JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Migrant advocates in Juarez continue to ask for justice after more than a week since the fire at the National Institute of Migration. In a small remembrance, advocates and migrants in Juarez wrote the names of each of the 40 victims on candles in front of the detention center. They also
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LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is visiting Las Cruces to discuss the future of jobs and infrastructure with New Mexico State University students. The event is part of a panel discussion where Secretary Buttigieg and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus will hear from university students about their concerns
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BUTTERFIELD, Texas (KVIA) — UPDATE: As of 5:45 p.m., Paul Arteche, the Desert Haven Fire Chief, told us the fire burned 1942 acres out of the 3000 acres involved. He also shared what his crew believes caused the fire. While the power never went out in the region, the power lines are suspected of sparking
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Have you ever heard of an Easter egg hunt including a helicopter egg drop? This year, you have a chance to see one for yourself. The War Eagles Air Museum’s 2023 Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza includes a Vietnam Warbird (OH-6 Loach) will be performing a low fly-by to drop hundreds
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The brand new $66 million Hanks Middle School was celebrated in the official ribbon-cutting Tuesday after opening its doors for the first time to students last Fall. The new campus was built on the site of the former Indian Ridge Middle School. Students who previously attended Indian Ridge and Desert
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans have an opportunity to win a 2022 Raider Red four-wheel drive Jeep Gladiator Overland pickup truck valued at $56,900 – while helping support scholarships for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso students. The raffle is organized by TTUHSC and Casa Auto Group. Individual tickets are $100
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jackie Arroyo Butler announced her candidacy for El Paso County Commissioner of Precinct One Tuesday. If elected, Arroyo Butler would be the first County Commissioner from the Montana Vista community. She currently serves as Senior Policy Advisory to Precinct One County Commissioner Carlos Leon, who recently announced he will not
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local group is calling on the $600 million in federal funding for renovations to The Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) to be used to address environmental concerns. Familias Unidas del Chamizal is asking that the renovations consider health impacts and not violate the civil rights of vulnerable communities. The
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – (KVIA) In the Organ Mountains near Las Cruces, a woman in her mid-20s was rescued on Sunday after injuring her ankle on the Aguirre Springs Pine Tree Loop. This incident marks the second rescue operation in the area within two weeks. As temperatures rise and outdoor activities become more popular,
Continue Reading LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Pete Buttigieg, the Secretary of U.S. Transportation, will visit the Borderland Wednesday. His planned visits to Las Cruces and Deming, in addition to an Albuquerque visit Tuesday, are to “highlight progress on how the historic infrastructure law is making safety investments in communities across the country to reduce traffic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A superhero whose origin is in El Paso, Texas sent shockwaves throughout the Borderland once it was announced he would get his own DC movie. That movie is the Blue Beetle. A teaser trailer for the film was dropped Monday, however many eager El Pasoans were left disappointed when they saw
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last week, a female security guard that was inside the National Institute of Migration saved 15 female migrants who were locked inside a cell. The fire left 40 migrants dead, but that could have had more deaths or injuries if it weren’t for Angelica. She asked for the cell key from
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A motorcyclist was seriously hurt after a crash in west El Paso Monday. It happened on Doniphan just after 5 p.m. The Fire Department said the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital in serious condition. Investigators have not said what caused the crash.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is celebrating the completion of Bobby Joe Hill PK-8 School – named after the 1966 Texas Western College men’s basketball team’s point guard. Hill was a part of a team coached by Hall of Famer Don Haskins at Texas Western, now UTEP, that made
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Road maintenance began in front of the El Paso International Airport Monday. The work is expected to last through Wednesday, April 12. The roadwork will require intermittently closing lanes leading up to the airport entrance. Those travelling to the airport are advised to follow traffic and detour signs, and to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The National Weather Service issued a high wind advisory Monday for southern New Mexico and west Texas, warning of blowing dust, debris, and even the potential for power outages. The New Mexico Department of Transportation is reminding drivers that blowing dust is extremely dangerous. “Walls of dust can just
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Canadian company is shutting down part of its El Paso Operation and laying off workers as it moves production to Mexico. The Woodbridge Group is closing their lamination and external testing facility in northeast El Paso by October 1. The Texas Workforce Commission said 53 employees will be laid
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The anti-diabetic medication Ozempic, used to treat type 2 diabetes has been gaining popularity over the last couple of years, for its ability to aid in weight loss. While this is good news for those who need to reduce their body weight for health reasons, some doctors say they’re concerned
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — One person is dead after a crash in Sunland Park Sunday night. It happened at the intersection of McNutt Road and Antone Street. Fire and AMR units responded to a person being pinned under a vehicle that according to Sunland Park Fire Twitter page. The person was later pronounced dead
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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 March 26 to March 31. For updates in El Paso, click here. For a look at more information from TxDOT, click
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EL PASO, Texas — Three people are in the hospital after a rollover crash in Central El Paso early Monday morning. It happened near the intersection of Richmond Avenue and North Copia Street. Police say the call came in before 12:30 a.m. Three people were taken the hospital with serious injuries. Police have not said
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the identity of the man who shot a Sunland Park police officer who was responding to a domestic violence call in Santa Teresa Saturday. According to court documents, 33-year-old Tony Gomez was arrested on over a dozen charges, including abuse of a child, kidnapping, and attempted
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – One Las Cruces woman says she has learned many lessons in the time recreational cannabis sales have been legal. April 1 was the first anniversary since New Mexico Governor signed the bill into law, allowing adults to purchase cannabis at dispensaries in the state. Corina Cuellar started making cannabis
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A local business reaches new highs ramping up tortilla production and selling in big chain stores like Walmart and Sam’s. Offering everything from masa for tamales, tostadas, and of course, all kinds of tortillas, La Primera Tortilla factory has left its mark on the borderland and could soon leave its mark
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Socorro Independent School District won the top prize in the biennial Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Student Video Contest. The one-minute promotional video challenged school districts to focus on highlighting what public schools have to offer and including students as the stars of the production. Three Texas school districts
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador visited the border on Friday to discuss social programs with other federal officials in Juarez. His previously scheduled visit coincides with Monday’s fire that left 38 migrants dead and more injured at the National Institute of Migration. Dozens of migrants and protestors gathered outside ‘Gimnasio
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Border Network for Human Rights hosted the “You Are Not Alone” vigil and protest Friday afternoon. Monday night, 38 migrants died after a fire started inside a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juarez. Dozens of migrants were also injured. Immigrant advocates said they would remember the lives lost during
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EL PASO, Texas— Today the nation celebrates Cesar Chavez. This holiday was proclaimed by President Barack Obama in 2014. It celebrates the birth and legacy of the Civil Rights and labor movement activist on March 31st the day Chavez was born. Due to this all of the City of El Paso and County Administrative offices will be closed.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 142 pounds of narcotics were confiscated in a single day at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted the drugs on three separate occasions. On March 27th, a Mexican man traveling into the U.S. by vehicle was stopped during an inspection. Upon examination, CBP
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bishops from around the country will be in attendance for the ordination mass today. The ordaining bishops are El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz, San Antonio Archbishop reverend Gustavo García-Siller, and Lexington, Kentucky, Bishop John Stowe. Bishop-elect Tony Celino was appointed by Pope Francis on February 8th. He is the third
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