Sunland Park allocates CRRUA $1.2 million for water improvement projects
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA), is getting $1.2 million for water improvement projects.…
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NMSU Alumni Pond loses its water
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says that around 2 years ago Alumni Pond lost its water because of a leak in the liner of the…
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New video gives glimpse into night of Las Cruces Mass Shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Through an open records request, ABC-7 has obtained new footage from the night of the Las Cruces Mass Shooting. The shooting…
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Alamogordo police officer’s murderer gets additional prison sentence
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dominic De La O, the man convicted of murdering Alamogordo Police Officer Anthony Ferguson, has received another…
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ABC-7 at 4: 17th annual Taste of Las Cruces returns
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Taste of Las Cruces returns this year. The event brings together some of the region’s best restaurants and chefs,…
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Paradise Fire at 727 acres, 92% containment
QUEMADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Paradise Fire, located 13 miles south of Quemado, New Mexico, is now at 92% containment, the Gila Las Cruces…
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Otero County listed as ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security recently listed Otero and Lincoln counties as “sanctuary jurisdictions.” The…
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Seven Cabins Fire burning near Capitan, New Mexico
CAPITAN, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Seven Cabins Fire is burning in the Smokey Bear Ranger District in the Capitan Mountains right now. The fire is…
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New Mexico man accused of murder appears in federal court
Update (May 29, 2025): The man that was extradited by Mexican authorities earlier this week, made his first appearance in federal court this morning.…
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Watch: Officials speak about dissolving CRRUA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park held a press conference earlier today. This event served as a discussion on the termination of the…
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Former Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announces run for governor
Watch the announcement below: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– According to paperwork filed with the Secretary of State’s Office, former Las Cruces…
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Airman was married two weeks before he was found dead in Elephant Butte Lake, officials say
Update (May 27, 2025): Air Force officials just identified the airman as Airman First Class Me’lik Etienne, 22. He was assigned to the 351st…
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Camp Fire fully extinguished
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Camp Fire at the Fort Stanton – Snowy River National Conservation Area is now completely out, according to Bureau of…
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Flume Canyon Fire forward progress stops
UPDATE: The U.S. Forest Service – Lincoln National Forest now reports that all forward progress has been stopped on the Flume Canyon Fire, with air…
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Camp fire near Fort Stanton
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA)– The fire in Lincoln County known as the the “camp fire” has grown to 50 acres, according to the Lincoln Office of…
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Airman missing following incident at Elephant Butte Lake
ELEPHANT BUTTE, New Mexico (KVIA) – Kirtland Air Force Base confirms there is a search for an airman, who is assigned to the 351st Special Warfare…
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Ruidoso Downs reopens
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KOAT)– Last summer the Ruidoso Downs racetrack was shut down after a devastating fire that was followed by flooding. After more…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County Fire Marshal issues burn restrictions
Doña Ana County, New Mexico (KVIA)– Starting on Tuesday, May 27th, because of ongoing drought and climate conditions there is a full restriction on…
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Las Cruces graduation day
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Graduation ceremonies continue today for Las Cruces Public Schools. Las Cruces High School graduates at 9 a.m.,…
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County Ends CRRUA Partnership Over Water Issues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dona Ana County officials announced they are beginning the process of separating from the Camino Real Regional Utility…
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Operation ‘Deep Pockets’ leads to arrests, drug seizures
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police (NMSP) announced the conclusion of Operation “Deep Pockets.” The months-long operation…
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New insight into search warrants obtained in the days following Las Cruces mass shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Just after 10 in the morning on Sunday, March 23 two days after the shooting a SWAT team executed a callout for 17…
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The moment a Las Cruces mass shooting victim learns of his brother’s death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– ABC-7 obtained almost 140 pages of police reports and over four hours of body cam footage. Among the footage, ABC-7…
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Brothers’ stories conflict after Las Cruces mass shooting, new video reveals
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)–ABC-7 obtained video footage from the night of the Las Cruces mass shooting and the days that followed. Included in…
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Sunland Park votes against dispensary
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park City Council voted against an entertainment venue and dispensary that has sparked controversy in the…
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The Destination: Sports and Arts Complex opens in Las Cruces
Looking for something fun to do with friends? Or do you need a space to practice sports or host a meeting or podcast? The Destination: Sports and…
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Man accused of slashing 8-year-old girl’s neck with beer bottle at pizza restaurant
KOAT, METROPOLITAN DETENTION CENTER, BRITTON ROSE, CNN By Jason McNabb Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New…
Continue Reading Dona Ana County under fire restrictions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County, among others in New Mexico, are under fire restrictions. The Energy Minerals and Natural Resources…
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Pina Peak Fire burning near Hatch
Update (May 22, 2025): The Pina Peak Fire is now 50% contained, officials say. “As of 0915 a.m. today, BLM crews are still working the edge cold…
Continue Reading Arizona wildfire is now over 19K acres and growing
By Hamilton Kahn Click here for updates on this story APACHE COUNTY, Arizona (KOAT) — A wildfire in eastern Arizona…
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