Update (February 24, 2025): Council authorized the City Attorney’s Office, in consultation with the city manager, to engage in settlement negotiations today. (June 20, 2023): EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the El Paso Zoo’s Toucan, known as Tookie, has been taken, and the city is suing for its return. The city filed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is partnering with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, to highlight the organization’s Heart Gallery initiative. The Heart Gallery was recently launched here in El Paso, and is the first of 11 statewide programs meant to improve the foster care system in the state, and increase adoptions.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police say they are still gathering information after a woman was killed over the weekend in a crash at Young Park. Police say she was riding in a stolen vehicle with three teenagers. Police say it all started Saturday morning, when the owner of the Hyundai Tucson
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — In the Southern Doña Ana County city of Sunland Park, attempts to breach the border are a daily occurrence. According to the Sunland Park Fire Department, 10%-12% of calls involve undocumented immigrants, whether it’s rescues from the border wall or the desert. “I guess what we see here in
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new entertainment venue planned for Sunland Park, at 420 Sunland Park Drive, right next to the Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, is expected to bring a much-needed cash injection into the city. The venue, called Independent Nation, is described as a first of its kind, concert and entertainment
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – At a food giveaway in Sunland Park, volunteers with Southern New Mexico Project fill up boxes with food, as lines of vehicles wait in the parking lot to receive them. The nonprofit works with Roadrunner Food Bank in Albuquerque to feed 200 families every month in Sunland Park. But
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Warning: This article contains sensitive information for people with depression. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — At a Walmart Parking lot off Rinconada in Las Cruces, a towering bus takes up space. It is the Suicide Awareness Bus. The passion project started 3 years ago, when Cory Richez and his wife Kelly Logan decided to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Doña Ana County is offering up to $1,000, for information that helps identify the suspect responsible for causing criminal damage to property throughout the city. Police say over the last several months, someone spray-painted “Chaps,” “Chaparro” or some variation of that moniker, at various locations
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Thousands of Doña Ana County residents showed up to vote on Tuesday November 7, and the unofficial results of a tightly-contested race show former Las Cruces Fire Chief Eric Enriquez is the choice for the city’s new Mayor. ABC-7 covered the race extensively, which by the end of the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Voters in Doña Ana County showed up by the thousands on November 7 to make their voices heard. A county representative said 20,792 people voted Tuesday, including absentee and early voting. It’s a big day across the county as all 5 Municipalities are all running elections. In Las Cruces,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — When the November 7 Municipal Elections in Las Cruces wrap, the city will have a new mayor. Kenneth Miyagishima, the city’s longest-serving mayor, chose not to run for re-election. His last day in office is December 31. Reflecting on his time in office, Miyagishima told ABC-7 his win back
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — NMSU celebrated the completion of its brand new Food Science, Security, and Safety Center and Animal Nutrition and Feed Manufacturing Facility Friday. The College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony. NMSU officials and local elected officials attended the event. They toured the new facilities and
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 is asking Las Cruces mayoral candidates their thoughts on important topics impacting voters ahead of the November 7, 2023 election. For balance and clarity, ABC-7 posed each candidate the exact same questions. Watch this video to get a complete idea of each candidate’s stance on today’s issue, reducing
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A representative for the Las Cruces Fire Department says a Monday morning fire at the 755 block of South Telshor was an accidental cooking fire at Mother’s Place restaurant. Damage estimates are $1,094,400. The full fire report is expected to be completed in a few days. The fire broke
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LAS CRUCES,New Mexico (KVIA) – Las Cruces voters are preparing to usher in new leaders. The next regularly scheduled Municipal Election is Tuesday, November 7. And the following positions will be up for election: Mayor District 1 CouncilorDistrict 2 CouncilorDistrict 4 CouncilorMunicipal Judge Absentee and early voting began on Oct. 10, 2023, and ABC-7 spoke with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting locations for El Paso County are listed below. AGUA DULCE COMMUNITY CENTER 15371 Kentwood Ave. 79928Classroom B (Salón B)Today’s Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PMCurrent Wait Time: Less Than 10 Minutes ARLINGTON PARK SHELTER 10350 Pasadena Cir. 79924Main Room (Cuarto Principal)Today’s Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMCurrent Wait Time: Less Than 10
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 is asking Las Cruces mayoral candidates their thoughts on important topics impacting voters ahead of the November 7, 2023 election. For balance and clarity, ABC-7 posed each candidate the exact same questions. Watch this video to get a complete idea of each candidate’s stance on today’s issue, drug
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 is asking Las Cruces mayoral candidates their thoughts on important topics impacting voters ahead of the November 7, 2023 election. For balance and clarity, ABC-7 posed each candidate the exact same questions. Watch this video to get a complete idea of each candidate’s stance on today’s issue, crime
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In one week, Las Cruces voters will head to the polls to choose a new mayor. Seven candidates are vying for the position: Kasandra Gandara, Eric Enriquez, Mariah J. Hernandez, Gina Ortega, Isabella Solis, Mike Tellez, and Alexander Fresquez. We wanted to know what they’ll do differently to address
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police say on Saturday, November 4, 2023, they will be hosting gun buyback events in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Espanola. The events will take place from 8:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at the following locations: Las Cruces: New Mexico Game and Fish at 2715 E. Northrise
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police are scheduled to hold gun buyback events in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Espanola early next month. The events will take place on November 4, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at the following locations: Las Cruces, at the Sportsman’s Warehouse at 2230 N. Telshor
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police tell ABC-7 the shooting that led to the death of a 14-year-old Organ Mountain High student is negligent in nature. “We are still investigating the gun’s origin and how the juveniles came to possess it,” a police spokesperson said. The department added there are no new
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The remains of 30 people whose bodies were unclaimed were buried Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Las Cruces. Each of the bodies was cremated. The remains had been in the custody of the Doña Ana County Health and Human Services Department for at least two years, as required
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some women who bought their wedding dresses from Posh Bridal, located at the Fountains at Farah in East El Paso, say they are worried they will not be getting their dresses. A notice posted by the landlord said the store was closed due to unpaid rent, and the locks had
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A vigil will be held Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for the 14-year-old Organ Mountain High School Freshman, who died Saturday after being shot. The community is being asked to gather in front of the school, by the flagpole and grass area. The shooting happened around 10 a.m. Saturday
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Home Builders Association on Friday partnered up with the Las Cruces Public Schools, as well as Hatch HS, Gadsen HS, Silver City HS and Las Montanas HS, to provide students the opportunity to have a day to work in the Construction Industry through an interactive showcase.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – 32 people from Our Lady of Health Catholic Church in Las Cruces are on their way back home, after being caught in the war in Israel. The church told ABC-7 the group went to Israel on a pilgrimage. They had been there just over a week when the militant
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Federal Bureau of Investigations wants El Pasoans to be aware of a letter fraudulently trying to obtain cryptocurrency or other funds from unwitting victims. The FBI says the letter is part of a government impersonation scam. October 6, 2023, a victim reported the letter to the FBI El Paso Field Office. The letter claimed to have been sent by Special Agent in Charge John S. Morales. The letter is titled “Regarding Your Identity Theft Case,” and
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Police officers who work street crimes in Las Cruces say blue Fentanyl pills are popping up all over the city, causing addiction issues, and a rise in certain crimes. “We see it in almost every interaction we are involved with as far as the crimes that we’re focusing on,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Will New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s temporary gun ban in and around Albuquerque stand? That’s the question dominating conversations in New Mexico. Last week, a federal judge ruled that the temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of the ban will be extended until October 11. At that point, the judge will determine whether the latest
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