10 walkable cities popular with seniors
Because Market ranked 10 cities for their walkability and populations aged 65 and older, citing data from Walkscore and the Census Bureau.
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Community Champions: San Elizario High School soccer teams continue to soar in state playoffs
EL PASO, Texas – The San Elizario Eagles are on the brink of making history. They have an opportunity to win not only one state title in soccer, but possibly two state championships in the sport. Both the girls and boys teams find themselves in the Sweet 16 of the Class 4A tournament. The girls
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El Paso Parks & Rec. to host annual Egg-Stravaganza Carnivals this Easter
EL PASO, Texas — This Easter weekend enjoy games, food, arts and craft, and an “egg-citing” Easter egg hunt at any of your local recreation centers. The City of El Paso’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting their annual Egg-Stravaganza Carnivals. The carnivals take place Friday and Saturday. The events are free and open to
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Free gelding clinic for horses in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Animal Protection New Mexico is hosting a gelding clinic in Las Cruces on Monday morning, at the Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds. This clinic is for owners in southern New Mexico and southwestern Texas who can’t afford the procedure. Most male horses are castrated for convenience in order to eliminate
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Which states’ taxpayers owe the most come tax day
Stacker ranked all 50 states by the average amount taxpayers owed on tax day, according to 2020 tax year data from the Internal Revenue Service.
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15 popular celebrity homes on YouTube
Lazzoni Modern Furniture found the 15 most popular celebrity homes on Architectural Digest’s YouTube channel.
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20 celebrity chefs’ signature dishes
Stacker compiled a list of 20 celebrity chefs and the dishes that made them famous, from classic cultural dishes to recipes passed down through generations.
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20 celebrities who follow plant-based diets
Thistle compiled a list of celebrities who follow a plant-based diet for various reasons—like animal rights, climate change, better health, and more.
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El Paso Museum, Cultural Affairs Department inviting artists to learn about paid opportunities
EL PASO, Texas — The Museums and Cultural Affairs Department is hosting it’s annual Artist Opportunities Open House inviting artists to learn about about programs and several paid projects sponsored by the department. This year, the open house will have an exhibitor hall and 20-minutebreakout sessions with staff from the Cultural Funding Program, Public Art Program, Signature
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Hiker rescue at Organ Mountains highlights precautions you should take
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – (KVIA) In the Organ Mountains near Las Cruces, a woman in her mid-20s was rescued on Sunday after injuring her ankle on the Aguirre Springs Pine Tree Loop. This incident marks the second rescue operation in the area within two weeks. As temperatures rise and outdoor activities become more popular,
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El Paso Zoo mystery: The case of the vanishing prairie dogs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo has made significant modifications after a colony of prairie dogs suddenly vanished from their exhibit. According to officials, the prairie dogs were reported missing in March 2022. However, the last time they were seen was in September 2021. The colony of 14 black-tailed prairie dogs was
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El Paso Zoo announces pregnancy of Gigi the Giraffe
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has announced the pregnancy of Gigi the Giraffe. This will mark the first giraffe birth for the El Paso Zoo. Zoo officials say that staff is working closely with Survival Species Protection to ensure Gigi’s pregnancy is safe. Veterinarians at the zoo have confirmed Gigi
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Sunday Funday Moment: Las Cruces teen takes her first win at Golden Gloves State Tournament
EL PASO, Texas– A Las Cruces dad and daughter duo are proving that wrestling and boxing isn’t just for boys. Drew Flores is a proud husband, student, and entrepreneur, but his most important job is is being a father to two. 7-year-old little Drew and his teen daughter, Karly who is following her dad’s footsteps
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Beyond catnip: 7 safe, cat-friendly plants to have at home
Wag! compiled a list of seven plants that are nontoxic and fun for cats to chew and play with, especially if they don’t react well to catnip.
