El Paso, New Mexico health officials announce arrival of coronavirus test kits
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Health Department and the New Mexico Department of Health now have the capacity to test for COVID-19 with tests kits…
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Las Cruces OKs plan to expand public murals, sculptures
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico’s largest southern city is pushing for more public art. Las Cruces lawmakers have approved a master plan for…
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New Mexico governor hints at presidential endorsement soon, wants nominee who can unify
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hinted Wednesday that she may endorse one of her party’s presidential…
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Caught on video: Las Cruces vandals cause thousands of dollars in damage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two young spary-painting vandals were responsible for thousands of dollars worth of property damage over the weekend in Las…
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‘We just want justice for Marissa’: 8-year-old Sunland girl’s accused killers will stay jailed until trial
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces judge denied a prosecutor’s request to delay a trial after a suspected arson case in Sunland Park which…
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Watch: Movie legend Richard Dreyfuss comes to Las Cruces International Film Festival
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Movie legend Richard Dreyfuss spoke to young aspiring filmmakers at New Mexico State University on Tuesday afternoon. Known…
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Teen shot, wounded in parking lot of Las Cruces community center
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A teenager was shot and wounded Monday night at a Las Cruces community center and police continued searching Tuesday for…
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Documents show Las Cruces officer used neck restraint banned in many cities on suspect who died in custody
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces police officer had a suspect in what police called a “vascular neck restraint” moments before his death over…
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Sunland Park mom pleads for judge not to release couple accused of 8-year-old’s fiery death
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — The mother of an 8-year-old who was killed in a mobile home fire back in 2018 is asking a judge not to release a couple…
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New Mexico GOP targeting Hispanic voters in oilfields
HOBBS. N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Republicans are launching a voter registration effort among a Hispanic population in the state often overlooked:…
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Sunland Park celebrates ‘Pink Day at the Races’
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico – Sunland Park saw countless jockeys, t-shirts and an entire racetrack painted in pink on Saturday. “I’m a breast cancer…
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Man in foot chase with Las Cruces Police dies after being Tasered
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man who fled from police on Saturday morning died after being Tasered by authorities, according to state…
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Borderland schools start planning for possible spread of coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — Schools across the United States and in the Borderland are rushing to update emergency plans after federal officials warned that…
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Small plane crashes near Las Cruces airport, but no injuries reported
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A small plane crashed Friday afternoon near the Las Cruces International Airport, but authorities said no one was injured.…
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Las Cruces man accused of firing sawed-off shotgun during case of road rage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man has been arrested after allegedly firing a sawed-off shotgun during what police described as a road-rage…
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No stopping NMSU, Aggies roll over Grand Canyon University for 17th consecutive win
PHOENIX, Arizona — The New Mexico State Aggies have simply been unstoppable. Entering Thursday’s game at Grand Canyon University, the Aggies were on…
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Candelight vigil held for Las Cruces girl on 15th anniversary of her murder
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A candlelight vigil was taking place Thursday evening as family and friends remembered a teenage girl who was murdered 15…
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El Paso and New Mexico health departments to get new coronavirus test kits soon
EL PASO, Texas — As fears continue to grow around the world, health officials in the Borderland are continuing to monitor the coronavirus and say…
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Warning issued about scammers renting fake properties in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 19-year-old engineering student at New Mexico State University says she was nearly scammed out of the money she…
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After 7 years, Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center remains closed
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Will the Crisis Triage Center ever open to the public in Doña Ana County? It’s been seven years. There is still no…
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Audit finds former Doña Ana County assessor was overpaid $13,000
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — After eight years of clean audits, a 2019 independent audit found that the former assessor for Doña Ana County was…
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Las Cruces Country Music Festival ends after 7 years due to financial concerns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Citing diminishing profits, the Las Cruces Country Music Festival will not return in 2020. “Due to rising entertainer fees…
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New Mexico’s governor signs red-flag gun measure into law, tells sheriffs to enforce it or resign
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday afternoon signed a controversial red-flag gun measure into law that allows courts to…
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Dashcam video shows New Mexico State Police officer rushing to save baby choking in car
ESPAÑOLA, New Mexico — It was a life or death moment recently for an 11-month-old boy, and it was all caught on camera, ABC affiliate KOAT…
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Gadsden schools computer network is latest hit by ransomware attack
GADSDEN, New Mexico — The Gadsden Independent School District’s computer network has been attacked by a ransomware virus that has shutdown the…
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Mardi Gras 2020: Where to celebrate Fat Tuesday in El Paso & Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas — Mardi Gras 2020 is happening on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Both El Paso and Las Cruces are each hosting a signature event to celebrate. Here…
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Santa Teresa port officials offer optimistic trade forecast with Mexico
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Border trade leaders are expressing optimism for the 2020 trade forecast with Mexico — especially at the busy Santa…
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‘OMG! That’s me!’: Oñate High School senior becomes New Mexico’s 1st girl wrestling champion
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — She may be small, but she’s fierce. At less than 100 pounds, Oñate High School senior Angelita Altamirano is New Mexico’s…
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Woman, child critically injured in 3-car Las Cruces crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A woman and a child were critically injured late Monday afternoon in a 3-vehicle crash at a Las Cruces intersection. The…
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‘Came out of nowhere:’ Car with no driver rolls across 4 lanes, falls 120 feet and crashes at Mesilla Valley Mall
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – After an extremely close call, police in Las Cruces are reminding drivers to apply their parking brakes before exiting a…
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