FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Two Fabens High School seniors will represent their school and Texas at an international health leadership conference, the school announced Tuesday. Seniors Yadira Gonzalez and Yvette Hernandez will head to Indianapolis for the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference on Friday. HOSA is an international student organization that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One senior living community in West El Paso is asking the community to volunteer their time and blood Tuesday, all in effort to help those in need.The Legacy at Cimarron will be hosting a community blood drive this Tuesday, June 16, partnering with Vitalant, and organizers are hoping to have
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — A baby formula has been linked to three infant hospitalizations and has been recalled nationwide, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. Monday, it urged customers to stop using Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic infant formula sold at Target. Nara Organics recalled the products after it was linked to
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — With confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott launched a free course to help people learn how to inspect their animals for the parasite. NWS fly larvae feed on living tissue through open wounds. As of June 11, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed 12 cases of NWS.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requiring dogs crossing the border into the U.S. to have a Screwworm-Freedom Certificate. According to the USDA, before dogs can enter the United States, they must: Seek a veterinary exam and treatment Get a Screwworm-Freedom certificate Show the certificate at the port of entry
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During warm months, it’s important to take extra care of your skin! You can spend time outdoors without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin. Dr. Zainab Mohammodu is a board-certified dermatologist. She sees patients at Epiphany Dermatology in El Paso. She said there’s a reason why El
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two new studies are linking declining birth rates with the arrival of the smartphone. It’s no secret our phones have changed our daily lives and socialization patterns, but this is a new perspective. A global birthrate decline began in 2007 – the same year Apple introduced the iPhone. One study
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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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sarah Zambrano is the epitome of strength and determination. She’s a crossfit competitor, a runner, and a mother of two. What you can’t see on the surface is how much she’s dealing with on the inside. She has been diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis, and lives with chronic, debilitating pain.
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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
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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
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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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into Celsius Holdings, Inc., which owns the company selling the popular energy drink, Alani Nu. Thursday, Paxton alleged Celsius of marketing its drinks to teenagers and children. Alani Nu drinks are low in calories. Each 12-ounce can has 200 mg of caffeine. Paxton said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of every four Americans is a caregiver to someone 18 years or older. That number has risen 45% in the past decade – nearly 20 million more caregivers than in 2015. According to AARP, this population includes unpaid family members and paid family members. It’s called “the invisible workforce,”
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by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert Nearly 180 detainees are under quarantine for possible measles exposure at Camp East Montana, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Fort Bliss, city health officials told El Paso Matters on Wednesday. The facility initiated quarantine after 16 detainees were identified as contacts of two confirmed measles cases at a detention facility in
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Summer break is about to begin in the borderland and it’s one of the toughest times of year for parents to feed their kids, as they lose access to the meals they relied on. El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Interim CEO Kris Yagel says El Paso has a food insecurity rate at almost 40%, which he
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DEMING, N.M. (KVIA) — An inmate at the Luna County Detention Center in Deming, New Mexico, tested positive for measles, the state health department said Monday. NMDOH said people may have been exposed to this case at the U.S. Probation & Parole Office in Las Cruces: May 27 between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. 100
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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) — Prom season hit Emergence Health Network Friday. Clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities got to “shine bright” at the Marty Robbins Recreation Center. EHN’s Director of Communications Noreen Jaramillo said the Shine Bright Prom gave clients a day of “fun, excitement and unforgettable memories” for those who never had the
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By Meredith Deliso A day before he died following a brief hospitalization, NASCAR champion Kyle Busch was coughing up blood while at a GM facility in North Carolina, according to the 911 call obtained by ABC News. The 911 caller requested an ambulance come to the GM Charlotte Technical Center in Concord on Wednesday for an individual
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WASHINGTON (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Surgeon General is calling on kids to cut their time spent on screens. Wednesday, officials issued an advisory on the harms of screen use and a “toolkit” on how to combat them. While the advisory said it’s from the surgeon general,
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 21 MAY 26 10:28 ET By Meg Tirrell, Aaron Cooper, Deidre McPhillips, Diego Mendoza, CNN (CNN) — US-bound flights carrying passengers who were recently in an Ebola-affected region of Africa must land at Dulles International Airport in Virginia, where they will undergo health screening. “The Dulles requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S.
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Optional changes are available to Texas driver licenses and identification cards for those with communication impediments. The Texas Department of Public Safety said on Wednesday the changes aim to improve communication between law enforcement and those with some disabilities and health conditions. DPS said Texans can add one of two indicators on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A study by researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso is looking at the effects of boxing training and cardiovascular health. Researchers conducted the study a few years ago and found just six weeks of boxing training can significantly reduce blood pressure and improve overall blood vessel function
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DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — After an emergency meeting Friday, the Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the county and YesCare Corporation to provide past-due wages owed to employees working at the county detention center. According to the county, YesCare employees who were supposed to be
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El Paso, TX, (KVIA-TV)- Jennifer Armendariz, an oncology nurse practitioner with a certification in Lifestyle Medicine, spends her days caring for patients, and right now, she is caring for a parent with cancer. She explains that the dual perspective, as both clinician and caregiver, has given her a uniquely personal lens on the essential role
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Maria Zampini is off to work as University Medical Center of El Paso’s new chief executive officer. The native El Pasoan has been with UMC for more than 30 years now, marking an exciting step in her career — and the hospital’s history as its first female CEO. Zampini is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hantavirus has been making headlines across the world due to an infected cruise ship where 3 people have died from the infection. Hantavirus also has some local impacts, as Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman’s wife died from the virus last year in New Mexico. However, Dr. Armando Meza with the Texas
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By Liz Neporent and Mary KekatosLast updated: April 23, 2026, 6:54 AM MDT Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The order moves marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, putting state-licensed medical marijuana in the same category as some pain medications, ketamine and testosterone. While this
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 21 APR 26 12:43 ET Updated: 21 APR 26 13:13 ET By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the US military will no longer require the annual flu vaccine for troops. “Our new policy is simple. If you, an American warrior entrusted to defend this nation, believe
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