EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Manny Peña sat on his porch as he stared across at a desert filled with trash. “Fourth of July is when people come and bring their fireworks. And it gets a lot worse on the street and everywhere,” he said. Peña is one of many residents in the Montana
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A landfill in Juarez is on fire again, according to our news partners, Channel 44. This is the sixth time this year that a Juarez landfill has burned. The last reported fire happened just five days ago. In the past, Juarez landfill fires have created smoke that has caused respiratory issues
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — First responders responded to reports of a person with a gun Sunday evening. Officials say officers were called out to the Headquarters Bar on the 2900 block of North Mesa just before 9 p.m. Officials say they did find evidence that a firearm had been discharged outside of the bar.
Continue Reading Update: El Paso Water sent us the following statement. “On Saturday morning, EPWater staff was dispatched to a Northeast neighborhood near a water main break at Sean Haggerty and McCombs to assess the area. Although water service was not interrupted, EPWater personnel has been in contact with customers within the immediate vicinity.” EL PASO, Texas
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is reviewing a new study that looks at streetcar operations and costs. The streetcar has been at the center of debate due to low ridership. The newly refurbished system opened in late 2018, but since the pandemic, ridership has dipped dramatically. Now city leaders are
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 37-year-old Joseph Isaac Ayala is dead after investigators say he rear-ended a car, then was hit head-on by a second car. The crash happened July 1, 2023 just before 4:30 a.m. on Loop 375 near the Pellicano exit in Far East El Paso. Special Traffic Investigators say Ayala hit a
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EL PASO, Texas – All City of El Paso administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Administrative offices will resume business on Wednesday, July 5. The City Council will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 5. City Council meetings are broadcast live on CITY-TV (Spectrum Ch. 1300, AT&T U-Verse Ch. 99, over the air Ch. 13.4), and live streamed on
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Update: El Paso Water sent ABC-7 the following statement. “On Saturday morning, EPWater staff was dispatched to a Northeast neighborhood near a water main break at Sean Haggerty and McCombs to assess the area. Although water service was not interrupted, EPWater personnel has been in contact with customers within the immediate vicinity.” EL PASO, Texas
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission radioactive equipment disappeared in Southern New Mexico this weekend, Juarez authorities say the equipment is unlikely to cross into Mexico. Roberto Briones, the director of the Juarez Civil Protection, told ABC-7 this is not the first time his department has been alerted about something like this.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 31-year-old man is dead after Special Traffic Investigators say he tried to cross I-10 west near the Yarbrough exit in East El Paso. The crash happened Saturday night just after 11 p.m. Police say the man, who has not been identified, was hit by a car driven by a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Law enforcement agencies in El Paso County are preparing for the 4th of July holiday. In previous years, officials have seen anywhere between 5,000 to 10,000 people in the Red Sands area in Far East El Paso on Fourth of July night. This year officials estimate between 15,000 to 18,000
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — This popular free two-day event begins Monday, July 3rd with the Electric 5k and One-mile Fun Run, followed by the Electric Light Parade. Electric 5K & One-mile Fun Run The run begins at 7:30 p.m. at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley Ave. For race details contact the Las Cruces
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Fourth of July is a fun time for many, with fireworks being something people look forward to shooting off all year. But that also means it’s an extremely stressful time for your pets, who may get spooked by the loud noises. Since there’s many animals that are going to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Families and members of the community were invited to UTEP’s “Building the Borderlands Family Day”. An educational event introducing the community to the world of civil engineering. “The civil engineers that we worked with on putting this exhibit together, were super grateful and super excited because it highlights that here
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Senior residents at Molina Quality Living facilities were given the surprise of a lifetime when they were invited to participate in the Golden Rollers Bowling tournament. “I never thought I would ever be able to bowl anymore,” said Carolyn Fogg. “They surprised me they said you’re going bowling and I said…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While many teenagers spend their summer taking a break from school, some students are getting ahead of their peers by participating at the I.T. Fundamentals CTE Summer Camp. This 96-hour training program lasting 4 weeks prepared these teens for the opportunity to test for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals lifetime certification. A
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead following a vehicle vs pedestrian crash in east El Paso. It happened on I-10 westbound, not far from the Lee Trevino exit. Police say that call came in at 11:13 p.m. Fire dispatch officials confirmed to abc-7 that one person was killed in this crash. Police add
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University has officially made the jump to Conference USA. New Mexico State football has been an independent program for several years, and is now back in contention for a conference championship. NMSU is joined by Jacksonville State, Liberty, and Sam Houston St in this move to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There are a lot of fun things to do this 4th of July weekend and on the holiday itself!You can get a head start by celebrating early in Socorro. They will have its Independence Extravaganza Saturday, July 1st at Cougar Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. There will be artists, vendors, and of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Independence Day falls on Tuesday this year, and celebrations are starting early this weekend. Looking for something to do to celebrate America? Here’s a peek at what’s planned for this weekend: Five Points Block Party The Five Points Development Association will have a community block party from 10 a.m. to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces has appointed its new Interim Chief of Police, Jeremy Story. His first day is July 1. Story steps into the role as Chief Miguel Dominguez retires, effective June 30. Dominguez had served Las Cruces for 20 years. He’d been appointed chief in November of 2020. “I’ve had
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chambers says it discovered early Friday morning that the Star on the Mountain was vandalized. The Chamber, which operates the famous star, is still looking into the damage and is trying to figure out how much it will cost to fix. The Chamber notified police. The Star
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of their charity softball game Thursday, Aaron and Alvin Jones stopped by an El Paso hospital to meet with children getting treatment there. The brothers spoke with the patients and parents, handed out water bottles and toys, took pictures with the staff, and listened as administrators described their efforts
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — AAA’s projections for the upcoming holiday weekend and the Fourth of July are showing that there may be record-setting travel. The data predicts that more than 50 million Americans will be hitting the roads or the skies around the holiday. AAA also predicts that around 43 million of those travelers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The clouds have moved in over the borderland, and with that, a much-needed break from triple digit temperatures. ABC-7 observed people running, playing and walking their dogs at Mission Hills Park. One resident told us she wanted to take advantage of the cooler weather, since it’s been too hot to
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Update (June 30, 2023): Dona Ana County Officials announced on Twitter Friday that Rowan Smith has been found. They did not provide an update on Smith’s condition. ABC-7 is working to learn if he is okay. UPDATE 6/30/2023 at 8:30 AM MDT:Rowan Smith has been found. We sincerely thank everyone who took the time to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A car goes makes a hole in the wall of a parking structure in Downtown El Paso, Thursday night. It happened at the intersection of Stanton St. and Franklin Ave. According to police, the call came in before 11:30 p.m. One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fourth of July is usually a high travel weekend, and in light of all the cancellations and delays that are keeping travelers across the country stuck waiting at airports, El Paso International Airport says they’re prepared for the big holiday. Cassandra Davisson, the Marketing and Air Service Development Manager at
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Update: The hiker at the center of a rescue effort in the Franklin Mountains showed signs of heat stroke, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The rescue crew is now preparing to bring the man down the mountain. UPDATE Search and Rescue at 1000 Steps Trail: First responders made contact with a male patient
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Update (June 29, 4:16 p.m.): Las Cruces Police say that 50-year-old David Mancha died of his injuries after his bicycle hit an SUV at Solano Drive and Lohman Avenue June 28. Mancha was airlifted to UMC where he later died. The driver of the SUV will not face any charges, according to police officials. LAS
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