EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Hundreds of people came out for the the annual ‘Walk for Mental Health in the 915’ event Saturday, held by NAMIWalks El Paso. The annual event raises thousands for mental health support and education across the area. NAMI officials say that all the dollars raised from the event stay in El Paso,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s 16th annual Chalk the Block is this weekend, and El Pasoans are reflecting on what the event means to them. One of the winners of the event’s art contest said Saturday, he’s grateful for the opportunity. “I just feel lucky. I think there’s a bunch of other great
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans will have the opportunity to not only watch a partial solar eclipse Saturday, but also participate with NASA in a “community science project” hosted by El Paso Community College — both in-person and virtually. “They can partake in actually collecting data,” said physics and geology coordinator for EPCC,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lori Gaman and her husband are back home after being stuck in Israel, when Hamas militants began their attack on Saturday, October 7th. Gaman said she was on a trip with her husband, sister, father and their spouses. They had originally planned to fly home Saturday, October 14th, but their
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Fire crews rescued a 51-year-old man and his dog from a house fire Thursday afternoon. This happened on the 100 block of Turquoise Avenue. When crews arrived they saw a lot of smoke and flames. They found the man unconscious inside the house. They rushed him to
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GADSDEN, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Gadsden High School Football Coach says the game against Chaparral has been postponed due to concerns for the safety of fans. “This year’s Battle of The Gap has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 14th at 9 AM,” Coach Facio wrote in a statement posted to X. “In addition to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested 19-year-old Julio Frias on October 6, 2023 after officials say he tried to run away from officers. A DWI task force officer was monitoring the streets around Vista Del Sol when he saw Frias riding a motorcycle at 55 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. The
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Home Builders Association on Friday partnered up with the Las Cruces Public Schools, as well as Hatch HS, Gadsen HS, Silver City HS and Las Montanas HS, to provide students the opportunity to have a day to work in the Construction Industry through an interactive showcase.
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Update: An El Paso Police Department spokesperson says that the person taken into custody is a 68-year-old person who shot at three other people. The detained man hit two of those people. Police said they are “looking to” charge the 68-year-old with one count of murder and two counts of aggravated assault. One of the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The committee for Las Cruces Public Schools voted Thursday to recommend keeping the controversial book ‘Jack of Hearts (and Other Parts)’ on the shelves of its schools’ libraries. The committee voted 6-1 after allowing time for public comment, which is when a diverse array of opinions were heard. Hear
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas DPS officials say that two Venezuelan migrants are facing assault charges after they rushed at and pushed a National Guard soldier. The alleged assault happened October 11, 2023, just before 10:30 a.m. at Gate 36 along the border barrier. Officials say 38-year-old Karla Dividay Matar Jaimes rushed at the
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By TERRY TANG Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — For a few hours, Krystal Curley and her Indigenous women’s work group took over a college auditorium to share traditional Navajo practices regarding this weekend’s highly anticipated solar eclipse. More than 50 people — young and old — showed up for the chance to either connect with
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A man accused of murdering his girlfriend and dragging her body into a car in full view of neighbors was found guilty in district court Thursday. The jury found 45-year-old Steven Valdez guilty of murdering Brittany Skaggs in February of 2022. ABC-7 covered this murder when it happened. You
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – 32 people from Our Lady of Health Catholic Church in Las Cruces are on their way back home, after being caught in the war in Israel. The church told ABC-7 the group went to Israel on a pilgrimage. They had been there just over a week when the militant
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Correction: A previous edition of this article incorrectly stated that City Council approved the sale of 18 properties in Duranguito. Council actually directed staff to begin soliciting and entertaining letters of interest for development or ownership. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Earlier this week, El Paso City Council directed staff to begin soliciting and entertaining
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hooters is expanding into Far East El Paso. A new location at 1799 Joe Battle Boulevard will open Monday, October 16, 2023. The restaurant is throwing a party to coincide with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. The restaurant is expected to bring dozens of new jobs to the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 60-year-old Curtis Powell is now facing multiple child sex charges. Las Cruces Police arrested him at a home on the 1300 block of Kilmer Street, just a block from Sierra Middle School, on October 10, 2023. According to jail records, officials charged Powell with five counts of criminal sexual
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Paso del Norte Community Foundation is kicking off El Paso Giving Day with an Early Giving celebration. Early El Paso Giving Day Kick-off Event will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the El Paso Museum of Art, 1 Arts Festival Plaza, El Paso, Texas 79901.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso community came together to help a family in need this week. 9-month-old Leon received a gift that will help him with a medical defect. Leon needed a molding helmet to help correct his craniosynostosis, a condition that causes babies’ heads to become misshapen. Destiny Flores, Leon’s mother,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fans of John Leguizamo can catch the actor at the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual fiesta. Happening December 2, 2023, the event features Leguizamo as keynote speaker, dinner, dancing to music by Joshua Lucero and Midnight Vibe, silent auction, and piñata surprise. The reception begins at 6:00 p.m.
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Three weeks ago, border officials shut down cargo entries into the U.S. at the Bridge of the Americas. Those cargo entries restarted this week. In a morning news conference in Juarez, the Mayor, business executives, and cargo leaders in Juarez said more than 20,000 trucks became stuck during the shutdown. Manuel
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Michigan man now faces human smuggling charges after he was arrest in El Paso Sunday. Javier Pena is charged with smuggling of persons: fleeing and evading arrest detention w/ vehicle or watercraft. Pena is being held on bonds totaling $45,000. ABC-7 spoke with Robert Almonte, a former U.S. Marshall and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Federal Bureau of Investigations wants El Pasoans to be aware of a letter fraudulently trying to obtain cryptocurrency or other funds from unwitting victims. The FBI says the letter is part of a government impersonation scam. October 6, 2023, a victim reported the letter to the FBI El Paso Field Office. The letter claimed to have been sent by Special Agent in Charge John S. Morales. The letter is titled “Regarding Your Identity Theft Case,” and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police charged a 20-year-old man with Intoxicated Assault after investigators say he ran a read light and hit at least two pedestrians crossing a street. Officials say that Hector Eduardo Gonzalez was drinking at a UTEP tailgate party on September 23, 2023. He left the party and started
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott makes school choice one of his top issues for the state for the second time this year, causing controversy across education boards. Education savings accounts also known as school choice or vouchers, is a program that allows parents to withdraw their children from public schools and use
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The man accused of smuggling migrants and endangering lives as he sped through streets and a golf course over the weekend, was in court Tuesday. Javier Pena, a Michigan man, is charged with Smuggling of persons: Fleeing and Evading Arrest Detention w/ Vehicle or Watercraft. Pena is being held on bonds totaling
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Police officers who work street crimes in Las Cruces say blue Fentanyl pills are popping up all over the city, causing addiction issues, and a rise in certain crimes. “We see it in almost every interaction we are involved with as far as the crimes that we’re focusing on,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you need to get your laps in the pool, or just want to take a soak this fall, the City of El Paso’s aquatic centers have your back! The following Aquatic Centers are available for swimming: Armijo Aquatic Center 911 S. Ochoa St. Monday-Thursday: 5 to 6:30 a.m.; 8
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an aggravated assault that happened Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound to his leg near the Spanish Baptist Church on the 14500 block of Montana Avenue in East El Paso. The man was rushed to the hospital. He
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UPDATE: El Paso City Council voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to extend two Emergency Ordinances in relation to the migrant crisis experiences by the city. Mayor Oscar Leeser said said during the discussion that the migrant numbers have dropped by 1000 people per day. “We’re still in a crisis. And even though we may be in
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