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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Mesilla Plaza vendor arrested; charged with child sex crimes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Mesilla Marshals arrested a town plaza vendor Friday morning, who they say molested a 14-year-old girl on a school field…
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Simulation highlights dangers of impaired driving for Las Cruces High students
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces high school students gathered today to watch a simulation showing the death and injury of seven of…
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Grand Jury indicts El Paso man accused of kidnapping woman on his way to job interview
EL PASO, Texas – A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Matthew Joseph Contreras with kidnapping. According to court documents,…
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New Mexico legislature approves sending $500 to residents
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The Associated Press is reporting the New Mexico legislature approved new payments to help offset inflation. The payments…
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With the demand so high for recreational cannabis, how are dispensaries taking care of medical users?
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Since marijuana became legal in New Mexico on April 1, the demand has skyrocketed. While dispensaries so far still have…
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Las Cruces man acquitted of voluntary manslaughter
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico-A Las Cruces business owner accused of shooting and killing a neighbor in 2019 was acquitted today in a Doña Ana County…
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Cannabis infused candies finding their way into the wrong hands
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With the legalization of cannabis sales in New Mexico, marijuana products are more easily accessible. That includes THC…
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What happens to K9s as legal sales of cannabis begin in New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas – They’ve worked their entire career honing their noses to sniff out pot. But with the legalization of cannabis in New Mexico, work…
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Good Friday hike to Mount Cristo Rey set to resume April 15
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — After two years, the Good Friday hike to the top of Mount Cristo Rey is back on. The event is scheduled to take place…
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N.M. dispensaries sell $5.2 million of marijuana during first weekend of recreational sales
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – From 12 a.m. on Friday to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, dispensaries across New Mexico sold $5.2 million worth of marijuana,…
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Five live parrots intercepted at Paso Del Norte bridge
EL PASO, Texas – Five live parrots hidden in a shoebox were intercepted on March 30 at the Paso Del Norte international crossing. Customs and…
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New Mexico dispensaries open more opportunity for businesses in the area
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico– Over a day since the start of recreational cannabis sales, dispensaries have been hard at work. The general…
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What you need to know about cannabis regulations in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– As new recreational consumers make their way to dispensaries in New Mexico, here is what you need to know. ABC-7 spoke with…
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Man who led police on a chase, SWAT standoff in Las Cruces identified
UPDATE (04/01): Las Cruces police identified a man involved in SWAT standoff Thursday as David Chavez Jr. Police say Chavez ran from police after a…
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Hundreds line up for midnight marijuana as legal sales begin in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Hundreds waited in line Thursday to be among the first to purchase legal marijuana in Las Cruces. R. Greenleaf dispensary…
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WATCH: NMSU welcomes 12th women’s head basketball coach
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Jody Adams-Birch was formally introduced as the 12th women’s head basketball coach. at NMSU. NM State Director of Athletics…
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Las Cruces dispensary prepares for recreational Cannabis sales
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico— On Friday cannabis sales begin for recreational use. Recreational use of marijuana has been legal in New Mexico…
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NM State Police search for driver that caused damage leading to hours-long back up
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – New Mexico State Police are looking for the driver they believe damaged a fiber-optic line on Pete Domenici Memorial…
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Groundbreaking for massive expansion for Las Cruces food pantry underway
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Hundreds of people gathered at the groundbreaking ceremony for a food pantry in Las Cruces. Casa De Peregrinos Food…
Continue Reading Sunland Park Police Chief placed on administrative leave amid battery allegations
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Sunland Park City Manager Michael Martinez confirms to ABC-7 that Sunland Park Chief of Police Javier Guerra was placed…
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SPECIAL REPORT: How much money will marijuana sales bring to New Mexico?
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – In two short days, dispensaries across Las Cruces and Doña Ana County will make history as recreational marijuana sales…
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Las Cruces dispensary could be first to open in the state at 12:01 a.m. Friday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces might be the first city in New Mexico to legally sell marijuana for recreational use on Friday. “You could be the…
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Marijuana sales to begin in Las Cruces on Friday; Mayor remains opposed
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – On Friday, recreational marijuana will be legally sold for the first time across New Mexico. For those aged 21 and older,…
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