JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After hundreds of migrants protested at the Paso del Norte Bridge on Monday, Chihuahua state officials announced this caused thousands of dollars in losses in a short period. According to Rogelio Fernández Irigoyen, Chihuahua’s Director of ‘Fideicomiso’ of Border Bridges, the state lost 109,000 Mexican pesos in three hours. That’s nearly
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It’s official, April 11th is National Pet Day. While everyday may feel like national pet day at home. April 11th is the day to show some extra love to your adorable pets. Some ways to make sure your pet is feeling the love is by throwing away old toys that have become unsafe, making sure
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – On Tuesday, El Paso City Council is set to discuss and take action to adjust the El Paso Streetcar schedule to be event-driven. According to the agenda item, yearly expenses for the streetcar do not seem prudent based on the ridership analysis. The item states the focus of the operation
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – State legislators have approved additional funding for New Mexico Pre-K services, allowing for a 40% expansion of the program, and adding 7,000 new prekindergarten slots statewide. The increased funding comes from the state’s general fund and the Land Grant Permanent Fund, approved through a constitutional amendment in 2022. Governor
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This May, El Paso voters will be asked to vote on amendments to El Paso’s City Charter, the primary governing document that outlines the structure, organization and powers of municipal government. The election includes a total of 11 propositions for voters to consider. The proposition generating the most conversation is
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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 April 10 to April 15 . For updates in El Paso, click here. For a look at more information from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lots of loyal Luby’s regulars showed out to have their last supper at the iconic west side staple this Easter Sunday. Luby’s on North Mesa has been open since the 1960s, and is closing for good Sunday. “We were so sad,” Angela Suffle told ABC-7 when we asked her what
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UPDATE: New Mexico State Police say US 54 from El Paso to Alamogordo has reopened. A fire at the Otero County landfill caused smoke to blow across the highway prompting the closure for traffic safety. Road was reopened about 11 a.m. OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Otero County Sheriff’s Office is advising drivers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Happening every second Saturday of each month, low Sensory Saturdays will feature dimmed lights, lowered volume in exhibits, semi-private and quiet space availability, and easy hands-on crafts. This is Starting Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The initiative is free and launched in April 2023 to coincide with
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — As the Borderland celebrates the Easter weekend, one special celebration combined education with family fun in an extreme way. The War Eagles Air Museum took Easter egg hunting to another level with a helicopter egg drop after its initial 4,000 eggs-hunt inside the museum hanger, where kids got to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 71-year-old man is dead after being struck by a car in Las Cruces Friday night. Las Cruces Police say the collision happened just after 9 p.m. near the intersection of 17th Street and Picacho Ave. Investigators say a car traveling eastbound on Picacho struck the man as he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say they responded to a report of a stabbing before 3 a.m. Saturday. A man was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. The stabbing happened in the 7100 block of Granite Road, close to Ascarate Park.
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EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA)- If you ask the students at Revelation Christian Academy in west El Paso how they describe their art teacher, they say, “Mrs. Lackie is the most creative person I know.” I sat down with the students at the Christian school to understand how Mrs. Lackie encourages them to express themselves
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso community is angry after learning that some of their homes may be displaced due to a highway project that could be built where their homes are. “This is my home,” said Allyson Holt, one of the residents who will be displaced if the project takes place. “I’m
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans could be rewarded up to $5,000 for information leading to finding stash houses, pill press operations, and meth conversion labs. The Texas Department of Public Safety said their goal is to combat crimes crossing the border, including stopping human trafficking attempts, drug smuggling and the smuggling of people.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After multiple people were injured in a crash in far West El Paso, residents were quick to weigh in on migrant pursuits that have become more frequent. Friday morning, nine people were injured following a pursuit involving a crash involving the Texas Department of Public Safety. One nearby resident said
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The Opportunity Center for the Homeless is pleased to partner with the Community and Human Development Department of the City Of El Paso to bring an Easter egg hunt and Pizza party to dozens of children receiving services at the Welcome Center. The Easter egg hunt is for kids and teenagers living in the facility, and each
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EL PASO, Texas— As the Easter holiday weekend approaches, the El Paso Parks and Recreation Departments reminds the public to help keep parks clean. Traditionally, the Easter holiday weekend is the busiest for the more than 300 City parks as families and large groups gather to celebrate. To keep parks clean, additional trash bins will be placed in City parks and additional staff will be
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting an Easter Egg-Stravaganza Carnivals on Friday, April 7th and Saturday, April 8th. The Carnivals are free and will feature food vendors, games, and arts and crafts. Egg hunts will also be held at the center every hour from 10 a.m. to noon
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La Nube is partnering with Creative kids to bring a permanent sculpture installation to the state of the art science center. Creative Kids are working on the concept “Spiritual Guardians of the Desert,” which consist of eight alebrije-style sculptures for La Nube. The initiative was to engage with local youths involved in the arts and
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EL PASO, Texas –On April 5th, El Paso County Sheriff’s office arrested 20-year-old Dante Marquez for one count of alleged sexual assault and on one count of alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child. Marquez was taken into custody without incident at his home. He is currently being held in the El Paso County Jail
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EL PASO, Texas— One person is in the hospital after a truck they were driving fell into a riverbed Thursday night. It happened on the 3300 block of McNutt Road. Our ABC-7 crews at the scene saw a truck that appears to have fallen off a bridge. It was on its side in the river. The
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EL PASO, Texas — According to fire officials multiple people are injured after a crash in Far West El Paso Friday morning. Texas Department of Public Safety officials say it started as pursuit that ended in a crash at the intersection of Paseo del Norte and Cimarron Sage Way. They say that two people fled
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EL PASO, Texas— One person is recovering in the hospital Friday morning after being hit by a vehicle. It happened at the 5500 block of Doniphan in West El Paso. That’s close to the bar, Little Bit of Texas First responders received the call after 12:40 am One person was taken to the hospital with severe injuries.
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The pilgrimage at Mt. Cristo Rey is a tradition for many as a constant flow of people taking on the hike will be seen today on Good Friday. Many will carry crosses, their children, and some go barefoot. The hike is about 4.4 miles round trip. Many are hiking
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An El Paso man was seriously injured while riding his motorized bicycle and struck a car almost a month ago. He hasn’t woken up since. Gustavo Orta Ruelas suffered severe head trauma when the accident happened on March 10. He has been in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit since it
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Actor Jeremy Renner is sitting down with ABC News Anchor Diane Sawyer for an exclusive interview four months after a terrible accident that nearly claimed his life. On New Year’s Day, Renner was trying to stop his snow plow from sliding and hitting his nephew when he was crushed under
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A three-year-old child dies after he and his mom were hit by a car in Juarez. It happened Wednesday night as they were trying to cross “Boulevard Juan Pablo II,” or as many Borderland residents know it, “Cuatro Siglos.” This avenue is the one right next to the Rio Grande, it
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group of Canutillo High school seniors were placed on in-school suspension after a prank made fellow students afraid. A group of seniors participated in a prank they called “senior assassin”. The game is popular amongst teenagers and banned by some schools. The game played between seniors involves players being
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DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — “We’re confronting a true crisis in roadway deaths on the streets and roads of America.” This is how Secretary Buttigieg began his speech to local leaders in Deming, New Mexico Wednesday. His visit, accompanied by Representative Gabe Vasquez (D, N.M.), U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan, and members of the Congressional
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