Court documents reveal graphic details of murder of El Paso jail annex inmate
Update: ABC-7 has obtained court documents detailing Torres’ murder. The documents state that a detention officer walked into Torres’ cellblock and…
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El Paso high schoolers invited to compete in Dumpster Art Contest hosted by Environmental Services Department
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — High school artists in El Paso are invited to celebrate Earth Day 2024 by participating in the City of El Paso’s…
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Paso Del Norte Bridge to open Express Line this Friday for border crossers
UPDATE: As of Friday, December 1, the confined express lanes at the Paso Del Norte Bridge are now open. JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua state…
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USPS considering the move of some mail processing from El Paso to Albuquerque, some residents not happy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s U.S. Postal Service processing facility may see changes coming in the near future. USPS says they’re evaluating…
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Las Cruces man sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend and dragging her body into a car in full view of neighbors was sentenced…
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EPCC K-12 will hold award ceremony for Annual Art Exhibit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) will hold closing ceremonies and awards today for the 22nd annual K-12 Art Exhibit. The…
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City of Juarez preparing a warming center ahead of cold temperatures
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juarez Civil Protection Department announced the opening of a new shelter a month ago, due to the start of cold…
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13-year-old Las Cruces girl has been found
UPDATE: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police have located 13-year-old Noah Yoder, who was reported missing over the weekend. Police…
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Casa de Peregrinos to open new food pantry in Sunland Park in winter of 2025
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new food pantry will be coming soon to the Sunland Park area. The pantry will feed up to 500 families starting…
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City of El Paso holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for Marina Rios Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city of El Paso held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate recent renovations done to Marina Rios Park. These…
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El Paso DJ concerned for her safety after string of violence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One local DJ is now concerned for her safety after a string of violence over the weekend and looking to make changes.…
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New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Democratic-drawn congressional map
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a Democratic-drawn congressional map that divvied up a…
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Rise in falsified migratory permits in Juarez, reports say
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — According to El Diario de Juárez, members of the National Guard have been alerting National Institute Migration agents…
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EMTs in the Red Sands area raising funds to purchase body armor following shooting concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An official with the Texas Rescue Patrol told ABC-7, the Red Sands area has become an increasingly dangerous area for first…
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Father of three allegedly shot, murdered in Culberson County
CULBERSON COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — The Culberson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year-old Juan Sanchez-Franco on a murder charge earlier this…
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Weekend planner: Holiday events throughout the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Holiday festivities will be going on all weekend throughout the Borderland as Christmas nears. The Magic of…
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Caravan in Juárez raises awareness about women who have suffered violence
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Nov. 25 is International Eradication of Violence Against Women’s Day. Dozens of women in Juárez gathered Friday in…
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Three shot in Horizon Thanksgiving morning
Update: Officials with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said that there is a suspect, however, they are not able to release any additional…
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Annual Holiday Lights on the Lake kicks off at Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 2023 Holiday Lights on the Lake at Ascarate Park, from Fred Loya Partners L.P. & El Paso County, will fill the night…
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El Paso shoppers flock to shopping malls this Black Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands of Borderland shoppers headed out to local shopping centers this Black Friday. ABC-7 crews witnessed lines of…
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Mind and Body: Horizon gym offers free Saturday classes focused on mental and physical health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several studies have shown that mental health and exercise are intertwined, and for one gym in Horizon City — each Saturday…
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Black Friday shopping at El Paso’s Cielo Vista Mall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eager shoppers arrived at Cielo Vista Mall by 4:00 a.m. for Black Friday deals. Despite forming lines, a seasoned shopper…
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Las Cruces Police Department recruiting events this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department will be recruiting at the Cielo Vista Mall this weekend, answering questions about becoming…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank saw record-breaking numbers of volunteers Thanksgiving Eve
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank saw record-breaking numbers of volunteers this Thanksgiving Eve, with an increased…
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Prominent member of prosecution team in state case against accused El Paso Walmart shooter resigns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A prominent member of the El Paso District Attorney’s team in the prosecution of the accused Walmart shooter Patrick…
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Borderland economy impacted by holiday weekend sales and cross-border crossings
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Borderland’s economy has a different impact this holiday season with sales and the change in currencies between the…
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City of El Paso’s Chief Military Officer recognized by Association of Defense Communities as a Defense Community Champion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Chief Military Officer was recognized by the Association of Defense Communities as one of 16 Defense…
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Mexico to bring back passenger train routes, with one arriving in Juárez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico’s Secretary of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transportation (SICT), along with Mexico’s President Andrés…
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Abandoned Las Cruces home burns in massive fire
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An abandoned house on Brownlee Avenue in Las Cruces caught fire Tuesday night. Firefighters started their efforts to…
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23-year-old Socorro woman charged with intoxicated manslaughter in UTV crash
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Police officers arrested 23-year-old Maria Isabel Lopez Martinez on an intoxication manslaughter charge November 21,…
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