripping Springs Trail’s waterfall flows strong following several days of rain
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Following the amount of rain that fell over several days last week, Dripping Springs Trail’s natural waterfall flows…
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How vector control is fighting mosquito season in Doña Ana County
RADIUM SPRINGS, New Mexico — Vector Control technicians are working to maintain the number of hatching mosquitos as the area north of Radium Springs…
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Border Patrol discovers body found in Rio Grande
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A body was recovered Friday in the Rio Grande at Sunland Park. Border Patrol found the body on a sandbar near McNutt…
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New Mexico governor orders safeguards for abortion access
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Democratic governor took steps Monday to ensure safe harbor to people seeking…
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Mississippi’s lone abortion clinic to move to Las Cruces in wake of Roe V. Wade overturn
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The only abortion clinic located in the state of Mississippi will soon have a new home in the Land of Enchantment. Jackson’s…
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International Spaceport America Cup back in-person
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Spaceport America Cup , the world’s largest intercollegiate rocketry competition, is back in-person since the start of…
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Law enforcement and emergency services job fair to be held today in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Law enforcement and emergency agencies from across Doña Ana county are set to hold a job fair Thursday. The city of Las…
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A widespread power outage has left much of New Mexico State University’s main Las Cruces campus without power, as well as…
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FIRST ALERT: Late afternoon storms bring rain to Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Rain and strong winds moved swiftly into the City of Crosses Wednesday after a series of storms rolled into the area. In…
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Massive New Mexico blaze blamed on miscalculations, errors
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Forest Service employees made multiple miscalculations, used inaccurate…
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Firework sales begin today in Doña Ana County
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – Monday marks when vendors can start selling fireworks in Doña Ana County. Sales can continue through July 6,…
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ABC-7 Xtra: This monsoon season: rainy with a chance of rattlesnakes
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — With the monsoon comes not only increased chances of rain but increased chances of encountering rattlesnakes. ABC-7’s New Mexico…
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Las Cruces will get 26 new police officers after cadet graduation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – More than two dozen cadets will join a short-staffed police department in Las Cruces after their graduation on Friday…
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Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin sentenced; avoids more jail time, gets fines, supervised release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin was sentenced to 14 days in prison but is receiving credit for time served. According to a…
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