“You can’t beat Mother Nature:” former Hotshot firefighter on wildfires
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The U.S. Forest Services has a team of Hotshot crews that are highly trained in wildfire management. They perform demanding…
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Permanent Ruidoso residents allowed back into the Village on Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Village of Ruidoso announces that the Mayor and Village Council will allow local, full-time residents back into the…
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Mayor of Ruidoso to speak on wildfires
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Mayor of the Village of Ruidoso is set to speak at1490 AM KRUI The Mountain at 9 a.m. this morning. You can listen…
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ABC-7 Listens: How to get KVIA news in Southern NM
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In light of the wildfires in Ruidoso, helping Southern New Mexico residents stay informed is more important than ever. While…
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Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office identifies man shot by deputy after high-speed chase
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart has identified 26-year-old Michael Christopher Goodheart as the man that…
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Woman dead, child injured in US-70 crash between Ruidoso and Tularosa
TULAROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — 24-year-old Shannon Valdez is dead after state law enforcement officials say her car crashed on US Highway 70 between…
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Mental health impact of New Mexico wildfires
RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the ongoing wildfires in New Mexico, leaving many…
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ABC-7 at 4: Men’s Health Month
El Paso, TX—June is men’s health month, a time to remind men of the health issues they face and what they can do to take charge of their…
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People in Ruidoso use social media to locate missing loved ones
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA)– The wild fires that have been burning since June 17 have forced thousands of Ruidoso residents to evacuate. In an effort…
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Man dies after calling 911 to report his own drunk driving, shooting at Dona Ana deputy
Update: The Dona Ana County Sheriff is speaking about the officer-involved shooting. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A man is dead after he shot at…
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Family mourns loss, father dies in South Fork Fire
RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — New Mexico officials reported Wednesday that two people have died as a result of the South Fork Fire. The first death was…
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ABC-7 at 4: 16th annual Taste of Las Cruces returns
El Paso, TX(KVIA)-The 16th annual Taste of Las Cruces, a significant event that benefits Casa de Peregrinos, the city’s largest emergency food…
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City of Las Cruces closed for Juneteenth Observation
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, most City of Las Cruces offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19, 2024. However,…
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Donations for Mescalero Reservation and Ruidoso communities are crucial, how you can help today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As wildfires continue to ravage the Mescalero Reservation and Ruidoso area, thousands of residents have been forced to…
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El Pasoans offering help to the Ruidoso community
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The entire village of ruidoso has been evacuated as the wildfire continues burning. Many in the El Paso community want…
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Fireworks sales to begin in New Mexico, Fireworks Safety Urged
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-Fireworks sales begin June 20 in New Mexico, so the Las Cruces Fire Department reminds consumers of general guidelines and safety…
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Deputies identify man who drowned in the Rio Grande near Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Search and Rescue Dive Team found 59-year-old Hector Barraza dead in the Rio Grande this…
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Spaceport America Cup draws students from all over the world to the Borderland region
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — Over 1,500 students and faculty from around the world are gathering in Southern New Mexico this week for the annual…
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One person hospitalized after being found in the desert
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital after being found in the desert with life-threatening heat-related injuries.…
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DACC students head to national workforce preparedness competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several students from Doña Ana Community College (DACC) will head to the national SkillsUSA competition this month. The…
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Member of ‘notorious’ Bandidos Motorcycle Club sentenced for firearms possession
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — An Alamogordo man will now serve 21 months in prison after a federal and state law enforcement investigation found…
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Report says ‘poor maintenance’ led to deadly 2022 crash of firefighting helicopter in New Mexico
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A loss of engine power due to poor maintenance caused a 2022 helicopter crash in…
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Residents and business owners of Sunland Park show concern over Border Highway Connector
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Residents of Sunland Park told ABC-7 they have concerns over the plans by the New Mexico Department of…
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Mexican man sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection to migrant death in Doña Ana County
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Mexican national was sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges related to a deadly human smuggling…
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The City of Las Cruces has appointed a new city attorney
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Brad douglas is the new city attorney and will officially begin his role this Sunday June 16th. Douglas began…
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New Border Highway Connector will connect Santa Teresa, Sunland Park
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new Border Highway Connector is set to be built connecting Santa Teresa, Sunland Park, Loop 375, and Paisano at…
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Doña Ana County firework restrictions for the 4th of July holiday season
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The board of county commissioners of Doña Ana County is hosting a meeting June 11th to discuss a proclamation…
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DASO to conduct sobriety checkpoints through June
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — In an effort to reduce the number of crashes, injuries and deaths caused by drunken driving crashes, the Doña…
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Father’s Day special: A memorable horse trail ride experience
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Father’s Day is approaching, and for a unique gift idea, why not treat your dad to a scenic horse trail ride? This week’s…
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Road closure scheduled at Foothills and Lohman in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Motorists driving on and around Foothills at Lohman Ave. will see a road closure this week. The closure will happen…
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