Ricardo Marquez found guilty of murdering Erika Gaytan
UPDATE: District Attorney Yvonne Rosales has informed ABC-7 that the sentencing phase of the case will resume tomorrow morning. EL PASO, Texas – A…
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Law enforcement and emergency services job fair to be held today in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Law enforcement and emergency agencies from across Doña Ana county are set to hold a job fair Thursday. The city of Las…
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El Paso Water encourages customers to pick up sandbags ahead of anticipated storms
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Water is encouraging customers to pick up sandbags as strong thunderstorms are anticipated this week across the region.…
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Passenger dies after fiery crash into light pole in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – A passenger died after a fiery crash into a light pole at the Montwood and Zaragoza intersection in east El Paso. Police say it…
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El Paso City Council passes resolution to address school violence
EL PASO, Texas — Two council items led to extended discussion at Tuesday morning’s city council meeting. The first item was a resolution that called…
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City begins work on unstable Duranguito structures in Multi-Purpose Center footprint
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso began work on two structures in Duranguito, to prevent further damage to them through the monsoon season. The…
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Two bodies recovered from a west El Paso canal
EL PASO, Texas — Early Sunday morning, crews with the El Paso Fire water rescue team recovered two bodies. The recovery operation happened on the…
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Police investigate body discovery in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Police officials say a body was discovered at The Chimney’s apartment complex just before noon. It happened at the 200 N. Festival…
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El Paso fire water crews respond to a body found in a canal
UPDATE — Fire officials say they recovered a female body approximately in her 20’s from the water and have turned the scene over to law enforcement…
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What’s closed, what’s open as El Paso observes Juneteenth Holiday
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso administrative offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, in observance of the Juneteeth Holiday. Here’s what’s will the…
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Fact or myth? Can missing gas caps lead to evaporation of gas
EL PASO, Texas – Raising prices are being felt by everyone across the country. Groceries, bills, and of course, gas prices have skyrocketed in the…
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UMC to ask county commissioners to issue hundreds of millions in public debt
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center is set to present to county commissioners a master expansion plan Thursday morning. The county hospital…
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The Monsoon is here; what that means for the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas – June 15 marks the start of the rainy season in the desert southwest. This is known as the Monsoon. This time of year, weather…
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El Paso man convicted of killing girlfriend sentenced to 47 years in prison
EL PASO, Texas — A man convicted of killing his then 18-year-old girlfriend was sentenced Tuesday to 47 years in prison. Jose Casas was found guilty…
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U.S. Supreme Court sides with El Paso’s Tigua tribe in decades-long gambling fight with Texas
El Paso’s Tigua Indians can legally operate bingo-based games at their Speaking Rock Entertainment Center in the Lower Valley, the U.S. Supreme…
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Fort Bliss soldier dies following hit and run crash
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso police have identified a Fort Bliss soldier killed in a hit and run crash in east El Paso. Police say 20-year-old Alyssa…
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Wine lovers cool off with a cold glass as temperatures reach record-breaking highsÂ
CANUTILLO, Texas– With temperatures reaching record-breaking highs this weekend, Borderland residents are out enjoying the clear skies, live music…
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Fort Bliss soldier left seriously injured after hit and run
EL PASO, Texas – Police officials say a 20-year-old female Fort Bliss soldier was seriously injured after a hit and run crash. It happened at around…
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Several gather for balloon release in honor of the victims of the Uvalde shooting
EL PASO, Texas– Dozens gathered at Nations Tobin Park Saturday to honor those lives lost during the Uvalde shooting. Organizer, Johnny McGrue, said…
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Horse Rescue now offers summer camp
EL PASO, Texas- The animal non-profit group Horses Unlimited is now offering a summer camp for kids and teens. There will be arts and crafts,…
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El Paso Fire Department Water Rescue crews recover body from canal
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Fire Department Water Rescue crews responded to a U.S. Border Patrol report of a body in the water at the Border HWY and…
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Man charged with murdering 41-year-old woman in Socorro
UPDATE: The El Paso County Sheriff’s office has identified the victim as 41-year-old Cynthia Alferez. They have also charged 41-year-old Ronald…
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Downtown Las Cruces ‘eyesore’ will become a boutique hotel and restaurant, developer says
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A building that has been under construction for more than a decade in downtown Las Cruces will soon become a boutique hotel…
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Northeast El Paso motorcyclist killed in crash; police say he ran red light
EL PASO, Texas — A 60-year-old northeast El Paso motorcyclist died after being hit by a car Thursday just after 9 p.m., according to El Paso Police.…
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No Sun Metro transportation for Veterans to Beaumont Army Hospital
EL PASO, Texas – ABC-7 was contacted by a viewer about the lack of transportation to William Beaumont Army Center. This viewer said he had to pay $50…
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El Paso doctor weighs in on monkeypox virus
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso City-County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza is weighing in on monkeypox. On Tuesday, the first case of the monkeypox…
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Firefighters work nonstop to fully suppress Black Fire as concerns grow for two communities
NEW MEXICO — The Black Fire is threatening two mountain communities, coming within seven miles of Hillsboro and Kingston. Residents have been told…
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Appeals court overturns conviction in murder trial involving KLAQ DJ
EL PASO, Texas — The 8th Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of Leonel Hernandez and is calling for a new trial. Hernandez was convicted in…
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El Paso Electric say they’re prepared for the upcoming heatwave, customers using more power
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric officials say the utility is prepared for an upcoming demand, as customers use more electricity during the summer…
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El Paso mother accused of killing her baby gets probation after reaching plea deal
EL PASO – A mother arrested for Capital Murder in the death of her 7-month old son last year has reached a plea deal with the El Paso District…
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