LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — On September 19th, Dona Ana County Commissioners voted four to one to move forward on Project Jupiter, a massive data center campus to be located in Santa Teresa. The vote was to issue $165 billion in industrial revenue bonds that will enable development of the project. Four data centers used for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last Wednesday, Texas Tech Health El Paso held a groundbreaking ceremony for what’s being called a transformative facility that will deliver comprehensive, compassionate cancer care to the Borderplex. The Fox Cancer Center will be the first comprehensive cancer center to serve our region. Once completed in 2028, the center will bring together
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is being recognized on social media as the first city in the United States to build a citywide drone network. The post on X came from drone manufacturer DJI Enterprise. Together, El Paso Police, El Paso Fire, and the city’s aviation department have 22 DJU drone docks and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As you drive through El Paso, it seems that on every major roadway, you’re seeing orange barrels. While most of us see it as an inconvenience, you have to look at the big picture that the work being done now, will benefit everyone in the future. How does TXDOT decide which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Recently, ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk and Reyes Mata III from our news partners at El Paso Inc. sat down with El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson to discuss his first eight months in office. The interview covered a range of topics to include questions about his campaign promises, what has worked,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Working parents in the borderland have struggled to find affordable, quality child care for years. Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, we’ll explore various programs and initiatives that are helping parents. Workforce Solutions Borderplex has re-opened a program called Care Force that helps parents find an approved provider and access funding to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fall semesters at UTEP and NMSU are fast approaching. NMSU begins the fall semester on Wednesday, August 20, while students at UTEP will start the fall semester on Monday, August 25. Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, UTEP President Dr. Heather Wilson and NMSU President Dr. Valerio Ferme will reveal what
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students in the El Paso Independent School District return to class on Monday, August 4. Among the challenges for the district — declining enrollment, issues with lower student attendance which leads to less state funding, and a six million dollar deficit. Adding to those challenges, the reopening of Lamar Elementary,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of the priorities during the 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature is a request by Governor Greg Abbott to redraw political boundaries in the state to benefit the Republican party. Abbott had not planned to have redistricting as one of the items for the special session. But a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Ruidoso and communities in Central Texas continue to deal with flooding rains while trying to recover from past flooding, what is being done to help with the recovery while also trying to lessen the danger and damage from future flooding events? That’s the focus of this week’s ABC-7 Xtra
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – President Donald Trump signed his signature legislation known as the Big Beautiful Bill into law on July 4th. How will the legislation affect the Borderland? How many El Pasoans will lose their Medicaid or SNAP coverage? Will El Pasoans benefit from the reduction in Social Security taxes and taxes on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte has been on the job for six months. Sunday night on ABC-7 Xtra, I sit down with Sheriff Ugarte to discuss what he has been able to accomplish in that time, and what challenges he’s facing as his first year on the job continues.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new era is beginning in college sports…beginning July 1, it’s the era of schools paying student-athletes directly. It’s all due to a multi-billion-dollar legal settlement that was formally approved earlier this month. The deal was between the NCAA, lawyers representing all Division One athletes, and the power five conferences –
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 89th Texas legislative session is history, and El Paso’s delegation to Austin ended the session with some big wins for the borderland. Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, I sit down with State Senator Cesar Blanco and State Representative Mary Gonzalez to discuss those successes and the challenges of passing legislation
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Juvenile crime in El Paso decreased in 2024, according to data from the El Paso County Juvenile Justice Center. But assaults on family members by juveniles increased 21 percent from 2023 to 2024. 235 juveniles were referred to the juvenile justice system last year for assaulting a family member. This
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Being a member of a school board in El Paso is not an easy task. Case in point, the El Paso Independent School District’s Board of Trustees and their unpopular decision on Tuesday to end the contract of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra, without providing any reasons for the termination. The board then
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From discussions on whether to fire the district’s superintendent, to approving the hiring of a law firm that also happens to conduct superintendent searches, to voting to limit the superintendent’s hiring capabilities, May was a very busy month for the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees. What has led to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As part of ABC-7’s Be Mindful initiative, this Sunday night’s ABC-7 Xtra focuses on caregiver stress. Caregiver stress is a condition characterized by emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion resulting from the prolonged demands of providing care for a loved one. it’s often a consequence of neglecting one’s own well-being while prioritizing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s newest entertainment venue, the Sunset Amphitheater, is one step closer to becoming reality. The amphitheater will be located in northeast El Paso where Cohen Stadium once stood. Ground breaking is expected to take place in late summer or early fall, with completion set for late 2026. But in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From Chicago, to Peru, and now to The Vatican. An American is chosen as the leader of the Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected on Thursday, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. How will an American Pope affect the future of the church? Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, host
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All during the month of May, ABC-7’s Be Mindful initiative is bringing you stories about you and your mental health. This Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, the focus is on the mental health of children and teens. We’ll have information about new resources to help parents and educators better identify mental
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As of Friday, April 25, the El Paso Department of Health has reported 22 confirmed cases of measles. Of all of the cases, only three are either partially or fully vaccinated. Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, I sit down with El Paso Health Authority Doctor Hector Ocaranza and Doctor Ogechika Alozie,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You’ve probably received your letter from the El Paso Central Appraisal District regarding your home’s value. That valuation is what is used to help determine your property tax bill. For the fifth year in a row, property values have gone up in El Paso. According to data provided by the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Last summer, the city of Socorro was dealing with an unwanted guest – the red flour beetle. The invasive pest, which lives in pecan shells, was making life miserable for both residents and business owners. Now, Socorro and El Paso County are taking measures to prevent a repeat infestation of
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LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — Violent crime involving children and teens in New Mexico continues to grow, and Las Cruces is caught up in the trend. The most recent example is the mass shooting at Young Park on March 21st. A 20-year-old, two 17-year-olds and a 15-year-old have all been indicted by a grand jury on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — These continue to be challenging times for El Paso’s big three school districts – El Paso, Ysleta and Canutillo. Each are facing declining enrollment, rising costs due to inflation, student funding from the state that hasn’t increased since 2019, and multi-million dollar budget deficits. This week on ABC-7 Xtra Sunday,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Water is something we all take for granted. We open the tap, and there it is. But it’s the responsibility of El Paso Water to continually provide us with water that’s safe to use. However, with growing concerns about drought and whether there’s enough river water and ground water, what’s
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s job market is always in flux. On Monday, Schneider Electric announced the addition of 300 new jobs, while federal contractor MVF said 247 El Pasoans will lose their jobs next week due to the end of a government contract. Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, host Mark Ross welcomes Laila Melendez,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on goods coming into the United States from Canada and Mexico are on hold…for now. On Tuesday, both Canada and Mexico were set to pay a 25% tariff on products bound for the U.S. Chinese products would have an additional 20% tariff. But on Thursday,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Tuesday, El Paso City Council voted unanimously to allow the issuance of requests for qualification, or RFQ, for developers interested in redeveloping the 17 city-owned properties in the Duranguito area downtown. This is the second phase of the city’s plan to redevelop the area. Council says they want the
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