More than 300 Cases of Whooping Cough Reported in New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Health reported today that 331 cases of pertussis (whooping cough) have been reported in New Mexico in 2013.…
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Cuts prompt Las Cruces behavioral-health agency to downsize, relocate
A Las Cruces behavioral health provider is scaling back on operations. The CEO said his agency has been forced to downsize after the state cut its…
Continue Reading Lifelong Las Crucens remember life in the 1940s
A piece of black history still stands in Las Cruces. At a time when segregation was the norm, a small cemetery gave the black community some relief.…
Continue Reading Las Cruces father charged with allegedly abusing his 5-month-old daughter
Las Cruces Police have arrested a 24-year-old man and charged him with four counts of intentional child abuse resulting in great bodily harm. Police…
Continue Reading Las Cruces Police Dept. release more details on arrest of detective
Las Cruces Police Chief Richard Williams spoke Monday about his department’s credibility after the arrest of one of his veteran detectives over…
Continue Reading Las Cruces police chief to step down
The chief of the Las Cruces Police Department had announced that is he stepping down. Las Cruces Sun-News reports (http://bit.ly/14LLeNc) that…
Continue Reading Parents concerned over Jornada Elementary’s F grade
As students return to school, some parents are concerned about one Las Cruces school. Jornada Elementary School was the only school in the Las Cruces…
Continue Reading Actor Steven Seagal talks border security at sheriff’s association conference in Las Cruces
Hollywood actor turned Dona Ana County reserve deputy, Steven Seagal, stopped by Las Cruces on Tuesday to talk about border security to those…
Continue Reading Las Cruces Police K-9 recovering from stabbing
The man police suspect of stabbing a Las Cruces Police K-9 during an early-morning incident has been charged with a felony for causing serious injury…
Continue Reading Las Cruces bicyclist dies of injuries suffered in alleged hit-and-run
The 57-year-old bicyclist involved in Aug. 14’s alleged hit-and-run crash on Valley Drive has died as a result of his injuries. Terence Patrick…
Continue Reading Truck catches fire after touching overhead power lines in Santa Teresa
Sunland Park Police and Fire Department responded to a semi-truck fire about a half mile north of the Santa Teresa international port of entry Friday…
Continue Reading Residents on Valley Drive say they’re living in fear of getting shot
Residents in one part of Dona Ana County say they’re living in fear of getting shot. It’s because of people hunting along the nearby Rio…
Continue Reading Las Cruces High School officials: renovations costly, but necessary
Renovations for Las Cruces High School will cost more than El Paso’s new AAA baseball stadium. School officials say they’re necessary.…
Continue Reading Las Cruces voters cannot decide proposed tax raise
The Las Cruces City Council is proposing an increase in the gross receipts tax, but the decision won’t be left up to voters. Just a few weeks…
Continue Reading Las Cruces boy accused of rape will not go to trial
A Las Cruces teenager who police say admitted to raping a 5-year-old boy will not be convicted for the crime. Instead the 15-year-old pleaded no…
Continue Reading Las Cruces police arrest man in connection with shooting
Las Cruces Police arrested the man they suspect in Sunday morning’s shooting that injured a partygoer on Fountain Loop. Torenzo Johnson, 28, of…
Continue Reading NMSU Aggies football helmet gets a makeover
New Mexico State University has a new design for its football helmets. It’s catching a lot of national attention. NMSU’s mascot Pistol…
Continue Reading NMSU issues safety advisory for possible armed subject near campus
Safety advisory for a possible armed subject near the NMSU campus Based on information received from another law enforcement agency, New Mexico State…
Continue Reading Gospel Rescue Mission gives clothes, school supplies to needy families
It’s back to school time. That means stores are full of shoppers getting supplies and clothes. Those less fortunate went to a different kind of…
Continue Reading New school gives juvenile inmates chance to turn their lives around
A new school in Las Cruces is giving juvenile inmates the chance to turn their lives around. The Aztec Youth Academy is now open inside the John Paul…
Continue Reading Las Cruces Team Of 11 & 12-Year-Olds Move 1 Victory Away From Advancing To Little League World Series
The group of 11 and 12-year old baseball players representing Las Cruces, New Mexico have moved just one victory away from advancing to the Little…
Continue Reading Las Cruces City Council proposes sales-tax hike
Those shopping in Las Cruces could be paying more in sales taxes soon. The City Council is looking to raise the sales tax. A decision could be made…
Continue Reading Four City of Las Cruces employees arrested on forgery, embezzlement charges
Las Cruces police arrested four former and current city employees accused of forgery and embezzlement. Police arrested Albert Favela, 45; Edward L…
Continue Reading Dona Ana County Commission Chairwoman resigns to take job in El Paso
Dona Ana County Commission Chairwoman Karen G. Perez has announced her resignation to accept a job in El Paso. Perez told ABC-7 that she took the job…
Continue Reading Dona Ana County special election results are in
The voters in Dona Ana County have spoken. Results for the county special election are in. As results rolled in Tuesday night, there were clear…
Continue Reading Public safety projects up for vote in Dona Ana County special election
The funding for several public safety projects could be decided by Dona Ana County voters on Tuesday. County commissioners said these projects are…
Continue Reading Man convicted in death of baby could be released from prison
A man convicted of causing the death of his 4-month-old baby could be released from prison soon. In February, Robert Flores, 28, was convicted of…
Continue Reading DACC professor says he’s being retaliated against for speaking up
A part-time Dona Ana Community College professor told ABC-7 he’s been fired for speaking up. Earl Nissen said it all goes back to the…
Continue Reading Animal shelter has chance of winning $100,000
The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley has a chance to win $100,000. The animal shelter is ranked 10th in a nationwide challenge to get…
Continue Reading Highway 70 safety project almost done
When many people think of Highway 70, they remember the crashes that have taken lives. Most of those deadly crashes involved a car crossing the…
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