UPDATE (4:05 p.m.) — El Paso Fire said the hiker, a man, fell 20-30 feet while repelling Tuesday, which contributed to his injuries from Tuesday. The hiker was rock climbing by himself near the Thunderbird Trailhead, according to EPFD. He stayed where he was until he contacted 911. El Paso fire said his call for
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — A local person with knowledge of the operations at La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution, who asked to remain anonymous, is speaking out about the recent announcement that six Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities will close across the country, including the one in Anthony, Texas. The former employee told ABC-7 that La
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, a Northeast El Paso fire station revealed its renovations. It’s one of several local fire stations that got improvements thanks to a $1 million project from the 2019 Public Safety Bond Program. Fire Station No. 23 on Threadgill Avenue showed off upgrades including improvements to its roof, locker room
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Mesilla Valley Community of Hope’s “Mano y Mano Day Labor” program gives those that are unhoused or near homeless the opportunity to find paid work. The program has been around since 2018 and has a lottery draw to select 20 people out of the 75-100 people who sign up for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –- A Las Cruces mother shared her worries about the local justice system ahead of a trial stemming from the shooting death of her 13-year-old son, Chris Carnero, that happened March 30. The trial for the accused teenager facing involuntary manslaughter charges is scheduled to begin July 28 in the Third
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ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. (KVIA) — An update sent Wednesday said the New Mexico State Parks is clearing exposed shoreline debris, adjusting boat ramp access and working with federal partners as the Elephant Butte Reservoir water levels continue to drop. Still, the park remains open, according to the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.
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UPDATE (10:50 a.m.) — El Paso police confirmed two people died in a truck involved in Tuesday night’s crash. 24-year-old Isaac Ibarra and 24-year-old Fabian Alexander Alonzo died, according to police. According to police, three vehicles were involved: the truck Ibarra and Alonzo were in, an SUV driven by a 20-year-old man and a car
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Trevor Vittatoe is bringing his first-ever Summer End Skills Camp to El Paso. The Former UTEP and NFL quarterback will lead the camp, which offers football skills training for kids and fun family activities like a DJ, free haircuts, a raffle, and more. This is the camp’s first time in El Paso,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department is asking the community to help find a missing man. A picture of 66-year-old John Rumbaugh.(Courtesy: EPPD) 66-year-old John Rumbaugh left his residence on the 200 block of Bartlett Drive at 5 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. He is approximately 5’10” with grey hair and a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Popular Dry Goods building in Downtown El Paso will soon get a makeover. The building, which once hosted a Fallas Paredes location, has been there for more than 100 years. The El Paso City Council recently greenlit an additional $1 million in city funds to subsidize the sweeping transformation of
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UPDATE (6:52 p.m.) — Horizon police said the child has been safely reunited with her family. HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — The Horizon City Police Department is trying to find a girl’s family after being found. In a social media post made Tuesday, police said the girl was safely found in the area of Darrington
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 8th Court of Appeals denied the City of El Paso’s request for a re-hearing on former City of El Paso and State Representative Joe Pickett’s lawsuit against the city. It stems from a franchise fee added to utility bills in 2014. A June ruling by the court held that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, El Paso Community College (EPCC) held a grand opening, ribbon cutting for the Tejano Esports Hive — a central video gaming location for the college’s newest sport at the Valle Verde campus’ student union. Starting this fall, EPCC will now have an official varsity program where student athletes compete
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The world of Harry Potter is coming to El Paso’s Plaza Threatre with an elevated movie-viewing experience October. The El Paso Symphony Orchestra and University of Texas at El Paso Choral Union will perform one of the movies’ soundtrack while the film plays on a 40-foot screen! Oct. 10, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Out of thousands of McDonald’s workers in the U.S., one lucky general manger from El Paso got to see Spain claim its second World Cup victory Sunday in New Jersey. Teresa Castillo is a general manager at the McDonald’s on Dyer Street and Fred Wilson Avenue in Northeast El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said residents play a key role in keeping the community safe from mosquito breeding sites. Recent rainstorms have increased mosquito activity across the city, and the city’s Vector Control Program of the Code Enforcement Department wants to teach residents to reduce them. Dr. Hector Ocaranza
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County has one of the highest rates of Texas residents without air conditioning, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. An estimated 10,964 households have to brave the heat without AC, according to an analysis of local air conditioning estimates. The same data estimated 10,747,240 Texas households
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Actress Kaylee Hottle, known for her starring role in two “Godzilla” movies, died Tuesday in a car accident in Maryland at the age of 18, according to police. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to ABC News that Hottle was one of two passengers in a car involved in a fatal single-vehicle collision early Tuesday morning.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – On Tuesday, the El Paso City Council did not second an item that would ban cellphones and electronic devices on the dais during meetings. District 7 Representative Lily Limón proposed the item after community members expressed frustrations during public comment. People said they felt disrespected as mayor and council were
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)- Veterans can meet with a VA representative to submit a PACT Act claim or learn more about VA health care benefits and eligibility. Families are welcome to attend a Veteran resource fair, arts and humanities fair, and a special Veteran Car Show. Free back-to-school supplies will be available for children
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by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert El Paso City Council candidate Arturo Alluin spent thousands of dollars in campaign funds on clothing and restaurants, according to his campaign finance report filed July 16, raising legal and ethical questions about the expenditures. Alluin is running to represent District 8, which includes Downtown, the Southside and Westside. Alluin owns several restaurants
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CHAMBERINO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a final investigation report about a deadly plane that killed a Las Cruces man two years ago. It happened during a training session at the Dona Ana County International Jetport. June 2024, a plane crashed on the mesa west of Chamberino, New Mexico, killing
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UPDATE (July 20, 2026) — Court records said Nicholas Wells has been denied bond Friday during his bond hearing. UPDATE (July 6, 2026) — Monday, the El Paso Police Department said it arrested and charged a 26-year-old man for allegedly murdering a man at a Walgreens in West El Paso. Police said officers went to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health is investigating seven reported cases of cyclosporiasis, the city said Monday. The city said no common source of exposure has been identified, and there’s no evidence linking the cases to a single event, location or food source. As part of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has a very rich boxing history, especially so in the past few years. Stephanie Han’s rise to becoming the WBA World Champion has put a spotlight on the Sun City, and other boxers are starting to rise. Moises Rodriguez is one of those new stars. He’s been one
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County said it’s accepting sealed bids from experienced contractors for the Ascension Roadway Reconstruction Project. Monday, the county said the project will rebuild a busy roadway in Far East El Paso and improve connectivity between Horizon City and Montana Vista. The county said a Construction Sealed Bid is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating the death of a woman in her 70s, Detective Judy Oviedo confirmed with ABC-7 Monday. According to Detective Oviedo, police received an unattended death report at the 900 block of E 9th Avenue in Segundo Barrio. Police responded Sunday
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer from El Paso appeared in federal court after being indicted for alleged false reporting of excessive use of force, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas said Monday. Court documents said 52-year-old Jesus Espinosa allegedly used unreasonable force — including
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso City Council Monday approved its first Data Center Policy Framework, establishing a comprehensive approach for evaluating future hyperscale data center projects. The framework strengthens protections for residents, infrastructure, natural resources and utility ratepayers in El Paso. The new framework follows nearly six months of research, public engagement,
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UPDATE (3:54 p.m.): The U.S. government filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings to finalize the condemnation of 14.259 acres of land in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Owned by the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces, the property is intended to help Customs and Border Protection secure the U.S.-Mexico border. Although the Diocese raised
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