LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Across Las Cruces today, residents will be reaching for whatever relief they’re able to find as they settle in for yet another day of blistering heat. Temperatures are expected to climb as high as 105 degrees in Las Cruces, with no chance of rain. Experts say it will be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso Electric customers continue to deal with ongoing power outages across El Paso County Monday morning. This is happening as the Borderland continues to experience extremely high temperatures Sunday evening, thousands of people were left without power due to “extremely high temperatures,” officials tell ABC-7. “Our crews successfully
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials say 21-year-old Oscar Isaiah Fonseca tried to escape police on his motorcycle while driving through West El Paso. This happened August 4, 2023 just before 1:30 AM. Officers were patrolling the 2600 block of North Mesa, near the Cincinnati Entertainment District, when they saw Fonseca speeding and weaving in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Get ready Luis Miguel fans, the superstar is coming to the Sun City! The popular Mexican singer announced the dates for his 2024 tour. It kicks off in January in the Dominican Republic, before traveling through the U.S., stopping two nights in El Paso, then ending in North Carolina in
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(CNN) — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday cracked down on a massive illegal robocall operation responsible for billions of auto-warranty scam calls in recent years, with regulators imposing a record $300 million fine on what authorities said is the largest such network it has ever investigated. The globe-spanning illegal operation violated US telecom laws by making
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(CNN) — US Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly 100 illegal rooster blades used for cockfighting at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Texas Thursday. Customs officers searched a truck and found six packages containing 96 rooster blades, according to a Customs and Border Protection news release. The blades, shaped like curved ice picks, are often tied to roosters’ legs during
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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 from August 7 to August 11. For updates in El Paso, click here. For a look at more information from
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the EPISD students kick off their school year, the early childhood department is expanding their options for their young students. They are now offering free half-day pre-k 3 for all 3-year-olds and a free full-day pre-k 3 for qualifying 3-year-olds. Click here for the qualifications list. However, those who
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We continue our ABC-7 First Alert for your Monday. Temperatures once again are expected to reach dangerously hot levels. Yesterday we set a new record high for the year at 112 today we are on track to break the existing record high for August 7 expecting to reach 109, the
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Originally Published: 06 AUG 23 13:22 ET Updated: 06 AUG 23 17:01 ET By Eva Rothenberg, CNN (CNN) — The possible showdown between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg will be streamed on X, formerly known as Twitter, according to Musk. In a pair of tweets Sunday morning, the platform’s owner said he was “lifting weights
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UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police have located Gerardo Arturo Martinez who was reported missing Sunday evening. El Paso Police would like to thank the community for their help in locating Mr. Martinez. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a Central El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Condition 2 house fire broke out on the 6000 block of Isabella Dr. in West El Paso. An ABC-7 Viewer shared images showing the smoke and flames in the area. The El Paso Fire Department has reported that nobody has been injured. Stick with ABC-7 for the latest updates.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Large clusters of power outages are popping up across El Paso County Sunday night. El Paso Electric’s outage map shows clusters across the area, especially in East El Paso. The two most severe locations are one area of South-Central El Paso, and another near Fort Bliss. This weekend, El Pasoans
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Residents that live near Sunday’s deadly train crash told ABC-7 they fear the victim may have been part of the local homeless population. The crash happened near Lohman Ave. and Amador Ave. around 2 p.m. Neighbors say that’s right near a local homeless shelter and vacant lots where homeless
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The big question heading into the second year of the Jerry Kill era at New Mexico State University, surrounds the defense. In 2022 the Aggies defense was ranked in the top 30 in FBS football, but since then a wealth of experience graduated. The Aggies will be without linebackers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The linebacker position caused a lot of headaches for the Miners a year ago, but this year it’s lining up to be a lethal part of the defense. Injury and waiver woes in 2022 saw Tyrice Knight pair up with the Miner’s fourth pick in Cal Wallerstedt who in his
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Irvin Rockets are coming off their first season in Class 4A which saw them make the playoffs, despite finishing the season with a 2-9 record. The Rockets will once again be up against it, with only a few seniors on the team. “It’s going to be more of a
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KVIA) — The Salt Lake Bees scored in six of their eight innings Sunday and beat the El Paso Chihuahuas 11-4. Salt Lake designated hitter Kevin Padlo went 5-for-5 with two doubles, a home run and three RBIs. It was the Bees’ first five-hit game since David Fletcher on May 17
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Update: The Las Cruces Public Safety Department announced Wednesday that police identified the victim as 42-year-old Ryan Carl Hill. Hill had a Nevada driver’s license but lived in Las Cruces. Police do not suspect foul play in Hill’s death. Police say that a BNSF train hit Hill, then came to a stop on the track.
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Oh my goodness…today has been one of the hottest days I’ve experienced in El Paso. It honestly feels like an oven out there the moment you step outside. Unfortunately, this heat will last one more day before we return to the low 100s by Wednesday. Tuesday we are looking at highs around 104-105, so still
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(CNN) — The US’ participation in the Women’s World Cup is over, ending in the cruelest of defeats. After a tense match, the sort which causes the stomach to churn, it is Sweden which progresses to the quarterfinals, stopping the two-time defending champion from achieving a historic third consecutive world title, with a thrilling penalty
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso International Airport has been selected to receive a $3 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the installation of solar panels. The airport has also received a $360,000 grant to develop an Airport Sustainability Master Plan. El Paso International Airport is one of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To kick off National breastfeeding month Texas WIC is emphasizing breastfeeding for the month of August by sharing resources with nursing mothers. “Breastfeeding can be challenging,” said Nikki Morrow WIC Nutrition Education & Clinic Services Director. “How do I latch the baby? How often should I feed the baby? Am
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the never ending heat. We are reaching all time highs for the month of August. With record potential in store for at least the next two days. An all time high was already set for your Saturday. The ongoing heat wave will intensify
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — Fire crews from multiple agencies spent early Sunday morning cleaning up a hazardous spill in Anthony. It happened on the westbound-off ramp onto I-10 at exit 0, heading into New Mexico El Paso Fire officials say west valley units first responded at 8 p.m. Saturday, and add they discovered the spill from a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nothing could be in more disarray right now than the college sports landscape. On Friday the Pac-12, a conference dating back to 1959 looked to be all but abolished. That’s because, at this stage, come 2024, just four teams will still be in the Pac-12. They are Oregon State, Washington
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Updated: Sunland Park Police say they have found Santillan dead. They did not provide any details on where his body was found or what led up to his death. ABC-7 is working to learn more. Check back for additional details. SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Police are looking for 35-year-old David Santillan.
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Originally Published: 07 JUL 23 23:17 ET Updated: 03 AUG 23 14:15 ET By Rosa Flores and Dave Alsup, CNN (CNN) — The state of Texas on Friday began deploying a marine floating barrier on the Rio Grande River in an attempt to deter migrant crossings along the US-Mexico border, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
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Miami, FLORIDA (KVIA) — El Paso Locomotive FC (West-6, 9-8-5, 32 points) fell 4-0 in its first ever meeting with Miami FC on Saturday night at FIU Stadium. El Paso conceded the opening goal of the match in the 13th minute off Joaquin Rivas, before Rivas doubled Miami’s lead just before the end of the first
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Riverside Rangers had a quality season last year going 9-2 but fell short of their playoff ambitions with a Bi-District round upset exit to Big Spring. “It has put a chip on their shoulder that’s for sure,” Head Coach Gary Recoder said. “Our expectation is to play for an
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