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ABC-7 XTRA: How El Paso and Dona Ana County are prosecuting crimes involving migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- In March and April, large groups of migrants allegedly rioted and breached border barriers near Gate 36 at the U.S.-Mexico border. Each group of migrants was arrested and charged with a Class B misdemeanor of Riot Participation. On April 22nd, a hearing was held where...
New Mexico opening resource centers for minority-owned businesses
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – With two new business centers in the state, the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency is gearing up to better support minority-owned businesses. The business centers received more than $380,000 in federal funding and more than $20,000 from the City of Albuquerque. With the funding, Las Cruces and Las Vegas, New Mexico […]
Las Cruces mother mourns death of 14-year-old son as case against teen shooter wraps up
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14) — Zachariah Guzman, or Zach, as he was known by his friends and family, died after being shot by a 15-year-old boy in a Las Cruces neighborhood near Organ Mountain High School. KFOX14 sat down exclusively with Guzman's mother, who said her son was sweet,...
Keith Jones II hits walk-off two-run homer in NMSU’s win over UNM
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KTSM) — New Mexico State (21-23, 7-11 CUSA) baseball secured a 10-8 win over Rio Grande rival New Mexico at Presley Askew Field on Tuesday night. In the bottom of the 9th, New Mexico State’s Keith Jones II hit a walk-off two-run home run to center field to give the Aggies […]
Datebook: May 2024
This month, don’t miss the New Mexico Tamale Festival in Las Cruces, IndigenousWays Festival in Santa Fe, Tacos & Tequila in Socorro, and more!. IF FOOD IS ONE OF THE BEST ways to experience culture, then the New Mexico Tamale Festival cooks up the perfect chance to take a huge bite. The Cinco de Mayo celebration brings together local restaurants, chefs, and food trucks, plus Mexican beer gardens, ballet folklórico performances, live music, and a night mercado from 4 to 10 p.m. on the Plaza de Las Cruces. “Everyone loves tamales,” says Justin Hodges, founder and owner of PartyTenders Inc., which hosts the event. “They bring up fond memories, specifically of the holidays.” Hodges anticipates 15 to 20 varieties of tamales to sample.
Unlikely harmony: Love and dedication fuel a Las Cruces farm
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Erich Williams didn't grow up dreaming of life on a ranch. Raised in apartments, he embraced baggy jeans and rap music as a kid. But life took a turn, leading him to don cowboy gear and manage Escuela Vieja Farms in Las Cruces. "It...
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 the crash happened at around 5:40 p.m. A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train collided with a car. The crash happened at the railroad crossing that intersects with West Union Avenue. No The post Train and car collision closes railroad crossing in Las Cruces appeared first on KVIA.
Las Cruces man found guilty of possessing an unregistered firearm and illegally receiving ammunition while under indictment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A Las Cruces man, 32-year-old Delbert Tyler Trevino, has been found guilty by a federal jury of possessing an unregistered short-barreled AR-15, and illegally receiving ammunition while under indictment. Court documents say the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office issued a search warrant for Trevino's home in connection to a homicide The post Las Cruces man found guilty of possessing an unregistered firearm and illegally receiving ammunition while under indictment appeared first on KVIA.
Officials investigate cause of fire that damaged vacant warehouse in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A fire that broke out Wednesday at a vacant warehouse in Las Cruces is currently being investigated after firefighters found signs of "recent activity inside the building," the Las Cruces Fire Department announced Friday. According to LCFD, a vacant warehouse in the 1700 block...
Gophers add New Mexico State's Femi Odukale from transfer portal
New Mexico State transfer guard/forward Femi Odukale committed to Minnesota Wednesday, after visiting the program earlier this week. Listed at 6-foot-6, 205 pounds he averaged 10.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists last season for the Aggies in 28.7 minutes per game. Last season was his first in Las Cruces,...
Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of April 29 to March 3
EL PASO, Texas -- From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there's a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here's a complete list of TxDOT's and Las Cruces road closures April 29 to March 3. For updates in El Paso, click here. (https://twitter.com/txdotelp) For...
LCPD to host ‘Fentanyl Awareness Day’ event
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD) and several community service organizations will host a National Fentanyl Awareness Day event from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at Young Park, 850 S. Walnut St., in Las Cruces, LCPD announced in a news release. The free event will provide information on […]
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