Missing 5-year-old New Mexico girl found dead during search by FBI
Authorities say they have found the body of a 5-year-old New Mexico girl who was reported missing Sunday. FBI Special Agent James Langenberg, who…
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Federal appeals court says asylum restrictions not blocked in Texas or New Mexico
A federal appeals court has put on hold a ruling that blocked a Trump administration policy that would prevent migrants from seeking asylum along the…
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On eve of 9/11 anniversary, Doña Ana County readies for emergencies
In the event of an emergency, it is crucial that an officer’s tools function properly. “The anniversary of 9/11 reminds us that emergency…
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Doña Ana County detention officer, 6 inmates face federal drug smuggling charges
According to federal authorities, a former Doña Ana County detention officer is accused of engaging in drug smuggling with six inmates. Joe…
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Police arrest New Mexico body shop owner accused of shooting stray cat in the face
The man accused of shooting a stray cat in the face has been arrested. According to court documents obtained by KOAT , Sean Stanford is facing…
Continue Reading ‘Possible suspect’ arrested in connection with missing New Mexico 5-year-old in Amber Alert
A man was in custody in connection with an Amber Alert issued for a 5-year-old northern New Mexico girl, authorities said Monday afternoon. Renezme…
Continue Reading ‘Urgent concern’: Amber Alert issued for missing 5-year-old New Mexico girl
(Editor’s note: A ‘possible suspect’ has now been arrested, but the girl remains missing. Click here for those details.) An Amber…
Continue Reading $20M in border wall funding being diverted from money allocated for Fort Bliss projects
The U.S. Department of Defense is diverting an estimated $3.6 billion in military construction funds to help build President Donald Trump’s…
Continue Reading Car carrier fire led to Sunday morning shutdown of I-10 east near Las Cruces, snarling traffic
A multi-vehicle fire on a car carrier trailer Sunday morning led to the closure of Interstate-10 eastbound, just south of Las Cruces for about an…
Continue Reading Las Cruces drying out from weekend storm that caused dangerous flooding
Storms flooded parts of central Las Cruces on Saturday night, stalling at least one vehicle. Stacy Parks recorded this video above, which shows water…
Continue Reading Searchers look for person reportedly swept away in Rio Grande
Rescue crews with the El Paso and Sunland Park fire departments were searching along the Rio Grande Sunday morning after reports of a person being…
Continue Reading ‘Super friendly’ cat survives being shot in the face twice by New Mexico body shop owner
Being friends with employees at an Albuquerque body shop nearly got Vespa the cat killed. But thanks to several veterinarians and one employee who…
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President Trump to hold campaign rally in New Mexico later this month
President Donald Trump will be holding a rally in the Land of Enchantment later this month as his re-election campaign hopes to flip the…
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Convicted New Mexico ax killer who claimed he was trying to ‘save the world’ gets 45 years in prison
A man was sentenced to 45 years in prison on Friday for the ax killing of a woman whose head was nearly severed, as well as shooting and wounding a…
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Deadly shooting of man who injured 3 officers in Las Cruces ruled ‘justified’ by prosecutors
Prosecutors have concluded that police were justified in fatally shooting a man who fired on authorities in June in Las Cruces, injuring three law…
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Labor shortage impacts harvest for Hatch and Mesilla Valley farmers
New Mexico is in the height of green chile season and farmers depend on help with harvesting. However, this year farmers say they are facing a labor…
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Chile farmers in southern New Mexico say weather conditions delay harvest
Chile farmers in southern New Mexico say extreme shifts in weather have affected the harvest. Alonso Grajeda of Grajeda Farms says a cold snap early…
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Woman found shot in back in her own home in Las Cruces
A woman in her 20’s was shot in the back and wounded in her own home in Las Cruces overnight, police said. It happened in the 1400 block of…
Continue Reading Texas country singer Kylie Rae Harris blamed for causing deadly New Mexico crash by speeding
Country singer Kylie Rae Harris caused a three-vehicle crash in New Mexico that left her and a 16-year-old girl dead, authorities said Friday. Taos…
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No. 2 Alabama, New Mexico State to play with game-time temps in 90s
The heat is on! The No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) faces New Mexico State (0-1) Saturday in a mid-afternoon game at Bryant-Denny Stadium with…
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