Month: November 2016

The El Paso Fire Department said the fire started around 11:50 Saturday night at the Ximena Apartments. The apartments are located at the 8600 block of Robert Drive at Lawrence Avenue. Crews were able to put out the fire at 1:09 Sunday morning. Emergency dispatch tells ABC-7 one person was injured, we’re working to find

Six people have died and five remain on life support after a rare condition known as thunderstorm asthma struck Australia’s second-largest city. The Health Department says the sixth victim died in a hospital on Saturday night from medical complications stemming from a wild thunderstorm that struck Melbourne on Monday night. The statement says five patients

New Orleans Police say one man is dead and nine others injured following a shooting in the French Quarter. Police Superintendent Michael Harrison said during a news conference that officers responded about 1:30 a.m. Sunday to the shooting at the intersection of Iberville and Bourbon streets. Harrison said the shooting victims whose ages ranged from

A battle is brewing between residents of a northern New Mexico village and a Texas oilman who has a ranch along the Pecos River. Pecos resident and gas station owner Pancho Adelo says he’s concerned that the village is in danger of losing water to development. At issue is a pending water rights transfer that

A civil rights group is praising the response of employees at a New Mexico grocery store when a woman yelled at a hijab-wearing shopper, saying she was a terrorist. The Council on American-Islamic Relations says the “collective defense” provided Wednesday at a Smith’s store in Albuquerque by employees who gathered in front of the hijab-wearing

While Black Friday may be over for many retail outlets the weekend marks Small Business Saturday across the nation. It’s a day where shoppers are encouraged to shop local. Some said local shops are the back bone of the community and business owners tell ABC-7 why it’s important to shop local. “Our store has been

A car caught fire while a person was pumping gas at a West El Paso gas station Saturday. It happened around 4 P.M. at the Valero gas station on Redd Road and Doniphan, according to an employee working there. The employee, who did not want to speak on camera, told ABC-7 a customer was pumping

Hot shooting and 14 second-half points from Jemerrio Jones powered NM State past San Diego, 56-51, Saturday afternoon at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. The win pushed NM State to 5-2 on the year and a perfect 4-0 in the San Diego Classic. Down 42-40 with 6:52 left to play, NM State used a 9-2 run

Mt. Cristo Rey caretakers found out about the vandalism friday, as one of the families did their traditional post-Thanksgiving hike when they found graffiti and carvings on the statue “Graffiti is a constant problem that we face. People come up here and put their name, they think it’s cool to tag, leave their mark,” said

City of El Paso officials are still moving forward with the work to get the downtown arena site ready to go, even while residents and historical preservation advocates seek to oppose them. “Right now, we have contacted all the property owners,” said Jose Carlos Villalva, the city’s real estate manager, “and we’re moving forward with

UTEP legend Harry Flournoy, who was a captain on the 1966 Texas Western College national championship team, had died. The 1966 Texas Western College team was the first all African American starting line up in NCAA Division I history. Texas Western College later changed it’s name to UTEP. Flournoy’s daughter tweeted this morning, “So many

(CNN) – President-elect Donald Trump reacted Saturday to the death of controversial Cuban leader Fidel Castro in a four word tweet. “Fidel Castro is dead!” Trump tweeted on the news of the 90-year-old’s death. The longtime revolutionary leader died Friday, presenting more potential opportunities for change in a country whose relations with the United States

Authorities in San Antonio are investigating why a 5-year-old girl was left tied up and abandoned behind a fast-food restaurant. Police Sgt. Patrick Day says authorities received a call about 2:30 a.m. Friday from a drug store employee who spotted the child alone behind a nearby Burger King. Police have tracked down the girl’s father

The Las Cruces Sun-News reports there’s not much water in Elephant Butte and other key reservoirs upstream, meaning any new water would have to come from snowmelt runoff next spring in northern New Mexico and southern Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Snowmelt isn’t looking promising either, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts warm weather and

A Texas state trooper was wounded on the Texas-Mexico border when a bullet apparently strayed from a gunbattle on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. Lt. Johnny Hernandez of the Texas Department of Public Safety says the trooper suffered a leg wound. The state trooper was hit about 1 p.m. Friday while on foot

