State officials investigating suspected homicide at a Las Cruces correctional facility
Update: A spokesperson with the New Mexico Corrections Department released a statement Tuesday evening. The department says investigators are…
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El Paso Sheriff’s Office news conference on murder in the El Paso County Jail Annex
UPDATE: In a news conference, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said the murder of a jail inmate was a planned attack where 6 inmates blocked the…
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U.S. Border Patrol in El Paso sector saw an increase in migrant numbers in fiscal year 2023
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol agents in the El Paso sector were the busiest in fiscal year 2023. Among apprehensions, rescues, deaths,…
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New lawsuit filed against NMSU by four women alleging sexual assault
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new lawsuit filed against NMSU alleges a commercial driving instructor contracted by the university sexually…
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TTUHSC honors cancer warriors, raises $67,750 for hundreds of life-saving screenings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Gloria Sanchez was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a screening in January 2022. She was one of…
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El Paso Chamber announces new additions to Foundation and Community Advisory Boards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber announced ten total new additions to its Foundation and Community Advisory Boards Monday. According to…
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One person arrested after shots fired in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shots were fired in Northeast El Paso Monday night just after 8 p.m. after reports of a vehicle stolen, says El Paso Police.…
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Water advisory lifted for areas in Sunland Park & Santa Teresa, Gadsden ISD returns to normal schedule
Update: Gadsden ISD, which had temporarily transitioned some campuses to remote learning during the water issues, is now returning those schools to…
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Tickets selling fast for the 2023 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 watched as a line of people stood wrapped around the Sun Bowl Association office in West El Paso Monday morning.…
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El Paso trying to attract new Meta data center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is trying to attract Meta to the Borderland. The City, County and Borderplex Alliance are working together to…
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Five artists expected to work on new mural for El Paso County Healing Garden
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, the names of five artists set to work on the El Paso County Healing Garden will be revealed by county officials. They…
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La Union Elementary transitions to remote learning due to water quality concerns
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — La Union Elementary is now added to the list of some Gadsden Independent School District campuses transitioning to…
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Some Gadsden ISD campuses transition to remote learning as Sunland Park, Santa Teresa residents continue to see water quality issues
Update: The Gadsden Independent School District announced Saturday that some of its campuses will transition to remote learning due to the water…
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City of Las Cruces prepares for Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces is set to host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration Saturday, Dec. 2. It’s…
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Paso Del Norte Hotel to host holiday activities free and open to all
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans can enjoy some holiday cheer at the Paso Del Norte Hotel in Downtown El Paso this weekend, including visits with…
Continue Reading El Paso residents can register to gain an inside look their municipal government
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Residents in the City of El Paso are invited to gain a free inside look at Municipal Government through the 17th Annual…
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City of Socorro to hold Winterfest celebration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Socorro will be having the annual Winterfest celebration Friday night. The event kicks off with a holiday parade…
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Sunland Park tree lighting open to the public
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The annual Sunland Park holiday tree lighting will take place Friday afternoon. The public is welcome to enjoy the…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeals decision, allowing federal government to cut C-wire on the border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After U.S. federal judge Alia Moses denied Texas’ request to stop federal government officials from cutting concertina wire…
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Ohio man charged over allegations of racially-charged threats to Doña Ana County DA
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Donald Fowler, from Ohio, is facing charges for making allegedly racially-charged threats to the Doña Ana…
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Support local businesses and participate in the 4th Annual Buy El Paso Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shop local this weekend and participate in the 4th Annual Buy El Paso Day, sponsored by the City of El Paso and the Better…
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Special rescue teams save two teens, dog exploring El Paso storm drain
Update: El Paso Fire says they saved two teenagers and a dog. They had been exploring the sewer when they got stuck. This afternoon, crews…
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District Attorney in Doña Ana County blames case dismissals on new rule by NM Supreme Court
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– The District Attorney for the Third Judicial District in Doña Ana County, Gerald Byers, clarified Thursday why…
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FirstLight Federal Credit Union awards $40,000 in scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — FirstLight Federal Credit Union has awarded $5,000 to eight El Paso college students attending Western Technical College.…
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Mexico’s President asks Mexican Senate to allow U.S. military to enter the country for training purposes
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has asked the Republic’s Senate for their approval and authorization to…
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NMSU students collaborate with students from university in South Korea to address global issues
Update: Students that shared their projects Monday said they learned a lot both inside, and outside the classroom. “Just having that different…
Continue Reading Law enforcement directing traffic near Franklin High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say there is a heavy law enforcement presence around Franklin High School in West El Paso. Homeland Security…
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NMSU Criminal Justice professor weighs in on El Paso Jail murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A criminal justice professor at NMSU gave ABC-7 insight about gang culture and safety protocols in jails and prisons after an…
Continue Reading Retired Officers Wives Club invites wives & widows of military officers to join group.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Retired Officers Wives Club invites the wives and unremarried widows of officers and warrant officers from any military…
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Texas Tech Health El Paso hosting 10th anniversary event to honor cancer warriors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso invites our Borderplex community to its campus as it concludes its…
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