EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric named a new leader after CEO Kelly Tomblin announced her retirement, the utility confirmed with ABC-7 Friday. Eliecer “Eli” Viamontes will replace Tomblin as president and CEO, according to a LinkedIn post. He’s currently the CEO of Entergy Texas in the Houston area. Tomblin has more than
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HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — A $15 billion data center project has been set for Hudspeth County, according to County Judge Joanna MacKenzie. Construction could start as early as 2027. In a social media post, the county said ServerDomes Global is one of the organizations involved in the project. The company is based in Boise,
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SIERRA BLANCA, Texas (KVIA) — One person was flown to an El Paso hospital with serious injuries after a rollover crash near a Border Patrol checkpoint, the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed with ABC-7. DPS Acting Lieutenant Eliot Torres said the crash happened around 11 a.m. Friday near the Sierra Blanca checkpoint along I-10
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water scheduled nine community meetings to get feedback on the proposed fiscal year 2027-28 budget. The Public Service Board received a presentation of four budget scenarios. On Sept. 30, EPWater said it has four approaches to investment and risk: accelerated reliability, strategic, lean and high risk. According to
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss will have a change in command by the end of the month, it announced Friday. The president nominated Brig. Gen. Brandon Anderson as the next commander of Fort Bliss and the 1st Armored Division on Sept. 30. Anderson led a mechanized field artillery battalion
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Nathan Rivas, the last of the four Young Park shooters found guilty, received his sentencing Friday. Third Judicial District Attorney Fernando Macias announced Friday that Nathan Rivas was sentenced to 90 years in prison. A jury convicted him on three counts of first-degree murder in the mass shooting that happened
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To honor the pets that are no longer with their owners, Friends of El Paso Animal Services invited the community to add to a community pet ofrenda at the Mexican American Cultural Center. From Oct. 17 to Nov. 15, the “Siempre con Nosotros – Always With Us” ofrenda will stand
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Some Doña Ana Community College campuses will serve as polling places for early voting in the midterm election. From Oct. 17-31, early voting will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for Sunday and Monday. East Mesa campus, 2800 Sonoma Ranch Blvd. Sunland Park center, 3365 McNutt Rd.,
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a night for the Socorro Police Department to strengthen its relationship with the community. The Socorro Police Department planned a Fright Farm to celebrate its National Night Out during the fall season. National Night Out was created to connect residents and local law enforcement for an evening of safety. At
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office (DASO) is responding to a “threat” at a Las Cruces home, according to the county’s public safety communications specialist. The sheriff’s office reported that the “threat is confined to the residence.” DASO went to a neighborhood on Dalrymple Road, north of Mayfield High
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Marathon Petroleum said it will gift $70,000 to eight nonprofits in El Paso. The announcement came Thursday, which is the first day of El Paso Giving Day Early Giving. The Paso del Norte Community Foundation gives donors a full week to make a difference in the community before the main
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HUDSPETH COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — A 47-year-old man died in a crash in Hudspeth County Wednesday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS said Tony Ray Wade drove a truck tractor towing a semitrailer. He drove on I-10 West at Mile Marker 125, which is 18 miles west of Sierra Blanca. At 3:50
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(KVIA) — Free College Application Week kicks off Thursday. Texas residents can apply to public colleges for free from Oct. 12-18, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Here’s the catch — applicants have to submit through ApplyTexas, which is limited to public schools in the state. The waiver only applies to undergraduate programs.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 40-year-old woman was sentenced to nine years in prison for burglaries as part of a global plea, the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office said. She pleaded guilty to stealing from several storage units. Victoria Cabrales pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, two counts of conspiracy to commit burglary
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An evening of Halloween fun is in store for El Paso. On Halloween from 3-6 p.m., the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host carnivals at recreation and community centers across the city. The annual Halloween Carnivals are free to attend. Families can expect jumping balloons, music,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man has been convicted for three counts related to fentanyl trafficking, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas. The Drug Enforcement Administration investigated 45-year-old Charles Arellano, a fentanyl dealer, USAO said. During a fentanyl transaction in January 2025, Arellano claimed to have
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A fire damaged a home on Picacho Avenue Wednesday night, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. Firefighters went to the intersection of Quesenberry Street and W. Picacho Avenue for a report of fire. It happened at a mobile home. Las Cruces firefighters extinguish a mobile home fire late Wednesday
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces’ minimum and tipped wages will increase starting Jan. 1, 2027, the city announced Wednesday. According to the Las Cruces Municipal Code (LCMC), minimum wage will increase to $13.47 per hour and the tipped wage will increase to $5.39 per hour. For 2026, Las Cruces’ minimum wage is set
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested a driver after he allegedly led a chase into a desert area in Far East El Paso on Saturday. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged 37-year-old Isai Ebenezer Silva with evading arrest (with a previous conviction and with a vehicle) and possession of a controlled
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A prominent doctor and medical school professor has been arrested after a patient accused him of touching her inappropriately without her consent, according to an arrest affidavit. Jail records show that Dr. Edward Allen Michelson has been charged with indecent assault by a health/mental provider. He posted a $100,000 surety
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A trial date has been set for a former Dona Ana County magistrate judge and his wife accused of tampering with evidence in relation to the arrest of a suspected gang member. Former judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy, are accused of illegally housing a suspected member of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water customers can manage their water use and payments through a new app. The utility said the MyEPWater app will make it easier for customers to manage their accounts, monitor usage and access information to help save water — and maybe some money. Users can set up customizable
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Editor’s Note: ABC-7 sent a questionnaire to Anchondo and is waiting for his response. Name: Chris Anchondo Age: 52 Party: Democratic Website
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two cars and a Sun Metro bus crashed in West El Paso on Tuesday, according to the El Paso Fire Department. EPFD said it happened at Belvidere and N Mesa Street just after 3 p.m. In a statement sent to ABC-7, Sun Metro said one of the other cars lost
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A teenager is accused of a hit-and-run that killed another teen, Doña Ana County said. Authorities arrested the suspect teen on a murder charge. The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating the teen’s death. The hit-and-run happened Monday around 5:30 p.m. at the 3800 block of South Main
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The final structural beam went into place on Tuesday for the future Canutillo Middle School campus. To celebrate, the Canutillo Independent School District held a Topping Out Ceremony for the milestone in the $106.7 million project. The new middle school campus’ funding came from the 2024 Canutillo Bond. The district said
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — A sick child was airlifted near the border in Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County Public Safety said Monday. Doña Ana Fire Rescue, Sunland Park Fire Department and Native Air received a call about the sick child. Crews worked together to assess and care for the child. Native Air took
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Crime Stoppers of El Paso said it’s looking for a man accused of stealing turkey meat and pain reliever from a West El Paso Albertsons store. Crime Stoppers said it happened Sept. 10 at 3:19 p.m. at the Albertsons on N Mesa Street and Resler Drive. The man is
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UPDATE (Oct. 6, 2026): ABC-7 obtained arrest affidavits detailing Jessica Marie Alonzo’s accused crimes. Monday, she was arrested and charged with 10 counts of tampering with government records, according to the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office (TAC). An investigation into an unlawful vehicle title and registration scheme led to her arrest. Documents said the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday marks the deadline to register to vote in Texas during the Nov. 3 election. Oct. 5 is also the last day to change your name or address for the midterm election. As of Monday, the El Paso County Elections Department said 537,655 people registered to vote. Checking your voter
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