EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting a patient while he worked as a nurse practitioner. Victor Lee Ilog had outstanding felony warrants for two counts of sexual assault, EPCSO said. Deputies arrested him Wednesday afternoon. The sheriff’s office said
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(KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday warned residents to watch for heat illness this weekend, as much of the state is expected to warm up above 100 degrees. ABC-7’s StormTrack weather team forecasted a high in Las Cruces to reach 100 Thursday. That high could reach 103 Friday and 101 Saturday.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Lopez family is counting down the days to their upcoming trip to Dallas, Texas, as one family member will take part in an unforgettable experience at the 2026 World Cup. 9-year-old Noah Lopez will help escort soccer players onto the field for an upcoming semi-final match. He’ll be briefly
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UPDATE (July 9, 2026): Thursday, U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent the Federal Bureau of Prisons a letter sharing her concerns about the La Tuna prison. She included a list of 18 questions expressing her concern for staff, inmates and public safety. She also said her office wasn’t told about the decision to close the prison.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A woman in her 50s died after an apartment fire in Central El Paso, the city’s fire department said Thursday. It happened at the Johnson Apartments on the 3600 block of Johnson Ave. It was reported just after 11:30 p.m. Wednesday. Fire crews arrived to find flames and smoke coming
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UPDATE (July 9, 2026) — A social media post reportedly helped police identify 21-year-old Abraham Sosa Castro as a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash on the Loop 275 near Pellicano, according to arrest documents. Documents said Castro’s car flipped onto its roof after crashing into Manuel Oliva Contreras June 19 just before midnight. Contreras
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man received a five-year sentence after pleading guilty to stalking a woman for nearly a year, according to court records ABC-7 obtained Thursday. According to police documents, a woman met Ivan Alejandro Alvarado at the gym in November 2024. She told police he went up and started
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RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — It’s been two years since wildfires scorched areas surrounding the Village of Ruidoso high in the Sierra Blanca mountains. Just a year ago this week, heavy rains on those burned areas sent runoff rushing down the Rio Ruidoso — causing deadly flash flooding. Three people died, including two children. Flooding also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District students are producing a full-scale theatrical production of “Shrek the Musical.” They’ll perform on stage July 15-18 at Coronado High School. EPISD said its Fine Arts department has been working on the play and will showcase student work in acting, music, stage building, costume making
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department on Thursday warned the public for suspicious people who steal copper wire from light poles and new construction sites. Police think people steal copper wide from light poles, take off plastic coating, chop the wire into small section and sell the scraps to recycling centers
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UPDATE (July 9, 2026) — For the second time within a month, Las Cruces firefighters put outa fire at an abandoned mobile home on Calle Sosa Thursday, according to a news release. Firefighters went to the home just after 4:15 a.m. and saw fire venting through the roof. Crews controlled it within 10 minutes. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric’s proposal to build a new natural gas power plant to serve the planned Meta data center started a hearing Wednesday and will continue Thursday. The utility proposed a natural gas plant to support the data center in Northeast El Paso. Wednesday, the hearing started and the state
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Paso del Norte Center of Hope, which was opened to assist and protect victims of human trafficking, leads anti-trafficking efforts in the borderland and is partnering with law enforcement and local nonprofits in the region. The center has seen an average of 45 to 50 human trafficking cases monthly
Continue Reading RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — It’s been two years since wildfires scorched areas surrounding the Village of Ruidoso high in the Sierra Blanca mountains. Just a year ago this week, heavy rains on those burned areas sent runoff rushing down the Rio Ruidoso — causing deadly flash flooding. Three people died, including two children. Flooding also
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces teenager received a nine-year federal prison sentence for shooting and paralyzing an 18-year-old victim during a robbery, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Mexico said Wednesday. A news release said in February 2022, Matthew James Aguilar and two other people planned to meet the victim to
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces museum system is launching Grief Cafes, which are free community gatherings designed to provide a safe space for individuals to share their emotional experiences. The gatherings are intended to help participants connect with others and reduce feelings of isolation. The museum system is expanding the program in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector is warning rideshare drivers about the significant legal and physical dangers associated with human smuggling risks. Border Patrol said transnational criminal organizations are manipulating legitimate mobile applications to facilitate their smuggling operations, posing threats to drivers who unknowingly participate. Criminal smugglers use these apps
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces area can expect near triple-digit temperatures this weekend, and the city opened cooling stations to help those who need a break from the heat. Through July 11, these locations will have free air conditioning: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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UPDATE (11:29 p.m.) — The Northern Zone District Prosecutor’s Office said the teenager hit was 15 years old, not 13. Officials said the teen was hit in an area where street vendors aren’t allowed and crossed at a location not designed for pedestrians. The prosecutor’s office said the driver, a 10-year-old man, has been released
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces man faces federal child exploitation charges after investigators found a phone with evidence, according to the Justice Department. Investigators found the phone while they were investigating an alleged bounty hunter for human trafficking. The DOJ said federal agents used a search warrant at a Las Cruces home
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced it executed “Operation Slow Down” to reduce dangerous driving on Transmountain Road. EPCSO said the operation lasted six days and involved highly-visible law enforcement presence. Within six days, deputies did 292 traffic stops. On average, deputies did 48 traffic stops and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Monday, El Paso Water addressed ongoing community concerns regarding the water demand of Meta’s new data center under construction in Northeast El Paso. During a City Council work session, officials from El Paso Water said the facility’s water usage is projected to be lower than many residents believe, ensuring existing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A two-year low of type O blood prompted Vitalant to ask the community to donate the most-needed blood type. The nonprofit is asking all blood donors, especially those with type O, to make an appointment. It said since May, type O blood supply decreased. According to Vitalant, someone in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, Juarez firefighters reported and contained an overnight fire at a tire storage facility across the border. An official report said the fire was reported at 11:53 p.m. Monday. Six fire engines and a tanker helped with the response by cooling the area with water jets. Crews also sued heavy
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Todd Rundgren, known for “Bang the Drum All Day” and “Hello It’s Me,” will perform at the Abraham Chavez Theater in El Paso come November, according to a news release Tuesday. Hardin’s Music Saloon said tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. for the Nov. 7 concert. El Paso
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools scheduled a new school for grades 6-12 to open in the fall of 2027. Monday, the district asked students, families staff and community members to share ideas for the new campus. LCPS said the new school will be smaller since it’s only serving middle and high
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Tuesday, El Paso City Council unanimously voted to advocate for sustainable state funding for the Emergence Health Network (EHN) new Behavioral East Campus. It will provide crisis behavioral health care for youth and adults and include the first space of its kind for kids in the city. The funding would
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At Raynor, a busy intersection in central El Paso, this pole has been broken for months. “The thing is, that the post, as you see it being held with just those cables, the pole is practically just hanging in the air,” says Carlos Muñuz. He’s the owner of Pipo Barber Academy, just
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- El Paso Public Libraries is inviting everyone to join in the summer fun by donating candy and getting a free book at the Summerween Candy Drive. The candy drive happens from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 12, at the José Cisneros Cielo Vista Branch Library at 1300 Hawkins Blvd.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For nearly a month, the FIFA World Cup brought fans across the Borderland together as the U.S. Men’s National Team continues to surprise in it’s now lengthy run in the tournament.Monday, Team USA returned to the pitch to take on Belgium in the Round of 16 in Seattle, and fans
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