Crews continue to contain Iron Fire
Update: As of early Sunday morning, May 11, the fire is now 92% contained. SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fire crews continue to make progress in…
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NMSU celebrates graduates with three commencement ceremonies
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many students achieve a big milestone this weekend, as New Mexico State University celebrates more than 2,000…
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Mescalero Apache man sentenced for sexual assault of teen girl
MESCALERO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Federal prosecutors say Thomas Lee Chaffins, 35, an enrolled member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, received a…
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Remembering Grecia Nuñez, Rep. Gabe Vasquez pays tribute to former intern
This is a special report that will air Thursday, May 8 on ABC-7 at 10 p.m. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Grecia Nuñez was an adventurous woman…
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Attorneys general suing Trump over tariffs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a preliminary injunction trying to halt the implementation of President…
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Iron Fire burning in Gila Wilderness
Update: According to data from the U.S. Forest Service, the fire is now 77% contained, and is down to 482 acres in size. SILVER CITY, New Mexico…
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Border Jazz Orchestra at NMSU
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The Border Jazz Orchestra will be presenting a free Jazz Scholarship Benefit. The attendees are encourage to donate and…
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Summer travel raises measles risk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– As summer approaches, the risk of potential exposures to measles may rise due to community events and more visitor traffic to…
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Trial date set in Las Cruces mass shooting
Watch the court appearance below. UPDATE: The trial date has been set for February 9, 2026, and will last three weeks until February 27, 2026. Judge…
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Las Cruces PD and partner agencies ramp up enforcement for 2025 ‘Operation Not in Vain’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In honor of Las Cruces Police Officer Jonah Hernandez, who died after being stabbed on Feb. 11, 2024, law…
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Former Magistrate Court Judge, wife appear for detention hearing
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former Magistrate Court Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Cano, appeared in court once again Tuesday morning for a…
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Alamogordo man sentenced to 391 years in prison for child sex crimes
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — A judge sentenced Alamogordo resident Ryan Reese to 391 years. Reese was convicted of 18 counts of Criminal Sexual…
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Search and rescue group says they were confronted by Mexican National Guard on US soil
Update: A spokesperson with the U.S. Border Patrol told ABC-7, “We do not have any information regarding your inquiry. However, if any new details…
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High winds, low visibility along I-10 East/West
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports difficult driving conditions along I-10 and mile markers 71-81 in…
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) – Drivers are advised to exercise caution while traveling from Columbus to Santa Teresa. The New Mexico Department of…
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La Viña Spring Wine Festival underway
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — La Viña Winery is hosting its annual Spring Wine Festival today and Sunday, April 27, from noon to 7 p.m. Guests can…
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The ¡mira! Las Cruces festival returns Saturday, April 26, featuring new entertainment including the city’s first-ever…
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Dog in New Mexico infected by plague
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Santa Fe County dog was just diagnosed with the plague. It’s the first animal plague case in New Mexico of 2025. The…
Continue Reading Former judge and wife taken into custody
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former Magistrate Court judge Joel Cano and his wife Nancy were taken into custody earlier today on charges of…
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Inauguration of NMSU President Valerio Ferme
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The inauguration of NMSU’s new President Valerio Ferme happened today. The new president was welcomed with a warm reception…
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House fire in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park fire crews are responding to a house fire that started early Thursday morning. Sunland Park Fire…
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Body Cam: Teen learns he is charged with 3 counts of murder
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– One day after the Young Park mass shooting, Las Cruces officer confront 17-year-old Nathaniel Rivas and inform him…
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ABC-7 at 4: Community Invited to Recognize Our Nation’s War Veterans
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The City of El Paso is inviting the community to welcome home our Borderland World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War Veterans…
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Fire Chief dies of injuries from crash on McNutt
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department announced the death of former Fire Chief Benito Hernandez. Hernandez had suffered…
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State auditor opens Special Audit of Doña Ana County, Sheriff’s Office
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The State of New Mexico Office of the State Auditor sent a letter outlining a “Designation of a Special Audit of…
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Kitten rescued from inside a wall
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)- Today, Sunland Park firefighters responded to an animal rescue, on the 100 block of Aspen. The kitten was stuck…
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2 Marines killed in military crash near Santa Teresa were from California
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two Marines from California were killed and one was seriously injured in a crash Tuesday morning involving a…
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Ryan Ellison sworn in as U.S. Attorney for District of New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi just appointed Ryan Ellison U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico. U.S.…
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Good Friday observers hike up Mt. Cristo Rey for annual pilgrimage
People not just in El Paso, but from near and farther regions come to Mt. Cristo Rey in the borderland to observe Good Friday. Christians and…
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico State Police say Cesar Jimenez, 42, died after a three vehicle crash on I-10 near milepost 93. The crash…
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