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Las Cruces cannabis shops struggle to stay competitive in growing market
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many entrepreneurs jumped at the chance to get in on the ground floor of the newly legalized cannabis market, leaving many stores struggling to maintain their business. In the one year since recreational cannabis sales were legalized in the state of New Mexico, Las Cruces has gone from about
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El Paso centenarian tells ABC-7 why she keeps active
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Reida Stewart is an active centenarian and celebrated amongst her physical therapy group on Thursday. Rudy Marin, CEO of El Paso Physical Therapy Services, says, “We call her Momma Stewart because she is a mother to all of us.” Stewart visits El Paso Physical Therapy Services twice weekly to exercise
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The ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds is here…achooo!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yet another windy day is expected across the Borderland on Thursday. Strong wind gusts are expected across the area, from the Bootheel to the Sacramento mountains. Gusts will be up to about 55 mph throughout the afternoon, with possible 60 mph gusts mixed in from time to time. Even stronger
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From Burges high school to the floor of the final four
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The month of March is winding down but the madness is really just beginning because come April 1st, final four play begins. If your bracket is busted like the rest of us and you don’t have a dog in the fight, there is still one team and one player in
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Fire weather season returns to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for Borderland residents to be much more careful with flammable material. Spring in the desert is the driest time of the year, as well as the windiest. When dry air and strong winds mix, all there needs to be is a spark,
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New Mexico adopts ‘roasted green Chile’ as state aroma
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The state of New Mexico officially has a new aroma! It’s roasted green chile. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the legislation at Monte Vista Elementary School in Las Cruces, surrounded by the 5th Graders who inspired the legislation. It all started months ago when State Senator William Soules visited the students
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Pope Francis hospitalized for a respiratory infection, Vatican spokesman says
(CNN) — Pope Francis will be hospitalized for “a few days” for the treatment of a respiratory infection, the Vatican said on Wednesday, raising concerns over the health of the 86-year-old pontiff. “In recent days Pope Francis complained of some respiratory difficulties and this afternoon he went to Policlinico A. Gemelli for some medical checks,” Vatican spokesman
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Be Mindful: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ musical stops in El Paso; touching on suicide, loneliness, and hope
UPDATE – Anthony Norman and Alaina Anderson play two of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’s’ lead characters and they spoke about the serious subject matter included in the show’s story. “It’s a huge responsibility and it’s a huge a honor to be able to have an opportunity to tell this story. To be a part of this
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Lowbrow Palace to host first Feria de Agave this Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Lowbrow Palace has announced its debut of a large-scale festival celebrating agave spirits called Feria de Agave. The festival is this Saturday, April 1 from 3 to 11 p.m. at 1006 Texas Avenue. The Agave Fest will feature more than 30 agave brands, eats, and local live bands! Feria de
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El Paso judge salvages native plants from construction sites
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – When Associate Municipal Judge Steve Fischer isn’t in court, he’s outside in his garden planting cactuses, agaves, pomegranates and other drought-resistant plants. But Fischer doesn’t buy the native plants; he salvages them from construction sites. Fischer belongs to the cactus club and says he’s salvaged natives from all over the
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ABC-7 Xtra: The ordination of Auxiliary Bishop Tony Celino
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –El Pasoans will witness an event that hasn’t happened in more than a century, a bishop ordained right here in the El Paso diocese. Specifically, this will be the first episcopal ordination in our diocese since its foundation in 1914. Taking center stage will be Bishop-elect Tony Celino, appointed by Pope
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Sunday Funday Moment: Former Viva El Paso dancer turns her passion for dance into her own performance physical therapy clinic
El Paso, Texas– Mayra Navarrete has been working as a local physical therapist for over ten years now. Her passion for becoming a physical therapist all began with her passion for dancing. “When I was picking my major I wanted to become a nurse,” said Navarrete. “I wanted to be something in the medical field
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How the rate of uninsured drivers has changed over time in every state
More than 1 in 10 U.S. drivers lacks insurance. The General used Insurance Research Council data to see where that rate has changed most.
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20 popular international snacks you should try if you can find them
Stacker tracked down some of the most delicious, must-try snacks from different countries.
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25 idioms that were common in the ’60s
Stacker compiled a thorough list of 25 words and phrases that were specifically popular, or popularized, during the 1960s.
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How to read misleading food labels
Healthwashing, greenwashing, and humanewashing are marketing techniques that often intentionally mislead consumers. Experience Life created this handy glossary of labeling terms to explain what they mean—and what they don’t.
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