New Mexico fines film company over Alec Baldwin shooting
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico workplace safety regulators say they have issued the maximum possible fine against…
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Las Cruces celebrates 4/20 weeks after recreational sales begin
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– The first Las Cruces 4/20 Hemp and Cannabis Festival takes place Wednesday, more than two weeks after recreational sales…
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Former NMSU guard Jabari Rice to transfer to Texas
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – From a New Mexico State Aggie, to a Texas Longhorn. Former NMSU guard, Sir’ Jabari Rice is headed back to his home state…
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Ruidoso residents look to rebuild after devastating McBride fire
RUIDOSO, New Mexico — As property owners begin rebuilding, the scale of devastation from the McBride fire comes into focus. The ABC-7 New Mexico…
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Wrong-way driver on I-10, victim in deadly head-on crash identified
Editor’s Note: The date of the crash has been updated from the original story due to an error. DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – New Mexico State Police…
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‘Something must be done’: Las Cruces business leader asks city to address challenges of homeless population
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For the first time in her 50 years of living in Las Cruces, a prominent businesswoman addressed city leaders with fears for…
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Las Cruces police chief confirms elderly woman with knife was shot on Saturday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The chief of the Las Cruces Police Department confirmed to ABC-7 that an elderly woman with a knife was shot and killed on…
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Las Cruces Police looking for two men in connection with weekend shooting
Las Cruces Police are looking for two men in connection with a shooting early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the 1400 block of Solano Dr. near…
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3-year-old boy abandoned at Santa Teresa border, rescued by Border Patrol agents
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A three-year-old boy was found abandoned in Santa Teresa on Friday. According to the Customs and Border Protection, a…
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McBride, Nogal fires reach one week mark; as conditions improve, resources “right-sized”
VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO, New Mexico – The Incident Management Team working on the McBride fire will begin to release resources to assist with other fires…
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El Paso family among dozens who lost homes, cabins in Ruidoso wildfire
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso family learned their cabin in Ruidoso’s Nogal Canyon was destroyed in the fire. Justin Churchman’s parents Mike…
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New Veteran’s Memorial Park being added to War Eagles Museum and Santa Teresa Airport
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A new park dedicated to all veterans who served the United States of America is being built in front of the Santa Teresa…
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Las Cruces family claims police officer shot and killed their grandmother
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– A Las Cruces family is mourning after they say police shot and killed their 75-year-old grandmother on Saturday night.…
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With summer fast approaching, learn how you can best protect your pet and yourself from rattlesnakes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Rattlesnakes are venomous reptiles that are common in our desert climate and with one bite they can kill. Terry Chandler…
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McBride Fire now 80% contained; evacuations lifted
VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO, New Mexico — Fire officials say they have made significant progress in securing containment of the McBride fire. Due to a…
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Nogal Canyon fire Saturday: Crews using infrared cameras, helicopters to fight fire
Ruidoso, New Mexico — While the area experienced some high winds that led firefighters to stop their work in the Nogal Fire area, they were able to…
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First New Mexico cannabis lounge opens in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- Las Cruces dispensary, Sol Cannabis, is the first cannabis lounge in the state of New Mexico. Brett Burke, co-owner of Sol…
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Las Cruces police investigate officer involved shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- Las Cruces police officials confirm there was an officer involved shooting Saturday night. Police are asking the community to…
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McBride Fire 56% contained, Nogal Fire 42% contained, officials say
VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO, New Mexico — Fire officials say they have made major progress on the McBride Fire, jumping from zero containment Friday evening…
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Ruidoso McBride Fire Saturday: Some evacuations lifted, over 6k acres burned
Village of RuidosoYou can also tune -in to 1490 AM KRUI to hear the audio portion of the meeting. Ruidoso, New Mexico — While the area experienced…
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Ruidoso community gathers to help those displaced
RUIDOSO, New Mexico– During Thursday’s news conference, officials said that with the weather and added personnel, they were having better luck at…
Continue Reading Two people killed in head-on crash along I-10 west of Las Cruces Airport
LAS Cruces, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police said two people were killed in a head on crash on I-10 west near the Las Cruces Airport on Friday…
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American Iris Society holds National Convention in New Mexico for the first time
VADO, New Mexico – For many, this week in April is just a regular week. But for American Iris enthusiasts, it’s this year’s National Iris Convention!…
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New Mexico State Police confirm 2 people killed in large Ruidoso wildfire
RUIDOSO, New Mexico –Ruidoso Police detectives and the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau announced Wednesday two people have died in the…
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The Borderland’s fire season is here, what you need to know
EL PASO, Texas – From the start of spring until around the time the monsoon brings moisture to the region, these few months are considered critical…
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION: Wednesday morning news conference on Ruidoso fire
UPDATE: EMERGENCY EVACUATION ORDER : Just issued: the McBride fire has jumped the canyon. Everyone on Gavilan Canyon Road behind McDonald’s is asked…
Continue Reading ‘Very dangerous situation’: Wildfire in Ruidoso burns more than 4,100 acres; 0% contained
RUIDOSO, New Mexico – More than 150 houses and structures have been lost in a massive fire in Ruidoso, according to village officials. As of 9:00…
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Santa Teresa impacted by Mexican trucker protest
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico-The Santa Teresa port of entry took a big hit as a result of Governor Gregg Abbott’s orders, despite that port of entry…
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Vacant Sunland Park home goes up in flames overnight
EL PASO, Texas — Sunland Park Firefighters responded to a fire at a vacant home early Tuesday morning. The fire broke out just before 2 a.m. at 220…
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WATCH: Video released showing reason why Sunland Park Chief of Police was fired
UPDATE (04/08): Sunland Park officials released surveillance video showing Sunland Park Chief of Police Javier Guerra’s confrontation with a suspect…
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