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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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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