The number of El Paso pedestrians killed by a car in the city is up drastically this year to 19, compared to 8 at this same time in 2015. The numbers are a stark reminder to those who run outdoors about the importance of staying safe. ABC-7 caught up with a group of runners that

From afar the East Ridge neighborhood seems pretty quiet and peaceful but if you take a closer look you’ll see some busy residents. They’re getting ready for a tradition that’s been around for generations “The tradition actually started with our family many years ago,” Patrick Brandon said. As a child, Brandon was once one of

RIO RANCHO, N.M. – Las Cruces High School dominated Rio Rancho Cleveland Friday night in Rio Rancho, crushing the Storm by a final of 45 to 7 to move to the 6A state championship game. The Bulldawgs jumped out to a commanding 17-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. Things only got better

As thousands are flocking to shopping centers this holiday season, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. On Friday, the Las Cruces Police Department had its Mobile Operations Command Center parked outside the Mesilla Valley Mall. Officers were patrolling the area for any suspicious activity. The police department is also offering holiday shopping safety

A dog was reunited with his owner Friday morning after the car he was in was stolen in Deming earlier this week. “Trooper” was with his owner, Carrie Credur, in Deming, N.M., when she went to grab coffee early Wednesday morning. “It was very early in the morning, it was cold, and I had the

How did Black Friday treat you? If you haven’t found the deal you were looking for, here’s an alternative: Saturday is Small Business Saturday! There are 28 million small businesses in the United States, including 56,000 in El Paso. El Paso’s chambers of commerce say that if you want more of your money to stay

Rep. Beto O’Rourke, (D) Texas District 16, is supporting Rep. Tim Ryan, (D) Ohio, for House Minority Leader. In a message posted on his social media accounts, O’Rourke stated, “The best way forward for the Democratic Caucus is to ensure that we are capitalizing on the intellect, passion, talent and experience of every single member.

Shoppers flocked to malls, shopping centers and department stores to grab the best deals, but consumers. Black Friday is well underway across the nation. The marketing director for Cielo Vista Mall said there has been a shift in shopping trends. “The early opening at 6 a.m. probably is not as crazy as it used to

The top station in sunny El Paso is looking for a talented, driven photojournalist for its bureau just across the state line in New Mexico. You must have a strong set of shooting and editing skills. At heart, you must be a storyteller. Las Cruces – the state’s 2nd largest city and home to New

KVIA ABC-7 is looking for an aggressive reporter who fights for – and delivers – lead stories day in and day out. You must be knowledgeable, organized, be curious about the world around you and have a well-developed sense of journalistic ethics. A sharp mind, keen instincts, a tireless work ethic and can-do attitude are

While you may have been resting after a Thanksgiving feast Thursday night, many were flocking to malls across El Paso to snag a good deal. Retailers around the borderland chose to open their doors, in what’s known as “Black Thursday”. Outside the Best Buy at the Fountains, ABC-7 saw hundreds lined up outside the store.

The El Paso Sheriff’s Office says a deadly crash in Fabens resulted in a power outage. The crash happened around 2:30 Friday morning on the 17,000 block of Alameda. Only one vehicle was involved. Sheriff’s deputies identify the victim as 59-year-old Ascension Rodriguez Amaya. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. According the report

In the tight-knit town of Canutillo, it’s not rare to find generations of Eagles in one family, including Gracie Grier’s. “I graduated from Canutillo, my mom graduated from here, my daughter graduated from here, and now my grandkids are going to Canutillo,” Grier told ABC-7. Gracie lives with her husband and her 15-year-old granddaughter, Vyveka.

The ABC drama Designated Survivor depicts what happens in the days after a catastrophic event takes place in our nation’s capital, killing the president and other high-level government officials, leaving a low-level Cabinet member in charge of the nation. ABC News Senior Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas is investigating the actual position that spawned the fictional

The ABC drama Designated Survivor depicts what happens in the days after a catastrophic event takes place in our nation’s capital, killing the president and other high-level government officials, leaving a low-level Cabinet member in charge of the nation. ABC News Senior Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas is investigating the actual position that spawned the fictional