LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana Community College and the New Mexico Dental Association Foundation will be offering residents free dental services. The community college and the foundation have launched the “Happy Smiles” free clinic. The event is an effort to promote oral and overall health for community members who have limited access to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting on the 7900 block of Alameda, according to El Paso Fire Dispatch. Fire says the call came in just before 9 p.m. Monday. A large police presence was reported at the scene. This is a developing story.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Representative Joe Molinar has responded to an El Paso Inc. article that cites a complaint about sexual harassment against the representative. The response comes just under a week after revelations he was a target of the complaint came to light. Rep. Molinar said, “The investigation was complete
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The I-10 rivalry between UTEP and NMSU moves to the 4000 block of North Mesa street with dueling billboards. The signs are now going viral on social media. NMSU rented a billboard reading “You’d look better in Crimson” less than a mile down the road from UTEP in November. UTEP
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The condition 3 fire that engulfed a shoe store in downtown El Paso in December was unintentional, according to the El Paso Fire Marshal’s Office. Investigators say the fire originated at or near the Bravo/Charlie side of the structure, and the cause was an unknown heat source. South El Paso
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Early Monday morning, two fires in separate locations raised concern for Juarez residents. The first one happened around 3 a.m. at the intersection of Centeno and Tamaulipas streets. The Juarez Fire Department responded to the “Colonia Aeropuerto,” where a tire business caught fire. No injuries were reported. The second one happened
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico(KVIA)– — High Desert Brewing Company in Las Cruces is temporarily closed after a kitchen fire shuttered the business. The fire was reported Friday at the location on West Hadley Avenue. A representative said the fire totaled the kitchen, and caused considerable smoke and water damage. However, the building is believed to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Star Central Studios announced their learning center, a new, donor-supported, non-profit organization dedicated to filmmakers in the community. The mission of the nonprofit is to support local filmmakers in producing their own content in El Paso. Star Central Studios said the learning center will pair student filmmakers with professionals, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Less than two weeks after a car barreled through the side of Tejas Cafe in northeast El Paso, the restaurant is once again serving its loyal customers. “I passed by this morning, and I saw that the wall was back, and I was like, ‘oooh, I’m gonna come back after
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A navigation program geared toward cancer was unveiled by the Hospitals of Providence. The new program works to connect patients and their families to full cancer care. “It’s what I like to consider the gateway and the thruway for all things cancer in El Paso,” said Frantz Berthaud, Market Director of Oncology for the Hospitals
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– — Police in Las Cruces have arrested a man they say robbed someone at gunpoint outside a popular shopping mall, before fleeing with the victim’s vehicle and dog that was in the back seat. The crime happened on February 19 outside the Ross and Marshalls along Lohman Avenue. Police say
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Chapin Huskies historic season came to an end in the Elite 8 with a 54-47 loss to Mansfield Summit. The Huskies had made the Sweet 16 for the past three seasons and for the first time ever in program history they advanced to the Elite 8 with a double
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — High school seniors in the borderland are getting a head start on a career in medicine making history along the way. Silva magnet’s high school just celebrated the first of its kind. Students graduating with the necessary credits to start nursing school. “It’s a little bit scary because we are
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local restaurant owner may have to pay $7,300 in El Paso Water bills that he says aren’t even his. Randy Garcia, owner of Chase the Taste in northeast El Paso, told ABC-7 he’s been paying his water bills, but believes he’s been charged for bills that should belong to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Members of the FBI El Paso’s Violent Crime and Gang task force arrested a known felon after executing multiple search and arrest warrants. The operation was conducted in Central El Paso along La Luz street in search of alleged members of the Chuco Tango gang. One known felon was found
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum is holding its 23rd annual Cowboy Days celebration Saturday, March 4th. The museum describes the event as a day of “culture, skill, and entertainment.” Continuous activities throughout the day include wool carding, spinning and weaving demonstrations, chuck wagon cooking, blacksmith demonstrations, craft
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A shift in enrollment at El Paso’s biggest school districts is impacting each district’s funding. El Paso Independent School District, the long-time biggest district in El Paso County, has reported a decrease in enrollment. Meanwhile, Socorro and Canutillo Independent School Districts have each seen a rise in student enrollment. Funding
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Wednesday, three migrants were arrested in Downtown Juarez after they committed an “administrative foul” according to the city of Juarez. This caused major conflict between migrants and Juarez municipal police, shown in several social media videos. They ended up arguing inside the food pantry located inside the Juarez Cathedral before
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EL PASO, Texas — The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park will be hosting a job fair today, March 3rd. The hotel is seeking to fill job positions in the food and beverage department. Positions will range from full-time to part-time. The hotel is located at 106 West Mills Avenue. The job fair will run from 10
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergence health network of El Paso is encouraging the public to learn more about self-harm and the help that is available to them. According to studies from the journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, nearly 4 percent of Americans cause injuries to themselves, many of them being college
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) El Pasoans fighting hunger is getting a boost to help those in need across the borderland. The food bank announced they’re receiving a $5,000 dollar donation from Subaru El Paso. A spokeswoman from the food bank says the funding will help to provide 35,000 meals in addition to volunteering at the
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Inc recognized some El Pasoans for their philanthropy and community spirit on Thursday Grammy award winner….Zuill Bailey… received the Community Spirit Award.Bailey is the artistic director for El Paso Pro-musica. “To get this award from El Paso Inc and this community I’m truly speechless,” Bailey said. “I felt
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Boys and Girls Club of El Paso is a program that offers every kid or teenager has a safe place to go after school. With the recent rise in violence among teens, the community is in need of such services more than ever. The goal of the program is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ‘MyFeels’ app is a mental health digital resource that is helping Borderland teens open up about their mental health. The app is geared toward teenagers from 13 to 18. Officials with the Junior League of El Paso created it to help normalize the mental health conversation. Analisa Silverstein, the public relations
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is working to obtain official statements from the members of El Paso’s City Council who voted for terminating City Manager Tommy Gonzalez’s contract. The city council representatives that voted in favor of the termination are Brian Kennedy, Alexsandra Annello, Joe Molinar and Art Fierro. The vote was 4 in
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LA UNION, New Mexico — One person was taken to the hospital after a rollover crash Wednesday night. According to Sunland Park Fire Department, they were called out to assist Doña Ana County Fire after a two vehicle crash. The crash happened at the intersection of McNutt Road and Koogle Road in La Union, New
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The borderland’s night sky is shinning a bit brighter than usual as Jupiter and Venus appear closed to earth. The phenomenon is called a conjunction as Venus and Jupiter pass each other. The two planets are going to appear so close to one another, some are calling it a ‘kiss.’
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UPDATED (3/2/23): From GISD: Due to inclement weather, the District Spanish Spelling Bee scheduled for Thursday at North Valley Elementary School is now CANCELED. The District Spanish Spelling Bee will be rescheduled for 4:30pm on March 30th after Spring break. ABC-7 First Alert continues – Strong winds through tonight and tomorrow; snow chance early AM
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UPDATE: A city spokesperson tells ABC-7 the complaint was a sexual harassment complaint. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –District 4 City Representative Joe Molinar was the target of a harassment complaint and will be reprimanded. Details surrounding the complaint have not been released, other than it involves harassment allegations against Molinar. ABC-7 did reach out to the Mayor for an explanation after
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 StormTRACK Weather team continues to alert the public about an incoming weather system that will bring large changes here to the Borderland. On Wednesday, strong winds are expected, with gusts up to 45 mph possible. It is likely to see blowing dust and sand on Wednesday as well.
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