EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Jewish community prepares to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah with a public Menorah lighting Thursday evening. The Hanukkah, known as the Jewish festival of lights, kicks off the evening of December 7th and will conclude December 15th. The large public menorah displayed outside of the Chabad
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A rare fire engine is returning to Las Cruces after decades away from home. Fire Engine’s History The 1915 Ford Model-T Type A chemical fire engine (the earliest known fire engine in Las Cruces) fought fires from the year it was built until it was decommissioned in 1934. The
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — In a recent study, El Paso ranked 10th in the country for those 65+ living with Alzheimer’s disease. Bringing awareness to our initiatives is a priority, and through the support of local sponsors, donors, and supporters, this has become possible on a larger scale. Marble Brewing brewed and created a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s mental health reporter, Avery Martinez, has been selected as one of four journalists to receive a 2024 International Health Study Fellowship from the Association of Health Care Journalists. Under this fellowship, Martinez will travel to Spain next year where he will explore the intersection of mental health stigma —
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Casa Auto Group is welcoming a brand new location to its family of dealers today. The family-owned dealership is celebrating the ribbon cutting and the grand opening of the Casa Autoplex in Las Cruces. Formerly called the Borman Autoplex of Las Cruces, the location sells Ford, Honda, Hyundai,
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — This week, big groups of migrants were seen arriving into Juárez on trains. Some of them are staying at local city shelters, and others went straight to the U.S.-Mexico border. The city’s Director of Human Rights, Santiago González, told ABC-7 his team has noticed increased volume at the Kiki Romero shelter
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of San Elizario City Council on Tuesday received a $10,000 donation from El Paso Electric (EPE) as part of an agreement for the utility’s expansion of its Texas Community Solar program. The funds can be used by the City of San Elizario for community enhancements for its over
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the wake of a murder at the El Paso Jail Annex late last month, ABC-7 is speaking with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards Executive Director Brandon Wood. The agency inspects jails when an inmate dies while in custody. The commission also conducts un-announced inspections on a 24-month cycle. The El Paso
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ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and Congressman Gabe Vasquez announced the arrival of 26 F-16 fighter jets at Holloman Air Force Base. The jets will be permanently based at Holloman. “Holloman Air Force Base is a national leader in training America’s fighter pilots, and this final
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During City Council Tuesday, El Paso Police discussed the violence being seen at entertainment venues and house parties throughout the Borderland. According to Steve Lopez, EPPD Westside regional commander, the department is facing challenges such as Crimes against persons, property crimes, noise disturbances, and house parties involving kids, among others. EPPD
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas’ capital murder trial against accused El Paso Walmart mass shooter Patrick Crusius is inching forward and it doesn’t come without a hefty price-tag for state taxpayers.Crusius, 25, of Allen, Texas, has already been convicted in federal court of killing 23 people and injuring 22 more inside the Cielo Vista Walmart on August 3, 2019.
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El Paso Texas (TX)- El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego discussed the winners for the Mural at the Healing Garden and the economic development business initiative called Project Seafox, and a private business prospect that will be collaborating with the County.
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Update: A spokesperson with the New Mexico Corrections Department released a statement Tuesday evening. The department says investigators are treating the death as a suspected homicide. “Today, staff at the Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility (SNMCF) in Las Cruces found a male inmate in his cell with injuries suggestive of a serious assault. The inmate was
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UPDATE: In a news conference, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said the murder of a jail inmate was a planned attack where 6 inmates blocked the door of the sleeping area to prevent security from watching. When asked why it took until the next morning for the detention officers to notice the victim had
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol agents in the El Paso sector were the busiest in fiscal year 2023. Among apprehensions, rescues, deaths, etc., all numbers increased compared to previous years. The number of deaths were especially high, as U.S. Border Patrol recorded 149 deaths in fiscal year 2023. Around 60 of those
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new lawsuit filed against NMSU alleges a commercial driving instructor contracted by the university sexually assaulted four women. The 16-page civil lawsuit obtained by our news partners KOAT in Albuquerque alleges Adrian Gutierrez, a commercial driver’s license examiner, also listed in the suit as an employee of NMSU
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Gloria Sanchez was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a screening in January 2022. She was one of several breast cancer warriors honored at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso’s Lighting Campus for Hope event Friday. “If it wasn’t for the screening, my cancer would
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber announced ten total new additions to its Foundation and Community Advisory Boards Monday. According to the chamber, there are five new members of its Foundation Board, and two new members of the Community Advisory Board. All new additions are listed below: Foundation Board Additions Dr. Patricia
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shots were fired in Northeast El Paso Monday night just after 8 p.m. after reports of a vehicle stolen, says El Paso Police. No person or vehicles were hit. Officers detained one person. It happened on the 9200 block of Dyer Street.
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Update: Gadsden ISD, which had temporarily transitioned some campuses to remote learning during the water issues, is now returning those schools to normal schedules. A spokesperson released the following statement: “GISD campuses – La Union Elem., Riverside Elem., Desert View Elem., Santa Teresa MS, GAC On-Track PreK, Santa Teresa Elem.,Sunland Park Prek, & Santa Teresa
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 watched as a line of people stood wrapped around the Sun Bowl Association office in West El Paso Monday morning. People were rushing to buy their tickets to see the match between Notre Dame and Oregon State after organizers warned tickets could sell out in 24 hours. Officials with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is trying to attract Meta to the Borderland. The City, County and Borderplex Alliance are working together to support the tech-giant’s building of a “new hyperscale data center” in the Sun City. The proposed project would represent an estimated $800 million investment, the city said in a statement.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, the names of five artists set to work on the El Paso County Healing Garden will be revealed by county officials. They will all add their pieces to the southern wall of the Healing Garden at Ascarate Park. This mural work is part of Phase II of the project,
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — La Union Elementary is now added to the list of some Gadsden Independent School District campuses transitioning to remote learning due to the water quality concerns. Officials with the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority provided an update on the quality of the water in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa
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Update: The Gadsden Independent School District announced Saturday that some of its campuses will transition to remote learning due to the water quality concerns. Read the full letter below: CRRUA-WATER-ISSUE-PROMPTS-MOVE-TO-VIRTUAL.docx-3Download SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials with the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority provided an update on the quality of the water in Sunland
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces is set to host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration Saturday, Dec. 2. It’s happening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Plaza de Las Cruces, located at 101 N. Main St. The lighting of the Christmas tree is scheduled at 7 p.m. You
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans can enjoy some holiday cheer at the Paso Del Norte Hotel in Downtown El Paso this weekend, including visits with Santa Claus, a tree lighting, live music and more. The event is free and open to the public, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. A more detailed schedule is
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents in the City of El Paso are invited to gain a free inside look at Municipal Government through the 17th Annual Neighborhood Leadership Academy. Participants interested in learning how city government works, will receive first-hand information about city services and programs through comprehensive presentations from city department leaders, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Socorro will be having the annual Winterfest celebration Friday night. The event kicks off with a holiday parade at 6:30 p.m. The parade will begin at Sanchez Middle School at 321 N. Rio vista Rd., and will travel down that street to the Rio Vista Community Center
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The annual Sunland Park holiday tree lighting will take place Friday afternoon. The public is welcome to enjoy the festivities at 1000 McNutt Rd at 5:30 p.m.
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