RUIDOSO, New Mexico — Attorney General Raúl Torrez, and Lincoln County Undersheriff Geraldine Martinez announced efforts to address potential price gouging in and around Lincoln County. They announced it would aid those affected by the South Fork and Salt Fires. The announcement happened on Wednesday June 26th at 11:30 a.m. at Lincoln County Planning Department, 109
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deanna Maldonado-Rocha is running for City Representative in District 3 this November. Maldonado-Rocha says her priorities are infrastructure, public safety, economic growth, affordability and equity, and community engagement. “My campaign is centered around reducing inefficiencies, investing in public safety and streets, and actively advocating for the needs of District 3
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FABENS, TX—The University Interscholastic League (UIL) celebrated pianist Cesar Flores. He was selected as an outstanding performer at the 2024 Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest. This is considered a prestigious honor because it is only given to the top 2-3% of solo performers among approximately 100,000 participants. “I felt I would do well at the state
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WTVR, CHESTERFIELD POLICE DEPT, BYERS FAMILY, CNN By Tyler Layne Click here for updates on this story CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — CBS 6 has obtained the video showing the moments a Chesterfield Police officer shot and killed a mentally ill man who was holding a hatchet, almost a year after the shooting happened. Chesterfield
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The General Services Administration (GSA) is holding a public meeting to present details about their plan to modernize the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA). Plans for the bridge include: No Action Viable Action Alternative 1a- Multi-level Modernization (high/Low Booths) Primarily within Existing Port Boundaries with Minor Land Acquisition Immediately Adjacent to
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Beneficial rains hit parts of the Borderland Wednesday evening with some flash flooding. Some areas around UTEP and downtown picked up about one inch of rain in spots. There were no reports of any hail. High temperatures for Wednesday hit 108 in El Paso and 107 in Las Cruces. Hot temperatures with plenty of humidity
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WSB, CNN By Jeff Zeleny, David Wright and Eric Bradner, CNN Atlanta, Georgia (CNN) — The headwinds facing President Joe Biden’s reelection bid are as apparent in Georgia as any battleground. So, too, are the questions of whether Donald Trump can capitalize on them. The president and his predecessor are set to face off in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tony Brutofsky has been hired to serve as the head strength and conditioning coach for the UTEP men’s basketball team, head coach Joe Golding announced Wednesday. He joins the Miners after holding a similar position at Southern Miss (2021-24). “I’m excited to bring Tony into our program,” Golding said. “He
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CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrested 55-year-old Jimmy Alfaro and charged him with indecent exposure and criminal trespass. A spokesperson says video surveillance recorded Alfaro allegedly walking around naked on June 23, 2024. This happened on the 150 block of Fortaleza in Clint, Texas. Deputies obtained a warrant and booked Alfaro
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Car dealerships across the US are trying to resume normal operations after a crippling cybersecurity incident left around 15,000 auto sellers at a standstill. Some dealers say the financial impact will be felt for years as the outage hit in the middle of a busy car-buying season. Here’s what
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — With triple-digit temperatures hitting the Borderland and surrounding areas Wednesday people looking for relief visit Socorro Paletero, Oscar Elias. Elias, a resident from Tornillo, tells ABC-7 he sells ice cream for hours to make extra money in Socorro, TX. He is located on the corner of Burbridge Rd. and Trent Rd. He said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Border Patrol shared numbers with ABC-7 reporting a significant increase in the numbers of deaths and rescues seen by the agency this fiscal year 2024 in comparison to fiscal year 2023. Border Patrol shared these numbers on Tuesday, June 26, where they say they have seen 708 rescues
Continue Reading KSHB, INSTAGRAM, @BEAUANDBRIE, CNN, Instagram/@beauandbrie By Alyssa Jackson Click here for updates on this story OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KSHB) — Brie Morgan Bauer’s story reached around the world. The Overland Park mother gave birth at 27 weeks in February. She experienced complications, was diagnosed with toxic shock syndrome and lost both of her arms and
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Update: A 1st Armored Division spokesperson provided ABC-7 with the following statement. “Sgt. Coreydon Stepaniak is a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to the 1st Armored Division. He joined the Army April 5, 2011. He’s been assigned to Fort Bliss since 2018. His awards include the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service
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Update (October 9, 2024): A federal judge sentenced Fowler today to three years of supervised probation and a $1,000 fine for Communicating Interstate Threats. The plea agreement comes after Fowler was arrested for allegedly making a racist rant on DA Byer’s voicemail. “DA Byers noted in his remarks to the court that it seemed ironic
