Rollover crash in west El Paso sends three to the hospital
EL PASO, Texas — Fire dispatch officials confirm three people were sent to the hospital after they were involved in a serious crash in west El Paso.…
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Strangers turn out for ceremony to bury unclaimed bodies
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Thirty-two people were laid to rest Wednesday across four separate graves in Las Cruces. They were people whose bodies…
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What happens to the El Paso Migrant Welcome Center now that it’s closed
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency Management closed the Migrant Welcome Center Thursday, citing the U.S. Customs and…
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El Paso City Council looking to outsource to deal with weed problem; add moratorium for certain weed-related code violations
EL PASO, Texas — The monsoon over the summer and continued rains in the region have more and more weeds popping up all around the city. “I…
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‘Mother Hubbard’ going strong at 95 booking big acts at the Pan Am Center
EL PASO, Texas — An epic birthday party at the Pan Am Center in Las Cruces Wednesday. Entertainment industry leader Barbara Hubbard is celebrated…
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New skyboxes at Pan Am Center near completion
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Pan Am Center is getting an upgrade. The NMSU Foundation received a nearly 3-million-dollar donation to build three…
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Earthquake drill helps Las Cruces, Doña Ana get offices up to date on evacuation protocols
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces is not known for its earthquakes. But that didn’t stop city officials from participating in the…
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El Paso doctors warn of triple threat this flu season
EL PASO, Texas — With Influenza season in full force, doctors are preparing for a possible severe flu season. Local El Paso doctors are warning of…
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“This was a true-life adventure:” Assistant Boy Scout Scoutmaster details airlift rescue from the Gila National Forest
EL PASO, Texas — “[The weather report] looked accurate. It showed one to two days of light rain” says Assistant Scoutmaster Christopher George, who…
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16th Annual Howl-O-Wine Dog Walk
LA UNION, New Mexico — Happening next weekend, join the fun at the 16th annual Howl-O-Wine dog walk on October 30th. This Spooktacular event…
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Venezuelan migrants frustrated after being returned to Mexico
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Today, groups of Venezuelan migrants protested a few feet away the CBP processing center next to the El Paso Del Norte bridge in…
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What does LCPS do to deal with sports-related traumatic brain injuries?
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The recent release of Abe Romero’s autopsy, the Organ Mountain football player who died last month, has brought up…
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Hospital CEO gets mammogram, invites ABC-7 to document screening
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – This year, National Mammography Day falls on Friday, Oct. 21. To raise awareness about the importance of the breast…
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El Paso County public defender weighs in on DA’s allegations against her
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County public defender, Kelli Childress, is weighing in after the District Attorney’s office made some allegations…
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DASO releases body cam footage of deadly deputy-involved shooting from May
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s office has released body cam footage from a May 21st confrontation between a deputy and a…
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Suspect involved in Stanton Bridge shooting identified
EL PASO, Texas — The suspect involved in Friday’s Stanton Bridge shooting has been identified. 32-year-old Maxwell Billingslea assaulted his mother…
Continue Reading Shooting in northeast El Paso leaves one dead, three injured
EL PASO, Texas — A shooting at the 8500 block of Dyer Street left one dead and three people injured Sunday. The incident occurred at a shopping…
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EPISD explores returning to “traditional” calendar, asks for parents’ opinions
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District is asking for feedback from parents about whether to bring back the “traditional” school…
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Fred Loya El Paso Christmas Lights Show might return this year
EL PASO, Texas — The light show at Fred Loya’s home is the destination for thousands of El Pasoans every year. This year, things may be a…
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“I’m Enjoying My Life:” Breast Cancer Survivor Turns to Running
EL PASO, Texas — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ABC-7 is profiling women who survived the battle with the disease. Isabel Muñoz…
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West Texas Vettes cruising for a cause
EL PASO, Texas– Two men from El Paso combined their passion for Corvettes to give back to the El Paso Community. What started as an idea for Joey…
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Funeral for fallen Las Cruces Marine recruit held Friday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Javier Pong, a Marine recruit who passed away during training back in September, was laid to rest in Las Cruces Friday. The…
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Are 7-Elevens in El Paso getting a new look?
EL PASO, Texas – One of our ABC-7 employees noticed a northeast El Paso 7-Eleven with a whole new look. Instead of the orange, white, red, and green…
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Official at El Paso district attorney’s office weighs in on ongoing cases
EL PASO, Texas — An official who works at the El Paso district attorney’s office is weighing in on the ongoing case dismissals. From August to…
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Things to do this Weekend
EL PASO, Texas– It’s the end of the week. Don’t have any plans? We got you covered. El Paso Film Festival started yesterday and will go through…
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Frazier takes Flight: Model planes, a dying hobby
EL PASO, Texas – In a deserted area in NE El Paso, the El Paso Radio Controllers meet every weekend to fly their various model planes. Each plane…
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Candidates in Doña Ana County Sheriff’s race discuss issues such as crime, border ahead of election
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As Election Day nears, ABC-7 got the opportunity to sit down with both candidates in the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s office…
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Minors climb onto boulder near sun bear enclosure at El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas — Commenters on FitFam El Paso, a local social media website, posted a photo that they said showed minors entering the sun bear…
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CVS pays Pink Tax and Drops Price of Tampons
EL PASO, Texas — Pharmacy giant CVS is working to change the “Pink Tax.” It’s not an actual tax, but it’s when things cost more for women than men,…
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The State Trial for the Walmart shooting case may delay if Federal prosecutors want to seek death penalty
EL PASO, Texas — District Court Judge Sam Medrano says he will wait to see if Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against the…
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