New Mexico Archives

El Paso International Airport lands new airline serving Carlsbad, Albuquerque

January 30, 2021 10:43 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso International Airport officials have announced the addition of a new airline that will begin providing non-stop service…

‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader held in solitary confinement on charge stemming from U.S. Capitol riot

January 30, 2021 9:07 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The jailed leader of Cowboys for Trump has been held in solitary isolation for two weeks as he refuses to take a coronavirus test…

Fallout at New Mexico’s Roundhouse after state lawmaker, staff test positive for virus

January 30, 2021 8:55 AM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The Democratic speaker of the state House is restricting access by lawmakers to the House floor and closing off conference…

Southern New Mexico sees 3 of state’s 22 virus deaths; governor extends public health order

January 29, 2021 9:08 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials reported 1,085 new positive daily tests for the coronavirus on Friday, with 22 related deaths. That…

T or C’s Riverbend Hot Springs getaways are now reservation-only amid pandemic

January 29, 2021 8:08 PM KVIA ABC-7

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — Businesses throughout the region have been impacted by Covid-19, and southern New Mexico communities have not…

Man charged in Vado train derailment that hurt 2, caused millions of dollars damage

January 29, 2021 4:45 PM Jim Parker

VADO, New Mexico – A 27-year-old New Mexico man was charged in federal court Friday with sabotaging rail tracks and intentionally derailing a…

‘It’s not safe’: Missing air filters prevent Centennial High athletes in Las Cruces from practicing indoors

January 29, 2021 4:52 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On top of having their classes entirely online and their sports seasons delayed, Centennial High School athletes can’t…

Early morning blaze damages abandoned Las Cruces home

January 29, 2021 9:30 AM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An overnight fire damaged an abandoned home along Colorado Avenue in Las Cruces. Firefighters said the blaze broke out…

New Mexico State Veterans Home violated safety rules, became Covid hot spot

January 28, 2021 5:55 PM KVIA ABC-7

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — A report from the New Mexico Department of Health says the State Veterans Home in Truth or Consequences violated…

Virus cases, deaths trend downward in New Mexico; Doña Ana Co. sees 66 new cases, 1 death

January 28, 2021 5:22 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Thursday reported an additional 678 confirmed Covid-19 infections, bringing the…

Relief plan for $600 payout to low-income workers advances in New Mexico Legislature

January 27, 2021 8:10 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — An economic relief package is taking shape at the New Mexico Legislature as a state Senate panel has endorsed a $600…

New Mexico State Police say officer wounded after gunfire near Carlsbad

January 27, 2021 7:03 PM Jim Parker

CARLSBAD, New Mexico — The New Mexico State Police said a local law enforcement officer was wounded Wednesday night south of Carlsbad in a…

New Mexico sees declining virus case counts, but more deaths – 6 in southern counties

January 27, 2021 6:04 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Overall, daily Covid-19 case counts and hospitalizations have been trending downward in New Mexico, but officials noted…

Lawyers seek release from jail of ‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader charged in U.S. Capitol riot

January 27, 2021 5:23 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Defense attorneys for jailed Cowboys for Trump leader Couy Griffin urged a federal judge Wednesday to release the Otero…

Doña Ana County sees declining virus cases but remains in state’s red zone for restrictions

January 27, 2021 3:29 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Data released Wednesday showed seven counties showed significant improvements over the last two weeks when it came to…

Biden signs climate orders, including halting new oil leases on federal land

January 27, 2021 11:34 AM Associated Press, ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — In what is the most ambitious U.S. effort ever to stave off the worst effects of climate change, President Joe Biden is aiming to…

New Mexico lawmakers introduce bill to eliminate taxes on social security income

January 25, 2021 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Republican lawmakers in New Mexicoare looking to eliminate a tax for retirees. The majority of U.S. states do not…

Dona Ana County names new chief to lead fire department

January 30, 2021 3:29 AM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Dona Ana County has a new fire chief. Shannon Cherry was named the new top firefighter for Dona Ana County this week.…

Southern New Mexico has 1 of state’s 14 virus deaths; 118 of 602 new cases

January 26, 2021 5:35 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Tuesday reported 602 new cases of coronavirus with 14 new deaths as Gov. Michelle Lujan…

New Mexico governor delivers State of State speech, says schools can reopen to students on Feb. 8

January 26, 2021 12:31 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — School districts across New Mexico will be allowed to bring students back into classrooms early next month, Gov.…

Biden to impose moratorium on new oil, gas leasing on federal lands

January 26, 2021 8:12 AM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden this week will impose a moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, both the Washington…

Winter storm bringing rain, snow to parched Borderland; slick roads possible for motorists

January 25, 2021 11:18 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A winter storm system arrived in the Borderland late Monday night, bringing with it rain mixing with some snow for Tuesday that…

Virus cases decline, but deaths remain high with 4 of state’s 12 latest in southern New Mexico

January 25, 2021 7:03 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials on Monday reported 494 new coronavirus cases and 12 additional deaths, bringing the statewide total…

‘It should not have happened:’ New Mexico apologizes for canceling teacher vaccine appointments

January 25, 2021 7:09 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The secretary-designate of the New Mexico Department of Health apologized Monday for the cancellation of more than 1,000…

Las Cruces man accused of exposing himself to teenage girl

January 25, 2021 5:29 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A 44-year-old Las Cruces man has been arrested after he allegedly exposed himself to a teenage girl back in December,…

New Mexico State to play Western New Mexico at Haskins Center; game televised on El Paso-Las Cruces CW

January 25, 2021 2:39 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — After over 24 hours of negotiating it appears as if New Mexico State will play Monday at the Don Haskins Center, home of their…

New Mexico health officials admit vaccination supply chain issues

January 25, 2021 12:56 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Nearly one quarter of New Mexico’s population has registered to receive a Covid-19 vaccination, but top health…

Las Cruces electrical blaze consumes building, damages vehicles

January 25, 2021 11:59 AM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An early morning fire that consumed a building and damaged several vehicles on Monday was likely ignited by overloaded…

Bataan Memorial Death March returns after being canceled in 2020 but with a radically different look

January 24, 2021 5:35 PM David Burge

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico – After being canceled last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the Borderland’s premier events…

Southern New Mexico accounts for 10% of state’s 30 new virus deaths

January 24, 2021 5:19 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 635 new Covid-19 cases and 30 more deaths, with 10% of…