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CNN By Stephanie Busari, Lauren Kent, Nimi Princewill and Larry Madowo, CNN (CNN) — Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that he will not sign a controversial finance bill, backing down in the face of mass protests that swept the country and reportedly left at least 23 people dead. “Having reflected on the continuing conversation
Continue Reading KRDO, U.S. ARMY, CNN By Brynn Carman Click here for updates on this story COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (KRDO) — From combat to the shooting range, U.S. Army Sergeant 1st Class John Joss is most at home when carrying a gun. He’s a current national record holder and has a good track record competing in France,
Continue Reading CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Car dealerships across the US are trying to resume normal operations after a crippling cybersecurity incident left around 15,000 auto sellers at a standstill. Some dealers say the financial impact will be felt for years as the outage hit in the middle of a busy car-buying season. Here’s what
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso County Commissioners Court proclaimed a resolution to designate this week as National Spanish Spelling Bee Week in the city in connection with the NSSB, which will be in El Paso, Texas. The competition brings together young scholars nationwide, showcasing their cross-linguistic skills and abilities. Students from grades 4th to
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)—The World Health Organization has declared heavy diesel truck pollution a lung cancer-causing carcinogen. The ultrafine particles emitted by diesel trucks may be lethal and not only exacerbate existing conditions but also contribute to the development of several health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. According to the EPA EJ Index,
Continue Reading CNN By John Fritze and Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the White House and federal agencies such as the FBI may continue to urge social media platforms to take down content the government views as misinformation, handing the Biden administration a technical if important election-year victory. Of immediate significance,
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Associated Press SACATON, Arizona (AP) — Stephen Roe Lewis grew up seeing stacks of legal briefs at the dinner table — often, about his tribe’s water. His father, the late Rodney Lewis, was general counsel for the Gila River Indian Community and fought for the tribe’s rights to water in the Southwest, eventually securing in
Continue Reading Originally Published: 25 JUN 24 15:21 ET Updated: 26 JUN 24 07:23 ET By Haley Britzky, Oren Liebermann and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is pardoning US veterans who were convicted by the military over a 60-year period under a military law that banned gay sex, three US officials told CNN. In a statement on Wednesday,
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Originally Published: 25 JUN 24 16:18 ET By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s on-field embrace at the Super Bowl earlier this year looked like the stuff of rom-com magic. And now, it’s becoming just that. Well… sort of. The Hallmark Channel, along with the NFL, Skydance Sports and the Kansas City Chiefs –
Continue Reading CNN By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost his Democratic primary to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, marking the first defeat for a member of the House “Squad” of progressive lawmakers. The result in New York’s 16th Congressional District is also a victory for pro-Israel groups, which backed Latimer with
Continue Reading CNN By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman lost his Democratic primary to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, marking the first defeat for a member of the House “Squad” of progressive lawmakers. The result in New York’s 16th Congressional District is also a victory for pro-Israel groups, which backed Latimer with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. Today temperatures are climbing and rain chances elevating. A heat advisory is in effect today for El Paso, Las Cruces, Chaparral, portions of Sierra Blanca and Fort Hancock. The heat advisory will extend into your Thursday morning morning at 6:00
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RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — Many Ruidoso homeowners are now facing the harsh reality of significant property loss and understanding the insurance claims process is crucial for those affected. Local insurance agent, Ernesto Gonzalez spoke to ABC-7 and emphasized the importance of filing insurance claims as quickly as possible. He says this is the primary step
Continue Reading CNN By Mohammad Al Sawalhi, Tareq El Helou, Abeer Salman, Sana Noor Haq, Paula Hancocks, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Avery Schmitz and Florence Davey-Attlee, CNN (CNN) — Bullet holes fleck the bloodstained walls of the Miqdad family home, in Nuseirat camp, central Gaza. CNN footage from the house shows a cream teddy bear perched on a white
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CNN By Scott McLean and Umut Sevdi Tangor, CNN Istanbul (CNN) — Levi’s is a global brand that says it has always stood up for “what’s right.” But its claim to be an ethical company is now in question following the release of a report from an independent labor monitoring group. Critics accuse Levi’s (LEVI)
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