EL PASO, Texas– Happening Sunday a bronze statue of Mexican President Benito Juárez will be unveiled at Chamizal National Memorial in South-Central El Paso. The project is a way to celebrate the rich history of Paso Del Norte. To do this there are plans to create 12 sculptures of historical figures that had an impact
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Happy Sunday everyone! Today is the day we will see a change in our weather…all due to a cold front that will move in from the NE between 11am and 5pm today. This cold front will drop our temperatures to where they should be at this time of year for the week ahead. However, it’ll
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EL PASO, Texas – All week long, local space enthusiasts both young and old have been able to unite and share their love for science. On Friday, with a new partnership between Insights- the company that puts on the El Paso Space Festival, and the International Airport, a family-friendly event took place in the short-term
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico –Hundreds of Las Crucens attended the services for Abe Romero, the Organ Mountain football player who died last week. Romero was the team captain and had been placed in a medically induced coma for three weeks after collapsing while on the field during a game against Deming in late August. The community gathered
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EL PASO, Texas – Fall officially started on Thursday at 7:03 PM in the northern hemisphere. It’s the yearly fall equinox, where the amount of daylight and darkness are exactly the same. From here on out, we can expect our days to get shorter and our nights to be longer little by little each day.
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STILLWATER, Oklahoma – The El Paso Community College (EPCC) cross country teams compete at the Oklahoma State Jamboree. The prestigious competition hosted many university and colleges from across the country. EPCC’s men’s and women’s team both ranked as the top National Junior College Athletic Association school finishing above most other universities at the jamboree. The
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EL PASO, Texas — The City will hold the first community meeting to discuss its Elevate Downtown and Uptown Initiative Tuesday. The City is asking members of the community to help define a vision for Downtown and Uptown El Paso and suggest potential public improvements and strategies for the areas of Downtown El Paso, Segundo
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EL PASO, Texas – Some say “teaching is the profession that teaches all other professions”. Joel Molina has been teaching and coaching for 28 years. How many students has he inspired? Mr. Molina was nominated to be the Teacher of the Month for August. A well-deserved honor. In the nomination letter, his peers say he
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EL PASO, Texas — With the ongoing migrant surge in the El Paso community, some predict this could have a major economic impact on the Borderland region. Workforce experts told ABC-7, the migrant surge could create a high demand for jobs. Bianca Cervantes, Communications Director at Workforce Solutions Borderplex, told ABC-7 when Afghan refugees were
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EL PASO, TEXAS — A new female Przewalski’s horse was born at the El Paso Zoo this week. El Paso Zoo is a front-runner in the conservation efforts of the species, and one day, zoos working to preserve the species want to reintroduce them to their native territory in Russia. The Przewalski’s horse is an
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PICACHO HILLS, New Mexico – Robert Yacone is accused of shooting and murdering his wife, Kimberly Yacone. The shooting happened at their home in Picacho Hills Sunday. During the son’s call to 911, you hear the stepson saying she is losing lots of blood and is dead. You hear him say she is bleeding from
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EL PASO, Texas – A new European and Asian arrival has entered the animal kingdom right here at the El Paso Zoo! On Tuesday, a female Przewalski’s Horse, or filly, was born. She and her mother are doing well at the zoo, and you can see the new baby today! But the birth of this
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A person has been taken into custody following an incident near Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Police responded this morning before 7 a.m. The school was on lockdown due to a barricaded person within 50 yards of the school playground. There were no injuries reported. This is a developing news
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EL PASO, Texas — Three people were arrested in Juarez Wednesday for possession of about 12,000 fentanyl pills, two firearms, and methamphetamine. They intended to smuggle and sell the items in the U.S., that’s according the Juarez Municipal Government. Officials say a 2008 Toyota Tundra truck with New Mexico license plates was pulled over in Batalla de Chamizal and
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UPDATE: The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports that I-10 east is now open following a crash. The crash was described as a multiple CMV crash. DEMING, New Mexico — I-10 eastbound lanes are closed due to a crash just east of Deming. Motorists are asked to reduce speed and use extreme caution. Motorists should
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua — The El Paso County Animal Welfare Department is developing a low-cost pet wellness clinic in Horizon city. The facility is set to be used to offer low-cost spaying and neutering, microchipping, flea and tick preventative and dewormer services to pets across the county. This clinic will be turned into the home of
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EL PASO, Texas – Volunteers with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank have been helping migrants by making sandwiches and packing lunches. CEO of El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank Susan Goodell told ABC-7 that her staff, volunteers and workers from Americorps are doing what they can to help migrants and the people of El
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Update: ABC-7 sources confirm Bob and Kim Yacone, owners of a local Italian restaurant in Picacho Hills called Forghedaboudit, were involved in this incident. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico –A woman’s body was discovered Sunday night, and when Sheriff’s deputies called for backup, things took a dangerous turn. It happened Sunday around 7:42 p.m. at the
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EL PASO, Texas — Election day is right around the corner and the question is, are you registered to vote? If you are not registered, today is the day to do it. The fourth Tuesday of September is national voter registration day . The National Association of Secretaries of States started the event back in
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress call on Sept. 18. It happened in the 3900 block of N. Zaragoza. Upon arrival, deputies found a 27-year-old man inside the property. An investigation revealed Brucker Michael James cut through the fence surrounding the business and made entry without
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EL PASO, Texas — The 12 Travelers Memorial of the Southwest is a project that celebrates the Paso del Norte’s rich history. To do this, there are plans to create 12 sculptures of historical figures that had an impact on shaping this region. They will be placed throughout the area. This project commemorates the history of the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Organ Mountain High School Football player Abraham Romero died overnight Organ Mountain High School’s booster club sent a post on Sunday Morning confirming that the 17-year-old high school senior died with his mother by his side. The post began with “It is with great sadness that we announce that Abraham
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EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 got a closer look at the reopening of the 1st Armored Division museum at Fort Bliss. It was closed for two years due to COVID-19 and facility repairs. The Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides museum reopened its doors in July. “We educate the community not only about the army presence here
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — High school students from New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona piled into Aggie Memorial Stadium Saturday to compete in the New Mexico Regional Bands of America Championship. Bands of America describe their events as “the premier marching bands in the nation.” High school marching bands from all over the state, including
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DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — The Cannabis Control Disivion of the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department reports Cannabis sales were over $40 million in August. Adult-Use sales topped $24,219,339 in August. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces and Hobbs saw the highest sales numbers for Medical sales and Recreational sales combined. Sunland Park ranked
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ABC-7 and Albertsons are on a mission to fill up grocery carts! ABC-7’s Nichole Gomez surprised shoppers at Albertsons in northeast El Paso.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — It’s time for the weekend and if you have absolutely nothing planned, these events will change that. El Paso and Las Cruces have some great activities for you and your family. The September 16th Festival at downtown El Paso from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.. Pepe Aguilar will play two shows
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ABC-7 and Albertsons are teaming up! Keep an eye out for Hillary Floren, Nichole Gomez, and Saul Saenz at your local Albertsons you just might be in for a surprise. All throughout the month of September shoppers can make donations at the keypad when buying groceries.
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