35 migrants rescued from hot trailer in southern New Mexico
LA UNION, New Mexico (KVIA) — Border Patrol officials say agents rescued 35 migrants from a trailer this week. El Paso Sector Chief Anthony “Scott”…
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Lower Valley residents pushing to preserve their neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The area of Nimitz and Carolina in El Paso’s Lower Valley is as picturesque as it is historical. The area is home to one of…
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Netflix premieres car renovation reality show based in El Paso
Update: ABC-7 is bringing you complete coverage of the release. The local business is holding a media availability today in the hours before the…
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Road rage shooting in the Upper Valley may have started over broken mailbox
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police continue to investigating a deadly shooting in the Upper Valley involving a road rage incident. In the…
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Early morning shooting adds to history of violence near the Cincinnati Entertainment District
EL PASO (KVIA) — A shooting left one man dead early Friday morning. The shooting happened near Cincinnati Avenue, an area that includes a handful of…
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Nusenda Credit Union acquires Las Cruces-based Western Heritage Bank
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Nusenda Credit Union, New Mexico’s largest locally owned and operated credit union, is acquiring Western Heritage…
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Netflix premieres car renovation show shot in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso-based TV show premieres tomorrow on Netflix. “Tex-Mex Motors” follows car enthusiasts Marcos “Scooter” Carrera…
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El Paso Sheriff’s deputies arrest man wanted for child sex abuse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit took 71-year-old Roberto Maldonado into custody on June 6. A…
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Ft. Bliss soldier allegedly burglarizes home, says he was “possessed by the devil”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Ft. Bliss soldier broke into a home in northeast El Paso, breaking a glass door and allegedly telling the homeowner he was…
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Migrants in Juarez now camping at El Chamizal, waiting to cross into U.S.
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Migrants in Juarez who recently arrived at the border and who do not want to stay at local shelters have started to camp…
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El Paso’s internal auditor reviewed convenience store security videos during gas card investigation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city’s chief internal auditor released his report on fuel card usage by members of city council and the mayor for the…
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Las Cruces Firefighters save man and his dog in swift water rescue operation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces man and his dog were saved by quick-thinking firefighters after they became stuck in a swift current.…
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Be Mindful: Rio Vista expands in El Paso with new outpatient wing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rio Vista Behavioral Health has expanded access to mental health support on their campus. The upgrades to the campus include…
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ABC-7 Xtra: The Life of a Miner in southern New Mexico
OROGRANDE, New Mexico (KVIA) — In the mountains near Orogrande, New Mexico lie several private mining claims with many types of ores, crystals,…
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Carlsbad man arrested for allegedly making bomb threat in Dona Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 28-year-old Matthew Mills is in the Dona Ana County Detention Center. Deputy U.S. Marshals arrested Mills on a…
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Free lunches for children in Las Cruces this summer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools is giving out free breakfast and lunch this summer. It’s available to children ages one to…
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Bicyclist dead after car slams into his back on busy Las Cruces street
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials say 37-year-old Francisco Hernandez was airlifted to University Medical Center in El Paso after a car…
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Vitalant teams up with local law enforcement for annual ‘Respond to the Call’ Blood Drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local first responders in El Paso and Las Cruces are calling on the community and each other to donate blood for the annual…
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‘Casa del Migrante’ in Juarez has new director after 13 years
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — One of the best known migrant shelter along the border has a new director. The former leader, Father Javier Calvillo,…
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El Pasoan helping make golf more accessible to people with disabilities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Non-profit organization “Call Me ABLE” and world ranked one handed golfer Gianna Rojas, hosted a special event for media…
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Las Cruces Police youth summer camp inspires future generation of law enforcement
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department, in collaboration with the Army National Guard and the NMSU College of Arts and…
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City of El Paso commemorating Love Your Block anniversary with special event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is marking the conclusion of the first year of the Love Your Block (LYB) Grant Program, with an event…
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El Paso father and two sons charged with murder following road rage crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A father and his two adult sons are facing murder charges after police say they got into a road rage incident with another…
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Be Mindful: El Paso conference focused on senior well-being
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Adult Protective Services is hosting its 14th annual Crimes Against the Elderly Conference Wednesday. It’s…
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Las Cruces daycare director arrested for allegedly abusing child with autism
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — According to court documents recently obtained by ABC-7, 59-year-old Angie Flores was arrested after one of her…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces Wednesday, June 7
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here a list of road closures scheduled for Wednesday, June 7 for El Paso County and the City of Las Cruces. For updates in…
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El Paso man attacks person on I-10, falls into oncoming traffic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A driver is dead after police say he tried to fight another person in his car before falling into traffic on I-10. The dead…
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Person rushed to the hospital after shooting in El Paso’s Upper Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crimes Against Persons investigators are looking into a shooting on the corner of Doniphan and Montoya in the Upper Valley,…
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El Paso County colonia gets $28 million for new water, sewer systems
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will receive $28 million from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to improve water access in Montana…
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Las Cruces children receive new school garden, learn to cook fresh produce
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — La Semilla Food Center built a brand new garden for the students at Monte Vista Elementary School in Las Cruces. The…
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