2 young Deming sisters found safe after Amber Alert
DEMING, New Mexico — Authorities say two young sisters in Deming who were the subject of an Amber Alert have been found safe. Deming police…
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Vaccines now open to all New Mexicans 16 & over; Las Cruces young adults ‘super excited’ to get shots
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — All New Mexicans age 16 or older who wish to be vaccinated against the coronavirus now have a chance to receive their…
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New Mexico restaurants and bars prepare for sweeping liquor law changes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — This summer, New Mexico will see its biggest overhaul of liquor laws in decades. “There’s a lot of good changes on the…
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Semi-truck leaks hydrogen at I-10/25 interchange in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A semi-truck leaking refrigerated liquid hydrogen caused a brief closure of the Interstate 10/25 interchange on Thursday…
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White House calls video of smugglers dropping girls over Santa Teresa border wall ‘reprehensible’
WASHINGTON, DC — The disturbing video of two young children being dumped over the border wall in the southern New Mexico desert near Santa…
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New Mexico to join U.S. recreational pot wave; state’s 1st year sales estimated at $300M
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico is joining a wave of states that are legalizing recreational marijuana as its Democrat-dominated…
Continue Reading How will New Mexico’s marijuana legalization impact Texas? Border community police chief concerned
ANTHONY, Texas — It may be April Fools Day, but legalizing marijuana in the neighboring state of New Mexico is no joke. In a special session on…
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Western Playland amusement park reopening after year-long closure
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — After being closed for over a year due to the pandemic, a Borderland amusement park will reopen on Friday at 5 p.m. as…
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Caught on video: Young children dropped by smugglers over Santa Teresa border wall into desert
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – A U.S. Border Patrol surveillance camera captured what officials described as “disturbing” video of human smugglers…
Continue Reading Marijuana legalization bill passed by New Mexico lawmakers, sent to governor for her signature
UPDATE: A New Mexico bill to legalize recreational marijuana in the state for adults ages 21 and older was approved by legislators in special session…
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Las Cruces firefighter safely removes thousands of bees that invaded car
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces firefighter who is also a beekeeper is credited with safely removing a swarm of bees found inside a parked…
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All New Mexicans ages 16+ will be eligible for Covid-19 vaccination starting April 5
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state of New Mexico will open Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to all New Mexicans ages 16 and over beginning April 5.…
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Annual Mount Cristo Rey pilgrimage canceled for 2nd straight year
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — The annual Good Friday pilgrimage to the top of Mount Cristo Rey is being canceled for the second straight year.…
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Addiction specialist urges New Mexico to consider funding treatment if marijuana is legalized
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — If New Mexico legalizes recreational marijuana, a Las Cruces addiction specialist hopes that lawmakers will provide…
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Virgin Galactic rolls out latest generation of spaceship to be tested in New Mexico
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Virgin Galactic rolled out its newest spaceship Tuesday as the company looks to resume test flights in the…
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NMSU to hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After a year of virtual commencement ceremonies, students at New Mexico State University will be able to graduate in person…
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CVS now scheduling Covid-19 vaccine appointments in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Eligible Las Cruces residents who still need a Covid-19 vaccine can now schedule an appointment at CVS pharmacy. Beginning…
Continue Reading New Mexico lawmakers reconvene to consider legalizing marijuana
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico lawmakers are responding to the call of Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to try and forge an agreement on…
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Santa Teresa High School coach returns to work after spending 6 weeks in ICU due to Covid
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — For a southern New Mexico high school coach, the last year was a game changer. Art Aguirre spent more than a month…
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‘It looks like pee’: Radium Springs residents disgusted by their water
RADIUM SPRINGS, New Mexico — The water that drips out of faucets, gushes from water hoses and flushes toilets in many Radium Springs homes appears…
Continue Reading Marijuana taking center stage as lawmakers return for New Mexico special session
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico lawmakers are embarking on an unusual legislative session that may focus entirely on the legalization of…
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NMSU professor studies vaccine hesitancy among Americans
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Thousands of residents in the Borderland have been vaccinated, some are still waiting to get theirs and then there are…
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Elephant Butte could see driest water year since 2013
ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico — The Elephant Butte Irrigation District said the area could see the driest water year since 2013, having a large impact…
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Cement truck rolls over in Las Cruces, injures driver
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The driver of a cement mixer truck was injured and taken to a local hospital Thursday morning, after his vehicle rolled over…
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Las Cruces food pantry sees surge in demand, feeds close to 20 percent of county population
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It’s been a record year for the Casa de Peregrinos food pantry in Las Cruces. The Executive Director of the food pantry…
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New Mexico counties see loosened restrictions as Covid-19 trends improve; Doña Ana County remains in the Yellow
NEW MEXICO – The state’s Department of Health provided a Covid-19 update Wednesday, pointing out the state no longer has any county in the ‘Red’ in…
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Las Cruces rescue mission to undergo massive renovation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In an exclusive story with ABC-7 the Executive Director of the Gospel Rescue Mission said it will soon undergo a quarter…
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New Mexico State Police respond to the scene of a downed aircraft south of Lordsburg
LORDSBURG, New Mexico – New Mexico State Police said officers responded to the scene of a downed aircraft south of Lordsburg Wednesday morning.…
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New Mexico State Police investigate officer-involved shooting that injured man and Las Cruces police officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is leading in the investigation of the March 11 officer-involved shooting…
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Southern New Mexico man sentenced to eight years in prison for striking and killing teen in 2019
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The man who pleaded guilty to striking and killing a Berino teen in 2019 was sentenced to eight years in prison Monday.…
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