New Mexico governor declares emergency as western winter storm leaves thousands without power
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s governor declared an emergency Thursday after a powerful winter storm left tens of…
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Retired research chimps to be moved from New Mexico to a Louisiana sanctuary
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The National Institutes of Health decided to relocate nearly two dozen retired research chimpanzees from…
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Women win majority of seats in New Mexico Legislature in showcase of determination and joy
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Women have won 60 seats in the New Mexico Legislature to secure the largest female legislative majority in…
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New Details: Mescalero Apache man sentenced for strangling partner
Update: Federal prosecutors say Evans “assaulted his intimate partner by shoving her and grabbing her by her throat until they tripped and fell to…
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About 100 vehicles stranded in rural New Mexico in below-freezing conditions during ‘powerful’ snowstorm
By Ashley R. Williams and Nicolas Miranda, CNN (CNN) — Approximately 100 vehicles were stranded after a semi-truck jackknifed on a rural New…
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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico is set to reopen
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument in New Mexico, which closed in March 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is…
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Watch: Multiagency effort to take down drug trafficking network in southern New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI),…
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Harley Davidson Joe pleads guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon
GALLUP, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Gallup man just pleaded guilty in federal court to assault with a dangerous weapon. Federal prosecutors accuse…
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Doña Ana County will observe Veterans Day
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — Doña Ana County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11th in observance of Veterans Day. The…
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Las Cruces Public Schools hosting first Town Hall budget meeting
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools is hosting their first public meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m in the boardroom.…
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Two sexual assaults reported at NMSU residence halls
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU sent out a campus safety alert today warning of two separate incidents of sexual assault in university…
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President declares major disaster, sends federal help to Roswell area following devastating flooding
ROSWELL, New Mexico (KVIA) — President Biden just declared a major disaster and is sending Federal assistance to Roswell after the severe storms and…
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9 arrested in federal investigation into drug trafficking at New Mexico prison
MILAN, N.M. (AP) — Nine people were arrested this week in connection with a suspected drug trafficking operation at a federal prison in a small New…
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Former state police officer, Albuquerque doctor indicted in alleged Medicaid fraud scheme
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — A former New Mexico State Police officer and an Albuquerque-area doctor were just indicted by a grand jury on…
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Doña Ana District Attorney candidates discuss retaining prosecutors, lowering case dismissals
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Election day is less than a week away now, and on the ballot is the next District Attorney of Doña Ana County.…
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Man’s nose partially amputated in beer bottle attack on Mescalero Apache Reservation
Update: Court documents reveal that Bigmouth and his childhood friend spent the day of January 5 going to different businesses in Ruidoso. Later, the…
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Watch: Donald Trump held rally in Albuquerque
Update: Watch the rally live below: ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) – Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Albuquerque, New Mexico on…
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Blue Front Fire: Residents in Bonito Lake area in Ready Status
Update (11:40 AM): The Lincoln County OES is warning residents in the Bonito Lake area to stand by in Ready Status, meaning they may end up having to…
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ABC-7 at 4: Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Mark your calendars. The Flying Horse half marathon will be here in less than a month. The half marathon is perfect for…
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Las Cruces firefighters battle travel trailer blaze
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces firefighters put out a fire that caused damage to a travel trailer in an East Mesa neighborhood this…
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Judge upholds dismissal of involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in on-set shooting
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge has upheld her decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec…
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Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce tells voters to strike down higher gross receipts tax
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce is telling every voter in the area to vote against the ballot measure…
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Man sentenced for stabbing assault on Mescalero Apache reservation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 21-year-old Lestat Cree Valdez will spend the next 46 months in federal prison for repeatedly stabbing a woman on…
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NMSU Board approves contract for new president
Update (October 25, 2024): NMSU’s Board of Regents just voted unanimously to approve Ferme’s contract. Ferme is set to start his new job at the…
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Doña Ana County Clerk warns voters about spam text messages
Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Clerk’s office reports that over the past several days they have received calls and emails from…
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New Mexico public heath director talks about tracing E. coli outbreak
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — At least 49 people in 10 states were infected and one person has died of E. coli after eating Quarter Pounders from…
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Precious Time: Chamberino mother’s resounding legacy despite terminal diagnosis
CHAMBERINO, New Mexico (KVIA) — 36-year-old Lisa Alvarado-Dominguez has remained optimistic despite a dark diagnosis. In October 2022, the mother of…
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Five cases of E. coli reported in New Mexico connected to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder
Update: Health officials say there are five confirmed cases and one hospitalization confirmed in Bernalillo county. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) –…
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Las Cruces jury convicts man of multiple child sex crimes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces jury found 60-year-old Antonio Alamo Medina guilty of two counts of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Child…
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Doña Ana County holds burial ceremony for unclaimed remains
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A burial was held for 36 people whose remains were never claimed by family members or loved ones Wednesday morning…
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