Academy Sports and Outdoors surprise Fort Bliss fathers with shopping spree
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Academy Sports + Outdoors surprised 5 Fort Bliss military fathers with a $2,500 shopping spree today. The 5 dads were each…
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New Border Highway Connector will connect Santa Teresa, Sunland Park
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new Border Highway Connector is set to be built connecting Santa Teresa, Sunland Park, Loop 375, and Paisano at…
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Dion’s, Albuquerque-based pizza chain, opening first El Paso location Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A popular New-Mexico based pizza chain is opening the doors to their first ever El Paso location Wednesday. Dion’s will open…
Continue Reading El Paso City Council unanimously votes to extend Emergency Ordinance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council unanimously voted to pass items 1 and 2 during today’s meeting — both center on extending the…
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Woman arrested for hiding nearly six pounds of cocaine underneath the backseat where three children were sitting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Constables Office is reporting that 27-year-old Genoveva Carrillo Esparza was arrested for allegedly…
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DASO to conduct sobriety checkpoints through June
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — In an effort to reduce the number of crashes, injuries and deaths caused by drunken driving crashes, the Doña…
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El Paso judge dismisses charges again in migrant ‘riot’ case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso County Judge dismissed 59 cases against migrants who were accused of participating in a riot against Texas…
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Father’s Day special: A memorable horse trail ride experience
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Father’s Day is approaching, and for a unique gift idea, why not treat your dad to a scenic horse trail ride? This week’s…
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LCPD reminds drivers to slow down in school zones
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces drivers, heads up! Police want you to be aware that some schools are still in session, and are reminding…
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El Paso County Commissioners Court looking to possibly ban sale and use of fireworks this 4th of July season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Commissioners Court to is looking to possible ban the sale, purchasing, and use of fireworks from June…
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‘Feria Juárez’ 2024 kicks off this weekend south of the border
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The famous ‘Feria Juárez’ will kick off tonight at Juárez’s ‘Plaza de la Mexicanidad’ where the Red “X” is located,…
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ABC-7 at 4: ‘Mija, Yes You Can.’ and Pioneers21 Launch “Mija Pioneers” Summer Program
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Enrollment is now open for “Mija Pioneers,” a one-day summer program organized by Mija, Yes, You Can, and Pioneers21.…
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Sunland Park Fire Department using new ice bag technique to save those suffering from heat stroke
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The desert area surrounding El Paso, Texas and Sunland Park, New Mexico becomes a dangerous place when…
Continue Reading City of El Paso hosts reopening ceremony for Michelle T. Adjemian Recreation Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso hosted a reopening ceremony for the Michelle T. Adjemian Recreation Center in Far East El Paso on…
Continue Reading El Paso DWI Drug Court Intervention and Treatment Program receives award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso DWI/Drug Court Intervention and Treatment Program received an award for its mission in reducing recidivism of…
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ABC-7 at 4-Smart Money: Senior Citizen Scams
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Do you know someone who has been the victim of a financial scam? According to an AARP report in 2023, which used data from…
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60-year-old found covered in blood charged with murder, held without bond
Update: Officials with the Dona Ana County Detention Center are holding Allyn without bond. Update: Court documents state that responding officers…
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Mexican peso’s value dropped slightly after presidential election
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Mexican peso’s value tumbled after last Sunday’s Presidential Election in which Claudia Sheinbaum was elected to be…
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ABC-7 at 4: Sun Bowl Association to host adult flag football tournament
El Paso, Texas ( KVIA-TV)-The Sun Bowl Association and the Southwest Flag Football League have teamed up again to host the Fourth…
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ABC-7 First Alert: City of El Paso activates cooling centers as temperatures rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) have now activated cooling centers throughout the community as…
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Number of migrant encounters in El Paso has decreased compared to last year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This year, the border the El Paso sector has recorded fewer migrant encounters compared to 2023. ABC-7 reached out to U.S.…
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ABC-7 at 4: El Paso Zoo and El Paso, Sun City to host LGBTQ Pride Month event
El Paso, Texas (KVIA)- Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community. The El Paso…
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Play an important role in fostering a pet from Animal Services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Animal Services wants you to join the celebration as June is Foster a Pet Month. The department is encouraging community…
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Texas Attorney General sues U.S. Department of Labor over new rule on overtime pay
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has sued the U.S. Department of Labor after what he calls, quote, “for attempting to…
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CEO of Las Palmas Medical Center retires
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After 34 years, the CEO of Las Palmas Medical Center, Don Karl, has retired. Las Palmas says Karl also served as COO for the…
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Unofficial primary election results: Fernando Macias projected to edge out Shaharazad Booth for Doña Ana County District Attorney
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — According to the latest unofficial numbers from the New Mexico Secretary of State, Fernando Macias is projected to…
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New Mexico woman missing, state police fear she is in danger
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police are looking for 54-year-old Lori Burke, who was last seen at the La Familia Clinic in…
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ABC-7 First Alert: City of Las Cruces to Activate Cooling Stations
El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-June is the hottest month in the borderland, with temperatures ranging from 100 to 110 degrees on some days. Triple-digit…
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El Paso wins national contest to receive a mental health telephone booth
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has won a national contest to receive a Hope Booth. A Hope Booth is a mental health installation telephone booth…
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Blue 2 Fire now burning across more than seven thousand acres
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Blue 2 Fire in the White Mountain Wilderness near Ruidoso, NM is now burning across 7,495 acres. Currently, the fire is…
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