LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office said it mailed an incorrect list of hours and days for expanded early voting. On Tuesday, the clerk’s office issued a corrected list. Eight expanded early voting locations are open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Oct. 31. Below is a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation announced the proposed park over the I-10 will get a $10 million gift from the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation. The gift comes less than a week after the Loya family committed $20 million to the proposed project. The Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso drone operators are being impacted by new drone restrictions issued Friday. The U.S. Department of Transportation, Department of War, and Department of Homeland Security announced restrictions on drone activity up to 400 feet above ground level and 1.15 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The restriction impacts major
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — An El Paso woman tried to take drugs into a New Mexico prison, according to court documents ABC-7 obtained. Sixty-six-year-old Tommie Kay Cooper has been charged with possession of a controlled substance; bringing contraband onto prison grounds; conspiracy to commit bringing contraband onto prison grounds and tampering with evidence. These
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Wyatt Cornelius, a former middle school teacher and coach, pleaded guilty to child solicitation Monday afternoon. The Dona Ana County District Attorney announced Cornelius pleaded guilty to child solicitation by electronic device and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The change of plea hearing was held in Judge Richard M.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Amigo Airsho takes flight Saturday and Sunday at Biggs Army Airfield. The airshow celebrates the spirit of aviation and salutes the armed forces. This year, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team will take the skies. The Blue Angels haven’t been in El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Monday, the employees at the El Paso County Courthouse downtown had to evacuate because of a fire, according to the El Paso Fire Department. The courthouse is closed for the rest of the day. The El Paso Fire Department said a fire prompted an evacuation at the Downtown El
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UPDATE (Oct. 19, 2026): A 36-year-old man died in a Northeast El Paso crash on Saturday morning, according to police. The El Paso Police Department is asking for the public to share any information they may have about the crash. It happened at 12000 Gateway North Blvd. just after 6:30 a.m., according to police. EPPD
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department took a man into custody after he allegedly barricaded himself after a report of a domestic disturbance in Northwest El Paso on Monday. EPPD said it received a call for the disturbance at 7:24 a.m. at the 7500 block of Plaza Taurina Drive, which is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With early voting kicking off Monday in Texas, ABC-7 is sitting down with candidates in local races to help keep voters informed. For El Paso County Commissioner Precinct 2, voters will see two candidates on their ballot. The race is between Republican Matt Sistrunk and Democrat Miguel ‘Mike’ Teran. As
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-As the school year continues, families across El Paso are being urged to stay vigilant as dangerous online trends rapidly spread among children and teens—often before parents even know they exist. Local experts warn that viral social media challenges and unsafe digital communities are putting young people at risk in ways that
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Texas Department of Transportation of El Paso is urging motorists to exercise increased caution when driving through the state’s oil and gas producing regions, where nearly a quarter of all Texas traffic fatalities occur. Last year, 860 people lost their lives in traffic crashes across the state’s five main energy regions,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Lee and Beulah Moor Children’s Home brought back it’s ‘Operation Pumpkin’ fundraiser for the 25th year on Saturday. The children’s home is hosting the event at the Coronado Country club and sold out tickets for the second year in a row according to CEO Renee Tanner. One by one
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anime Mundo brought anime, gaming, and pop culture to the El Paso Convention Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18. The event featured voice actors from a variety of shows, Q&A panels, workshops, cosplay opportunities, and family-friendly activities. Attendees were able to meet the guests and obtain signatures
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of early voting for the November election starting on Monday in Texas, ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk spoke one-on-one with the challenger for the El Paso County Judge seat. Minerva Torres Shelton discussed her campaign and the issues affecting the county, and how she would handle them if elected. As
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Destructive gusts blew through the Borderland Thursday evening and will continue through Friday, according to ABC-7’s StormTrack Weather team. Friday morning, winds were estimated to peak at 65 miles per hour. In addition to a dramatic drop in temperatures, the wind gusts knocked down trees across El Paso neighborhoods, caused
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, working police K9 teams competed to put their skills and training to the test. El Paso County law enforcement agencies took the top three places. At the El Paso County Coliseum, 42 K9 teams raced against the clock to see who the top dog is. Teams from El Paso,
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 41-year-old man received a 15-year prison sentence for second-degree criminal sexual contact of a child, Las Cruces District Attorney Fernando Macias announced Friday. Alfredo A. Salazar-Rios from Anthony, New Mexico, pleaded no contest to the charge on July 21. The court also ordered him to register as a sex
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wind gusts reaching nearly 70 miles per hour woke some Borderland residents in the middle of the night. Some homes in Canutillo, Texas, near Country Club Road sustained severe damage. One West El Paso resident woke up to a tree weighing about three to four tons collapsed in his backyard.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso International Airport hired a new aviation director, the city announced on Friday. Rachel Engeler will bring more than 20 years of commercial airport leadership and operations to the airport. As an aviation director, Engeler will oversee the city’s Aviation Department, which is responsible for airport operations, security
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Friday announced the lowest fiscal year migrant border crossings in U.S. history. CBP said fiscal year 2026 data showed a 95% drop in southwest border apprehensions and the lowest annual encounters in U.S. history. Additionally, data showed the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A coalition of legal organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union and Texas Civil Rights Project, filed a motion in federal court demanding urgent changes at Camp East Montana. The groups alleged the immigration detention center on Fort Bliss has severe medical neglect, unsafe living conditions and violence by guards.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety asked the public for information about a 1995 murder that happened in East El Paso. Friday, the DPS said the reward for information leading to an arrest increased to $6,000. On Feb. 7, 1995, 30-year-old Celia Loya called her colleagues at American Sling to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Banana Ball is coming back to El Paso! The Texas Tailgaters, who won the 2026 Banana Bowl, will take on the Party Animals in June 2027 at Southwest University Park. Banana Ball, a nationwide sensation, is known for its fast-paced rules, lively atmosphere and crowd-pleasing antics. The Savannah Bananas said
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The El Paso Public Library is inviting nonprofit organizations, community groups, vendors, teen entrepreneurs, and food trucks to take part in TeenTober Fest: Keep It Lit, which will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, at the Judge Marquez Branch Library (610 N. Yarbrough) and the adjacent
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This October, audiences in El Paso can watch Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein come to life! Presented by Next Stage Theater Company, the familiar tale of creation and consequence awaits. Cast and crew members have been preparing since August. The local production has been adapted and directed by Thomas Gandrup. “It’s amazing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District has begun a series of Town Hall meetings across their region in an effort to promote Proposition A, a voter-approval tax rate election, or V.A.T.R.E., that will be on the ballot this November. According to the district, if it is approved by voters, the measure
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police said a 13-year-old boy was taken to the hospital severely malnourished, with bruises all over his body and broken bones. His adoptive parents have been arrested and charged with injury to a child. Timothy Sibley (left) and Katrina Gabrielle Sibley (right), who are accused of failing to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Eddie Joe Valdez was found guilty by a Doña Ana County jury today for the attempted first-degree murder of Derrick Whitehead. The shooting happened in February 26, 2024 after Valdez took Whitehead to a residential area under development south of Peter Hurd Rd. The jury heard testimony of how
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Paso prepares to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, Destination El Paso invited the community to enjoy live music, food and local vendors for the next three weekends. The three-weekend events are free and open to the public. Each weekend will feature a different thee to celebrate Dia de
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