LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces firefighters put out a house fire early Friday morning. It happened around 2 a.m. on the 800 block of N Miranda Street. The City of Las Cruces Public Safety said firefighters controlled the fire within 20 minutes. No people were inside the home, but crews found three
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Sergeant Major Janina Simmons says she was never really a big dreamer. ” I didn’t take anything seriously, I was very go home, chill out, and do nothing, I had zero ambitions for anything.” She grew up in Germany. She and her sister were raised by her mother, who struggled
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Northern Economic Development Civil Association in Juárez (DENAC, Desarrollo Económico del Norte A.C.) is a Mexican firm that has been proposing the “Juárez-El Paso Express Tram,” a cross-border tramway that would directly connect El Paso International Airport with Abraham González International Airport in Juárez for those wishing to travel from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School district confirmed with ABC-7 its Chief of Police. Manuel Chavira, will retire. “We are grateful for his years of service and the leadership he has provided,” the school district said in a statement sent to ABC-7. “We thank him for his dedication to our students, staff,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced a new nonstop Southwest Airlines service from the El Paso International Airport to the Nashville International Airport (BNA). According to a press release, Southwest will start the service Oct. 1, 2026. The flights will operate Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. The city also announced
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso announced its highest spring semester enrollment in its history Thursday. According to the university, 24,901 students singed up for the spring 2026 semester — a 4.4% increase from spring 2025. UTEP’s College of Nursing had one of the strongest gains with a 12.6%
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FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — A 23-year-old woman died after an ATV crash in Fabens Sunday, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. It happened on Landfill Road. Investigators say the ATV traveled northbound with two riders. The Driver “failed to negotiate a curve” and hit an electrical pole. Both were ejected from the ATV.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 60-year-old woman from Juarez died after a car hit her on the I-10 Wednesday evening, according to the El Paso Police Department. EPPD’s Special Traffic Investigation Unit responded to the collision at I-10 West at mile marker eight. Investigators said a car traveled westbound when the woman attempted to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Arrivals and departures at the El Paso International Airport have resumed, but not without delays to those originally scheduled to arrive in El Paso early Wednesday morning. This after a Pentagon plan to use a high-energy, counter-drone laser without having coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration about potential risks to
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican cartels, some of which are considered foreign terrorist organizations by the U.S. government, have operated drones for some time, including daily, according to local drug cartel experts. ABC-7 spoke with former U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Texas and retired El Paso Police Deputy Police Chief Robert Almonte,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security House Oversight Committee had the chance to interview and question Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott, and USCIS Director Joseph Edlow today. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), a member of the DHS House Oversight Committee, asked these DHS leaders about body camera
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Game Vault El Paso is a hub for Casual Play, Tournaments, and Community. This vibrant gaming center brings together casual players and competitive enthusiasts in one location. Visitors can enjoy a mix of new and old board games alongside organized tournaments that cater to all
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new orthopedic surgery residency at Texas Tech Health El Paso will begin July 1, 2026, adding up to 15 residents in El Paso by 2030. The program aims to shorten wait times and deliver faster musculoskeletal care across the Borderplex, including the UMC trauma bays. Three residents will be
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Watch a livestream of the trial below: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Today the trial begins for one of the defendants accused in the deadly mass shooting that took place at Young Park. As ABC-7 reported, the shooting happened in Las Cruces on March 21, 2025. The shooting left three people dead and injured
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UPDATE (Feb. 6, 2026) — “Obviously not.” That’s what Britney Torres, the woman accused of driving the wrong way on I-10 West and causing the crash that killed Jesus Chico Jr., told investigators when they asked her if she’d felt comfortable to drive her car in the state she was in prior to crashing. That’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says a man was arrested after exposing himself to several women in Horizon City. 56-year-old Ivan Padilla is charged with Indecent Exposure. He was booked into the El Paso County Jail on a $15,000 bond. Ivan Padilla, Courtesy EPCSO EPCSO says on February 4th,
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UPDATE (5:00 p.m.) — The City of Socorro says it’s going to have a Special City Council meeting on Wednesday, February 11th at 6 p.m. at Socorro City Hall to establish an ordinance regarding the DHS land purchase. The City of Socorro says the ordinance involves imposing fees to private contractors that operate detention facilities
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber, in partnership with Live Nation, will light the star on the mountain in yellow and white tonight to celebrate singer Post Malone’s highly anticipated concert that’s happening at the UTEP Sun Bowl. As ABC-7 has reported, Post Malone will make a stop in El Paso on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has a new director for the Capital Improvement Department (CID). He is Javier Acosta. His appointment is effective February 16, 2026. The City says Acosta brings more than 20 years of experience in civil engineering, capital program delivery, and public infrastructure leadership. In this role,
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UPDATE (Feb. 5, 2026) — The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld the convictions of Steven Valdez for the murder his girlfriend, Brittney Skaggs. This comes after Valdez appealed the conviction, arguing evidence was wrongly used in court and he was denied effective legal representation. Valdez claimed evidence related to domestic violence should have been excluded
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed four bipartisan bills today halfway into the legislative session. These bills are aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding the health care workforce, and addressing immigration detention concerns. The bills the governor signed are: House Bill 9: Immigration Safety Act — Prohibits state and local
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UPDATE (February 6th, 2026) — The City of El Paso said it managed to lower the rate increase percentage through negotiation efforts. The City says average small homes will see a 10% hike; that translates to roughly $3.64 per month. For people with the average large home, they’ll see a 19% increase, which translates to
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El Paso, TX — The El Paso Homeschool Association (EPHA), announces its 10th Annual Homeschool Conference, taking place February 20–21, 2026, at Centro Vida Life Center (1335 Henry Brennan Dr., El Paso, TX 79936). Keynote Speakers The conference will feature keynote speakers John and Cathy Heckendorn, veteran homeschool parents and advocates. Cathy Heckendorn—who calls herself
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UPDATE (3:23 PM)- The El Paso City Council unanimously approved Item 34, which directs the City Manager and City Attorney to review the City of El Paso’s options for ICE Detention Centers. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is currently hearing from dozens of borderland residents during a public comment session on
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – African Heritage Week will be celebrated citywide in El Paso,February 6–8. The celebration brings together local Black leaders, designers, and organizations, alongside an International guest from Uganda, Meriam Nanasirye, founder of Rescue Women’sFoundation. Events will take place at the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC), the El Paso Museumof History, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso teen is going to Hollywood after wowing judges on American Idol. 19-year-old Julián Kalel advanced past the first round Monday night. Kalel advanced during his last audition in 2025, but took a step back to focus on his mental health. He received an anxiety diagnosis as a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Some El Pasoans have been feeling a sense of relief when pumping gas in 2026. According to GasBuddy, 2026 is set to be the cheapest year for fuel since 2020. The national average is expected to be at $2.97 per gallon. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Post Malone will be kicking off his tour in El Paso at the Sun Bowl Stadium. It’s one of only two stops he will be making in texas on his tour across the us.” “We’re still blessed with great weather, great pricing in real estate and now a lot of things to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is discussing its legal rights and responsibilities regarding ICE detention centers within county limits during today’s El Paso County Commissioners Court in executive session. This comes after the potential opening of a new ICE detention center in Clint, Texas. ABC-7 previously reported that the El Paso City
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-Widening projects aren’t only happening on the city’s westside, in today’s TxDot talks Lauren Macias-Cervantes joins us with an update on the purple heart widening project. Tuesday, February 3 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Night) I-10 eastbound between Vinton and Artcraft closed Detour: I-10 traffic will have to exit at Vinton/Westway
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