Memorial Medical Center announces new CEO
Las Cruces, New Mexico (KVIA) — Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces announced Dennis Knox has been named its new chief executive officer. Knox has…
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Mescalero Apache Tribe member questioned by ICE
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — A member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe was questioned in a public space in Ruidoso by ICE officers earlier this week.…
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Shed fire quickly extinguished by Las Cruces Firefighters
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Las Cruces Firefighters were called out on a report of a brush fire Thursday afternoon. Fire crews arrived at the 400…
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Five people helped by Las Cruces Firefighters after house fire
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Las Cruces Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 500 block of Second Street Friday afternoon. Two men,…
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Las Cruces Police investigate baby’s death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Las Cruces Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a one-month-old baby.…
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In-quack-nito: Researchers at New Mexico Tech building drones out of taxidermy ducks
SOCORRO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Nothing can be brought back from the dead, but to the naked eye, it looks like researchers two hours north of Las…
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City of Las Cruces hosting town hall for public safety
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces is hosting an interactive town hall to discuss changes needed to ensure public safety. “The…
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Laundry list of violations found at facility linked to McDonald’s E. coli outbreak
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Documents show a string of violations were found by the Department of Health at a food manufacturer following an E.…
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Las Cruces apartment fire injures one, displaces two residents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces firefighters put out a fire at an apartment on Nevada avenue this weekend. The fire broke out at 12:20 AM…
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Two hikers rescued from Organ Mountains in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department Technical Rescue Team and Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue, Organ Search and Rescue,…
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Man who allegedly pulled bloody knife on Las Cruces Police officers fails in $1 million civil lawsuit
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces jury found Las Cruces Police Department officers did not use excessive force against Erick Lopez during…
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Adoptable pets paw-paint art at El Paso Animal Services Shelter at 3rd annual auction
EL Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — El Paso Animal Services announced the third annual Inspire Your Heart with Art Day Virtual Auction. This was done in…
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24 Democratic states and cities sue over Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
CNN By Devan Cole, Kara Scannell, Priscilla Alvarez and Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Two dozen Democratic-led states and cities are challenging…
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Former Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, convicted on Jan. 6th related charges, calls potential pardon “a little insulting”
ALAMOGORODO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Couy Griffin, the ‘Cowboys for Trump’ founder and former Otero County Commissioner, spoke with ABC-7 Monday about a…
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Morning Ascension at the Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — This morning, balloons will return to the skies of Las Cruces for the Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally. Visitors can…
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Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally returns to Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally continues Sunday with a mass ascension of full-sized and RC balloons at sunrise,…
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Alcohol-related deaths decline in NM for 2nd year in a row, according to NMDOH
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — According to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), alcohol-related deaths decreased in 2023 for the second…
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Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally returns to Las Cruces for first time in 14 years
UPDATE: Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally organizers say rain or shine the pilots are ready for anything. If weather doesn’t allow for flying they might…
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Man accused of killing New Mexico State Police officer pleads guilty
TUCUMCARI, New Mexico (KVIA) — Jaremy Smith, the man accused of killing NMSP Officer Justin Hare, changed his plea to guilty on multiple charges…
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Las Cruces Walmart set to gift Casa de Pereginos $37,000 to help efforts in their fight against hunger
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — Casa de Peregrinos (CdP) is set to announce a $37,000 gift from a Las Cruces Walmart. CdP says this will help to…
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NM attorney general announcing cyberbullying and hazing legislationÂ
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez says he will announce a legislation aimed at addressing cyberbullying and…
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NMDOT announces winners for the 2025 Name a Snowplow contest
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced the 2025 Name a Snowplow contest winners. The Winning names…
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Las Cruces girl crowned 2025 Teen Miss Earth USA
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 15-year-old Las Cruces resident Jordyn Campion was just crowned 2025 Teen Miss Earth USA. Campion, a sophomore at…
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Holloman Hero: Air Force Officer helps rescue man from fiery car crash
Alamogordo, NM (KVIA) — A U.S. Air Force officer recently came across a fiery car crash on Holland Air Force Base. ABC-7’s Paul Schulz explains how…
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New Mexico man takes plea deal after his 6-year-old grandson was mauled to death by dogs in 2021
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 64-year-old man will receive 18 months of probation after his grandson was mauled to death by dogs on his property…
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Missing Las Cruces man found safe
Update: Dominic Dennison has been found, LCPD officials say. He was found in good condition, according to officials. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) –…
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — According to visit Las Cruces, from January 17-19 the Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally is taking to the skies again.…
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Snowy day at the racetrack
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — In the midst of the wintry weather this week, some parts of the Borderland got a unique view. Flurries hit as the…
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Wild horse and burro adoptions set for Las Cruces at end of January
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 100 animals will be available for adoption as the U.S. Bureau of Land Management hosts a wild horse and burro…
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New Mexico Supreme Court rules local government can’t enforce abortion restrictions
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The state supreme court in New Mexico has ruled that counties and municipalities are prohibited from restricting…
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