‘Be the Backup’ blood drive honors first responders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When first responders answer a call, they count on a ready blood supply. This summer, Borderland donators can “be the…
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed after Las Cruces officers allegedly abandon veteran’s suicide call
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Tuesday, a Las Cruces law firm filed a wrongful death and civil rights lawsuit against the city, two Las Cruces Police…
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Woman charged for breaking, entering after found naked in someone else’s tub in Mesilla
MESILLA, N.M. (KVIA) — A 46-year-old woman was arrested and charged after deputies found her naked in a bath tub in someone else’s home, according…
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City of Las Cruces names new assistant finance director
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces has a new assistant director of finance. Josie Treviño will bring more than 17 years of accounting…
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Las Cruces mobile home damaged after fire
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A fire damaged a Las Cruces mobile home, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department Friday. Thursday afternoon,…
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NMDOT asks for opinions on bridge replacement project in Mesilla Valley
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation wants public opinion on a bridge replacement project on the I-10 in the…
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Drones, K9s, neighbors help find missing boy in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A search for a missing 7-year-old boy ended after a couple found him walking out of a deserted area in Las Cruces,…
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Temporary cooling stations available amid Las Cruces heat
UPDATE (June 12, 2026) — The City of Las Cruces expanded cooling station availability ahead of Saturday’s high heat, it said Friday. Here are the…
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Firefighters respond to structure fire on Nevada Ave in Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Las Cruces Fire Department, just before 5:30 p.m on June 1st, crews were called out to a structure fire on…
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Locally shot film “Shark Thrash” to have free screening in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Film Las Cruces announced Monday that there will be a free screening of the new movie “Shark Thrash,” which was…
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Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show returns to Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum have announced the 14th Annual Museum ROCKS! Gem & Mineral Show will…
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SNAP Benefits in New Mexico could end due to the government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The government shutdown is affecting SNAP benefits across the nation. If the government doesn’t reopen by November 1st, food…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Juvenile Crime and Gun Violence in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been just over six months since a shooting at an unauthorized car show at young park in Las Cruces resulted in 3 dead…
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NMSU Alumni Pond loses its water
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says that around 2 years ago Alumni Pond lost its water because of a leak in the liner of the…
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NMSU Navajo broadcaster makes history alongside Native American player Shiyazh Pete
LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – As we head into rivalry week here in the borderland with the New Mexico State football team hosting UTEP this Saturday, it’s also…
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Train and car collision closes railroad crossing in Las Cruces
The city of Las Cruces Public Safety is reporting a train, car collision has closed several railroad crossings in Las Cruces tonight. Officials say…
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911 call details moments after fatal Mesilla shooting
MESILLA, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained the 911 made by a witness to the fatal Mesilla shooting that killed Sheireen Al Jibury. The shooting…
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Las Cruces man facing several counts of aggravated assault after beating partner with prosthetic leg
Benjamin Warren Corsey III is being charged with one count of Attempted Homicide by a Vehicle, five counts of Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon…
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Casa de Peregrinos opening new larger food pantry in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Casa de Peregrinos, the largest food pantry in Southern New Mexico dedicated to fighting hunger and food insecurity…
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15th annual Taste of Las Cruces this Thursday to benefit Casa de Peregrinos food pantry
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The 15th annual Taste of Las Cruces, presented by the three Rotary Clubs of Las Cruces, is this Thursday night from…
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New Mexico Wine Festival in Las Cruces to feature 18 different wineries Memorial Day Weekend
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The highly anticipated New Mexico Wine Festival is set to return to Las Cruces this Saturday through Monday, May…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Cooler and breezy Tuesday, stronger winds Thursday
An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect for strong winds Thursday. The winds will increase out of the southwest up to 45 mph. There will be some blowing…
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Southern New Mexico Walk to end Alzheimer’s returns in-person on October 8
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents of Southwestern New Mexico to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by…
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Las Cruces food pantry hosting 24-hour long “hunger strike” fund raising event
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Casa de Peregrinos 4th annual Hunger Strike event kicks off on Thursday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m. at the facility located…
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The growth of a game turned sport is providing a new wave of opportunities for kids that aren’t your typical athlete
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Esports have been around for years and they’ve grown to a point where you can use the sport to get an education. For the…
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Las Cruces Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Fest returns after two-year pandemic break
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Fest returns on Saturday, July 16th after the pandemic placed the annual event on…
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Las Cruces Public Schools changes calendar for upcoming school year to include 10 additional days of learning
UPDATE: The Las Cruces Public Schools Board voted Tuesday night to change its academic calendar for the upcoming school year. The new school year…
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‘Armed and Dangerous:’ Police identify suspect in Las Cruces deadly shooting
Update: Las Cruces Police on Wednesday identified 26-year-old Tyler Williams as the shooter who allegedly killed a man at an apartment complex…
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Las Cruces detectives investigating dozens of new tips in bowling alley massacre case
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces police detectives are researching dozens of new tips related to the massacre at the city’s bowling alley more…
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Roughly half of El Paso, Las Cruces renters are ‘cost-burdened,’ according to new national study
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly one in every two renters in El Paso is cost-burdened by their rent payments, according to a new study published in the Joint…
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