New Mexico Archives

Dona Ana County lags behind much of New Mexico in child poverty

February 8, 2021 12:56 PM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New data from New Mexico shows that the southern portion of the state continues to lag behind the rest of…

Fundraisers go up for fallen NMSP officer Darian Jarrott

February 8, 2021 12:15 PM KVIA ABC-7

DEMING, New Mexico — Sometimes the very worst of times bring out the very best in people. New Mexico State Police Officer Darian Jarrott was…

No new southern New Mexico virus deaths; state sees downward trend

February 7, 2021 7:45 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 349 new Covid-19 cases and 13 more deaths as the…

Wildfire burning on forest land in Otero County fully contained

February 6, 2021 3:23 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

UPDATE, Feb. 7: U.S. Forest Service officials said that a wildfire burning on 17 acres of forest land in Otero County had now been fully contained.…

WATCH: Family of slain NMSP officer say he ‘proudly wore the badge’ and ‘loved his children’

February 6, 2021 12:49 PM Jim Parker

DEMING, New Mexico — The family of slain New Mexico State Police Officer Darian Jarrott on Saturday made their first public comments since his death…

Only 1 southern New Mexico virus death as state’s outbreak slows

February 6, 2021 5:08 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported 424 additional Covid-19 cases and eight deaths as the coronavirus outbreak in the…

Procession escorts fallen NMSP Officer Darian Jarrott home to Deming as state mourns

February 5, 2021 5:17 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

DEMING, New Mexico — New Mexico was in mourning Friday over the shooting death of a State Police officer whose body was escorted home to Deming…

Southern New Mexico sees no added virus deaths; 23 statewide

February 5, 2021 7:38 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 589 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and 23 additional deaths Friday, raising the state’s…

Cowboys for Trump head charged in Capitol riot is released from jail

February 5, 2021 5:23 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

WASHINGTON, DC — Cowboys for Trump founder Couy Griffin is headed home to New Mexico after nearly three weeks in a Washington jail, after…

New details emerge about ‘violent criminal’ who died in shootout after killing NMSP officer

February 5, 2021 3:09 PM Jim Parker

DEMING, New Mexico — New details emerged Friday about a man described as a “violent criminal” who died in a shootout with numerous law enforcement…

A look back at the Borderland’s big freeze – 10 years ago this week

February 5, 2021 10:46 AM National Weather Service

EL PASO, Texas — It was Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, when an intense arctic air mass moved into southern New Mexico and far west Texas. The weather system…

Officer shot dead near Deming leads to I-10 chase ending in Las Cruces shootout; suspect dead, LCPD officer wounded

February 4, 2021 1:02 PM Jim Parker

(Editor’s note: Caution the video above shot by ABC-7 viewer Austin Contreras shows the ending of the chase and shootout in Las Cruces that left a…

Southern New Mexico has 3 of state’s 17 latest Covid deaths

February 4, 2021 11:16 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 565 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and 17 more deaths Thursday, raising the state’s totals…

Suspect in Deming active shooter incident is killed by police

February 3, 2021 12:39 PM Jim Parker

DEMING, New Mexico — A suspect in an active shooter incident in Deming was shot and killed by police during a confrontation midday Wednesday. New…

New Mexico health leaders say virus cases trend down, vaccines rise; 5 new deaths in southern counties

February 3, 2021 2:14 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins and Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase shared encouraging news during…

Las Cruces High coach is hopeful there will be a football season

February 3, 2021 3:19 PM Shelby Montgomery

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — It’s still unclear what the learning hybrid model will look like for the Las Cruces Public School district. Tuesday night,…

LCPS board asks administration for plan by Feb. 16 to allow for phased-in return of students

February 2, 2021 3:44 PM Kate Bieri

UPDATE: The LCPS board voted Tuesday night to have the administration provide a plan that would allow for more face-to-face instruction following…

Southern New Mexico men in their 30s, 40s among new virus deaths

February 2, 2021 6:36 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico – The New Mexico Department of Health reported 15 more Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday to raise the state’s fatality…

New Mexico seeks intervention in federal contamination case involving Holloman AFB

February 2, 2021 5:53 PM Associated Press

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — New Mexico is challenging a decision by a federal court to combine the state’s lawsuit over contamination at Holloman…

Virgin Galactic sets southern New Mexico flight test date

February 2, 2021 5:43 PM Associated Press

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Virgin Galactic has set the date for a rocket-powered test flight this month in southern New Mexico following…

New Mexico legislators seek policing, cannabis reforms

February 2, 2021 5:36 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico state Senate is wading into ambitious reform proposals designed to rein in the use of deadly force by…

3 Doña Ana County women among latest virus deaths; New Mexico touts vaccinations

February 1, 2021 8:34 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Mexico since the pandemic began last year have topped 174,550, with an additional 487 cases…

‘Right thing to do’: $900 money order returned to Las Cruces mom who dropped it in Walmart lot

February 1, 2021 6:59 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — When Liz Thomas was shopping at a Las Cruces Walmart on Saturday morning, she had a $900 money order in hand ready to pay…

Federal judge orders Cowboys for Trump leader held without bond until trial on Capitol riot charge

February 1, 2021 6:11 PM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — A federal judge on Monday refused to release jailed Cowboys for Trump leader Couy Griffin of New Mexico as he awaits trial in…

Ahead of LCPS board vote on whether to reopen schools, a 4th educator dies from Covid-19

February 1, 2021 5:56 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Ahead of a school board vote on whether to reopen classrooms, Las Cruces Public Schools has lost yet another educator. “It…

Las Cruces City Council unanimously votes to condemn U.S. Rep. Herrell’s rejection of electoral votes

February 1, 2021 12:59 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Members of the Las Cruces City Council unanimously voiced their opposition to U.S. Rep. Yvette Herrell’s rejection of…

New Mexico lawmakers advance assisted suicide bill

January 31, 2021 7:34 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A bill that would legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients in New Mexico passed its first hurdle…

Doña Ana County has only 1 of New Mexico’s 18 latest virus deaths

January 31, 2021 5:19 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 530 new known Covid-19 cases and 18 deaths. The latest numbers…

‘Open our schools’: Parents and students call on LCPS to reopen classrooms

January 30, 2021 11:06 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A group of Las Cruces parents and students called on the district to reopen public schools on Saturday afternoon. “Get us…

Southern New Mexico sees 2 new virus deaths as infections trend downward statewide

January 30, 2021 6:37 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported 752 additional known Covid-19 cases and 17 deaths, increasing the state’s…