EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A shooting in East El Paso leaves one man in the hospital. It happened Tuesday at the 1600 block of Zaragoza. Police received the call after 3:30 am. A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. El Paso Police are currently investigating this shooting. This is a developing story,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — For the first time, we are getting a look at body camera footage of Border Patrol agents shooting and killing a man near Las Cruces. This happened on April 2. CBP officials say the footage is being released in compliance with agency policy, and with an executive order aimed
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Construction crews found mummified human remains in Lincoln County June 21, 2023. The crews found the remains on the 2600 block of US-70, near Ruidoso Downs. That’s according to the Lincoln, New Mexico County Sheriff. His office collaborated with the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office to investigate. They eventually called
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces firefighters helped put out a blaze on the 7700 block of Charro Road Saturday, just after 10:30 p.m. The house is located on the East Mesa. Firefighters had difficulty connecting to a fire hydrant because there were none near the house. As a result, crews had to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With more hot temperatures coming to the Borderland, some residents are starting to compare the advantages and disadvantages of having swamp coolers versus air conditioners at their homes. Air conditioners are the most common option for most people, however, some A/Cs end up being out of peoples’ price range. Besides
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — As summer temperatures continue to rise, Doña Ana County is reminding the public that some of its community centers are open during normal business hours, and can offer a comfortable environment for residents seeking relief from the high temperatures. The community centers are open to all residents, regardless of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Get ready to watch Miss El Paso America compete to be crowned Miss Texas America this weekend. You can watch the statewide competition this Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on ABC-7. The winner of the state competition will be crowned Miss Texas America and will go on to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chart-topping artists Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Ying Yang Twins are teaming up to perform at the El Paso County Coliseum next month. The Summer Jam concert is happening July 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets are already available through Ticketmaster.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On another triple-digit temperature day, people from the borderland are trying to stay cool and hydrated. ABC-7 visited Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld to speak with residents on a busy family Sunday to learn more about how they stay cool on days like these. Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld staff members say
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Crisis Intervention Team of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in finding a missing person. Jose Puga, 20, was reported missing on June 23. He was last seen in the 1300 block of Lomaland Dr. area. Deputies say Puga was wearing a long sleeve
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The 32nd annual San Juan Turtle Derby Races are taking place in Tortugas, New Mexico Sunday, June 25th. It’s taking place at the Our Lady of Guadalupe church. It’s part of the centuries old turtle fest which honors St. John the Baptist, one of the village’s patron saints. Registration of the racing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Texas State Senator Cesar Blanco and Representative Lina Ortega helped pass House Bill 113 giving Promotoras or Community Health Workers a greater role in delivering healthcare in the state. “I’m extremely honored to have been recognized by Día de la Mujer Latina for sponsoring and passing House Bill 113! Promotoras
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two men walked for 52 miles over 24 hours from San Miguel, New Mexico to Ascarate Park Friday into Saturday. Their purpose: raising awareness for children in need. Rescue Ministries of Mexico takes care of orphaned children in Juarez and Durango. Army Veteran Bradley Rushmore and his friend, Sam Trejo,
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Editor’s note: A previous version of this story said El Paso City Council was going to discuss the complaint, but it’s actually going to be the Ethics Commission. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ethics Commission will hear an ethics complaint filed against City Representative Cassandra Hernandez July 19. The constituent who filed the complaint,
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — 19-year-old Anthony Nguyen Duenas is charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after investigators say he shot two people at a desert party April 16, 2023. Duenas is accused of murdering Ryan Romero and shooting a 17-year-old girl in the head. The girl suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans gathered Friday evening to pay tribute to the Uber driver who police say was shot by his passenger. 52-year-old Daniel J. Piedra Garcia died Wednesday after he was taken off life support. Investigators said 48-year-old Phoebe Copas of Kentucky was riding in the Uber on her way to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ramirez family is getting $600,000 from the City of El Paso to settle a civil suit connected to the June 23, 2015 tasing death of their son, Daniel. The judge overseeing the case cleared the way for a trial last year. That trial was expected to begin next month.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Saved by the Bell” actor and Access Hollywood Co-host Mario Lopez is poking fun at El Paso and one of its favorite restaurants. He recently tweeted a picture, including a caption that reads “El Paso: ‘Other Texas cities only have Tex-Mex, they don’t have real Mexican food like us.’ Also
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Chief says crews recovered a woman’s body from a rugged desert area early Thursday morning. The body has not been identified. The chief believes the woman was 20 to 30 years old. The Office of Medical Investigation believes her body had been there for about
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the 48-year-old woman charged with murder in the death of El Paso Uber driver Daniel Piedra had previous run-ins with law enforcement. Court records from Monroe County in Kentucky show that Phoebe Copas had a number of domestic disputes in Tomkinsville, including second degree assault charges. Police
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — In an event held Saturday, Juarez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, along with other city leaders, unveiled the new serpent sculpture called Guardián del Territorio or Guardian of the Territory. The sculpture depicts a rattlesnake that is over 21 feet tall and weighs over 22,000 pounds. Dick Rivas Rincón is the artist
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FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Fabens Independent School District superintendent Dr. Veronica Vijil is leaving the district to work for Seguin Independent School District in Seguin, Texas. The district announced Vijil’s departure Thursday. Vijil starts in her new position on July 1, 2023. During her time with Fabens ISD, Vijil secured $2.8 million for the Cotton
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Update: El Paso Police say the two victims used to attend Parkland High School. They identify the passenger who died as Riley Hernandez. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 19-year-old Daniel Riley Thurman and an unidentified 18-year-old El Paso resident were killed in a serious crash along US-54 and McCombs Wednesday. El Paso Police Special Traffic
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The three finalists for the job of Las Cruces Public Schools superintendent will participate in a forum Thursday night. It’s happening at the Organ Mountain High School Performing Arts Center at 5:30 p.m. The three finalists are Dr. Debra Elder, Monica Mesa, and Ignacio Ruiz. Elder currently serves as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former soldier who had been serving at Ft. Bliss from 2014 to 2015 will spend 35 years in prison on child sex abuse charges. 28-year-old Trevor Dylan Lehew was already serving a 20 year sentence on separate child sex abuse charges when a child reached out to a Child
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — With the continuation of our ABC-7 First Alert and triple digits on the horizon through the end of the week, the City of Las Cruces is activating its six cooling stations. These locations will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal judge has decided to respect the joint wishes of the prosecution and defense team involved in the Walmart shooting trial to move the sentencing hearing from June 30 to July 5, 2023. The teams made the request earlier this month, citing logistical issues with the original date. They
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies charged 19-year-old Anthony Nguyen Duenas with murder and aggravated assault. He is accused of killing 15-year-old Bel Air High School student Ryan Romero on April 16, 2023. Duenas was booked into the El Paso County Jail on a $1,150,000 bond on June 20. Romero was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department officials say a motorcycle crash sent one person to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened in the Upper Valley near Artcraft and Doniphan just before 1:30 p.m. One person was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Fire department officials ask everyone to stay safe
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash along US-54 near McCombs in Northeast EL Paso sends four people to the hospital. Two cars were involved in the crash, according to El Paso Fire Department officials. The crash happened about 3:30 Wednesday afternoon. Two people were rushed to the hospital with severe injuries. The other two
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