New Mexico Archives

Shop small Saturday in Mesilla features pop-up event

November 26, 2021 11:26 PM Andres Valle

Mesilla, New Mexico — While everyone’s eyes are set on the doorbuster deals of Black Friday or Cyber Monday, the weekend is reserved for supporting…

Las Cruces family counts blessings after ‘scary’ and devastating fire

November 24, 2021 4:53 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After losing almost all their belongings ahead of Thanksgiving, a Las Cruces family is grateful to still have what money…

6-year-old boy mauled to death by dog in Doña Ana County

November 23, 2021 12:00 PM Dylan McKim, Kate Bieri, Tom Scott

UPDATE, Nov. 24: In two 911 calls obtained by ABC-7, a Doña Ana County grandfather called for emergency help after finding his grandson severely…

New Mexico unwavering on film incentives after set fatality

November 23, 2021 4:22 PM Associated Press

By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico legislators are expressing nearly unfettered support for state tax incentives to…

With rising cost of food, some Las Cruces restaurants increase prices

November 22, 2021 5:53 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The cost of raw materials might have increased, but the piping hot cheese enchiladas at Andele Restaurant are the same…

Casa de Peregrinos distributes 4,500 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

November 22, 2021 6:23 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Twenty months into the pandemic, thousands of Las Cruces families demonstrated the demand for food is still great in…

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino to resume live horse racing on Dec. 31

November 22, 2021 6:13 PM KVIA ABC-7

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — After a lengthy break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino announced Monday that it would…

2 New Mexico school districts close down, citing COVID surge

November 22, 2021 1:46 PM Associated Press

By CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press / Report for America SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — At least two New Mexico school districts are sending all of their…

Pilot in fatal New Mexico plane crash was Texas man

November 22, 2021 2:53 PM Associated Press

CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say the pilot who died in a small plane crash last week outside Carlsbad, New Mexico was a 27-year-old Texas man.…

Fire burns at southern New Mexico dairy operation

November 21, 2021 1:48 PM Jim Parker

VADO, New Mexico — A fire was burning Sunday afternoon at a southern New Mexico dairy operation. The flames broke out at the Big Sky Dairy on Stern…

Las Cruces area landfill fire generates heavy black smoke seen for over 30 miles

November 21, 2021 12:54 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A fire Sunday at a landfill in the Las Cruces area generated a large plume of thick, heavy black smoke that could be seen…

Levis throws 4 TDs, Kentucky beats New Mexico State 56-16

November 20, 2021 2:01 PM Associated Press

By STEVE MCCLAIN LEXINGTON, Ky (AP) — Will Levis overcame an early fumble to throw for four touchdowns and 419 yards as Kentucky cruised past New…

Risk of quakes caused by oil, gas in New Mexico rising

November 20, 2021 9:42 AM Associated Press

CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — Multiple earthquakes were felt earlier this fall in West Texas, leading regulators in that state to designate a seismic…

150 Afghan refugees to be resettled in the Borderland next week

November 19, 2021 12:04 PM Rosemary Garcia

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After months since their arrival in the United States, the resettlement process will soon begin for the Afghan refugees.…

2 dead in 3-vehicle crash at Alamogordo intersection

November 19, 2021 3:10 PM Jim Parker

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — Two Alamogordo residents were identified as the victims killed in a three-vehicle crash at a city intersection, New Mexico…

Freeze Warning for Dona Ana, Luna and Hudspeth counties

November 18, 2021 4:36 PM National Weather Service

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service El Paso TX/ Santa Teresa NM 251 PM MST Thu Nov 18 2021 NMZ407-409-411-TXZ420>422-190600-…

Gadsden High School to utilize remote learning Friday in wake of violent threats

November 16, 2021 4:29 PM Jim Parker, Rachel Phillips

UPDATE, Nov. 18: For the second time in a week, online threats targeting the Gadsden Independent School District led to Doña Ana County Sheriff’s…

Amber Alert issued for New Mexico boy abducted by mom because she didn’t want him vaccinated

November 18, 2021 2:41 PM ABC News

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A statewide Amber Alert was issued in New Mexico on Thursday afternoon for a 10-year-old boy taken by his biological…

Las Cruces restaurant ordered to pay $45,700 in back wages; owner blames bookkeeping error

November 17, 2021 11:27 AM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Chachis Mexian Restaurant might be known for spicy smothered burritos, but, the restaurant also just became known for a…

LCPS, teachers union likely headed for mediation as contract talks reach impasse

November 16, 2021 7:43 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces Public Schools management on Tuesday evening submitted their last best offer to the educators’ union as teachers…

1 hospitalized, 1 jailed after shooting at Las Cruces hotel tied to drug dispute

November 16, 2021 8:12 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A convicted felon was arrested Tuesday for allegedly shooting another man multiple times during an early morning drug…

La Union man arrested for month-old murder at south-central El Paso bar

October 15, 2021 3:48 AM Jim Parker, Mauricio Casillas

UPDATE, Nov. 15: A month after a deadly shooting at a south-central El Paso bar, police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a southern New Mexico man…

Over 100 NMSU students protest for removal of top administrators

November 16, 2021 3:33 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On Tuesday afternoon, over 100 students gathered on campus to criticize the administration of New Mexico State University…

‘It’s a domino effect’: Las Cruces searches for solutions as businesses close on El Paseo

November 15, 2021 12:04 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Once a busy and bustling stretch of Las Cruces, business owners say they’ve watched El Paseo Road greatly deteriorate in the…

New Mexico spaceport boss seeks funds to keep momentum going

November 15, 2021 5:25 PM Associated Press

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The executive director of New Mexico’s spaceport says operations are ramping…

Biden proposes 20-year ban on new oil drilling near Native American site in New Mexico

November 15, 2021 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen, CNN President Joe Biden announced Monday a proposal for a 20-year ban on new oil and gas drilling near Chaco Canyon in northwest New…

Alamogordo hospital among 6 in New Mexico with ICU shortage due to Covid

November 15, 2021 5:18 AM ABC News

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — Six hospitals across New Mexico are now facing “crisis standards of care,” including Gerald Champion Regional Medical…

NMSU claims 77-71 victory over UTEP in Battle of I-10

November 14, 2021 5:38 AM UTEP Athletics

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Souley Boum made his 2021-22 debut after recovering from an injury to tally a game-high 23 points and Jamal Bieniemy…

Electrical equipment mishap in Deming triggers power outages in El Paso

November 14, 2021 12:23 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A failure involving El Paso Electric Co. equipment in southern New Mexico triggered scattered power outages as far away as El Paso…

Young, Williams, No. 3 Alabama romp over New Mexico St 59-3

November 13, 2021 1:25 PM Associated Press

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Bryce Young passed for 270 yards and five touchdowns, including three to Jameson Williams,…