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Texas National Guard sets up barbed wire along U.S. Mexico border

December 20, 2022 8:02 PM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas — The Texas National Guard arrived early Tuesday morning in the Borderland. They set up barbed wire as part of what they describe as…

Overdose deaths during pregnancy rise dramatically

December 20, 2022 5:54 PM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas — Overdose deaths appear to be on the rise among Americans who are pregnant or who just gave birth. A new study from the journal…

Some migrants choose the cold over charter buses for fear of deportation and kidnapping

December 18, 2022 8:00 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas — Some migrants are choosing to stay in the cold and on the streets of Downtown El Paso rather than load city charter buses taking…

American Red Cross preparing to set up emergency shelter operation in El Paso

December 18, 2022 6:43 PM Rosemary Montañez

EL PASO, Texas — The American Red Cross is preparing to set up an emergency shelter operation in El Paso. The operation would be in coordination…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott weighs in on ongoing migrant crisis

December 18, 2022 7:10 PM Rosemary Montañez

EL PASO, Texas — Days away from the expected end of Title 42, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott weighed in on the ongoing migrant crisis in the Southern…

El Paso awaits runoff election results after low voter turnout during early voting period

December 17, 2022 4:52 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas — Runoff Election Day is Saturday where candidates are vying for City Council seats in Districts 1, 6 and 8. A total of 6,337 voters…

Stolen gun used in UNM campus shootout

December 15, 2022 5:43 PM Kerry Mannix

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — The gun Brandon Travis used to shoot Mike Peake in the deadly UNM campus shooting was stolen, according to New Mexico…

Early voting for Runoff elections ending Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s Election Day

December 13, 2022 12:02 PM Sarah Coria

EL PASO, Texas — The December Runoff Election is rounding the corner with Early Voting locations officially closing their doors tonight. Three…

El Paso Police say 20-year-old stabbing victim in critical condition; partner in custody

December 15, 2022 7:40 AM Noelia Gonzalez, David Gonzalez

Editor’s Note: This story was changed to reflect the 19-year-old is in custody. It is not clear who stabbed the victim. UPDATE: A 20-year-old man is…

‘Significant’ numbers of migrant crossings seen in Sunland Park

December 15, 2022 12:03 PM Kerry Mannix

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Sunland Park is seeing a significant increase in the number of migrant crossings, according to the Sunland Park Police…

MotorTrend’s Truck of the Year

December 14, 2022 7:55 AM Noelia Gonzalez

The Ford F-150 Lightning was named MotorTrend’s 2023 Truck of the Year. It’s the second electric pickup in a row to win the award. The F-150…

U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to ban TikTok

December 14, 2022 7:42 AM Noelia Gonzalez

A trio of U.S. lawmakers has introduced new legislation that aims to ban TikTok from operating in the United States. Senator Marco Rubio introduced a…

Railroad unions hopeful Biden will act to give workers paid sick time

December 13, 2022 7:42 AM Noelia Gonzalez

Railroad workers are hoping President Biden will sign an executive order to provide them paid sick days. The demand was at the heart of negotiations…

Migrant surge hits the borderland, now they camp in Juarez along the river

December 12, 2022 7:28 PM Heriberto Perez

JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Around 1,200 migrants arrived to the state of Chihuahua last week, according to Juarez city officials. The migrant were…

Organ Mountain High School student struck and killed by fellow student

December 12, 2022 12:01 PM Wil Herren

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- The 16-year-old Organ Mountain High School student who was killed in a crash Friday was struck by a fellow 18-year-old Organ…

Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe celebrated across the Borderland

December 11, 2022 7:37 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas — Masses took place across the Borderland Sunday to celebrate the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, which recognizes the day that the…

UTEP holds largest Fall commencement for its master’s and doctorate programs

December 10, 2022 7:59 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas — UTEP is celebrating nearly 2,500 graduates from their bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs at the Don Haskins Center this…

More details released on the El Paso man seen openly carrying a rifle in Far East El Paso

December 9, 2022 8:00 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has obtained the affidavit for the arrest of Mario Fernando Diaz, who was spotted openly carrying a rifle and dressed in…

Highway 70 closed beginning at Mesa Grande due to serious crash, major backup underway

December 9, 2022 5:32 PM David Gonzalez

UPDATE: According to emergency radio traffic, one person is being transported to UMC by helicopter from one of the crashes. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico –…

Video shows police attempting to serve search warrants to 3 NMSU basketball players ahead of ‘Battle of I-10’

December 9, 2022 11:51 AM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New footage from an officer-worn lapel camera shows New Mexico State Police attempting to serve search warrants to NMSU…

Santa visits Providence Children’s Hospital

December 9, 2022 6:30 AM Noelia Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas– Santa Claus made his way to the Borderland visiting the patients at Providence Children’s Hospital. Holiday magic was seen as…

“Nobody was supposed to die:” 17-year-old girl involved in Mike Peake shooting speaks during police interview

December 8, 2022 7:52 PM Jason McNabb

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — ABC-7 has obtained video showing police interviewing the 17-year-old girl that’s being accused of luring NMSU basketball…

NMSU basketball players, coaches threatened with charges if evidence not turned over

December 8, 2022 12:03 PM Rosemary Montañez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police warned an NMSU athletic director that players and coaches could be charged with a crime if they…

Winterfest Holiday Social

December 8, 2022 7:12 AM Noelia Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas– Today the city of El Paso and the El Paso International Airport are hosting a Winterfest Holiday Social. It’s a free family-fun…

“That’s my only weapon:” New body camera video shows NMSU basketball player Mike Peake speaking with police from hospital bed

December 7, 2022 8:05 PM Jason McNabb

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Newly released lapel camera video, coming from New Mexico State Police, shows investigators talking with NMSU basketball…

Canutillo Independent School District teaches students etiquette

December 7, 2022 5:57 PM Emma Hoggard

Administrators with the Canutillo Independent School District have expanded the district’s curriculum to include etiquette. They do so by bringing in…