EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a crash in the Upper Valley. Fire dispatch says the crash took place on the 4500 block of Emory Road in the Upper Valley. The crash happened shortly before 8 p.m. Friday evening. This is a developing story will
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TULAROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The sun is hot, and the lavender at Floren Lavender Farms is loving it! This year’s crop is impressive, fragrant, and still blooming. So much so, that the farm is opening its doors for an encore you-pick weekend this Saturday and Sunday. Hours are from 8 am to 4 pm
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One man has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting near the intersection of Noble and Myrtle. Fire dispatchers say the incident happened shortly before 8 p.m. on Monday, the victim was identified as a man in his mid-20’s. This is a developing story and we’ll
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After ABC-7 reported that members of the El Paso City Council spent more than half a million dollars during the 2022 calendar year, City Rep. and chairman of the city’s financial oversight and audit committee Brian Kennedy spoke about the next steps in the investigation. “The question is where are the
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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former NMSU basketball player Mike Peake will not face any charges stemming from the shooting at the UNM campus last November, according to the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office. In a statement to ABC-7, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office spokeswoman Nancy Laflin said, “The decision to not charge Mike
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ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a Covid-19 outbreak– from its own annual conference. A total of 35 cases have been linked to last week’s conference in Atlanta. The CDC said it’s working with the Georgia Department of Health to conduct a rapid assessment of cases that appear
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A 14-year-old suffered serious injuries after being shocked at an east El Paso park Thursday night, according to authorities. According to fire officials, the boy got shocked and suffered severe burns after trying to climb a pole at the Dick Shinaut Park. A fire department spokesman said it happened at
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, former New Mexico State basketball players William Benjamin and Shakiru Odunewu allege that negligence from the previous coaching staff and school administration led to a culture of abuse within the program – that ultimately caused the suspension of the program. According to the lawsuit
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A fire burned an apartment in east El Paso forcing the evacuation of the person living inside. The fire took place on the 1650 block of George Dieter. El Paso Fire says the condition 3 fire affected a single unit and it has been already extinguished by firefighters, who continued
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Texas senate has passed a bill that includes $115 funding for mental and behavioral health for the borderland. The money will be used for the redesign and expansion of the El Paso Psychiatric Center State Hospital System. The expansion will include 50 new mental health beds. “While this funding
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Commercial operations at two international bridges will resume starting Tuesday, but travelers should still plan for delays. CBP says officers will continue to process migrants and as a result those traveling to the U.S. by car or through the pedestrian lanes should expect longer than normal crossing times and should
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police have identified the man arrested following a domestic disturbance call on Tuesday that ended with an officer firing its weapon. Police say they were called to a family violence call on the 4100 block of Altura in central El Paso Tuesday morning. Two people in the house
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP announced the Liberal Arts Building will remain closed for another week. A water leak led the University to close the building over the weekend. UTEP initially said the repairs were expected to be completed by Tuesday. On Tuesday night, UTEP announced the water leak caused extensive repairs and way
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police say they have located the body of 32-year-old woman Michelle Morales-Nakaza who was reported missing in late March. Police say her remains were found in the east El Paso County area known as Red Sands. Authorities said a murder investigation is now underway. Morales-Nakaza was was seen on March
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UPDATE: El Paso police say an officer in a marked patrol car entered an intersection in the path of a motor officer. The motor officer was ejected and later taken to the hospital due to his injuries. It happened at 3800 Montana Ave. in central El Paso. Investigators say both officers were responding to help
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EL PASO, Texas — (KVIA) UTEP’s women’s basketball coach for the last six seasons announced his resignation Wednesday. “After careful consideration of a generous extension offer from UTEP and weighing my options moving forward, I have decided to end my tenure with the Miners,” Kevin Baker said. “This has been a tough decision for me,
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican authorities announced Wednesday night that they are investigating the deadly fire that took place at a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juárez Monday night as a homicide case. Federal officials blame public servants and private security guards for not allowing migrants to escape from the fire that killed 38 migrants and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you order items on amazon — there’s a chance it’s coming to you from the massive fulfillment center in far east El Paso. On Tuesday, Amazon opened its warehouse doors to reporters. KVIA followed the path all the products take, from the time they’re brought here by vendors, to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergence health network of El Paso is encouraging the public to learn more about self-harm and the help that is available to them. According to studies from the journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, nearly 4 percent of Americans cause injuries to themselves, many of them being college
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) El Pasoans fighting hunger is getting a boost to help those in need across the borderland. The food bank announced they’re receiving a $5,000 dollar donation from Subaru El Paso. A spokeswoman from the food bank says the funding will help to provide 35,000 meals in addition to volunteering at the
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Inc recognized some El Pasoans for their philanthropy and community spirit on Thursday Grammy award winner….Zuill Bailey… received the Community Spirit Award.Bailey is the artistic director for El Paso Pro-musica. “To get this award from El Paso Inc and this community I’m truly speechless,” Bailey said. “I felt
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — (KVIA) El Paso Inc. has named Woody and Gayle Hunt El Pasoans of the year. Few El Pasoans have given more to the enrichment of the borderland than Woody and Gayle Hunt. In 2010, the Hunt family foundation donated $10 million to the Texas Tech University system to establish the Hunt
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — (KVIA) He’s known the world around, but more importantly, Grammy-award winning Zuill Bailey makes no secret about calling the borderland home. So much so, El Paso Inc. named Bailey the recipient of the 2022 Community Spirit Award. Listening to Bailey play, you get the sense this grammy-award winning cellist masterfully transforms
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The borderland’s night sky is shinning a bit brighter than usual as Jupiter and Venus appear closed to earth. The phenomenon is called a conjunction as Venus and Jupiter pass each other. The two planets are going to appear so close to one another, some are calling it a ‘kiss.’
Continue Reading ANTHONY, New Mexico — (KVIA) Gadsden Middle School will remain closed Friday and students will have remote classes. This after a portion of the roof at the school was damaged by the strong wind gusts on Wednesday. Gadsen ISD superintendent Patrick Dempsey said that no one was hurt and classes had already finished for the
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EL PASO, Texas — (KVIA) El Paso Police say an armed bystander shot the suspect behind the Cielo Vista Shooting on Wednesday. Police say the shooting took place moments after two groups of teenagers got into a physical fight inside the mall. According to police, a 16-year-old boy shot and killed 17-year-old Angeles Zaragoza. The
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Police officers responded to a shooting in Far East El Paso Thursday.. The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. on the 14300 block of Coyote Trail. According to police officials, a female teenager was found dead in an alleyway in the Coyote Trail area. Crimes Against Persons is investigating. Police
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say one person has died after a crash along I-10 and Transmountain. The collision took place just before 9 p.m. TXDOT said all westbound lanes were closed with traffic detouring on Transmountain exit 6. This is a developing story and information will be updated as it becomes
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UPDATE: 02/11/23 3:53 P.M. Two NMSU players announce via Twitter they intend to transfer , following Friday’s suspension of the men’s basketball program. Freshman guard Shahar Lazar releasing a statement saying in part, “Having served several years in the Israeli military, I was raised on the values of excellence, discipline, respect, reliability and accountability. However,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former Fort Bliss soldier convicted of causing the death of a man after a drunken driving crash three years ago was sentenced to 10 years probation. Ivan Romo learned his sentence Thursday in the 243 District Court, according to court records. Romo, 30, was convicted Wednesday of intoxicated manslaughter.
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