EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shery Welsh will take over as the next leader of UTEP’s Aerospace Center. A former director of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Welsh will take over the center on July 15, 2024. Welsh has 37 years of experience working in aerospace science, and has overseen research and managed
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RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — New Mexico officials reported Wednesday that two people have died as a result of the South Fork Fire. The first death was confirmed by the New Mexico Governor’s Office and identified as 60-year-old Patrick Pearson. Patrick Pearson was living in Ruidoso at the time and had been a musician in New
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Socorro Independent School District held a board meeting to discuss how to correct the error that overcharged tax payers. TEA conservator, Dr. Michael Hinojosa says the error over charged tax payers around $24 individually and totaled $2 million. Hinojosa says they don’t know how the error occurred but they will conduct an
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Update (June 21, 2024): ABC News exclusively interviewed Zambrano about her experience and the lawsuit. Update (June 19, 2024): Paranjpe says an El Paso judge just issued a temporary restraining order in the case. That will prevent the resort in Mexico from getting rid of any evidence connected to the case, Paranjpe explained. ABC-7 obtained
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Angela Barton still remembers the exact moment she realized her Kia Sorento had been broken into. The Northeast El Paso resident was headed to work in her other vehicle when she noticed her Kia was heavily damaged. Barton told ABC-7 that the vehicle had sentimental value since it
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El Paso, TX — Black El Paso Voice presents “The State of Black El Paso Event: A Crucial Platform for Catalyzing Transformative Change,” hosted by Shonique Tornes, US Navy Veteran and community activist. This impactful gathering will convene at the McCall Neighborhood Center. Event Details: Date: Juneteenth | Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: McCall
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EL PASO, Texas—Sun Metro will offer free rides all day on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in observance of National Dump the Pump Day. Originally initiated by the American Public Transportation Association, the third Thursday in June is designated as Dump the Pump Day. This day serves as a reminder of the benefits of public transportation, such as saving money on fuel and reducing individual carbon footprints,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As wildfires continue to ravage the Mescalero Reservation and Ruidoso area, thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate. In response, local organizations and residents are coming together to provide essential support through donations. Urgently Needed Items: Non-perishable foods Bottled water Baby supplies Dog and cat food Clothing Blankets Toiletries
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Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Southern restaurants in El Paso using data from Yelp.
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TULAROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Otero County Sheriff deputies are looking for 41-year-old Tularosa resident James Martin. Officials say Martin violated his probation for criminal sexual penetration of a child by leaving Otero County. He was last seen in the El Paso/Sunland Park area, officials say. Courtesy: OCSO Martin is 5’9″ and weighs about 170
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is experiencing extreme drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. El Paso Water approved a Drought Contingency Plan in April of this year. EP Water says this is a plan they have to have in place every year, just as a precaution and do not forsee
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As temperatures soar in the Borderland, ProAction Emergency Services Institute reports a surge in heat-related emergencies. Jesus Gomez, an EMT with ProAction, highlighted key strategies for identifying and preventing heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion. He said heat exhaustion symptoms include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and fainting. He noted that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– General Services Administration (GSA) have removed the El Paso coliseum and ice skating rink from their plans to modernize the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA). El Paso County Commissioner, David Stout says this is the outcomes he hoped for. Stout says now the focus is on the healthy of the people
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The El Paso Chihuahuas are inviting children in the Borderland to take part in their Play Ball Weekend event. This event seeks to encourage children in the community to stay active, make friends, and have fun through baseball. Play Ball Weekend will happen Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 11
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is inviting the community to a free event Saturday in celebration of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is the holiday that commemorates the day slaves were officially freed in the U.S. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., outdoor celebration will include family games, activities, live music, jumping balloons,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Daniel Chacon, a dedicated professor at UTEP, has transformed his love for writing into a thriving career, navigating through the highs and lows of his journey. “If you have the desire to write, that is the gift,” he reflects. Chacon spends much of his time engaging with the community through
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is in the hospital with minor injuries after a crash near Porfirio Diaz on the westbound lanes of the I-10. ABC-7 crews on the scene witnesses two vehicles damaged from the crash. El Paso Police said no other injuries were reported.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Basketball in the Barrio returns to the Borderland for it’s 32nd year. The camp which will be held at the Armijo Center located at 700 East Seventh Avenue. It will take place on June 14-16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The camp hosts 6-10 year-old girls and boys who live
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ABC-7 has learned Lizzette Zambrano has filed a lawsuit against Casago LLC, Casago International and High desert travel, all companies that operate the resort where her husband died after being electrocuted in a hot tub Tuesday evening. In the case Lizette Zambrano v. Casago, LLC, details reveal “Mr. Guillen entered the hot
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro ISD says it charged taxpayers more than it should have last year. In a letter sent out to faculty, the district said that its state conservators found the Maintenance and Operations tax rate exceeded the maximum rate allowed by the Texas Education Agency. “For a $246,000 home (with the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Academy Award winner Sissy Spacek will make an appearance at this year’s Plaza Classic Film Festival in Downtown El Paso. The Texas native will attend the Saturday, July 27 screening of the 1980 film Coal Miner’s Daughter, in which she gave an Oscar-winning portrayal of country music legend Loretta Lynn.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — This weekend, El Pasoans are invited to celebrate Father’s Day with a fun-filled event at Ascarate Park. The County of El Paso is hosting “Dads N’ Rides,” offering activities for the entire family. The event will feature a car show, a variety of food trucks, and live music. Local disco
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Coliseum is no longer part of the General Services Administration’s (GSA) plans to modernize the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA). El Paso County Commissioner David Stout announced the news Thursday, thanking the GSA for listening to community input on the plans. “This is great news for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 First Alert continues in the Borderland because of the heat, temperatures throughout El Paso are expected to reach 109, Las Cruces 108. This makes Thursday the hottest day of 2024 so far. City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza, sat down with ABC-7 about the importance of staying safe
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fear of outliving your money isn’t a new concern, especially for retirees. According to a 2024 Allianz Life survey, 63 percent of respondents are more worried about their financial longevity than of dying. Investment Advisor, Brian Mirau, talks about the various factors that could attribute to this and the
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A couple from El Paso was shocked in a jacuzzi in Mexico, with one man dying from electrocution, according to the Sonora attorney general. It happened at the Sonora Sea Resort in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora which is also known as rocky point. The resort is about a mile drive from the
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As Juneteenth approaches, the black American community of El Paso is hosting events all month to commemorate this day. The celebrations aim to educate and unite the community, highlighting the importance of this historic day. Juneteenth, also known as the “second Independence Day,” is observed on June 19th and marks
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PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico (KVIA) — An El Pasoan is dead after an accident in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, according to information obtained by ABC News from a source close to the investigation. Jorge N. died and Lizeth N. was injured when a possible “electrical shock” ran through a jacuzzi in a private condominium. The Sonora Attorney
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The signing of a Partnership Memorandum of Agreement between the U.S. Army and the City of El Paso is set to happen Wednesday, June 12th at 2 p.m. It will be held at the City Hall on 300 N. Campbell Main Conference room on the 2nd floor. The partnership will assist transitioning soldiers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Family and friends of 25-year-old Rey Mendez gathered at the intersection of Zaragoza and Americas, the place where Mendez died following a crash on Sunday, June 9. Mendez was the passenger in a truck driven by 36-year-old Ramon Jaime Parada. Police said Parada had fled from tribal police before speeding
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