Sunland Park Fire Department anticipating a busy rescue season involving migrants
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Fire Department officials tell ABC-7, they are preparing for a busy summer filled with rescues and…
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NMSU celebrate their first outdoor track and field title in 19 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — After winning the WAC outdoor track and field title on Saturday, it was only fitting the Aggies celebrated the win…
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Mother questions city water park equipment and response time following 3-year-old son drowning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The mother of a 3-year-old toddler is now questioning the response time and safety equipment being used at a city water park…
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El Paso woman hopes battle with depression and anxiety will inspire others to get help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Sharita Knobloch is as personable as she is inspirational. When she’s not teaching at Liberty University,…
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Gunman who killed 3 people and injured 2 officers in Farmington, New Mexico, was 18 years old, police say
Originally Published: 15 MAY 23 15:33 ETUpdated: 15 MAY 23 19:29 ETBy Jamiel Lynch, CNN (CNN) — The gunman who on Monday shot…
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Alamogordo woman arrested for possession of a large amount of narcotics
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) –A woman was arrested after she was found to be in possession of almost 400 fentanyl pills, over 6 grams of cocaine,…
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Martha Stewart lands ‘historic’ Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover
During an appearance on NBC’s “TODAY,” Martha Stewart spoke about being the oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model at the age of…
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GoFundMe set up for toddler drowned at El Paso water park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- A family member set up a GoFundMe account to help with funeral expenses for 3-year-old Anthony, after they said he drowned at…
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Fewer than expected migrants arrived at the border after Title 42 expired, but officials remain on high alert
Originally Published: 15 MAY 23 01:54 ETUpdated: 15 MAY 23 17:04 ETBy Nouran Salahieh, Polo Sandoval, Rosa Flores, Andrea Cambron and Priscilla…
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Bishop Seitz to hold prayer service and volunteer training for migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bishop Mark Seitz will lead a prayer service followed by a training of volunteers at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Monday, the…
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Webb telescope spots water in rare comet
By Ashley Strickland, CNN Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to observe a rare comet in our solar system, making a long-awaited…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather – some isolated storms tonight
There will be some isolated storms across the area tonight but most folks will likely not see a drop. Isolated storms will hang around all week with…
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to veto pared-down school choice bill, warns of special sessions
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to veto pared-down school choice bill, warns of special sessions” was…
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Man whose body was found near the Sunland Park border wall identified
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man who was found dead near the border wall just west of Sunland Park Sunday has been identified. The Doña Ana County…
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At least 3 people killed and 2 officers wounded in a shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, police say
UPDATE: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham released a statement about the Farmington shooting. “I am receiving frequent updates on the…
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Martha Stewart lands ‘historic’ Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover
(CNN) — Martha Stewart is among the cover models for the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. The lifestyle businesswoman, 81, is the…
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Semi-truck rolls over along I-10 at Executive, sends one person to the hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A semi-truck rolled over late Monday morning on the I-10 and Executive overpass in west El Paso. The initial call to 911…
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Las Cruces city council to vote on various grants, one of which funds improvements to Las Cruces International Airport
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces city council will vote Monday on whether to accept various grants for projects throughout the city,…
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Migrants in Juarez decided to stay in Mexico now that Title 8 is in effect
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — More migrants are being sent back to Mexico after Title 42 expired last Thursday. But still, fewer migrants have been…
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El Paso Commissioners court to discuss funding for Sacred Heart Church amid migrant influx
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners Court will discuss approving reimbursement funding for Sacred Heart Church. That…
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ABC-7 team wins two regional Murrow Awards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has awarded two regional Murrow Awards to ABC-7. Stephanie Valle’s…
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Ja Morant suspended from team activities after second video circulates showing him flash a gun
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended after an Instagram Live video appearing to show him flashing a gun while in a vehicle with…
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Shania Twain is back on tour
Shania Twain is back on the concert trail. Twain’s “Queen of Me Tour” is a nearly 70-date run of shows in support of the singer’s upcoming…
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Kelly Clarkson responds to allegations of workplace ‘toxicity’ on her talk show
(CNN) — Kelly Clarkson has addressed allegations of workplace toxicity at her talk show, writing in a text slide on her verified Instagram account…
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Are you are who you say you are? TSA test facial recognition technology to boost airport security
BALTIMORE (AP) — A passenger walks up to an airport security checkpoint, slips an ID card into a slot and looks into a camera atop a small screen.…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of May 15 to May 20
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…
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StormTrack Weather: Isolated rain chances continue
Good morning: I hope you had a great weekend! We didn’t see much rain, but we will get a chance each afternoon this week. Temperatures will remain…
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Mayorkas says border crossings have decreased by 50% after the lifting of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many had predicted a surge of migrants as Title 42 ended last week. Still, DHS secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says there has…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift interrupts ‘Bad Blood’ to defend concertgoer at Philadelphia tour stop
Taylor Swift appeared to help a concertgoer in the crowd of her latest “Eras Tour” stop in Philadelphia, PA, and videos of the moment are circulating…
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UTEP secure commitment from Buffalo guard Yazid Powell
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Buffalo guard Yazid Powell announced his commitment to UTEP on Sunday via his socials. The 6-4 guard averaged 13 points, 4.1…
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