RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Lincoln County jury found 39-year-old former Ruidoso Police officer Daniel Balding guilty on one county of Child Solicitation by Electronic Communication Device, one count of Attempting to Commit a Felony (Sexual Exploitation of Children by Recording). The trial just wrapped up after two days in the courtroom. The jury
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A woman living on the 1900 block of Connie Lou Drive in Las Cruces says she has been the victim of repeated mailbox vandalism following a child sexual assault case, reported by ABC-7. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, has been living at the location for 25 years
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EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s and Las Cruces road closures June 5 to June 9. For updates in El Paso, click here. For a look at more information from TxDOT, click
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were stabbed Friday night near the Opportunity Center for the Homeless, according to police. That’s in south-central El Paso at the 1200 block of Myrtle Avenue. An ABC-7 crew watched a man being taken into custody at the scene of the incident. Witnesses told ABC-7 that there was a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The San Elizario Independent School District celebrated its graduating seniors with an out-of-the-box ceremony Friday. Unlike other high schools, SEISD celebrates its seniors at a nighttime ceremony including a party organized by the district’s families. They also hold a Mass each year for their graduating seniors, which was held last
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Elder Abuse Prevention Month. It’s a chance for better understanding of the issues faced by older people — and the struggles they face. Mental health is ageless. Elder abuse can stem from a stream of mental concerns. The abuse itself can show up in many forms — physical, financial
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Officials detained a Venezuelan national accused of starting a fire inside a Juarez migrant detention center that killed 40 people and injured 28 others. Mexican officials say the suspect was arrested Friday. The fire started March 27 inside the National Migration Institute. Investigators identify the man only as Carlos N. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say officials arrested 34-year-old Tristan Crabtree on a murder charge Friday. They say he was picked up by the USMS Lone Star Fugitive Task Force. Officials accuse Crabtree of murdering 35-year-old David McLeskey on May 30 on the 10700 block of Sunstone in Northeast El Paso. Officers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has been bringing you exclusive reporting on the use of your taxpayer dollars by city leaders and staff, specifically the use of gas cards and city issued credit cards, also known as “P” cards. While few current or former city leaders are coming forward to talk about the issue,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Museum of History is inviting the community to celebrate Pride Month by hosting two events on Saturday, June 3. The first event will be Family Day, featuring crafts, a Drag Queen story hour, and a community partners information event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Update: The motorcyclist involved in Monday’s crash has died, according to El Paso Police. They identified the victim as 57-year-old Ricardo Sierra. Investigators say Sierra was trying to pass a car while traveling northbound on Berringer Street. He entered the opposing lane, where another car was traveling. Police say he hit a curb and was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — June is Pride Month. There will be parades, festivals, and concerts to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Here in the Borderland we are celebrating big: Catch the amazing impersonator Loosey Laduca from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 performing live at Touch Bar. It will be on Saturday June 3rd at 8pm.
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HORIZON, Texas (KVIA) — A judge sentenced Ricardo Robles to five years in prison Thursday. Robles was convicted of embezzling almost $10 million. The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Jaime Esparza, tells ABC-7 that Robles will also have to pay $9.8 million in restitution for wire fraud. Court documents obtained by ABC-7
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Chief says a car crash has shut down all traffic both ways along McNutt at 4th Street. The crash happened Thursday afternoon. The closure is expected to last another hour. No major injuries have been reported, according to the Fire Chief. Authorities are asking drivers
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EL PASO (Texas) – El Paso Children’s Hospital is opening a Children’s Urgent Care Center in the heart of East El Paso. A ribbon cutting will mark the grand opening on Saturday, June 3, at 3260 North Zaragoza Avenue. A representative from the Children’s Hospital said the Children’s Urgent Care Center will provide advanced medical
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HORIZON, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with the Horizon City Police Department say the driver of a car that hit an off-duty officer at the scene of a crash has died. They say emergency crews rushed 75-year-old Martin Arambula Vargas to the hospital, where he later died. The off-duty officer, Eddie Tibuni, is a deputy with
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UPDATE – A Homeland Security Investigation Agent addressed questions from both the prosecution and defense attorney for Carlos Humberto Richard Walsh, a Ft. Bliss soldier accused of sexual abuse of a minor. The agent stated that the investigation into Walsh is based on testimony from the teenage victim, as well electronic evidence. The agent said
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Diocese of Juarez organized a mass in support of migrants in the city, calling for support and empathy. The morning mass was conducted by Juarez’s Bishop José Guadalupe Torres Campos in celebration of Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of migrants. During the homily, the Bishop encouraged Juarez and Borderland
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials with the City of Las Cruces say five firefighters were injured while fighting a fire on the 1400 block of Branding Iron Circle Wednesday morning. When crews arrived, the city says fire was coming out of several windows of a house. The crews got the fire under control
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A fire broke out at the Burger King on Lee Trevino and Montwood in East El Paso Wednesday afternoon. An ABC-7 crew at the scene says that first responders are still there containing the situation. No injuries have been reported. We are reaching out to police and fire officials for
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Update: Officials tell ABC-7 that an officer was hit while at the scene of a crash. They say a car hit a pedestrian. Law enforcement agencies showed up. While there, one of the officers was hit by another car. Officials tell ABC-7 he is in serious condition. The car that hit the officer sustained serious
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District will give out free breakfast and lunch to children this summer. The program is free to all children ages 1 to 18, regardless of the school district they attend. The district says its Seamless Summer Option is funded by the USDA. Children and parents can
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The city of Juarez certified city hall as a smoke-free space this World No Tobacco Day. The city wants to spread awareness among teenagers and young adults of the dangers of tobacco use. The State’s Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks certified Juarez’s city hall on Wednesday, making it one of
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The long-standing rivalry between the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Aggies and the University of New Mexico (UNM) Lobos and the may face a disruption in the upcoming 2023-24 men’s basketball season. The bitter rivalry, which has spanned nearly a century, has only been halted three times in the
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Update: Arnav Tonde advanced to the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee Wednesday morning. In the fifth round he correctly identified the meaning of the word “travesty.” EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wiggs Middle School eight grader Arnav Tonde is representing the Borderland at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. this spring.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Maluma is heading to the Don Haskins Center. The UTEP Special Events website lists the concert date as September 24, 2023. Maluma’s Don Juan tour’s U.S. leg kicks off in Sacramento August 31. He’ll be stopping in Hidalgo, Texas before coming to El Paso, then moving on to Austin. Maluma
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HORIZON, Texas (KVIA) — First responders tell ABC-7 they are responding to a serious crash along Horizon Boulevard and Darrington Road in Horizon. Witnesses tell ABC-7 there is a large police presence at the scene. Fire crews also responded to the crash. Horizon Boulevard is completely shut down in that area at this time. We
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EL PASO, TX( KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Independent School District will offer all children in the community ages 1 to 18 free breakfast and lunch throughout the summer as part of the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) meal program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The meals are provided without charge to any child, regardless
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After almost a month of being out of service the El Paso Streetcar is hitting the road again starting today. Earlier this month, the city discontinued services due to the migrant influx in the downtown area. Sun Metro Anthony DeKeyzer said, “The El Paso Streetcar is a great public transit
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A house catches fire in South Central El Paso early Wednesday morning. It happened on the 1100 block of Magoffin Avenue. Fire officials say the call came in at 3:25 a.m. No injuries have been reported. Fire investigators are looking into to what caused the fire.
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