EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Angel Gallardo was taken into custody and charged with Murder for the fatal shooting at Red Sands Thanksgiving weekend. Shooting victim, 19-year-old Mauricio Elias, died at the hospital from his injuries. It happened November 24, 2023, at around 9:15 P.M. Two
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Update: If you cannot attend the fundraiser but still wish to donate, Aljibury’s son, 19-year-old Ethan Sandoval, is asking that you consider donating via GoFundMe. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A fundraiser is being held Saturday for the family of a woman who was killed in Mesilla, New Mexico on Monday. Police said 39-year-old Sheireen
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the total solar eclipse only days away, TxDot wants to remind the community to prepare for possible heavy traffic on the roadways Monday, April 8. According to TxDot, out-of-state visitors and Texans traveling to get a perfect view are expected to cause heavier traffic than usual. Ahead of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Cal-Maine foods, the largest egg production company in the United States announced, they had to euthanize about 2 millions chickens at their Texas facility. The chickens test positive for the highly contagious Bird Flu. Expects say that if egg producers are unable to keep up with demands, the price of eggs
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Most people think of the elderly population when it comes to arthritis, but the truth is many young people are diagnosed, as well. This weekend, April 6th, the Walk To Cure Arthritis will be happening at the Sun Bowl. Violet Perez will serve as an ambassador. She’s almost 12 years
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA)-The International Museum of Art will hold a pop-up event to tell our community the story of a multi-year project. The educational adventure will explain the window to the World’s artifacts and clothing with a curriculum for local schools. You can learn more about the event and details about the “Culture
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)-April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Department of Family and Protective Service empowers communities with resources to support Texas children, youth, and families. During April’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month, DFPS is joining with local governments, community groups, service organizations, and other partners to put the spotlight on preventing, recognizing,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) is inviting residents to share concerns and ask questions at “Celebramos Nuestra Hispanidad Sunland Park Town Hall Meeting.” CRRUA Interim Director, Juan Crosby will be at the town hall meeting to address concerns about water contamination in the community. The Sunland Park town hall meeting is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former El Paso ISD administrator will spend the next 30 years in prison for kidnapping and transportation for illegal sexual activity. Jeffrey Steven Clay was convicted by a jury in New Mexico in May of 2023. At the time of the crime, Clay served as the Executive Director of
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico’s president Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced during a news conference last week that the federal government will give migrants who choose to return to their home countries $110 per month. This aid is part of a “temporary job” action Mexico is trying to do to make migrants not want to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A report by the United States Department of Agriculture obtained by ABC-7 confirmed most of the prairie dogs that went missing from the El Paso Zoo were found dead. This is the second time the zoo has had a colony of prairie dogs disappear in the last few years. ABC-7
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — With the recent migrant surges, an increase in law enforcement presence, especially the Texas Department of Public Safety and U.S. Border Patrol, has been seen in the El Paso sector. On Tuesday El Diario de Juárez reported that a helicopter was seen hovering over the border area by international marker 36.
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Update: The dogs owner says she is now in stable condition. SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — 3-year-old Husky Oyuki is recovering after being shot by two individuals Monday night in Sunland Park, New Mexico. It happened on the 200 block of Yucca just before midnight. Owner Cristina Zamora said she heard her dogs barking
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EL PASO, Texas — On Tuesday, District Attorney Bill Hicks is holding a news conference to speak about the recent immigrant unrest cases seen on the border. On March 20 and 21, migrants stormed a portion of the fence placed by the Texas National Guard and confronted troops as well. According to the El Paso
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The New Mexico Fraternal Order of Police, Heart for the World Church, and The Salvation will host the Blessing For Our Brave event. The Salvation Army provides support to first responders and brings community unity. Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez and Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story will be the guest speakers.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Need a little more shade in your neighborhood? You can now nominate your community for the 915 Tree Keepers Tree Planting program. The program is part of the “Love Your Block Initiative.” City officials say that in order for your neighborhood to qualify for the program it must fall under
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Magistrate Judge Humberto Acosta ordered the release of migrants accused of storming a portion of the border fence placed by the Texas National Guard on March 21. The Texas Department of Public Safety booked around 220 migrants on riot charges. The hearing was held on April 1 at
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A group of retired veterans celebrated and honored the life of Vanessa Guillen at her mural in Northeast El Paso. The group wants to bring awareness to the sexual assault and abuse women face in the military. They want to remind women in the military that is okay to ask for help and to reach
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El Paso, TX- The total phase of this solar eclipse is not visible in El Paso, but it can be observed there as a partial solar eclipse. El Paso Community College will host a family-friendly total solar eclipse event. It will occur on the Mission del Paso campus on April 8 from 10:00 a.m. to
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EL PASO. Texas (KVIA) – The Monday after Easter is usually the busiest day of the year for the staff at the El Paso City Parks and Rec Department. The city has over 300 parks for the public to enjoy during holidays and throughout the year. Clean up efforts after Easter take three to four
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MUTTS Canine Cantina El Paso, in collaboration with Train to Serve Canine Academy and KLAQ, has announced the launch of the “MUTTS for Vets” program. A guided training program with Train to Serve Canine ranges from $250 per month, with discounts available for military personnel. The program will offer two trained service dogs to veterans
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Easter is a time for fun, family and festivities but the City of El Paso wants to remind the community to help keep parks clean while doing so. The city asks park visitors to leave confetti-filled eggs at home. They said in the past, it has taken the Parks and Maintenance Department three
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Good morning and happy Easter! The Easter bunny stopped at my house before I woke up with a delicious basket of treats, and I can’t wait to see some of the goodies the bunny brought to you all. Saturday turned out to be not so bad (I’ll take it), and the good news is, today
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland’s volleyball community celebrated the life of one of their own Saturday. 14-year-old Samantha Bursum was killed in a crash while on her way to a volleyball tournament in Midland, Texas. She was a freshman at Las Cruces High School. A volleyball club held the “Pink Out for Sam
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Easter weekend, that means lots of outdoor fun for the family to enjoy! Egg-stravaganzoo returns to the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. There will be egg candy stations, animal enrichment treats, and performances happening throughout the day. It’s happening Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been over five months since the death of Nancy Limas’ young daughter. Now, the El Paso mother is turning her pain into advocacy. In September 2023, Nancy Limas took her 11-year-old daughter Jessie to the University Medical Center clinic in Northeast El Paso. Jessie had been complaining about extreme
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is releasing the results of its unannounced arsenic sampling of the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority’s drinking water conducted on March 15, 2024. Laboratory results showed that nine of the ten drinking water samples came in below the federal Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL).
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Groups of migrants staged along the Rio Grande on the U.S. side of the border celebrated Good Friday with migrant activists this morning. They were carrying flags of different countries from Central and South America, and even from the state of Texas. The group called colectivo Ángeles Mensajeros, or the Messenger
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Several El Paso County Commissioners have been having meetings with Mexican officials and stakeholders on plans for future modernization at the Bridge of the Americas and to increase commercial traffic at the Marcelino Serna POE in Tornillo, Texas. ABC-7 spoke with County Commissioner David Stout who said, that in March, he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– One person is now recovering after being rescued from the canal along the border fence in El Paso’s lower valley, this according to the El Paso Fire Department. El Paso Fire responded to a report of two people in the water, but say a second person was not located. The El Paso Fire
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