SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — A Santa Fe County woman died from plague, the New Mexico Department of Health said Thursday. It was the first human case reported in the state in 2026. Plague is a bacterial disease rodents carry. NMDOH said it’s found in the western United States and is generally transmitted to humans
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas land commissioner offered General Land Office (GLO) managed lands to support Texas’ and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s New World screwworm response. NWS is a parasite that feeds off flesh through open wounds. It infests animals and humans, though the risk is low, according to the Centers for Disease
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The USDA confirmed New Mexico’s first screwworm case Monday. NMSU Assistant Entomology Professor Dr. Caleb Hubbard says ranchers in the area need to be vigilant to prevent the spread. “You know, we all have to recognize that we in moments like this, we all have to come together,” Dr. Caleb
Continue Reading UPDATE (2:53 p.m.) — The USDA said the infested dog lives at a home in Lea County, New Mexico, which is where Hobbs is. The veterinarian who reported the case is located in Texas, the USDA said. Since the dog lives in New Mexico, the case location has been changed to be the first case
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Editor’s note: The original version of this story stated former Zoo Director Joe Montisano filed a wrongful termination lawsuit. A former zoo employee filed the lawsuit against the city, Montisano and other zoo employees. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens will have a new leader. Monday, the city announced
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration Friday after a confirmed detection of New World screwworm Wednesday in Zavala County, which is near Uvalde. The screwworm parasite can infect livestock. Last year, worries over NWS shut down livestock crossings in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The governor authorized the use of
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EL PASO, Texas — From the streets to the frontlines, an El Paso rescue dog became the first rescue to earn a U.S. Border Patrol Critical Incident Response K9 certification. Thursday, ABC-7 met Chloe, who is about two-and-a-half years old and her handler, Agent Miguel Carrillo. Chloe’s badge symbolizes a vital mission — to provide
Continue Reading AUSTIN (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed a detection of New World screwworm in Zavala County, which is south of Uvalde and east of Eagle Pass. There are no other detections in Texas, officials said. NWS are maggots that feed on living tissue through open wounds. Maggots burrow, or “screw,” into
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by Berenice Garcia, The Texas TribuneJune 3, 2026 McALLEN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a suspected case of New World screwworm — the parasitic fly poised to harm the state’s $15 billion cattle industry — in South Texas. The USDA is testing a sample of the potential infestation at the USDA’s National Veterinary
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — A truck crashed into a home in Sunland Park, New Mexico, according to the city’s fire department. Firefighters rescued a dog and checked on a person inside the house. Courtesy: Sunland Park Fire Department It happened on the 1100 block of Brass Hill Avenue early Wednesday morning, the fire department
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, through some of its departments, announced a new campaign to stop the spread of rickettsiosis in the region. More than 20 deaths related to the insect-borne disease have been reported this year so far, according to the Juárez Ecology Department. The disease, transmitted by ticks, exhibits a high
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 29-year-old was arrested for alleged animal cruelty, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. On May 26, deputies, detectives and Animal Welfare officers went to the 12700 block of Montana Avenue near Rich Beem Boulevard after a suspected animal cruelty report, EPCSO said. Investigators found three dogs living
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A baby great horned owl, named Hootie, is on the path to recovery and slated for release in the coming weeks after being found on ABC-7’s Hillary Floren’s lavender farm in Tularosa and received care from multiple wildlife organizations. Cressie Drummond was out for her morning walk when she spotted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a man for animal cruelty after finding an underweight dog with visible bones. On Memorial Day, deputies helped the Animal Welfare Unit with an investigation on the 13300 block of Estancia de Misiones Street off S San Elizario Road. They found
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The future Deck Plaza project received its first private donation of $1 million from CASA Auto Group, the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation said Tuesday. The money will go toward the future “Casa Auto Group Dog Park.” Large and small dogs will be able to enjoy their own space, the foundation
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso confirmed Monday the El Paso Zoo is taking steps to regain national accreditation. The zoo is working with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since a January 2024 accreditation review highlighted facility maintenance, safety protocols, animal care area conditions, and staff training issues. The
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ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — The state of New Mexico launched an informational website about New World screwworm, the state’s Department of Agriculture said Monday. The site tells users how to identify infestations, protect people, animals and report suspected cases. NWS is a parasitic fly. Larvae infest open wounds, which can be fatal if untreated, and mostly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shots fired at a West El Paso dog park just after 9:15 a.m. after a pit bull and Chihuahua “showed aggression” towards each other, El Paso police said Monday. Police said a man in his 70s was at the Westside Community Park with a Chihuahua mix the same time a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Moms can get a special discount at the El Paso Zoo for Mother’s Day, according to the City of El Paso. On Mother’s Day, all mother figures get 20% off adult admission into the zoo. Beyond the discount, the zoo is using the holiday to raise awareness about threats orangutans
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Step into the spotlight at Strut for Pups, the ultimate fashion fundraiser happening April 25, 2026, at MUTTZ Canine Social Club, 460 Vin Rambla. The excitement kicks off at 7 p.m. with a dazzling dog fashion show, a live DJ spinning tunes, signature cocktails, and plenty of surprises—all in support of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A social media video posted on Tuesday showed a two separate incidents of people pulling on their dogs’ leashes. FitFam El Paso shared the videos with ABC-7. One showed an owner yanking his dog’s leash. The other showed an owner tugging on her dog’s neck, causing the dog to yelp.
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — The Northern District Attorney’s Office in Juárez found and rescued 10 dogs after carrying out six search warrants in several neighborhoods throughout March, the Attorney General of the State of Chihuahua said Wednesday. During one of the searches, authorities found an object similar to a firearm. The item has been
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UPDATE (April 8, 2026) — The Juarez fire department said the fire was set intentionally, but no cause has been found. The Department of Animal Care and Welfare (DABA) returned several animals to their owner Tuesday, the Juarez Municipal Government said. The owner reunited with 30 pigs (both piglets and adults), eight chickens and a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is joining in to show love to the viral sensation Punch the monkey. El Paso Public Library is hosting a Punch party at the Jose Cisneros Library to create heart bag charms inspired by Punch the monkey on March 7 at 12:30 p.m. The bag charms are a
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – Construction projects along the U.S.-Mexico border continue, and wildlife experts and biologists raise concerns about the number of endangered species along the path. Species such as the Mexican Wolf and dozens of other animals native to the area have difficulty finding the resources they need on the land because
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says new active cases of New World screwworm have been reported by Mexican authorities in the state of Tamaulipas. The total is now 16, with 13 cases currently active. The USDA has also confirmed that one of the newly-reported cases is just 197 miles from
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says Mexico’s National Service of Agro-Alimentary Public Health, Safety, and Quality has confirmed eight new cases of New World screwworm in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. That is near the border with Texas. The number of total confirmed cases in Tamaulipas since December 30, 2025,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo announced today that the bald eagles it was caring for died. “Despite more than a week of intensive veterinary treatment for severe emaciation and suspected lead exposure (pending confirmation), his condition was too critical to overcome,” the zoo posted to social media. The eagle was rescued
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new New World screwworm case has been reported 197 miles from the U.S./Mexico border in the state of Tamaulipas. The case was identified on December 27 in a six-day-old calf. Texas agriculture officials say this is the northernmost active detection to date and the first case reported in Tamaulipas.
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Originally Published: 30 DEC 25 15:53 ET By Vincent Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KOAT) — A bald eagle was rescued from a pig pen in the Gila, after it was likely attacked by adult pigs while trying to capture a piglet. The park’s official wildlife rescue said
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