ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and spent the anniversary of the fires in Ruidoso doing special reports that can be found HERE. RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) –After thousands of acres of land were scorched in and around Ruidoso with a fire that began one year ago today (June
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RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — One year ago today, hundreds of homes and buildings could be seen smoldering after the South Fork Fire began its path of destruction. ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and is in Ruidoso today to report live in the 4, 5 & 6
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RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) –ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and is in Ruidoso today to report tonight live in the 4, 5 & 6 p.m. newscasts & as the popular tourist town continues its recovery. “We’re all in trouble,” said Ruidoso resident Michael Free in June of
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ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and is in Ruidoso today to report tonight live in the 4, 5 & 6 p.m. newscasts & as the popular tourist town continues its recovery. He’ll also have an in-depth report from Ruidoso on ABC-7 at 10 p.m. RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) —
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol’s Horse Patrol Unit was the first one that ever existed in the agency’s history; they were called mounted watchmen. The unit saw its beginning back in 1904 in efforts to prevent illegal crossings and the Mounted Guards first operated out of El Paso, Texas. Border Patrol’s
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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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Coach responds to reprimand: “The incidents that were reported I could not even imagine.” EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says a report by an Austin law firm hired by El Paso ISD to investigate hazing allegations in Franklin High School’s football program can be withheld from the public under the state’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Elena Weise has been a nurse for 38 years, with experience treating patients who have mental health disorders. After her workday is done, she tends to a more personal patient – her son, Julian Pino. Pino suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Psychosis, which started after his lungs collapsed
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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) — At just 13 years old, Jack Carlin from El Paso has turned a childhood fear into a worldwide message of hope—and he’s doing it one light switch at a time. Diagnosed with autism at a young age, Jack struggled with communication and sensory challenges early on. But everything changed when
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EL PASO (KVIA) – The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, points out on its website that volunteering is a great way of improving mental health. That’s something definitely recognized at the Socorro Independent School District, where some volunteers tell ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala, that donating their time to help the schools, truly aid
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As part of ABC’s Be Mindful Initiative, ABC 7 has continued to highlight mental wellness resources and groups in our community. This month, our focus is not only on reminding you, you’re not alone, but also on celebrating the individuals who are paving the way on eliminating the stigma on mental health in our community.
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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
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An ABC-7 investigation shows longtime Franklin High School head football coach Daren Walker was reassigned while being investigated for slapping a player on the back of the head at a fundraising meeting, according to newly obtained records. The outcome of the investigation prompted Franklin High School Principal Amanda Bowser to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gabriel Delgado’s love for swimming started at an early age. As a baby, his family would put him on a floaty and push him around in the pool. Now at 14-years-old, Delgado is one of the best swimmers in El Paso. A freshman at Cathedral High School, Delgado is part of the
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ABC-7 obtained new police body cam material through a public records request, providing a detailed look at how police responded to the Young Park mass shooting back in March – the tragic incident that left three people dead and 15 people injured. One of the first key interviews captured on body cam shows 20-year old
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EL PASO (KVIA) -The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office headed up a countywide DWI Task Force over the weekend that led to 48 arrests. ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala took part in a ride along with El Paso Constable Frank Almada, of Precinct 1, to bring you an in-depth look at what law enforcement deals with during any
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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, TX (KVIA) -During his campaign for Mayor, Renard Johnson constantly reiterated his commitment to economic development here in El Paso, and bringing more high profile jobs and industry to our borderland, and he continues on that mission, now as Mayor. In a special report, ABC-7’S Paul Cicala not only got an exclusive, sit-down interview with
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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) — With the National Defense Areas now in place across the borderland region. Troops assigned to the Joint Task Force – “southern border”, are actively patrolling the border with Mexico along Texas and New Mexico. This following actions by the Trump Administration to give the military “direct control” of the designated areas. Service
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nine young women, all current or former foster youth, graduated Monday from the Texas Works Paths to Success program — a new effort designed to help them transition from foster care into stable, full-time employment. The ceremony was held at the El Paso Community College Administrative Boardroom. It marked the
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The company behind the amphitheater set to be built in northeast El Paso is showing off new designs for the site – and the opportunity to own part of it. Venu Holding Corporation is the company that made the recently-expanded 380 agreement public-private partnership with the City of El Paso,
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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) — The 2025 May Uniform Elections are off to a slow start in El Paso County – at least when it comes to casting ballots. Over the 8 days of early voting, only 4,499 people made it out to the polls to cast a ballot in person. There were also 1,220
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Army is now in charge of tens of thousands of acres of land along the border. It’s part of the changes ordered by the Trump administration to how border security and patrolling are handled. ABC-7 dug deeper on where the land is – and what the control means. The U.S. Military
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After nearly six years, the case that shook El Paso and the nation has finally reached a resolution. In his first local TV interview, Judge Medrano opened up about the emotional toll and lasting impact of overseeing the Walmart mass shooting case—the deadliest anti-Latino attack in U.S. history. “Five years, eight months, and 16 days.”
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Watch ABC-7’s special report Lost But Not Forgotten on the video player above. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a hot day and James Holeman could be relaxing and enjoying retirement — instead, he’s in the middle of the desert searching inside a backpack that could belong to a person who is dead. “This is
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EL PASO (KVIA) – Patrick Crusius, the gunman of the Walmart shooting in El Paso that claimed the lives of 23 people from both Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, will spend the rest of his life in prison. Now that victim impact statements have ended, and Crucius is being sent to state prison for the
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