SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — In an effort to teach New Mexico residents about the Project Jupiter data center planned for Dona Ana County, Oracle announced an open house meeting planned for Wednesday in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. In a news release, Oracle said it wants to teach residents about the data center’s economic, community
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MESCALERO, N.M. (KVIA) — The Mescalero Apache Tribe removed a councilmember due to an ongoing investigation involving a child, the tribe announced Tuesday. Secretary Robert Rice sent a letter to tribal members announcing the council removed Krystal Enjady June 12. Leaders learned about a shooting at a graduation party that happened May 30, the letter
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso nonprofit is one of 27 programs from Texas to earn competitive grants, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday. The Texas Workforce Investment Council administered more than $7 million for programs helping Texans find jobs, he said. Project ARRIBA (Advanced Retraining & Redevelopment Initiative in Border Areas aims
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today El Paso Water held an event to celebrate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ investment in two key environmental infrastructure projects. The day began with a groundbreaking at 9:00 A.M. at the Clardy Fox Pump Station, south of the Cesar Chavez Border Highway. The project intends to increase stormwater
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Saddle up for the rodeo this weekend. Starr Western Wear’s Rodeo El Paso will bring more than 250 professional athletes to compete against each other from June 19-21. Participants from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association will show off their grit, skill and culture at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Ysleta Independent School District’s general fund could become financially insolvent within one to two fiscal years, according to an audit obtained by ABC-7. The audit warned there is “a significant rise of financial insolvency and a possibility of needing to declare a financial exigency.” The recently completed audit, conducted
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UPDATE: The EPISD Board of Trustees voted to cut 55 contracted positions during their meeting Monday night. The board approved 94 jobs to be cut, but they were able to get the number down with retirement incentives and placing some into other positions. “we just want to assure parents that we’re doing everything we can,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Ysleta Independent School District leaders are weighing a series of measures to address a multimillion dollar budget deficit while trying to avoid layoffs and minimize impacts on students and employees. As ABC 7 reported, the district is facing a budget deficit of $16.7 million after losing approximately $11 million in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of a theft at a gas station in 2025. According to the sheriff’s department, deputies went to a Speedway gas station at 280 Canutillo La Union Ave. off Doniphan Drive on Dec. 22, 2025.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces native will represent New Mexico at Miss America’s Teen Competition in September. Jordyn Campion took the crown at Miss New Mexico’s Teen 2026. “Receiving the title of Miss New Mexico’s Teen is an incredible honor,” said Campion in a statement. “I am excited to represent our state,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Weekend thunderstorms treated El Pasoans to a stunning double rainbow Sunday. The National Weather Service said double rainbows form when part of a light ray reflects twice on a raindrop. ABC-7 and its viewers captured many pictures from different parts of the city. You can view the gallery below. To
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fifteen Girl Scouts will spend the week learning how to repair and handle home emergencies. The annual SHEBuilds ‘n Drills Workshop teaches girls how to act during home flooding, fires and fix appliances. The workshop is part of Rebuilding Together El Paso’s SHEBuilds project, which teaches women basic home maintenance
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After capturing the attention of viewers across the country on the latest season of American Idol, El Paso native Julian Kalel is performing on July 4th at the Convention Center Plaza Downtown for a free community event. Kalel will return to El Paso for a special hometown performance aimed at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twelve people have been arrested after U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations found a stash house in El Paso. CBP said Monday it found the house in May. On May 27, agents found a stash house used for human smuggling, CBP said. They found 11 adults in the staying
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UPDATE (June 12, 2026) — The County of El Paso sent an updated list of cooling centers Friday: Agua Dulce Community Center – 15371 Kentwood Ave. (Horizon) Fabens Community Center – 201 NW Camp St. (Fabens) Canutillo Community Center – 7351 Bosque Rd. (Canutillo) La Fe Montana Vista Community and Resource Center, 14618 Greg Dr.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “We’re gonna be patrolling the areas, patrolling the county to make sure people are staying away from fireworks tents. That’s one of our biggest concerns that pop them popping firecrackers too close to the stands,” Sam Villarreal told ABC-7 during an interview. Sam is with El Paso County Emergency Services
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 39-year-old El Paso man faced 20 counts of animal cruelty after the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it rescued 35 animals in Far East El Paso. Saturday, County Animal Welfare went to a home on the 700 block of Agua Del Rio after a reported injured dog.
