The ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds is here…achooo!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yet another windy day is expected across the Borderland on Thursday. Strong wind gusts are expected across the area, from…
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Getting to know El Paso’s first Auxiliary Bishop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Bishop-elect Tony Celino was appointed by Pope Francis on February 8. He is the third Filipino descent bishop in the United…
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Mexican officials investigating deadly fire that killed 38 migrants in Juárez as a homicide
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican authorities announced Wednesday night that they are investigating the deadly fire that took place at a migrant…
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Fire weather season returns to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for Borderland residents to be much more careful with flammable material. Spring…
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Las Cruces Public Schools Board picks new interim superintendent
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education named Sherley O’Brien as the interim superintendent. O’Brien is the…
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New Mexico adopts ‘roasted green Chile’ as state aroma
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The state of New Mexico officially has a new aroma! It’s roasted green chile. Governor Michelle Lujan…
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New Mexico to commemorate 1-year anniversary of legal cannabis in the state
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – New Mexico is celebrating its first year of sales from adult-use cannabis. Linda Trujillo of the state’s Regulation…
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Migrants camping outside the National Institute of Migration in Juarez seek answers
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After Monday’s tragedy in Juarez that left 38 migrants dead and 28 injured, migrants are now camping outside the…
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Las Cruces Mayor Miyagishima To Announce Future Endeavors
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico— The Mayor of Las Cruces Ken Miyagishima, delivered his annual State of the City Address Tuesday. He announced he will not…
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Customs and Border Protection places limit on Easter eggs being brought into the U.S.
U.S. Customs and Border protection wants to inform the public that they are placing a limit on Easter eggs being brought into the country. The limit…
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77-year-old man in wheelchair-walker hit by car, killed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 77-year-old man who was sitting in a wheelchair-walker died after being hit by a car involved in a crash with another…
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New Mexico Governor in Las Cruces Tuesday for several events
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is in Las Cruces today for several events. The meetings include a regional meeting of the…
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The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park Hosting a Job Fair
EL PASO, Texas— Dress to impress because The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park will be hosting a job fair today. It will start from 10am to 4pm located at…
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Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare Hiring Event
EL PASO, Texas— Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare is looking for nurses. The Healthcare system is holding a hiring event today from 4pm to 7pm at the…
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Private schools in El Paso react to Monday’s Nashville shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After the news six people lost their lives in a mass shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, local private schools say they were…
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Woman says she received nearly $6,000 in vehicle damage near I-25 Border Patrol Checkpoint
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A woman claims speed bumps at the U.S. Border Patrol Checkpoint on I-25 between Las Cruces and Hatch caused nearly…
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Video appears to show Texas DPS trooper chased a driver into Juarez last weekend
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Videos circulating on social media appear to show a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper chasing a driver into…
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El Paso judge salvages native plants from construction sites
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – When Associate Municipal Judge Steve Fischer isn’t in court, he’s outside in his garden planting cactuses, agaves,…
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New Mexico Governor signing Senate Bill 4, free school meals, into law
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) –New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will sign into law Senate Bill 4, which provides free breakfast and lunch to…
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ABC-7 at Noon: Bring It On Comedy Tour stops by El Paso
 The Bring It On! Comedy Tour is coming to El Paso. Some big names stopping by the Sun City are Faizon Love, Bill Bellamy, and Gary Owen. The show…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of March 26 to March 31
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
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Man in critical condition after crashing into mailbox, RV
UPDATE: El Paso Police say a 22-year-old man is in critical condition at an area hospital after received life-threatening injuries. According to…
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Mija Market hosts all-women business vendors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 3rd annual Mija Market hosted 20 vendors all run by women-owned businesses. The “Mija Yes You Can” nonprofit wrapped up…
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Tips to stay safe on the hiking trails
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As the weather warms up, hiking is an activity many people in the community enjoy with family and friends. First responders…
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WATCH: First news conference with new NMSU Men’s Head Basketball Coach, Jason Hooten
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU is set to hold a news conference to introduce the new head of its men’s basketball program, Jason Hooten.…
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3rd annual ‘Mija Market’ highlights women-owned businesses Sunday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The nonprofit organization ‘Mija, Yes You Can’ celebrates women-owned businesses during their 3rd Annual ‘Mija…
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UTEP offers a new degree program; seeking to diversify the I.T industry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A new Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is giving students the…
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Crisis Intervention Team honors veterans at luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Local veterans were honored for their service by members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). The…
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Man taken into custody after shooting outside west El Paso bar Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Police responded to a shooting outside of a west El Paso bar Friday night. Police say it happened at 1035 Belvidere street…
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New regional command will offer shorter police response times in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A $39 million project that was approved by voters in 2019 is finally underway in far east El Paso, and officials say it will…
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