New Mexico Archives

Ruidoso man arrested after fleeing officers twice, being shot at by police

January 17, 2021 8:27 PM David Burge

RUIDOSO, New Mexico – A Ruidoso man was arrested after he twice fled from officers, was fired at by police and then crashed his car, authorities…

Doña Ana County sees triple-digit number of new virus cases, southern New Mexico has 5 more deaths

January 16, 2021 6:57 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported 1,092 additional known Covid-19 cases and 36 additional deaths, increasing the…

Half-dozen added southern New Mexico virus deaths as state worries about reduced vaccine supply

January 15, 2021 7:14 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s confirmed Covid-19 cases topped 161,800 on Friday as officials reported an uptick in new infections with 1,266…

At least 4,000 Doña Ana County residents get virus vaccines; recipients call it ‘exciting times’

January 15, 2021 5:49 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – At least 4,000 of the state’s 108,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Doña Ana County, according to the…

3 off-duty Las Cruces police officers help El Paso motorist whose car burst into flames on I-10

January 15, 2021 4:45 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Three off-duty Las Cruces police officers are being credited for their quick thinking this week when they stopped to help…

‘Cowboys for Trump’ leader who was at Capitol riot says he’ll go back for inauguration – with his guns

January 14, 2021 12:29 PM Jim Parker

OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico — Otero County Commissioner and ‘Cowboys for Trump’ co-founder Couy Griffin was among those assembled on the steps to the…

WAC announces expansion to 13 schools; NMSU to remain independent for football

January 14, 2021 10:56 AM ABC News

HOUSTON, Texas — The worst-kept secret in college sports over the past month was made official Thursday morning in Houston, according to ABC…

10 more southern New Mexico virus deaths as governor touts vaccines, but warns cases still high

January 14, 2021 2:57 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials on Thursday applauded the success of the Covid-19 vaccination rollout, saying…

New Mexico governor declares emergency to deploy National Guard to protect state Capitol

January 14, 2021 1:35 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a “State of Emergency” on Thursday due to the “threat of riots and insurrection” as…

3 new Southern New Mexico virus deaths, including woman over 100, as spread & positivity rates worsen

January 13, 2021 7:14 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The total number of confirmed Covid-19 infections in New Mexico approached 160,000 on Wednesday, with more than 2,800 deaths…

1st case of highly contagious UK virus variant found in New Mexico

January 13, 2021 11:51 AM ABC News, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A more highly contagious variant of Covid-19 has been detected in New Mexico, state officials confirmed Wednesday. The New…

Pickup truck driver killed in rollover crash that shut down I-25 in Las Cruces area

January 12, 2021 5:13 PM Jim Parker

UPDATE, Jan. 13: New Mexico State Police on Wednesday identified a motorist killed in a rollover crash that shut down Interstate 25 near milepost 7…

Alabama beats out New Mexico & Texas to host U.S. Space Command headquarters

January 13, 2021 11:57 AM Associated Press

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Alabama’s governor says Huntsville will soon be announced as the location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters. Gov. Kay…

Sewage monitoring credited with preventing virus outbreak at Las Cruces juvenile facility

January 13, 2021 11:30 AM Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A wastewater monitoring program launched last month has helped to prevent a Covid-19 outbreak at a juvenile justice…

New Mexico lawmakers unveil budget that would increase state spending by 4%

January 13, 2021 10:21 AM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s state government would increase general fund spending by 4% and devote new resources to health care and…

New Mexico communities on ‘high alert’ for potential armed protests after FBI warning

January 12, 2021 5:54 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With capitols across the country bracing for armed protests, the Doña Ana County sheriff said she has not yet received a…

‘These are Covid statistics’: Pandemic has significant impact on Doña Ana County crime

January 12, 2021 4:45 PM Kate Bieri

DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — The 2020 stay-at-home orders in New Mexico had a substantial influence on crime in Doña Ana County. “These are…

Doña Ana County sees 5 of New Mexico’s 30 latest virus deaths

January 12, 2021 5:57 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Mexico approached 158,000 as an additional 893 cases were reported Tuesday by state health…

FDA expands Sportmix dog food recall after 70 dogs died; product shipped to New Mexico

January 12, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall and is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about high levels of aflatoxin in some…

Triple-digit rise in Doña Ana County virus cases as New Mexico expands vaccine eligibility

January 11, 2021 5:21 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Monday reported 933 new Covid-19 cases and 15 more deaths. The latest numbers increased…

Southern New Mexico’s newly-elected GOP congresswoman tells ABC-7 she will vote against impeachment

January 11, 2021 4:30 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – In an exclusive interview on Monday, southern New Mexico’s newly-elected GOP congresswoman told ABC-7 she has no plans to…

Army criminal investigators probe discovery of skeletal remains on Fort Bliss property in New Mexico

January 11, 2021 2:46 PM Jim Parker

FORT BLISS, Texas — The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division is looking into the discovery of human remains, believed to more than a year old, on…

DACC offering short-term classes for adults left jobless during Covid-19 pandemic

January 10, 2021 9:57 AM Shelby Montgomery

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Tens of thousands of people have lost their jobs during the pandemic, the majority of those are women over the age of 50.…

Dona Ana County with 163 new cases of Covid-19; Luna with 16 and Otero with 44

January 9, 2021 6:11 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – Dona Ana County has 163 new cases of Covid-19 and one new fatality, according to New Mexico health officials on Saturday. The…

More than 60,000 New Mexicans vaccinated, with state expanding eligibility

January 9, 2021 9:33 AM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The state of New Mexico is moving into the next phase of vaccine distribution. In Phase 1B, the state is expanding…

After 10 months, New Mexico bars remain closed

January 9, 2021 9:26 AM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – It’s been nearly a year since New Mexico bars closed their doors to the public. “It’s so sad to walk in there and see what…

Dona Ana County with 4 new deaths from Covid-19

January 8, 2021 6:04 PM David Burge

SANTA FE – Dona Ana County has 202 new Covid-19 cases and four new deaths, according to state health officials on Friday afternoon. The latest…

Federal authorities are investigating Mesquite man in derailment of train

January 8, 2021 5:15 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Federal agents are investigating last month’s train derailment in Vado. Authorities are looking at a Mesquite man.…

Las Cruces police warn residents about scam calls wanting ransom payments

January 8, 2021 5:04 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces police are warning residents about potential scam phone calls trying to get them to go to the scene of a motor…

Las Cruces man arrested after allegedly stabbing friend multiple times

January 8, 2021 3:41 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A Las Cruces man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed his friend and then broke into a business several hours…