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UPDATE (9:57 a.m.) — An El Paso Police Detective Judy Oviedo told ABC-7 police learned about the crash at 2:38 a.m. She said the police unit was at the intersection of Kansas Street and Wyoming Avenue “preventing traffic from using the I-10 entrance.” UPDATE (5:32 A.M.) — El Paso Police has cleared the scene. EL
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Texas are set for Sunday, putting the Lone Star State on the global stage. In today’s TxDOT talks, we start by looking at TxDOT’s role in preparation. Lauren Macias-Cervantes joins us now with more. Closures: (TxDOT El Paso) Artcraft Project – Watch the video ICYMI: https://x.com/txdotelp/status/2064830048910168348?s=20
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – La Nube STEAM Discovery Center allowed the first 600 children to enter for free to celebrate National Children’s Day and explore on Sunday. La Nube is able to this through a partnership with Cummins in order to celebrate the holiday according to Guest Experience Director for La Nube Hannah Harris.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting Sunday, Sun Metro is bringing changes to its system; riders can expect new routes and schedules. Route and schedule changes come with Sun Metro Rising, the City of El Paso said. “We are making it so that the rides, the trips that you do are quicker, faster, get to
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UPDATE (JUNE 13, 2026 – 11:15 a.m.) — Fire officials say that the Seven Cabins fire is 100% contained, and the size of the fire remained at 31.870 acres. Although the fire is now contained, officials say that fire crews and resources will remain on the site to monitor the area. Restoration efforts will continue,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reported the City of El Paso approved a new ordinance requiring short-term vacation rental owners to contribute to El Paso’s hotel occupancy tax (HOT). The city said this will create a more equitable lodging tax structure while generating an estimated $3.5 million annually to support tourism-related investments throughout the
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chih., Mexico (KVIA) — A highly-anticipated and attended community fair returns to Juarez this summer. The Feria Canaco is one of the biggest events to take place in Juarez. The 2026 Feria runs June 11-28. This year’s fair brings in hundreds of vendors, games, and more than 20 rides for children of all
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Office of Field Operations Port of El Paso said Customs and Border Protection officers rescued five people hidden inside rail hoppers trying to cross into the U.S. Among the five rescued were a 28-year-old mother and her 12-year-old son, officials said in a social media post. The hoppers
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UPDATE (June 12, 2026) — The City of Las Cruces expanded cooling station availability ahead of Saturday’s high heat, it said Friday. Here are the cooling stations open this weekend, according to the city: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mesilla Valley Intermodal
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Justice Department said two Mexico residents appeared in federal court this week in El Paso to face charges for allegedly smuggling migrants, including a child, in the U.S. The DOJ said on Sunday, 39-year-old Abraham Romo-Rivera and 29-year-old Amairani Munoz-Molinar tried to cross the Paso Del Norte Port
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During warm months, it’s important to take extra care of your skin! You can spend time outdoors without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin. Dr. Zainab Mohammodu is a board-certified dermatologist. She sees patients at Epiphany Dermatology in El Paso. She said there’s a reason why El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man suspected of a hit-and-run. At 6:17 p.m. that day, deputies went to the intersection of Desert Meadows Drive and Montana Avenue because the crash injured people. Investigation revealed the driver of a Dodge Ram truck hit another vehicle and drove
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation wants public opinion on a bridge replacement project on the I-10 in the Mesilla Valley area. Friday, NMDOT said it’s taking input through June 25. NMDOT said the project will replace four bridges; two at I-10 and Fairacres Road and two at I-10 and
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