New Mexico Archives

Oscar Rene Sandoval sentenced to life in prison for murder

January 14, 2025 5:16 PM KVIA ABC-7

Update (February 25, 2025): Sandoval received a life sentence for one count of First Degree Murder, with an additional four-and-a-half-year sentence…

Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso reopens, police say no bomb found

February 23, 2025 4:21 PM Yvonne Suarez

UPDATE: At 5:45 p.m. the Village of Ruidoso spokesperson posted that Midtown was cleared and Sudderth Dr. was open to traffic. Ruidoso Police did not…

Dońa Ana County Sheriff issues Silver Alert for missing man

February 23, 2025 6:30 PM Yvonne Suarez

DOŃA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) – A Silver Alert was issued for John Cronin, 84, who was last seen on Feb. 15. The Dońa Ana County Sheriff is…

1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Kirtland Air Force Base

February 22, 2025 4:26 PM Yvonne Suarez

KIRTLAND AFB, New Mexico (KVIA) – An airman is dead after a shooting at an entrance to Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, according to an Air…

Ruidoso restoration efforts after wildfires

February 21, 2025 3:51 PM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Forestry Division is sending out contractors to help landowners in the Ruidoso area restore forests and…

Las Crucen charged with animal abuse

February 21, 2025 10:43 AM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police arrested Luis J. Cobos, 36, and accused him of throwing rocks at two dogs in his backyard. Both…

Good Vibes Only: Organ Mountain High Cheer team named National Champions

February 21, 2025 11:53 AM Rosemary Garcia

El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The Organ Mountain High School Co-Ed Cheer team emerged victorious at the USA Spirit Nationals competition in Anaheim,…

Experts weigh in on the impact of removing DEI in the workforce

February 19, 2025 4:09 PM Tyaun Marshburn

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are a broad list of programs that are used in, corporate America as well is in,…

Man convicted of murdering officer pleads guilty to gun charge

February 19, 2025 1:59 PM KVIA ABC-7

Update (February 19, 2025): De La O pleaded guilty to possessing the modified shotgun used in Ferguson’s fatal shooting. Prosecutors say that De La O…

NMSU researchers create ice cream flavor in honor of university president

February 19, 2025 5:01 AM Isabel Garcia

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Researchers at New Mexico State University have developed a new ice cream flavor in honor of the schools new…

Emergency court order filed against Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart over alleged refusal to commission new deputies

February 18, 2025 5:41 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Writ of Mandamus was filed by Doña Ana County manager Scott Andrews last Thursday according to court documents…

FBI offering $10,000 for Salt Fire information

February 18, 2025 11:29 AM KVIA ABC-7

MESCALERO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons…

U.S. Attorney for District of New Mexico resigns amid Trump transition

February 17, 2025 5:10 PM Emma Hoggard

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez is resigning. His office announced his resignation today, citing “the transition…

Fans react to the 2025 Sunland Park Derby

February 17, 2025 1:08 AM Tyaun Marshburn

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)– Today thousands of people attended the 20th annual Sunland Derby. It is the biggest signature race of their racing…

20th Sunland Derby: ‘Getaway Car’ wins 20 qualifying points for Kentucky Derby

February 16, 2025 11:05 PM Jason McNabb

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A total of eight horses raced in the Sunland Derby Sunday afternoon, fighting for a first place finish to qualify…

Borderland rattled by 5.0 magnitude earthquake—residents across region report shaking

February 15, 2025 2:56 AM Iris Garcia Barron

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At 10:24 PM last night, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Borderland and southern New Mexico, with tremors felt across…

New Mexicans receiving unsolicited foreign seeds

February 14, 2025 3:11 PM KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) officials are warning that residents are receiving unsolicited packages of…

New Mexico AG suing for injunction on Elon Musk

February 13, 2025 4:08 PM KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Attorney General Raúl Torrez, along with the attorneys general of Arizona, Michigan, and 12 other states, is filing…

Mistake in the Lake: Record ‘forever chemicals’ levels at Holloman Lake

February 13, 2025 2:14 PM Jason McNabb

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — From a distance, Holloman Lake looks like a nice spot to park an RV, go camping, and enjoy the water. But once one…

Former student doctor pleads guilty to producing child pornography

February 13, 2025 1:50 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 28-year-old former student doctor Kevin Weiss pleaded guilty to producing and possessing child sexual abuse material. Court…

ABC-7 at 4: Expert provides tips to make filing taxes easier for Borderland residents

February 12, 2025 11:10 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The IRS reminds taxpayers that choosing the right tax professional is essential to help them avoid tax-related identity…

‘Justice cannot be bought’: What we know about the DWI scandal

February 12, 2025 2:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Faith Egbuonu, T.J. Wilham Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The DWI scandal,…

One year later: Remembering fallen LCPD officer Jonah Hernandez

February 11, 2025 10:26 AM Lauren Bly

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– One year ago today, Las Cruces Police Officer Jonah Hernandez was killed in the line of duty. Officer Hernandez was…

Las Cruces bowling alley massacre unsolved after 35 years

February 10, 2025 5:56 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Monday marks the 35th anniversary of the Las Cruces bowling alley massacre. Four people died that day, and another…

Hiker rescued from Organ Mountains’ highest peak

February 10, 2025 3:46 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department Technical Rescue Team helped find a stranded hiker Sunday. The team was called out to…

Sunland Derby 2025

February 7, 2025 12:01 PM KVIA ABC-7

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino is preparing for the Sunland Derby on Sunday February 16, 2025 with a Post…

Barriers placed on Mount Cristo Rey

February 6, 2025 11:55 AM Lauren Bly

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)– Large metal barriers have been placed along the western slope of Mount Cristo Rey on Sunland Park. This location…

Victims of Las Cruces man charged with contributing to child delinquency speak out ahead of sentencing Thursday

February 5, 2025 6:26 PM Lauren Bly

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Curtis Powell is facing sentencing tomorrow for child delinquency charges, he was arrested in 2023 for multiple sex…

Murder charges filed in Bent, New Mexico triple homicide

February 5, 2025 4:59 PM KVIA ABC-7

BENT, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Office of the Twelfth Judicial District Attorney announced that Kane Mayes and Cassandra Douglas are both charged with…

Beating the odds: NMSU coach spreads awareness for two-time cancer-survivor mom

February 5, 2025 5:15 PM Nicole Ardila

Beating the odds of cancer can be a rare yet hopeful story. The head coach of NMSU Men’s basketball in Las Cruces is spreading cancer awareness…