New Mexico Archives

As Sunland Park blaze burned several homes, neighbors with hoses joined firefighters in battle

February 27, 2021 7:34 PM Jim Parker, Dylan McKim

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Firelighters from multiple departments battled a Sunland Park blaze Saturday evening that engulfed several homes and…

Man sentenced for role in Chaparral-El Paso-Las Cruces kidnapping

February 27, 2021 8:20 PM Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A 28-year-old southern New Mexico man has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for a kidnapping conviction…

New Mexico Senate takes up recreational marijuana legalization after House passage

February 27, 2021 8:02 PM Associated Press, ABC News

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Efforts to legalize marijuana in New Mexico took center stage Saturday as a state Senate panel considered creating a taxed…

NMSU scholarship fund set up to honor late LCPS superintendent – Here’s how to donate

February 27, 2021 2:06 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A memorial fund has been established to honor the late Las Cruces Public Schools superintendent Karen Trujillo, who was hit…

New Mexico sees highest daily virus case count in over 3 weeks; Doña Ana among top 3 in state

February 27, 2021 1:12 AM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials confirmed an additional 659 Covid-19 infections Friday — marking the highest daily case…

Family, colleagues say LCPS superintendent’s death is an ‘unimaginable loss’

February 26, 2021 1:34 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Family, community members and colleagues said Friday they were dealing with “an unimaginable loss” following the death…

LCPS leader struck by van, killed while dog walking

February 25, 2021 8:57 PM Jim Parker, Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A woman walking her dogs in her neighborhood was struck by a minivan and killed Thursday evening, Las Cruces police said.…

Theft ring busted that stole $20,000 worth of property in Dona Ana, El Paso counties

February 25, 2021 10:50 AM Andres Valle

MESILLA, New Mexico — The Mesilla Marshal’s Office announced the breakup of a major theft ring that stretched from southern New Mexico to El Paso.…

New Mexico’s governor unveils plan to boost vaccines for seniors, others vulnerable

February 25, 2021 3:33 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials said at a briefing Thursday that they have a plan to…

Pandemic relief bill, including $600 rebates for low-income workers, goes to NM governor for signature

February 25, 2021 12:52 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A bill is on its way to the governor that would provide a a $600 rebate to low-income workers and a four-month tax holiday…

Indoor dining to cease in Dona Ana County as it moves backward on state virus scale

February 24, 2021 9:40 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dona Ana County is now facing stricter restrictions due to the coronavirus. The county is now in the red on New Mexico’s…

Las Cruces health center works to vaccinate homeless population against virus

February 24, 2021 7:27 PM Brianna Chavez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces health care center is overcoming obstacles to reach the homeless population, working to help them stay healthy…

New Mexico revises color-coded Covid-19 restrictions system

February 24, 2021 2:31 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE,New Mexico — New Mexico on Wednesday revised its color-coded risk system by adding a new color that will signify when counties can ease…

WATCH: Las Cruces mayor gives State of City Address

February 24, 2021 12:06 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima delivered his annual State of the City Address on…

Southern New Mexico has 3 of state’s 9 new virus deaths

February 23, 2021 9:40 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Tuesday reported 314 new confirmed Covid-19 cases with nine additional deaths. Two of…

‘So many opportunities’: What will become of Burn Lake in Las Cruces?

February 23, 2021 9:22 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — What was once a glistening lake in west Las Cruces is now a pit filled with trash and brush. “I want to make sure people…

Some Doña Ana County firefighters oppose vaccine requirement, say they should be given ‘a choice’

February 22, 2021 9:44 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Several paid firefighters with Doña Ana County oppose the mandatory vaccine requirement for first responders, according to…

Educator known as ‘father figure’ to students among 2 more LCPS employees to die of Covid-19

February 22, 2021 12:00 PM Kate Bieri

UPDATE: LCPS officials on Monday afternoon said two additional employees had now died of Covid-19, marking the sixth and seventh deaths of educators…

Southern New Mexico has 4 of state’s 14 latest virus deaths

February 21, 2021 5:23 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 320 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and 14 more deaths. The latest numbers…

Spending on libations, catering by New Mexico’s governor during pandemic draws criticism

February 20, 2021 5:28 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says she regrets discretionary spending of taxpayer money that included $6,500 on…

Doña Ana among 4 counties with over half of state’s new virus cases; 2 more southern NM deaths

February 20, 2021 5:13 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported 427 additional confirmed Covid-19 cases and 11 deaths, increasing the state’s…

Native Las Crucean publishes 1st poetry book at age 25

February 20, 2021 4:28 PM Andres Valle

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — “Everyone must be young. Everyone must discover themselves.” Those are the words from one native Las Cruces resident who so…

New Mexico lawmakers send abortion rights bill to governor for signature

February 19, 2021 7:13 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A Democrat-led Legislature in New Mexico pushed forward Friday to ensure future access to abortions by voting to repeal a…

Doña Ana County has 1 of New Mexico’s 19 latest virus deaths, 2nd in state for new cases

February 19, 2021 6:44 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico – The New Mexico Department of Health reported 19 additional Covid-19-related deaths on Friday, raising the state’s pandemic…

Southern New Mexico firefighter who died of Covid-19 at age 35 still had ‘so much he wanted to do’

February 19, 2021 4:51 PM Kate Bieri

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico – In his 16 years of serving southern New Mexico, Lt. Edward Vasquez brought dedication, passion and loyalty to protect…

Las Cruces man ordered held without bond in murder tied to drug dealing

February 19, 2021 5:41 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A Las Cruces man is being held without bond, charged with the murder of a Dona Ana County man last December in a case tied…

Man suspected of kidnapping Las Cruces woman from car is arrested

February 19, 2021 1:48 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A man suspected of a weekend kidnapping in Las Cruces has been arrested in Sierra County, authorities said Friday. Patrick…

LCPS prepares for the return of in-person learning to schools

February 18, 2021 7:10 PM Andres Valle

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Public Schools rolled out their plan this week for the return of students to the classroom and all 33 school…

NM Racing Commission votes to cancel racing season at Sunland Park Racetrack; no Sunland Derby

February 18, 2021 4:58 PM Adrian Ochoa

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — For the second straight year there will not be a Sunland Derby at the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. On Thursday,…

Just 1 added southern New Mexico virus death as state sees cases on the decline

February 17, 2021 7:54 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Just over 280 newly confirmed cases were reported Wednesday by New Mexico health officials, bringing the statewide total to…