19-year-old suspected, arrested for shooting during botched vapes sale
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police said Thursday they arrested a 19-year-old man believed to be responsible for a shooting during a…
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Border cattle crossing shutdown drags on more than a year, Santa Teresa economy and livestock industry struggling to stay afloat
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — More than a year after concerns over the New World screwworm prompted the shutdown of livestock crossings along…
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Two arrested in El Paso in connection to deadly Albuquerque shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were arrested in El Paso in connection to a deadly a deadly shooting that happened in Albuquerque, the Bernalillo…
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Valley Drive partially closed after crash in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A crash closed Valley Drive at Rigsby Road, Las Cruces police said on Facebook Wednesday. A motorcyclist has been…
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Camino Real Middle School teacher arrested for alleged inappropriate relationship with student
UPDATE (3:07 p.m.) — A student came forward about the inappropriate relationship, according to court documents obtained by ABC-7. The documents did…
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Las Cruces Public Schools votes to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education voted Tuesday to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School. The…
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Person rescued after falling into abandoned mine shaft in Organ Mountains
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department said it rescued a person who fell into an abandoned mine shaft in the Organ Mountains…
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‘Minds of All Kinds’ art exhibit on display for Autism Acceptance Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Museum of Art unveiled its “Minds of All Kinds” exhibit in honor of National Autism Acceptance Month, the city…
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Las Cruces man charged for aggravated battery, stalking former partner
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces man is accused of threatening and stalking his former partner, according to documents obtained by…
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18-year-old allegedly hit man with AR-style rifle
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An 18-year-old allegedly hit a man with the end of an AR-style rifle, according to court documents obtained by…
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Man arrested for evading arrest across state line, prompting lockdown at Anthony City Hall, area schools
UPDATE (April 20, 2026) — El Paso police announced Monday it arrested a 28-year-old man for evading arrest with a vehicle Friday. According to EPPD,…
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Alec Baldwin to face civil trial over alleged negligence in deadly ‘Rust’ shooting
By Meredith DelisoApril 17, 2026, 4:20 PM Alec Baldwin will face trial in a civil case alleging he negligently fired a gun on the set of “Rust,”…
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New Mexico Supreme Court denies state DOJ emergency petition to block ICE detention center agreement in Otero County
UPDATE (April 17, 2026) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously denied the state justice department’s petition to block Otero County…
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From Gas to Groceries: How Rising Costs Are Squeezing American Families
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- People are seeing higher prices lately, whether they’re buying gas, groceries, or other daily essentials. Brian Mirau…
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Egyptian citizen sentenced to prison after allegedly pointing gun at victim in Las Cruces
ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — An Egyptian citizen allegedly threatened a person at a Las Cruces gas station by pointing a gun at them, the U.S. Attorney’s…
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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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Mescalero Apache Tribe council president suspended
MESCALERO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Mescalero Apache Tribe council president said she has been suspended pending investigation, according to a…
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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…
Continue Reading 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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