Radioactive equipment disappears in southern New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission radioactive equipment disappeared in southern New Mexico, according to Mexico’s…
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New Mexico State University officially joins Conference USA
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University has officially made the jump to Conference USA. New Mexico State football has been an…
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Ignacio Ruiz selected as Superintendent of the Las Cruces Public Schools
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – In a vote of 5-0 the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education elected Ignacio Ruiz as the new superintendent of…
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Las Cruces names interim Police Chief
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces has appointed its new Interim Chief of Police, Jeremy Story. His first day is July 1. Story steps into…
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Ardovino’s Desert Crossing celebrates the Fourth of July with food, fireworks, and market for families
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ardovino’s Desert Crossing invites the community to celebrate freedom at their annual Fourth of July BBQ and…
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Las Cruces teen found, condition remains unclear
Update (June 30, 2023): Dona Ana County Officials announced on Twitter Friday that Rowan Smith has been found. They did not provide an update on…
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Bicyclist dead after he hit car in busy Las Cruces intersection
Update (June 29, 4:16 p.m.): Las Cruces Police say that 50-year-old David Mancha died of his injuries after his bicycle hit an SUV at Solano Drive…
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Anthony Gap reopens after serious crash closed all lanes
Update: NMDOT reports that the Anthony Gap, NM-404 reopened early this afternoon. ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — All east and westbound lanes are…
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How to stay safe on the roads this 4th of July travel season
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Fourth of July travel season is expected to begin as early as Thursday, and that means more cars are going to be…
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Barricaded man accused of shooting at Las Cruces officers charged with attempted murder
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 47-year-old Bobby Charles Crawford is charged with two felony counts of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated…
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Border Patrol shoot, kill man after evading checkpoint near Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — For the first time, we are getting a look at body camera footage of Border Patrol agents shooting and killing a man…
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Construction crew finds mummified human remains outside of Ruidoso Downs
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Construction crews found mummified human remains in Lincoln County June 21, 2023. The crews found the remains on the…
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Las Cruces fire seriously damages house, injures firefighter
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces firefighters helped put out a blaze on the 7700 block of Charro Road Saturday, just after 10:30 p.m. The…
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Doña Ana County residents urged to take advantage of cooling centers amid blistering temperatures
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — As summer temperatures continue to rise, Doña Ana County is reminding the public that some of its community centers…
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Fourth of July nears, Texas Rescue Patrol warns of ATV safety
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – According to Jamil Moutran, Chief of Texas Rescue Patrol, Fourth of July weekend usually brings an increase of injury to…
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Bodies found in desert area in Sunland Park, New Mexico
SUNLAND, New Mexico (KVIA) – Sunland Park Fire says they recovered two bodies Sunday afternoon, the 5th in as many days. Fire crews helped members of…
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Hikers rescued off Organ Mountains
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A group of hikers were stranded on a trail to The Needle on the west side of the Organ Mountains. It happened on…
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32nd annual San Juan Turtle Derby Races taking place in Tortugas Sunday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The 32nd annual San Juan Turtle Derby Races are taking place in Tortugas, New Mexico Sunday, June 25th. It’s…
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Sunland Park Fire confirms one person died after search in desert area off Pete Domenici highway
UPDATE: More than two hours after a call for help to 911, Sunland Park Fire confirms one person had died. Dona Ana County Sheriff and Border Patrol…
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One dead, 5 others injured in semi crash in Santa Teresa, NM
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – One person is dead and 5 others injured after a crash involving a semi in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, according to…
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Body found after two weeks decomposing in Sunland Park desert
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Chief says crews recovered a woman’s body from a rugged desert area early Thursday morning.…
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Borderland electric bills expected to surge amid scorching heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is expecting surging heat across the area, which can lead to homeowners and residents cranking down their…
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Las Cruces Public Schools hosts superintendent search forum
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The three finalists for the job of Las Cruces Public Schools superintendent will participate in a forum Thursday…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Las Cruces opens cooling stations
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — With the continuation of our ABC-7 First Alert and triple digits on the horizon through the end of the week, the…
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Over 1,700 students from across the globe gather for Spaceport America Cup
UPHAM, New Mexico (KVIA) — Students and instructors from more than 150 institutions around the world gathered at Spaceport America in southern New…
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Sunland Park Fire Department increases list of fireworks permitted this Fourth of July
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fourth of July celebrations may look a little different in the City of Sunland Park this year, officials with the…
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Las Cruces Public Schools selects three superintendent finalists
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools announced three finalists to take over as superintendent Monday. The Board of Education…
Continue Reading Two NMSU students to participate in national cybersecurity competition
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two students from New Mexico State University are appearing in a competition in Georgia starting Monday that’s…
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Las Cruces Kids Expo 2023 taking place Saturday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Parks and Recreation Department will host their “Kids Expo 2023″ Saturday. It is happening from 10 a.m. to…
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New Mexico Lavender farm extends season
TULAROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The sun is hot, and the lavender at Floren Lavender Farms is loving it! This year’s crop is impressive, fragrant, and…
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