Update: The Las Cruces Police Department provided ABC-7 with the following statement: “The juvenile found Thursday to have a gun at Centennial High School is a 15-year-old. He was charged with possession of a deadly weapon on school grounds and booked into the juvenile detention facility.”Dan Trujillo, Las Cruces Police Department LAS CRUCES, New Mexico
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — State of Texas Proposition 11 is part of 14 constitutional amendments that are on the November ballot. State of Texas Proposition 11 is explained as follows: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in El Paso County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local 10-year old has been logging a lot of miles on Southwest Airlines as of late. So much so, he’s now bonded with the crew! Alec Alvidres and his mom fly to Dallas and back every week so he can see a medical specialist. With each flight, he makes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fourteen constitutional amendments are on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election in Texas. If passed, Proposition 4 could provide tax relief to homeowners across the state of Texas. There are multiple components to the amendment, but the largest change would be to the state’s homestead exemption. If approved by
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A representative for the Las Cruces Fire Department says a Monday morning fire at the 755 block of South Telshor was an accidental cooking fire at Mother’s Place restaurant. Damage estimates are $1,094,400. The full fire report is expected to be completed in a few days. The fire broke
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation confirms to ABC-7 that a car overturned on the flyover connecting I-10 East to Loop 375 in East El Paso. Two lanes are currently blocked as emergency crews work to clear the wreck. Two lanes remain open, although drivers are encouraged to avoid the area
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — During the Nov. 2023 election season, Texas voters have the opportunity to shape the state’s future through 14 proposed constitutional amendments. This offers a chance for direct involvement in state-level policy decisions. Early voting began on Oct. 23 and continues until Nov. 3. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Melissa
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Update (November 2, 2023): According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, the El Paso Sheriff’s Office is now investigating Trout’s death as a murder. Update: A Canutillo Independent School District spokesperson says Trout was the husband of Trustee Blanca Trout. The spokesperson tells ABC-7 that Blanca Trout was out of town when her husband
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with the Ysleta Independent School District placed several school in the Hanks area of East El Paso under a secure lockout Thursday. That measure has since been lifted. A district spokesperson provided ABC-7 with the following statement on the lockout: “As a precautionary measure, all Hanks-area schools were placed
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Day of the Dead, known in Spanish as Día de los Muertos, is a long-time Mexican tradition, but here on the border, we celebrate with a special flair. With altares de muertos (altars for the dead), parades, and other festivities, Borderland residents aim to remember their ancestors by celebrating them at
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso is showing support for Alzheimer’s, the One San Jacinto Plaza Tower, Downtown El Paso Railroad Arches, Prospect Bridge and Missouri Bridge will be lit today in teal to raise awareness. Alzheimer’s disease affects over 15,000 people in our community. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, El Paso ranks among
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department says two people were rushed to the hospital after a serious two car crash at Pete Domenici and McNutt Road. @SunlandParkFire on scene of a 2 vehicle accident at Pete Domeinici and McNutt Rd.2 patients transported to the hospital. Intersection closed. Please avoid the
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LAS CRUCES,New Mexico (KVIA) – Las Cruces voters are preparing to usher in new leaders. The next regularly scheduled Municipal Election is Tuesday, November 7. And the following positions will be up for election: Mayor District 1 CouncilorDistrict 2 CouncilorDistrict 4 CouncilorMunicipal Judge Absentee and early voting began on Oct. 10, 2023, and ABC-7 spoke with
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Update: According to court documents, officers spoke with a witness who claimed to have seen Strausser, fully naked, grab his girlfriend’s neck from behind. The girlfriend tried to get away and was screaming, the witness told officers. He then allegedly pulled her into a shed near the intersection of Foster and Idaho. The officers noticed
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU Athletics Director Mario Moccia spoke with ABC-7 Wednesday about the university’s upcoming homecoming events. Watch the video to learn more about all of the festivities.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new video provided to ABC-7 by the El Paso Fire Department shows a cat with its head stuck in a can. Firefighters help the cat and remove the can. The cat was not injured. This happened on Limerick Drive in East El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District officials placed Austin High School on lockdown for about ten minutes Wednesday. The district tells ABC-7 that El Paso Police officers were trying to issue a notice of apprehension (the juvenile equivalent of a warrant). The child ran inside the school and the lockdown started.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergency crews responded to reports of a dog attack in Northeast El Paso Halloween night. First responders identify the victim as a 5-year-old boy. The attack happened on Jadestone Street just after 8:00 p.m. ABC-7 is working to learn more about what led up to the alleged attack. Details are
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua, Mexico — Juarez and borderland residents prepare for the Day of the Dead by remembering those who are not around anymore. People usually gather early on this day to visit their loved ones at the cemeteries or remember them in churches. For many in the Borderland, it is a time to reflect with
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WHEN: Thursday, November 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST. WHERE: Hope City Community Church, 6115 Woodrow Bean, El Paso, TX 79924 WHAT: Summit for New Mexico and West Texas families who have suffered the terrible loss of a loved one to fentanyl or other illicit substances WHO: DEA El Paso Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person has been taken to the hospital after a shooting in El Paso’s Lower Valley late Tuesday night. The shooting happened just before midnight on Tuesday, October 31st, according to first responders. The shots were fired at the 8600 block of North Loop. ABC-7 is sending a crew to
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Update: The Las Cruces Police Department is asking for help solving this case. “Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Dona Ana County is offering up to $1,000 for information that helps identify the person or persons responsible for Saturday night’s shooting that injured seven individuals at a house party on Dyer Street.About 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28,
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EL PASO, Texas — The financial website SmartAsset has ranked El Paso as the fifth best city in the country for trick-or treating for 2021. Why El Paso? According to the study, El Paso’s low property crime rate, low daily Covid-19 cases and its concentration of costume shops placed it as one of the best in the country and
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A large fire tore through a strip mall in Las Cruces Monday, damaging multiple businesses. The fire happened at the 755 block of South Telshor around 11:30 a.m. Building E of the multi-building strip mall suffered damage. Video provided to ABC-7 shows flames shooting out of the second story
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Since late 2022, the border has seen a large number of migrants coming from Venezuela. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, officials arrested Venezuelans around 54,833 times in September after they were caught entering the U.S. illegally. For the first time on record, more Venezuelans are crossing the border than
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In one week, Las Cruces voters will head to the polls to choose a new mayor. Seven candidates are vying for the position: Kasandra Gandara, Eric Enriquez, Mariah J. Hernandez, Gina Ortega, Isabella Solis, Mike Tellez, and Alexander Fresquez. We wanted to know what they’ll do differently to address
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Happy Halloween! As we head out tonight to celebrate the spooky holiday, here are some safety tips to be aware of: Traffic Safety: Emphasize the importance of using crosswalks and pedestrian signals when crossing streets. Encourage children to make eye contact with drivers before stepping onto the road. Costumes: Children
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland region is experiencing a significant cold snap, several plant experts are encouraging residents to protect their plants during this time. Some plants are at risk of potentially freezing, or frost burn. Ross Hall, the nursery manager at Sunset Gardens, told ABC-7 they were forced to move some
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police are identifying the three victims in the Saturday night shooting at a West El Paso house. Investigators say that a fight broke out at a Halloween party. They say that some uninvited people showed up. The fight spread into the street and several shots fired. 18-year-old Uriah Javier Urias
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A group of students from the Juarez University (UACJ) traveled to Acapulco where Hurricane Otis hit the coast last week. They had to stay in Mexico City to wait for the flight that brought them back to Juarez Sunday night. Twelve students and two teachers returned to the Juarez International Airport
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