EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The rise in murders and other violent crime in Ciudad Juárez is related to fighting among cartels and gangs. That’s according to former DEA Agent and U.S. Marshall Robert Almonte. Almonte also said he expects the violence to continue. According to Almonte, there are multiple reasons for the violence. First,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — State and local leaders from both sides of the political isle spoke Friday on immigration concerns ahead of the 2024 presidential election. This comes as Democratic Congresswoman Veronica Escobar led several of her colleagues on a tour of the border the same morning. One thing that both Democrats and Republicans
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Libraries will host The New York Times, Sunday Times and international bestselling author Dion Leonard. Leonard’s book “Finding Gobi,” tells the heartwarming true story of his time as a seasoned ultramarathon runner, crossing paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The owner of a popular group of elote trucks is speaking to ABC-7 after one of his trucks was stolen last Friday. Jesus Rios, the owner of Elotes El Vaquero, said he first started his business almost 15 years ago. He said selling authentic Mexican corn runs in his blood,
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — It was a violent month for our sister city. According to the Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office, January saw 125 homicides. Our news partners in Juárez, Canal 44, reported January of 2023 had 94 homicides. Among those 125 killed in January 2024, 13 women and 2 children were killed. On Friday, in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It may be the middle of winter, but a local westside community garden is nice and green, with rows of beets, carrots and kale. The Amigos Garden flourishes thanks to volunteers like Bill Hooten. We caught up with him as he was dumping kitchen scraps from the nearby Mustard Seed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) says it is working to improve its arsenic treatment facilities in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa. Right now, communities north of Sunland Park are still dealing with discolored water “caused by sediments in the arsenic filter media that accumulated over time at the
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Wednesday, Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar visited El Paso to give a talk for business leaders and stakeholders in El Paso. He was invited by the El Paso Central Administration. Mayor Pérez Cuéllar said he is constantly communicating with El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, especially about migration concerns. One concern
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By Meredith Deliso January 31, 2024, 4:15 PM Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of “Rust.” The actor entered the plea in a court document filed Wednesday, waiving his arraignment, which had been scheduled to occur virtually on Thursday. Under the
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico’s National Chamber of Commerce in Juárez held a news conference Wednesday to talk about recent migrant surges and what could happen if the Biden administration shuts down commercial crossings along the border. Vice President of Legal Advice, Professor Iván Pérez, said the possible partial border shutdown is concerning because of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 6-2 vote, the El Paso City Council voted to delete an item regarding the modernization of an El Paso port of entry during Tuesday’s meeting. This means El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser will not send a letter to the U.S. General Services Administration asking for the removal of
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department has temporarily closed a potion of Sonoma Ranch Blvd. on the east mesa of Las Cruces while an explosives disposal unit from Fort Bliss responds to a storage unit. It’s taking place at Sonoma Storage at the 3400 block of North Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
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Update: Officials say nothing dangerous was discovered at the scene and the store reopened after an hour. The Albuquerque FBI Office is still investigating. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Walmart in Las Cruces is being evacuated Tuesday morning. This is happening at the Walmart on Lohman Avenue. An ABC-7 crew on the scene
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A fire damaged part of an apartment complex in Central El Paso Monday, but the fire has since been put out, according to the El Paso Fire Department. It happened at the 2500 block of Morehead Avenue. Fire officials said the complex is empty. Officials said the fire is currently
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dr. Teleb emphasizes preventive measures for heart health, underscoring the significance of maintaining a low-fat, low-sugar, and low-salt diet. He advocates for vigilant blood pressure monitoring at home, advising prompt medical attention if values deviate from the norm. While heart conditions can manifest at various ages, Dr. Teleb suggests initiating
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several students at Da Vinci School for Science and the Arts found a loaded gun on a school bus, the Burnham Wood Charter Schools superintendent told ABC-7. Officials said the gun was left there by accident by an armed security guard. Da Vinci is a part of the Burnham Wood
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Centro de Readaptación Social or Social Rehabilitation Center (CERESO 3) is the state prison in Juárez directed by the Chihuahua’s Secretary of Public Safety. Recent reports have said the prison has seen an increase in the cat population in the area surrounding the prison. In order for officials to remove
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico courts and law enforcement on Monday began streamlining how they exchange information about outstanding arrest warrants through a new electronic process aimed at improving the criminal justice system. State Police and court officials said automating electronic delivery allows law enforcement to know that a person is subject to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo High School freshman Mya Sanchez is gearing up for her New York Fashion Week debut, set to walk the runways for swimwear designer Krissy King. At just 15, Sanchez has recently signed contracts with Muse Management and MMG New York, securing representation in the Pacific Northwest and New York/California
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso police say one person was injured after a shooting in an east El Paso neighborhood early Sunday morning. It happened at the 1900 block of pointe east lane off Gus Moran at 5:17 am. The person was taken to a area hospital for treatment. No word on what
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three people were taken to the hospital following a car crash early Sunday morning. According to the city’s public alert and incident notification system, the crash took place just before 2 a.m. at the intersection of Gateway East and Albert Saab Drive. That’s just east of Lee Trevino Drive. El
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(CNN) — People will remember the victims of the holocaust this weekend as the world is experiencing a surge in anti-Semitism as well as the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Saturday marks international Holocaust Remembrance Day. The United Nations designated January 27, as remembrance day as a way to honor the anniversary of when
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The largest air show in the borderland has been on hiatus for twelve years, and the announcement of its return has already stirred up nostalgia for many. “Let’s bring the air show back. It was a journey,” said Alan Russell, Amigo Airsho Chairman. “Somewhere in the mid-nineties, my dad was a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For nearly to decades, the nonprofit organization Children at Risk has ranked Texas public schools to help communities better understand how their local schools are performing, and spark dialogue on the quality of public education across Texas. The nonprofit recognized 218 public schools in El Paso for the 2022-2023 school
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As we head into February, officials with El Paso’s local state parks are encouraging you to come out to any of the many events they are hosting throughout the month. Peak Challenge – Thousand Steps trail The 3.5 mile hike is strenuous, with steep and rugged terrain up to the
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LAS Cruces, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials held the monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Animal Services Center of Mesilla Valley on Thursday to discuss data collected from December 2023. During that meeting, animal advocates were allowed to give public input. A slew of issues were discussed, including the allegation that most
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Public Works Department is set to improve some iconic, historic parks soon. In a news conference, Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar said parks such as the historic Parque Borunda and Parque de las Tortugas, among others, will be refurbished. The department’s director, Daniel González, said the city will invest
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Update (February 8, 2024): Court documents newly obtained by ABC-7 show that Luna has waived his right to extradition and will be sent to Mexico to face the charge. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The mother of the 19-year-old woman killed in Ciudad Juarez in April of 2023 continues to seek justice. Aylin Valenzuela was
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Thursday, Mexico’s National Defense Secretary announced that 300 Mexican soldiers will arrive in Juarez to start special operations with local and state authorities. The soldiers are expected to arrive Thursday afternoon. On Wednesday, approximately ten people were killed in Juarez. El Diario de Juárez reports more than 80 people have
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — As apart of the water main rehabilitation project, some Las Cruces residents will be temporarily affected by a schedule water outage. Las Cruces officials say, the outage will occur at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday. The areas affected are as follows: Along west Picacho Ave. between Second Street and
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