Las Cruces jury acquits man of murder in dispensary shooting
Update (September 17, 2024): Altamirano’s defense attorney says that his client was found not guilty of second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter,…
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Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in ‘Rust’ shooting
By Meredith Deliso January 31, 2024, 4:15 PM Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of…
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“We’ve learned, we’ve grown:” NMDOT promises ample access to businesses on U.S. 70 during 9-month construction project
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation is officially one day into a 9-month construction project on U.S. 70/N.…
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Fort Bliss explosives disposal unit responds to storage unit in Las Cruces, portion of Sonoma Ranch Blvd. closed
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department has temporarily closed a potion of Sonoma Ranch Blvd. on the east mesa of Las…
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Las Cruces Walmart reopens after bomb squad response
Update: Officials say nothing dangerous was discovered at the scene and the store reopened after an hour. The Albuquerque FBI Office is still…
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Traffic Alert: US-70 closure expected in Las Cruces starting Tuesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Construction will begin Tuesday on a stretch of US-70 that runs through Las Cruces. The project will stretch from…
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New Mexico is automating how it shares info about arrest warrants
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico courts and law enforcement on Monday began streamlining how they exchange information about outstanding arrest…
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Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine students get hands-on experience with Victoria birthing mannequins
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — OBGYN students at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces were given unique, real-life experience on…
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National nonprofit reporting that Las Cruces drivers lose nearly $2,000 on the roads every year
UPDATE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation informed ABC-7 of the amount of money put towards road construction. NMDOT told ABC-7 “$53…
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Las Cruces animal advocates request more funding to open old Animal Services Center amid animal neglect claims
LAS Cruces, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials held the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Animal Services Center of Mesilla Valley on…
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Temporary water outage planned, will affect some Las Cruces residents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — As apart of the water main rehabilitation project, some Las Cruces residents will be temporarily affected by a…
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Las Cruces man who took AC unit, led police on chase sentenced to 46 months
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — 27-year-old Myles Delando Luciano will spend the next 46 months in prison. In July of 2022, Luciano took an AC unit…
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Authorities investigating suspicious devices found in several New Mexico cities
By Alex Stone and Josh Margolin January 22, 2024, 2:06 PM Authorities in three New Mexico cities are investigating suspicious devices found Monday.…
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Multiple Gadsden ISD schools experiencing water ‘discoloration’
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Gadsden Independent School District is notifying parents and staff of water discoloration at Desert View…
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City of Las Cruces to host ‘Neighborhood Dumpster Day’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — If you have waste in your home or yard that’s too big to fit in a trash can, the city of Las Cruces has a solution…
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Alec Baldwin charged for second time in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting
CNN By Josh Campbell, Cheri Mossburg and Elizabeth Wagmeister (CNN) — Actor Alec Baldwin has been indicted by a New Mexico grand jury on…
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Gadsden High School still experiencing yellow water
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gadsden high school is still seeing yellow water this morning, GISD Superintendent confirmed. Superintendent Travis Dempsey…
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Man arrested for death of Las Cruces Sam’s Club employee
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — We are learning new information this morning about a Las Cruces man found dead near Fort Bliss last month.…
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NM Motor Vehicle Division proposes digital driver’s licenses
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Motor Vehicles Division (MVD) today announced it is proposing a legislation that will allow it to…
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2 New Mexico Republican lawmakers seek to impeach Democratic governor over gun restrictions
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Two Republican legislators filed a resolution Wednesday aimed at initiating impeachment…
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U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” to perform at the Legacy of Liberty Air Show
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” will perform at the Legacy of Liberty Air Show at…
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Man wanted on multiple child sex charges arrested in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The U.S. Marshals Service arrested 44-year-old Michael Ybarra on charges of criminal sexual penetration in the third…
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Police: Man robbed Las Cruces convenience store using flashlight disguised as ‘taser’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police Department officers arrested 33-year-old Alexander Ogburn on January 16, 2024 and charged him with…
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Camino Real Regional Utility Authority promises communication, transparency following water quality incidents
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, better known as CRRUA, promised better communication and transparency…
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New Mexico Supreme Court rules tribal courts have jurisdiction over casino injury and damage cases
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that tribal courts have jurisdiction…
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Former Santa Teresa Elementary teacher charged with child fondling
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A former Santa Teresa Elementary teacher was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on the schools campus earlier…
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Lawsuit alleges decade of sexual misconduct by former New Mexico State University professor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A recent lawsuit filed against New Mexico State University and others alleges a former professor “targeted female…
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City of Las Cruces to build new skatepark
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Skateboarders in Las Cruces will soon have a new park. The city announced on Facebook on January 5th that a new…
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Teen booked into Doña Ana County Juvenile Detention Center after shooting 6-year-old
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 14-year-old teen was booked into the Doña Ana County Juvenile Detention Center and is facing several…
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“Systematic failures” found by New Mexico Environment Department in CRRUA investigation
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environment Department has released their findings from their investigation into the Camino Real…
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