Property tax assistance event for veterans in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County and the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services will host a property tax exemption assistance…
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New Mexico Legislator calls for complete overhaul on CYFD agency
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Children, Youth, and Families Department of New Mexico has been under heat for months. The New Mexico Department…
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Ruidoso ranked 5th best stargazing destination in the nation
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ruidoso is one of the top dark sky destinations in the United States, according to a 2026 report by HomeToGo. The…
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Texas, New Mexico attorney generals call to hold Live Nation accountable following verdict in landmark trial
UPDATE — New Mexico Attorney Genera Raúl Torrez sent out the following statement in reaction to Wednesday’s verdict: “Today’s verdict is a…
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Man arrested after leaving ATV crash scene, juvenile sent to hospital with exposed bones
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park police arrested a 19-year-old man for leaving the scene of an ATV crash that injured a female under…
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New Mexico Attorney General makes $2.25 million settlement over EpiPen pricing
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said the state reached a $2.25 million settlement over claims a…
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Gadsden ISD narrows down superintendent finalists to four candidates
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Gadsden Independent School District Board of Education on Tuesday announced four finalists in its search for a…
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Doña Ana County Commissioners adopt resolution on communication about Project Jupiter
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to provide updated information about Project…
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Deadly crash on US 70 east in Las Cruces
UPDATE (12 p.m.) — The closure lifted around 10:30 a.m., LCPD posted on Facebook. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Eastbound lanes on Highway 70…
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Family of teen shot, killed in Las Cruces speak on gun safety and juvenile crime
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The family of a teen who was shot and killed in Las Cruces spoke about gun safety and juvenile crime in front of the…
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Las Cruces tattoo artist allegedly recorded sexual assault on phone, court documents reveal
UPDATE (April 13, 2026) — According to police documents, 42-year-old Billy Porter allegedly recorded and uploaded a video of him groping the…
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Tomas Rivas found guilty of all three counts of 1st degree murder in Young Park shooting
UPDATE (April 10, 2026) — A judge denied Rivas’ attorney’s request for a new trial during a hearing Friday. His attorney asked to vacate Rivas’…
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Chris Carnero’s family holds honor walk as he donates organs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chris Carnero’s family walked him through University Medical Center as they took him off life support before he donated his…
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LCPS Board of Education accepting feedback on Cesar Chavez Elementary School name
UPDATE (April 9, 2026) — LCPS said it’s still accepting feedback regarding the possible removal of Cesar Chavez’ name from the elementary building…
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$375 Million landmark verdict against Meta; judge rejects request to postpone trial
UPDATE (April 9, 2026) — A New Mexico judge rejected Meta’s request to postpone the bench trial, the New Mexico Department of Justice said Thursday.…
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Woman saves her husband’s life thanks to free CPR class in Doña Ana County
Doña Ana County, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 72-year-old woman saved her husband thanks to the skills she learned at a CPR class during Doña Ana…
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Celebrities, panels, film screenings at Las Cruces International Film Fest
The Las Cruces International Film Fest returns for its 11th year, it’s a student run 5-day festival, now on day two. More than 800 submitted, 160…
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Josiah Ontiveros found guilty of 3 counts of first-degree murder in Young Park mass shooting
UPDATE (April 8, 2026) — The jurors found Josiah Ontiveros guilty on three counts of first-degree murder. He was not found guilty on the three…
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Services resume after network outage at the Doña Ana County Government Center
UPDATE (2:29 p.m.) — The county’s public safety Facebook page said internet service and services are back up. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The…
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WATCH: Social media video helps El Paso deputies apprehend man in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a 25-year-old man after seeing a social media video allegedly showing him…
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New Mexico Department of Justice files lawsuit against CYFD after child safety investigation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced a lawsuit against the Children Youth and Families Department to…
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LCPD hiring retired officers
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department opened applications for Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico…
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Las Cruces mother shares final moments of 13-year-old son killed in shooting, calls for gun safety
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces mother is sharing new details about the moments leading up to and following the shooting of her…
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New Mexico caregiver faces at least 20 years in prison for disabled woman’s death
UPDATE (April 6, 2026) — Angelita Chacon faces at least 20 years in prison, the New Mexico Department of Justice said Monday. Chacon faces charges…
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Application open to participate in 2026 Electric Light Parade in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is accepting entries for participants to light up its 2026…
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Doña Ana County, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office said its opening offsite payment locations offering payment and…
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Blasting Begins For Border Wall On Cherished New Mexico Mountain
By Martha Pskowski Editor’s note: This story was co-published with Puente News Collaborative in partnership with Inside Climate News. Puente News…
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Sago Fire 75% contained, excess resources released from operations
UPDATE (4/5/26 – 10:53 A.M) — Officials with the Mescalero Apache Tribe say the Sago Fire is now 75% contained as of April 2. Officials say that as…
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13-year-old boy dead after shooting in Las Cruces
UPDATE (April 3, 2026) — The victim, 13-year-old Chris Carnero died, his mother confirmed with ABC-7. 13-year-old Chris Carnero(Photo Courtesy:…
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Salopek Park shooting suspect pleads guilty to three charges
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A suspect in the Salopek Park shooting from September 2025 plead guilty to three charges Wednesday. 18-year-old…
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