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Police: Woman kills boyfriend with pickup truck

LAS CRUCES, NM (KDBC) — A woman found drunk on the side of the road was attempting to revive her boyfriend when officers arrived, Las Cruces police said.

Movies on the Lawn: Two-Evening, Two-Movie Line-Up

"Movies on the Lawn" enthusiasts are in for a treat this week with two different movies scheduled to be shown on two different nights.

Doctor warns of heat illness dangers

As temperatures warm, it's important to keep your family out of harm's way. Since school is out for the summer, doctors and emergency rooms start seeing an increase in heat illnesses.

"Kumbaya session" becoming a distant memory

  During the 83rd legislative session, lawmakers worked together with such collegiality and bipartisanship that some observers began calling it the “Kumbaya Session.”

Complaint targets process used by truancy court

 

Jaroso wildfire torching large area in New Mexico

Another wildfire is burning in New Mexico. The Jaroso fire, which is west of Santa Fe and north of Albuquerque, began burning on Monday.

Walmart helps people cool off in the borderland

With the temperatures getting so hot, many people suffer the heat. That's why Walmart is donating 300 fans to the Extreme Weather Task Force to help people stay cool this summer.

Diablos Leave Bases Loaded and Lose

Laredo 4, El Paso 3 The losing streak has reached 7 games.

Olive Nominated for 2013 NCAA Woman of the Year

New Mexico State softball player Amber Olive has been nominated for the 2013 NCAA Woman of the Year award following an outstanding 2013 campaign.

Rotich Named Track Athlete of the Year

Anthony Rotich was named the 2013 Conference USA Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, as voted on by the league’s head coaches.

El Paso City Manager one step closer to leaving for Florida

El Paso City Manager Joyce Wilson has one foot out the door.

Vela takes over as Anthony, Texas mayor

The new mayor of Anthony, Texas says things in the town are moving along quite well. Tonight Luis Vela held his first meeting as mayor.

Early voting indicates strong turnout

Early voting has ended, and it appears this could be a good election for turnout. In a week of early voting, more than 20,200 people cast their ballot. That's already about half the number of people who voted in the general election.

Job fair for ReadyOne Industries

ReadyOne Industries is holding two job fairs next week for applicants who qualify. All applicants must meet Ability One guidelines, which includes people who are blind or who have significant disabilities.

Army specialist severely injured in swimming accident

A Fort Bliss Soldier was left with permanent brain damage after a swimming accident at Elephant Butte on May 25. The accident led to safety officers and the commanding general of Fort Bliss sending out a swimming safety alert.