Month: March 2019

While the flames are no longer visible from Las Cruces, a spokesman for the Bureau of Land Management confirmed that the fire burning in the Organ Mountains is at fifty percent containment. “It’s a very rugged area to work in,” said Rico Smith, a public information officer for the BLM. “Very dangerous for the firefighters,

A television personality for the Mexican-based Televisa network is facing strong criticism after dressing up in “brownface” and wearing a prosthetic nose to make fun of indigenous Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio. Televisa’s Yeka Rosales recently posted photos and videos of herself on social media wearing brown skin paint and thick lips in an apparent parody

Here are the DWI arrest photos released by El Paso Police for February 2019. KVIA ABC-7 app users, CLICK HERE to launch the slideshow.

Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” died Monday after suffering a massive stroke, his publicist said. He was 52. Perry was surrounded by family and friends when he died, publicist Arnold Robinson said. The actor had been hospitalized since last Wednesday, after a 911 call

El Paso Police are on the scene of a rollover accident on I-10 eastbound near the Downtown exit. According to the EPPD twitter page, traffic is down to one lane. Traffic is backed up all the way towards the Executive exit. No injuries have been reported. Expect delays and aviod the area if possible. Take

There is a crash on I-10 West and Airway blocking the left lane and shoulder. Drivers need to take Gateway West or Montana to avoid this area. No major injuries reported at this time.

El Paso is bracing for a new surge of migrants on their way to the U.S. border. Plans for a $190 million immigrant processing center is still in the development stages, leaving immigration shelters as well as local leaders to try and take control of the situation. Officials at the Annunciation House have said that

March is youth art month. What better time to introduce you to a program right here in the borderland that helps kids learn to draw? Young Rembrandts is a franchise that was brought to El Paso 8 years ago, and is now ranked 6th in the nation when it comes to the number of children

The UT System Board of Regents has rescheduled an announcement of finalists for the UTEP President opening. The board was expected to name a finalist or finalists for the UTEP President job on Monday. A release from the board states that the meeting has been moved due to a scheduling conflict. Current president Diana Natalicio

Investigators say thieves have been using online information about Texas churches to pretend to be preachers and text parishioners appealing for gift cards for good works. The Texas Attorney General’s Office on Friday announced a consumer warning in a scam in which victims buy gift cards and then provide card numbers to the crooks. The

The seeds for the New Mexico High School Basketball Playoffs have been announced. The top four are Volcano Vista, Las Cruces High, Rio Rancho and Eldorado. Las Cruces will play Onate and Gadsden will play Rio Rancho, both on Saturday. In Girls 5A the thirteenth seed Centennial will play fourth seed Carlsbad. The 14th seed

Firefighters are currently battling a blaze in Hatch, New Mexico, the fire chief confirmed. “Approximately four structures” were involved in the fire, according to Chief Willie Herrera with the Village of Hatch Fire Department. No serious injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but wind and weeds helped fuel the

El Paso Police have confirmed that one person has died in a pedestrian collision on Mesa and Resler in West El Paso. Police are on the scene investigating the incident. The westbound lanes on Mesa Street are currently closed at Resler. Police have not released any other information on the incident. No word on how

It will likely take firefighters several days to extinguish a fire burning in the Organ Mountains, according to a spokesman with the Bureau of Land Management. The fire, which ignited on Saturday evening, is currently burning at 50 acres, said Rico Smith, a public information officer for the Bureau of Land Management. “With the winds

Two young sisters missing from their Northern California home since Friday afternoon were found alive Sunday following a massive search that included helicopters and tracking dogs. Leia Carrico, 8, and Caroline Carrico, 5, were found “safe and sound” on Sunday morning by a fire captain and firefighter who had followed the girls’ boot tracks, Humboldt

An apparent tornado roared into southeast Alabama and killed at least 14 people and injured several others Sunday, part of a severe storm system that destroyed homes, snapped trees and unleashed other tornadoes around the Southeast. Dozens of emergency responders rushed to join search and rescue efforts in hard-hit Lee County, Alabama, after what forecasters

Fire officials confirm a blaze ignited in the Organ Mountains east of Las Cruces on Saturday evening. “With the winds and the increase in temperatures over the last few days, there’s always the potential for fire,” said Rico Smith, a public information officer for the Bureau of Land Management. “We have not had a lot

El Paso Police are searching the driver involved in a pedestrian fatality in West El Paso. The incident happened before 8, Saturday evening on the intersection of Mesa and Resler. Special Traffic Investigators are now investigating the incident. As KVIA reported, one person was killed. Police have not identified the victim. Police have released this

The film “Stuck in Tijuana” will open at Bassett Place Mall in El Paso on Friday March 8th for a minimum one week run. There will be a catered dinner at Bassett Theatre lounge all weekend for 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ticket holders. Daily show times are 11:30a 1:30p 3:30p 5:30p 7:30p and 9:30p.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with a more specific statement from the school district. Parents of students at Centennial High say they’re being left out of some possible and potentially expensive changes to the school According to community members, the Las Cruces Public School District is looking into modifications for CHS. Those modifications

Police in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale say a man is accused of killing his 4-year-old golden retriever service dog at his home and dumping the dog’s body in a garbage can where it was found by family members. Police say in a statement that 29-year-old Jacob Bushkin was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of

The boys and girls District 3-5A tournament title games are in the books, and the favorites have emerged victorious. The Las Cruces boys basketball team defeated Oñate by a final of 50-43 at Las Cruces High School Friday night to capture the tournament title and remain perfect on the season. The Bulldawgs will enter the

The boys and girls District 3-5A tournament title games are in the books, and the favorites have emerged victorious. The Las Cruces boys basketball team defeated Oñate by a final of 50-43 at Las Cruces High School Friday night to capture the tournament title and remain perfect on the season. The Bulldawgs will enter the

A federal safety agency is sending a three-member team to investigate a fatal crash involving a Tesla electric car and a semitrailer that is strikingly similar to a 2016 crash involving another vehicle made by the company. The National Transportation Safety Board said late Friday on Twitter that the team would work in cooperation with

The Tigua Native American tribe could be facing major changes at its Speaking Rock Entertainment Center. U.S. District Judge Philip Martinez ruled on February 14 the tribe’s gaming operations violate Texas law. The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo has been tangled in a legal dispute with the State of Texas going back two decades. A trial

The city of El Paso is bringing back its “Chime In” program, allowing people to provide input on projects and services for fiscal year 2020. Those interested can participate in an online survey to help draft the budget. Find the survey here. The deadline to submit the online survey is April 20. “Chime In” has

A crash on I-10 east at Hawkins is causing major congestion both east and westbound on I-10. The right two lanes on I-10 east are closed as well as the left shoulder. According to El Paso Police, backup is all the way to Geronimo. Clearing time is 2 Hours. Download our ABC-7 StormTrack weather and

The El Paso Police Department’s Pebble Hills Tactical unit has arrested and charged 19-year-old Andrew Julian Esparza in connection with an aggravated robbery that happened Tuesday on the 12300 block of Robert Dahl. According to police, Esparza pointed a handgun at a victim during a drug deal at the home. He then demanded pills and

Walmart endured more than a week’s worth of bad publicity before announcing it would make “every effort” to find a role for disabled workers who had been threatened with job loss as the retailer gets rid of greeters at 1,000 stores. Amid a fierce backlash, Greg Foran, president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. stores, said

The coach for a middle school chess team is facing accusations of cheating. Saul Ramirez has been very successful as the head of the Henderson Middle School chess team. The team has won three straight national titles, but now the team could be banned from competing at national events and Ramirez could have his U.S.