El Paso Border Patrol sees 57% migrant surge compared to last year
EL PASO, Texas– The El Paso sector is seeing a 57 percent increase in apprehensions compared to one year ago. That’s about 113,000 encounters,…
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Safety and contamination top concerns for new El Paso recycler
Plastic bags, diapers and deceased pets all have at least one thing in common — they’re not supposed to be recycled. When trash, detritus or…
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Court documents reveal conspiracy to rob El Paso teen that ended in murder
EL PASO, Texas – Court documents obtained by ABC-7 show how three men accused of capital murder intended to rob a 15-year-old Riverside High School…
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EPISD spends $300k a year to maintain vacant school buildings
EL PASO, Texas — After Monday’s fire at Crosby Elementary was deemed arson by the Fire Marshal’s Office, ABC-7 is learning more about what happens…
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Auto and roof hail repair companies see a rise in demand after Tuesday’s storm
EL PASO, Texas – Repairs after last night’s hail storm are underway. Quarter-sized hail hitting Santa Teresa, New Mexico and the surrounding areas…
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Young El Paso actor stars in HBO Max show
Maeve Garay featured in “The Garcias” EL PASO, Texas — HBO Max is revamping a television series from 2000 and introducing it to a new audience. It’s…
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Solar panels may become more affordable in the Borderland in the near future – find out how
EL PASO, Texas – On Wednesday morning in a news conference between the City of El Paso and Solar United Neighbors, the announcement was made about a…
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Fire at Crosby Elementary deemed arson
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso fire officials say a second fire at Crosby Elementary this year was intentional. The fire broke out Monday morning at the…
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Man charged with firing gun outside bar, near police command center
EL PASO, Texas – Police arrested a 30-year-old man from Horizon Saturday for firing his weapon outside of a bar. It happened at the 10700 block of…
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Santa Teresa area hit hard with hail
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico- Hail hit the Santa Teresa area hard overnight. A 10% chance of rain had been forecasted for Otero and Hudspeth county, but…
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The man behind the new Kress Building project and other historic renovations in downtown
EL PASO, Texas — Today city council announced a private-public partnership with billionaire Paul Foster to revitalize the historic Kress Building…
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El Paso City council approves feasibility study for Multi-purpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center
EL PASO, Texas – In a 5 to 2 vote, El Paso City council voted to approve a feasibility study for the Multi-purpose Performing Arts and…
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Man arrested for stalking victim in Canutillo on multiple occasions
CANUTILLO, Texas — A man was arrested for stalking a victim on multiple occasions. El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies were called out to the 500…
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Three arrests made in Grand View Park stabbing attack on 25-year-old El Paso man
EL PASO, Texas – Three men were arrested for the April 7 stabbing attack against a 25-year-old man. The attack happened at Grand View Park in…
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Mighty Mujer Triathlon celebrates 11th annual event
EL PASO, Texas– Mighty Mujer Triathlon welcomed back their 11th annual event after struggling to fully reopen it since the start of the pandemic.…
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Borderland shelter gives dogs walks on weekends
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico- The dogs of the Animal Rescue League are getting their legs a stretch. Thats because they have teamed up with the city of…
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El Paso off-roading group helping out McBride Fire firefighters
EL PASO, Texas – One El Paso off-roading group was helping out the firefighters assisting in the McBride Fire. The Doomsday Off-Road Racing team…
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Las Cruces celebrates 4/20 weeks after recreational sales begin
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– The first Las Cruces 4/20 Hemp and Cannabis Festival takes place Wednesday, more than two weeks after recreational sales…
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Las Cruces Police looking for two men in connection with weekend shooting
Las Cruces Police are looking for two men in connection with a shooting early Sunday morning. Officers responded to the 1400 block of Solano Dr. near…
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Two State of Texas Propositions on the upcoming election explained
EL PASO, Texas – In under one month Texans will head out to the ballot. In this election, you will notice two state propositions on the ballot that…
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Fort Bliss motorcyclist who died in northeast El Paso crash identified
UPDATE (4/18): Police indentified the driver as Luis Baltazar Torres. UPDATE (4/17): Police officials say one unidentified, 32-year-old man driving a…
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Las Cruces family claims police officer shot and killed their grandmother
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– A Las Cruces family is mourning after they say police shot and killed their 75-year-old grandmother on Saturday night.…
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With summer fast approaching, learn how you can best protect your pet and yourself from rattlesnakes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Rattlesnakes are venomous reptiles that are common in our desert climate and with one bite they can kill. Terry Chandler…
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One person taken to the hospital after collision in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas– One person was rushed to the hospital Sunday morning after a serious collision. Police officials said the crash involved a car and…
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First New Mexico cannabis lounge opens in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- Las Cruces dispensary, Sol Cannabis, is the first cannabis lounge in the state of New Mexico. Brett Burke, co-owner of Sol…
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VA throws annual baby shower
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso VA is throwing their annual baby shower for expectant veteran and active duty mom’s. The VA is asking the public for…
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Ruidoso community gathers to help those displaced
RUIDOSO, New Mexico– During Thursday’s news conference, officials said that with the weather and added personnel, they were having better luck at…
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It’s 911 dispatcher appreciation week, what our local behind-the-scene first responders want us to know
EL PASO, Texas – When we think of first responders, many of us think of police, firefighters, and paramedics. But what about those who work behind…
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Two people killed in head-on crash along I-10 west of Las Cruces Airport
LAS Cruces, New Mexico — New Mexico State Police said two people were killed in a head on crash on I-10 west near the Las Cruces Airport on Friday…
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New Mexico State Police confirm 2 people killed in large Ruidoso wildfire
RUIDOSO, New Mexico –Ruidoso Police detectives and the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau announced Wednesday two people have died in the…
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