JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Retired railroad workers blocked the Bridge of the Americas, causing commercial traffic to slow down, starting at 8 a.m. Monday. Over a month ago, they blocked the regular lanes in protest, claiming the Mexican federal government had not followed through on certain promises. Nearly 30 people gathered at the bridge asking
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Skateboarders in Las Cruces will soon have a new park. The city announced on Facebook on January 5th that a new skatepark will be built at the new East Mesa Recreation Complex off of Sonoma Ranch Blvd. A public input hearing was held on January 10th to discuss aspects
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, on Martin Luther King Day, two outstanding individuals were recognized with the MLK Humanitarian Award for their unwavering commitment to community service. Dorene Marcus Corothers, founder of “You Eat I Eat,” a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food in a nonjudgmental environment for El Pasoans, received the MLK Humanitarian
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than a dozen ABC-7 viewers sent in pictures of a peculiar set of clouds in the skies over the Borderland Sunday afternoon. Many asking if it was an unidentified flying object. The disk shaped clouds resemble a flying saucer or stack of pancakes and according to the National Weather
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have revealed a promising discovery in the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. Renato Aguilera, Ph.D., and his team identified a compound known as thiophene F-8, showcasing its ability to induce programmed cell death in cancer cells. Published in PLOS One, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – January is cervical health awareness month, each year in the United States there are more than 11,500 new cases of cervical cancer reported. About 4,000 of those patients die of the disease according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Cervical cancer is a disease where the body’s cells grow
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DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 14-year-old teen was booked into the Doña Ana County Juvenile Detention Center and is facing several charges following a shooting Friday. The Hurley Police Department requested the New Mexico State Police to further investigate. State Police learned from Hurley Police that a 6-year-old child had been shot.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., students from The Texas Tech Health El Paso campus are serving their community this weekend. Each year, the university plans MLK Day community wellness and development events throughout El Paso. This weekend, between 80 and 100 students will volunteer at area service events.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dozens are being forced to rebuild, after Thursday’s extreme winds tore the roof off an apartment complex in Northeast El Paso. As ABC-7 previously reported, residents in 12 of the units at Joshua’s Court Apartments were displaced as a result. The complex is located on Edgar Park Avenue. ABC-7 crews
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s four words everyone seems to love hearing – Girl Scout Cookie Time. The annual event begins this Sunday, as Girl Scouts flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire important life skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. All proceeds from cookie sales stay with
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environment Department has released their findings from their investigation into the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, better known as CRRUA. The investigation stems from a treatment plant mishap in late November that caused the PH level to rise to unsafe levels in thousands of people’s drinking
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The I-10 Widening West Project is connecting fast-growing neighborhoods in Northwest El Paso by adding an overpass, ramps and a new intersection at Los Mochis Drive, about one mile north of Transmountain Road. This will bring major changes to traffic patterns in the area during and after construction. Jennifer Wright
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Update: The jury found the promoter, Moreton Productions, liable. The company was found liable for the negligence with regards to the injuries of Alma Delia Erives, Jesus Roberto Parra and the death of William Valadez. The family of Willie Valadez said no amount of money would bring back their son. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —
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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — 40-year-old David “Cholo” Mendoza-Enriquez is charged with transporting and selling wildlife. On Friday, a federal grand jury indicted him on those charges. The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico says Mendoza-Enriquez allegedly violated the Lacey Act after he allegedly conspired with others to import a tiger cub from
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juarez group and non-governmental organization La Familia is doing its 9th Colecta Anual Sierra Tarahumara, which is a campaign to help indigenous Chihuahuans in need. The campaign started in late 2023 and will continue until early February. Elvira Nuñez the group’s administrator said this year’s campaign has received fewer donations
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Originally Published: 12 JAN 24 06:21 ET By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Access to hormonal birth control — such as birth control pills and patches — is getting major changes in 2024. Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the United States, should soon be available in stores and online, according to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, U.S. attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas announced an El Paso man pleaded guilty to cyberstalking his ex-girlfriend. According to documents, 24-year-old Rashad Marquise Ray sent several harassing messages to his ex-out-of-town ex-girlfriend and her family via social media. FBI agents talked to Ray and
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Borderland experienced strong winds and a decrease in temperatures on Monday, causing havoc across the Borderland. Now, on Thursday, we’re expecting to see a repeat of those extreme winds and blowing dust. According to the Juarez Civil Protection Department, crews responded to 59 incidents from Sunday through Monday related to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF), in collaboration with Visit Las Cruces, has announced the launch of the “Visit Las Cruces Stories” 2nd annual video contest. This initiative invites the public to participate in sharing the rich folklore of Las Cruces through compelling 3–5-minute video submissions. The top
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A family of seven is displaced after their condo caught fire Tuesday morning in west El Paso. Through a GoFundMe account, they ask the community for help. After living in their home for 20 years, owner Guadalupe Martinez, told ABC-7 it was nothing like she’s ever seen before. “It’s very sad
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso residents will soon have to pay more for water. The Public Service Board approved a $2.80 per month increase on the “typical residential” water bill. That is a 4% increase from last year. The increase will go into effect March 1, 2024. “We understand any kind of rate
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By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Legislature convenes Tuesday for a rapid-fire 30-day session amid a multibillion-dollar financial surplus and concerns about violent crime, homelessness and childhood wellbeing in an election year for House and Senate legislators. Lawmakers are searching for new ways to invest a bonanza in state
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UPDATE: Doña Ana County manager Fernando Macias has responded to ABC-7’s request for comment regarding the lawsuits. In a phone call, Macias said “from my perspective, there is information contained in the complaints that is not correct, and that may give the public a different understanding of what occurred relating to the allegations of the
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Mexican airline Aeroméxico has had flight cancellations in the last few days due to inspections on its Boeing 737 Max-9 airplanes. Mexico’s Federal Consumer Protection Agency (PROFECO) announced on Tuesday this is due to compliance with the protection measures for scheduled flights on Max-9 planes. Aeroméxico reported a total of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anahi Karla Leanos, the17-year-old girl whose life El Paso Police say was taken by an alleged drunk driver, is being laid to rest Wednesday. Her family invites the community to join them and remember their daughter. Leanos’ funeral services are set to be held at Sunset Funeral Homes in Northeast
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Mexican Federal Government, through its Federal Environmental Protection Agency (PROFEPA), announced on Monday that there are no final agreements for Benito the giraffe’s move to Puebla yet. On Monday, ABC-7 reported the Chihuahua state government’s announcement saying Benito is set to move to the African Safari Wildlife Conservation Park located
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To help alleviate the current winter blood shortage, donors will have a chance to win a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when they donate blood this upcoming weekend. Barnett Harley-Davidson’s 36th Bi-Annual Drive is happening Friday, January 12th through Monday, January 15th. Those interested can visit the Barnett Harley-Davidson in El Paso, 8272
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Special Traffic Investigators with the El Paso Police Department are at the scene of a crash on the 5000 block of Tetons. That is near the intersection with Mount Whitney, in the northeast. Police say that two cars were involved in the crash. They are going to provide more information
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash involving an El Paso Independent School District school bus sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries. The El Paso Fire Department says there were no children on board the school bus at the time of the crash. The collision happened at 9870 Gateway North. An EPISD
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso teenager has been reported missing and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for community assistance in locating him. Joaquin Velarde was last seen at his house Sunday afternoon around 2:38 PM. Velarde was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, camouflaged gray/white jeans and white tennis shoes.
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