Houston man accused of kidnapping daughter of double homicide victim
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 26-year-old Houston man Alek Isaiah Collins has been charged with interstate kidnapping of a child in connection with the…
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Doña Ana County Sheriff hit with fifth lawsuit accusing her of Whistleblower Protection Act violations
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained another lawsuit that accuses Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart of allegedly harassing,…
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Class of 2024 Commencement Hosted at the Pan American Center
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The Class of 2024 will participate in commencement ceremonies May 23-25 at the Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue,…
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New Mexico Mortgage Finance Board approves funding for apartment development
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—At its April board meeting, The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) Board of Directors approved a bond resolution and…
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Doña Ana County to break ground on new elections warehouse
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bureau of Elections warehouse, which will…
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New Mexico launches new absentee ballot tracking system ahead of Primary Election
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico is launching a new absentee ballot tracking system. Voters will be able to access information about the…
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CRRUA raising water, wastewater rates
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Changes are happening at the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA). Along with unanimously confirming…
Continue Reading NMSU chosen to test Cisco new technology
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University has been chosen by Cisco to test its new hologram technology. The hologram will allow…
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New Mexico Delegation announces $11.8 million to go towards affordable housing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján, and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández , Melanie…
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5 of 11 pro-Palestinian protestors on NMSU campus are students, university says
Update: NMSU officials say only 11 people were arrested. They say the original number of 13 was incorrect because two arrestees were counted twice.…
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Kelly’s Learning Academy hosting Day Without Child Care event
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The event, “Let’s Take Care of Our Caregivers” will take place on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Kelly’s…
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Home for mom: NICU patient arrives home early, spends Mother’s Day with family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nicole and Cody Seaman weren’t planning on having their baby in El Paso, or delivering her two months early. But when Nicole…
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Athletes from the Borderland participate in the New Mexico state qualifiers of Charreria
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Athletes from the Borderland are participating in the New Mexico state qualifiers of Charreria for an opportunity to…
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Las Cruces community reacts to pro-Palestinian protest arrests made ahead of NMSU commencement ceremonies
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says commencement ceremonies will continue as scheduled following the arrest of 13…
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Rio Grande Basin receiving $60 million for drought resilience from federal government
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico native and Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is announcing a $60 million investment in the Rio…
Continue Reading Watch Live: New Mexico Attorney General filing petition of writ against judge in Las Cruces teacher groping case
UPDATE – Attorney General Torrez said that in his opinion, Judge Douglas Driggers violated the law due to a misapplication of the law. The complete…
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Homeowner responsible for sinkhole repairs, Las Cruces official says
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– ABC-7 has learned that the homeowner will be responsible for repairing the sinkhole that opened up in their front…
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ABC-7 at 4: Arthritis Awareness Month
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—Arthritis Awareness Month is an opportunity to learn about the different types of arthritis. Dr. Alozie from Sunset West Health…
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CRRUA lifts outdoor water prohibition
Update: CRRUA has lifted the outdoor water prohibition. SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) is…
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19-year-old will spend 16 years in prison for the murder of Matthew Portillo
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 19-year-old Jamari Sanchez will spend the next 16 years in prison for the 2021 murder of 30-year-old Matthew…
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Savers in Las Cruces reopens after car crashed through store, killing one
Update (5/8/24): Las Cruces Police say they are still investigating. “Of the 12 injured whose ages were provided, 11 are women and one is a…
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New video shows Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy shoot Chaparral man five times during theft-in-progress call
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained footage that shows a Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Deputy shooting and killing a man suspected of…
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Las Cruces city council tables resolution calling for Palestine ceasefire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today Las Cruces city council voted to table item 8.5, the vote on a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire in…
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Las Cruces Fire Department extinguishes fire at a vacant home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, May 6th, Las Cruces Fire Department put out a fire at a vacant home on the 800 block of East Madrid Avenue. Las…
Continue Reading Doña Ana County seeks applicants for new CRRUA Board
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Doña Ana County is looking for applicants to the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority Board which oversees CRRUA.…
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Chaparral Middle School students triumph in MESA program
CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) — At Chaparral Middle School, stretching a small budget has long been a challenge, particularly for the MESA after-school…
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Fentanyl is one of the deadliest drugs in America, Las Cruces gathers to support community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An estimated 150 people die every day across the United States from synthetic opioids, one of the most dangerous is…
Continue Reading Sinkhole forms in front yard and swallows 2 cars in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A sinkhole formed in the front yard of a Las Cruces home Monday night, according a news release by the Las Cruces…
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Fentanyl Awareness Day Event
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The Las Cruces Police Department and several community service organizations are hosting a National Fentanyl Awareness Day. the…
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City of Las Cruces unanimously votes to fund Real-Time Crime Center
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces took another step Monday afternoon to try and combat persisting crime in the area. City…
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