EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On Tuesday, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced its ending the national suicide hotline’s specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth July 17. “The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer silo LGB+ youth services, also known as the ‘Press 3 option,’ to focus on serving all help seekers, including those previously
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Officials seized a tiger found in a Juárez neighborhood. The two-year old male was kept in a makeshift space with a dirt floor. Officials say that the tiger did not have access to water and that it was being fed chicken remains. The National Park for the Protection of Animals says
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The current Trout Fire north of Silver City has burned more than 76,000 acres. The Buck Fire, burning southeast of Aragon, in Catron county, has burned more than 58,000 acres. Both fires have worsened El Paso’s air quality due to the smoke. El Paso’s air quality is poor for today
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Adult Protective Services will host the “It Pays to Partner with APS” conference on Thursday, June 26th, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the El Paso Community College Administrative Services Center (Building A Board Room) 9050 Viscount. The session will explore topics such as elder exploitation, common scams targeting seniors, responding to dementia-related behaviors, and an introduction to APS.
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RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — One year ago today, hundreds of homes and buildings could be seen smoldering after the South Fork Fire began its path of destruction. ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and is in Ruidoso today to report live in the 4, 5 & 6
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol’s Horse Patrol Unit was the first one that ever existed in the agency’s history; they were called mounted watchmen. The unit saw its beginning back in 1904 in efforts to prevent illegal crossings and the Mounted Guards first operated out of El Paso, Texas. Border Patrol’s
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Business leaders in Juárez wrote a letter to U.S. authorities asking to keep commercial traffic at BOTA last weekend. They said they first gave one to CBP officials and then will continue to ask other entities on both sides of the border to push for keeping cargo once modernizations start. Cargo at BOTA has been
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Paso experiences triple-digit temperatures, smartphone overheating becomes a major concern for residents. This can be frustrating for residents who, even while taking a short ride in their car, find their smartphone has stopped working after sitting in the sun. Residents are urged to avoid exposing their phones to
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Make-A-Wish El Paso team will celebrate an open house. Wednesday, June 18 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 801 N. El Paso St., Suite 200 (Corner of Yandell & El Paso St.) RSVP to Jennifer Maturino at jmaturino@ntx.wish.org. https://wish.org/ntx
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The El Paso Center for Children is creating a Parent Café to empower parents and caregivers to connect and learn. Gabby Carpenter and Jose Alamillo explain how families can get involved. To learn more, visit epccinc.org or call 915-307-8043.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Throughout the year, students worked hard to earn good grades as they refined their skills in the classroom. 14-year-old Alan Rubio is one student who came out on top. He went from being the worst typist in his class to the best! However, it took considerable hard work and dedication
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—This weekend, an event celebrating love, unity, and community will take place. Jon Tapia will tell us all about the Pride pool party celebration.
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Dads may seem like they have it all together, but some say fatherhood isn’t talked about enough like motherhood is. ABC-7 spoke with the El Paso Center for Children about their Fatherhood Program — a resource that benefits El Paso dads. Program manager Jose Alamillo says that fathers pass down knowledge from one generation to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Water says some customers on the west side may currently be seeing a water outage after a main break at the intersection of Stanton and Stockwell. The organization says crews are on the scene to fix the break as soon as possible. Customers in the nearby area may
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With ongoing protests, marches and other social movements, among other events, local organizations in El Paso are set to speak up against targeted enforcement operations and arrests conducted by federal agencies. The Border Network for Human Rights will host a candlelight vigil for what they call “demanding ICE to stop
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Sul Ross night at the El Paso Chihuahuas is a few days away. Ray Granado and Rita Soliz will discuss the 915 Lobos – El Paso chapter fundraiser.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Summer is about two weeks away, but the temperatures are already heating up. It’s essential to take precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones — furry friends included. Lexxi Rodriguez from the East El Paso Animal Hospital and Jasmin Gallardo with Law and Paws will discuss keeping your pets safe this summer. https://www.lawnpaws.org/https://www.thln.org/protecting_texas_dogs_in_summer
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — In recent weeks, Juárez mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar spoke about the possibility of having a new sports complex for the FC Juárez soccer team. Mayor Pérez Cuéllar stated that the investment would be approximately 600 million Mexican pesos (around $31.5 million), and the idea is to locate it on the grounds
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In Las Cruces, there’s no shortage of places to hike or take in the beautiful nature — and the City of Las Cruces came up with “Paint your Path,” a program to get teens outside this summer. The idea sparked after the Young Park mass shooting, and the city wanted to give teens a place
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso, TX – This Sunday, Rise and Restore invited families to Licon Dairy for a community wellness event from 9 AM to 1 PM. In a delightful first, attendees experienced goat yoga, offering a joyful way to stretch and connect amidst playful animals. The event featured a wellness market
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On the night of June 4th, Pastor Jason Owens, 49, tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in El Paso when a sedan failed to yield at the intersection of Krag Street and Santiesteban Lane. A beloved pastor at The Rock Faith Center, Owens was known for his dedication
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today at the the David Carrasco Job Corps Center in El Paso, Workforce Solutions Borderplex held a Career & Resource Event. It took place today, June 6th, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Job Corps, 11155 Gateway Blvd W, El Paso, TX 79935 to help those affected by the
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A new procedure for maquiladoras and industries, issued by Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, is raising concerns among business leaders due to a potential delay in goods exported to the U.S. The Ministry of Economy (SE) has imposed a new procedure known as “automatic notification.” According to Mexico’s Association of Importers and
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Today on Smart Money we’re talking about a top concern for just about everybody getting ready to retire: making sure your wealth lasts and works for you. Financial expert Brian Mirau is here to explain why this concern exists—even for successful people—and share practical strategies to help build confidence in your financial
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says that around 2 years ago Alumni Pond lost its water because of a leak in the liner of the pond. NMSU regents are meeting this Friday to discuss an agenda that includes a $1.3 million plan to restore the water loss in NMSU Alumni Pond.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Jazz Exchange announced the 2025 Summer Workshop on June 16–28, 2025, at Pebble Hills High School in El Paso, Texas. https://www.thejazzexchange.org/
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re starting to see triple-digit temperatures again this week. El Paso County is preparing by using community centers as cooling centers. The county said all residents are invited to take a break from the heat and cool down at its indoor air-conditioned centers. The centers will be open from June
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District became the third school district in the nation to receive a National Certificate for STEM Excellence. It also became the first in West Texas to hold the certificate. Socorro ISD says the NCSE-D recognizes districts’ commitment to continually improving district-wide systems and robust STEM education
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Taste of Las Cruces returns this year. The event brings together some of the region’s best restaurants and chefs, all supporting Casa de Peregrinos, a local emergency food pantry that serves thousands of food-insecure families across Doña Ana County. The 17th annual Taste of Las Cruces will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 5-8 p.m.
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