EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 20 cases of New World screwworm were confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the last month. Commissioner of Agriculture of Texas Sid Miller said American families should be the ones on the lookout. New World screwworm flies lay eggs in wounds or openings in living tissue.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New World screwworm has been detected in El Paso County, according to Texas State Representative Mary Gonzalez. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the case was detected in a dog on Tuesday. The Socorro Police Department said the dog’s owner took it to a private veterinarian. New World screwworm flies
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UPDATE (Oct. 27, 2026): The New Mexico Department of Agriculture confirmed two cases of New World Screwworm in Doña Ana County: one in a sheep at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, and one in a cow at an off-campus location. New World screwworm flies lay eggs in wounds or openings in living tissue.
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UPDATE (Oct. 23, 2026): The New Mexico Department of Agriculture on Friday announced a New World screwworm case has been detected in Hidalgo County. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the case was found in cattle. Hidalgo County is west of Deming. Officials confirmed the infestation on Thursday. Officials established a 12.4-mile radius infested
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, working police K9 teams competed to put their skills and training to the test. El Paso County law enforcement agencies took the top three places. At the El Paso County Coliseum, 42 K9 teams raced against the clock to see who the top dog is. Teams from El Paso,
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(KVIA) — Thursday, New Mexico animal health officials confirmed two additional New World screwworm cases in Grant County, which is about an hour and a half drive north of Deming. NWS is a parasite whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture said the cases were detected
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Doña Ana Fire Rescue crews and County Animal Control rescued a cat that wandered into the undercarriage of its owner’s car Wednesday. Just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters went to a home off of N Country Club Road. Kitty’s owner tried to find the cat, but couldn’t because of it’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Polo has spent more than 90 days waiting for his forever family at the Humane Society of El Paso. The 6-year-old shepherd mix has been in the shelter’s care for 91 days. Humane Society staff describe him as calm, gentle and easygoing. He also gets along well with other dogs.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chelsea, a 2-year-old Australian cattle dog, has spent 182 days waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of El Paso. A Humane Society representative introduced Chelsea during ABC-7’s noon newscast, describing her as smart, sweet and friendly. Chelsea can walk well on a leash and knows several commands,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso fire crew rescued a dog from floodwaters in Central Texas Thursday. The El Paso Fire Department said its Water Rescue Team went to Rock Springs, Texas, as part of Texas Task Force 1. The team has been helping communities impacted by heavy rain and flooding. In Rock
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso firefighters rescued a cat after it got stuck in ABC-7 at 4 anchor Nichole Gomez’ backyard Wednesday. Gomez said on Wednesday night, its head and front legs stuck in the base of the holder in her backyard. Her son Randy and his cousin, Jayden, noticed it while playing
Continue Reading (KVIA) — New Mexico animal health officials confirmed a second New World screwworm case in the state. It was found in a horse in Grant County, which is west of Deming. State and federal officials expanded surveillance and fly-trapping around the location to find any additional cases and determine whether the pest spread beyond the
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite its name, the New World screwworm isn’t actually a worm, it’s a flesh-eating fly larva, and health officials are advising Borderland residents to stay vigilant for their pets. While no cases of the New World screwworm have been reported in El Paso, Dr. Tony Chacon, a veterinarian with El
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins on Thursday said the Santa Teresa livestock port will reopen Sept. 24. The opening is part of a phased reopening of ports as officials work to restore operations with protocols to prevent the spread of New World screwworm. NWS is a parasite that
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RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. (KVIA) — Some of Ruidoso Downs Race Track’s events will move to a track near Dallas, according to a news release. Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino said the following events will move to Grand Prairie, Texas: Quarter Horse Racing Triple Crown Series, the All-American Super Select Sale and the Ruidoso Downs
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TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — For the first time in her life, Hootie the owl is flying free. She was recently released to the wild at Floren Family Farms in Tularosa, New Mexico — not far from where she was found as a helpless little owlette under a pine tree. Hootie and her sibling fell from
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(KVIA) — Sunday, New Mexico’s New World screwworm infested zone lifted, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. Lifting an infested zone removes NWS-related requirements on the domestic movement of livestock and pets in the area, the USDA said. Without the infested zone, animal producers and owners can resume movement without NWS inspection. On June 7,
Continue Reading TULAROSA, N.M. (KVIA) — Hootie, the baby great horned owl found in April at a Tularosa lavender farm, is no longer a baby. She has great big, strong wings and used them to fly to freedom in the wild for the first time. We first brought you Hootie’s story when she was rescued. She learned
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SANTA ROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau announced the department investigated a fatal dog attack that occurred Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at a home on Tapia Road in Santa Rosa. Officials say that the Santa Rosa Police Department and New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers initially responded but Investigations Bureau agents
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gracey’s Rescue Ranch is inviting the community to meet its animals while helping support their care during a fundraiser and open house Saturday, Aug. 29. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6400 Charolais Drive in El Paso. According to the ranch, it has opened
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso dog lovers can celebrate National Dog Day with their four-legged friends while helping local pets in need. The Plaza Hotel will host its Paws & Pour Social Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at La Perla, its rooftop bar overlooking downtown El Paso. The event will feature food
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Multiple studies have proven that dogs reduce stress, anxiety and depression in medical patients. Coco the Golden retriever mix and her handler, or “dad,” Rodd Garcia prove that with the work they do at Del Sol Medical Center. The two of them are regular volunteers, and for the past 7
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RED RIVER, N.M. (KVIA) — A bear bit a man Friday near Red River, New Mexico, the state’s Department of Wildlife said. Officials said the man’s injuries aren’t life-threatening. The bite happened while the man was camping. Red River is about a two-hour drive north of Santa Fe. Department of Wildlife conservation officers are investigating
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Tuesday, the Juarez Municipal Government said it’s working to strengthen efforts to detect and combat New World screwworm. The parasite, known to harm livestock, is present in the state of Chihuahua and Texas. NWS larvae “screw” themselves into open wounds with sharp mouth hooks. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said
Continue Reading CEDAR CREST, N.M. (KVIA) — A bear bit a man while he walked his dogs near Cedar Crest, New Mexico, the state wildlife department said Wednesday. The bear’s bite caused non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. The New Mexico Department of Wildlife officers are investigating the bite and secured the area, it said. Cedar Crest is part
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San Elizario, Texas (KVIA) — One hundred animals have been rescued and transported to a ranch after an investigation led to a man’s arrest and an animal cruelty charge, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The animals were transported to a nonprofit animal rescue called Gracey’s Rescue Ranch. Santos Gordillo Torres allegedly neglected dozens
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The impact an animal can have on a person’s life and metal wellbeing has long been documented. Researchers now say canine companionship is helping a specific set of patients succeed in their recovery. “We’re kind of wired to be connected to nature, and dogs are just particularly good at creating
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 61-year-old man was charged with animal cruelty after an investigation led to the rescue of 100 animals in San Elizario, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Santos Gordillo Torres faces four counts of cruelty to livestock animals, the sheriff’s office said. EPCSO said deputies went to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 and the Humane Society of El Paso is teamed up for a live broadcast for viewers to learn what the HSEP is all about! In a night-long battle between Team Dog and Team Cat, the cat lovers took a narrow lead. By 11 p.m., the HSEP reached $102,630 of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Whether you are looking for a workout partner, a companion for a new apartment, or a final addition to your family, adoption is about more than just filling a space in your home. Staff at the Humane Society of El Paso and decades of scientific research—say pets have a profound
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