Fugitive wanted by the FBI since 1977 has been apprehended in New Mexico
ESPANOLA, New Mexico — After more than 40 years on the run and living under an alias, a prison escapee was apprehended Wednesday in New Mexico,…
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New Mexico shuts down 2nd Walmart store due to virus outbreak among employees
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — An Albuquerque Walmart becomes the second store owned by the retail giant to be forced by the state of New Mexico to close…
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NM governor says 50% of virus cases don’t show symptoms; Doña Ana’s positivity rate is 11.7%
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham proclaimed at a news conference Thursday with state health officials that “it’s still unsafe out…
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NMSU Pride band develops special masks that are distributed nationwide
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexio State University’s “Pride of New Mexico,” known for being the “World’s Most Dangerous Band,” is hoping to become…
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Las Cruces police in standoff with man barricaded in home
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces police standoff that began late Thursday morning continued into the late afternoon hours. A man barricaded…
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With new name for Oñate High School, principal asks for unity
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After months of uncertainty and tension, the principal of Oñate High School is asking his community to move forward and…
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Dona Ana County Sheriff’s vehicle overturns during crash, deputy hurt
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Dona Ana County Sheriff’s cruiser overturned after a crash at an intersection late Tuesday night, injuring a deputy. A…
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Doña Ana County records deadliest day with 3 of New Mexico’s 9 new virus deaths
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County accounted for one-third of New Mexico’s nine new coronavirus deaths reported on Wednesday, as the county’s…
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Las Cruces school board votes to rename Oñate High as Organ Mountains High School
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public Schools board voted Tuesday night 4 to 1 to rename Oñate High School as Organ Mountains High School…
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Judge bars Otero County commissioner who leads ‘Cowboys for Trump’ from son over posts, masks
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico — A state district judge has barred the leader of the New Mexico group Cowboys for Trump from seeing his son over social…
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Ex-Doña Ana sheriff says deputy who allegedly kept sex crimes evidence ‘slipped through cracks’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The former Doña Ana County sheriff who oversaw a deputy accused of evidence hoarding told ABC-7 he was not aware of the…
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New Mexico Supreme Court rules governor can fine businesses who don’t follow virus orders
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico state Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously upheld the governor’s authority to fine businesses up to $5,000…
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Las Cruces pays respect to victims of El Paso mass shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The City of Las Cruces observed a moment of silence at the beginning of Monday afternoon’s City Council meeting to honor…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County records state’s only new virus death, nearly 25% of all new cases
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County was responsible for the only new death coronavirus death reported by New Mexico health officials on…
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New Mexico tops 21,000 virus cases, with Dona Ana County at 2,214
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in New Mexico has increased by 226 with three additional deaths also reported…
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Border Patrol agents near Las Cruces find murder fugitive hiding in bus restroom
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A man wanted for murder in Virginia was arrested by Border Patrol agents who found him hiding in a restroom on a bus,…
Continue Reading Trump campaign reportedly distancing itself from ‘Cowboys for Trump’ group led by Otero commissioner
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico— The leader of Cowboys for Trump said the re-election campaign for President Donald Trump is distancing itself from the…
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Police say Las Cruces man attacked officer over fear of snakes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man is facing charges after authorities say he became combative with police over a fear of snakes and tried…
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Las Cruces Police Department gets new interim chief
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Police Department is getting a new interim police chief. The Las Cruces Sun-News reports Deputy Chief…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County sees 4 virus deaths in 2 days as its death count hits 23
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two Doña Ana County men were among nine new coronavirus deaths in New Mexico reported by state health officials on…
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Las Cruces Public Schools board set to consider rescinding vote to rename Oñate High
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — There is now a chance that Oñate High School might not get a name change after all. “All the reasons I voted no are still…
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Former Doña Ana County deputy accused of hoarding evidence from unsolved sex crimes in his garage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A former Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy faces multiple felony charges after officials confirmed Friday that he allegedly…
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Reward grows to $50k as Las Cruces church explosions remain mystery after 5 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Five years after small explosions outside two churches stirred a scare in Las Cruces the case remains a mystery. The FBI…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County has 2 out of New Mexico’s 7 new virus deaths
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two Doña Ana County women were among seven new coronavirus deaths in New Mexico reported by state health officials on…
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‘We’re learning together’: Gadsden ISD prepares to resume virtual classes Monday
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Thousands more students will return to classes Monday morning, including at Gadsden Independent School District. …
Continue Reading New Mexico extends stay-at-home, face mask orders as data shows virus cases rise at churches
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico has extended its stay-at-home health order with minor revisions through the end of August in response to a surge…
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NMSU partners with lab to expand virus testing in southern New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is partnering with TriCore, an independent clinic reference laboratory out of Albuquerque to…
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Driver identified in deadly semi-truck crash along I-10 near Anthony that spilled white powder
UPDATE: Texas state troopers on Thursday identified the truck driver killed in the prior day’s crash along I-10 near Anthony as 67-year-old Earnest…
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NMSU loses $1.5 million football game payout with Florida
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University took yet another potentially large hit to the school’s athletic budget Thursday afternoon, as…
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Lujan Grisham builds profile as Biden looks to make VP pick
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Michelle Lujan Grisham has not received the attention of many higher-profile candidates under consideration to be Joe…
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