WATCH: Closing arguments in murder-for-hire trial
EL PASO, Texas– Day four of the Cristal Cardenas trial, also known as the murder-for-hire trial, defendant Cardenas tesifies on her own behalf in…
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Mayfield High School wrestler hailed a hero after thwarting kidnapping dies in motorcycle crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces Police say Canaan Bower, 18, was riding his motorcycle south along the 2000 block of Triviz in Las Cruces when he…
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Trial continues for woman accused of double homicide in Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The woman accused of a double homicide was back in the courtroom Wednesday morning. 34-year-old Cristal Cardenas and Luis…
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Cowboys for Trump co-founder won’t seek reelection
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Cowboys for Trump co-founder Couy Griffin says he won’t run for reelection for southern New…
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Trial begins for suspected “murder for hire” double homicide in Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Opening arguments began Tuesday in the trial for a Doña Ana County woman accused of hiring a hitman to kill her…
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Brush fires light up the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas– Fire departments in the Borderland have fought several brush fires lately, reporting an increase in these types of calls. “During…
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Las Cruces Public Schools to discuss making changes to academic calendar
EL PASO, Texas — Some big changes could be coming to Las Cruces Public Schools that could impact your summer. The district is considering changing…
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230 pounds of bologna seized at Bridge of the Americas and Santa Teresa ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas – Agriculture Specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle prohibited pork bologna…
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Multi-million dollar gift to fund construction of premium seating area at NMSU’s Pan Am Center
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State University athletics announced Monday an anonymous $2.9 million philanthropic gift to the NMSU Foundation…
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Gadsden ISD hosting job fair for various positions in the district
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – Time to get those resumes updated if you are currently looking to change careers. Gadsden Independent School District is…
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How are Borderland residents shouldering the burden of high gas prices?
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – In a region where thousands commute across state lines, Borderland residents are feeling a pinch at the pump. For those that…
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Woman shot in Las Cruces, suspect arrested after shootout and chase end with crash near NMSU
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A man is accused of shooting a woman and leading police on a chase that ended in a crash in Las Cruces Friday afternoon.…
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By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is signing legislation that will make college even…
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‘Not fair at all’: UNM athletics to receive almost double the capital outlay project funding of NMSU
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico lawmakers granted millions more in capital outlay project funding to the University of New Mexico when compared…
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New Mexico Governor makes announcement on La Union flooding assistance
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined Doña Ana County leadership to make an announcement regarding support for La Union…
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Procedure under scrutiny; Las Cruces nurse facing tampering, homicide charges
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 31-year-old Las Cruces nurse is facing some serious charges after allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road,…
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Mayor Miyagishima delivers 2022 ‘State of the City’ address
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima will deliver his 2022 State of the City address in Council at City Hall today. The address…
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City of Sunland Park puts first-ever ambulance into service
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – Fire Station #1 in Sunland Park, New Mexico, has officially inaugurated the department’s first ambulance. The new unit is…
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‘An historic moment’: New Mexico governor signs teacher pay bill into law
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law on Tuesday guaranteeing raises for thousands of teachers across New…
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A new ride and New Mexico’s minimum wage increase prompts ticket price increase at Western Playland
EL PASO, Texas– Fire-ball, the newest ride at Western Playland and the rise on labor pay in New Mexico pushed the park to raise prices. “We had to…
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Woman killed after being struck by train in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train early Tuesday morning. It…
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Auto thefts increase for third year in a row in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Car thefts increased almost 22% within Las Cruces last year, according to data from the city. In the past two years, they…
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‘It’s a catastrophe’: New Mexico State University faculty and students protest Russian invasion of Ukraine
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Students and staffers at New Mexico State University stood in solidarity with Ukraine Monday evening, protesting Russia’s…
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Las Cruces man charged with murder in connection with deadly crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Officers charged a Las Cruces man with first degree murder in connection with a crash Friday night that killed a…
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After surviving heart attack, Las Cruces doctor urges families to stay on top of their health
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Dr. Steven Acosta died of a heart attack on Father’s Day of 2020. “He said, You’re going to have to call 911,” recalled…
Continue Reading Police arrest 14-year-old in connection with fatal shooting near Albuquerque high school
By Paradise Afshar and Claudia Dominguez, CNN Albuquerque police have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with the shooting death of a…
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‘It is shocking’: Las Cruces residents recall troubling moments that followed shooting death of woman
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Neighbors are deeply disturbed after they believe they saw a man drag a woman’s body into a car on Wednesday in Las Cruces.…
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Man shot in Dona Ana County, airlifted to El Paso’s UMC; 3 teenagers taken into custody
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – Dona Ana County Sheriff’s deputies tell ABC-7 a man was found with a gunshot wound around 2 p.m. A witness called the…
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Legacy Christian leader faces 28 counts of criminal acts against children
OTERO, New Mexico – An Otero County Grand Jury indicted Trevor Lavalais on additional counts of sexual assault of students at Legacy Christian…
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Borderland musicians honor female composers from Baroque era
EL PASO AND LAS CRUCES – Ahead of Women’s History Month, Borderland musicians celebrate female composers from the Baroque era with two concerts this…
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