Family of unconscious patient reaches out to UMC of El Paso after report
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A family member of 53-year-old Fernando Valles, the man who was brought unconscious to University Medical Center of El Paso,…
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Juarez, El Paso authorities discuss the current migrant situation on the border
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The border has seen a decrease in the flow of migrants since Title 42 expired back in May, according to experts. With…
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Heat impacts electrical grids. Here’s how El Paso’s massive heat wave is impacting infrastructure
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many types of severe weather can have an impact on electrical grids, and heat is no exception. High temperatures cause…
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Fire burns house in East El Paso
Update: Officials tell ABC-7 that the fire was caused by a malfunctioning electrical device on the home’s porch. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A fire is…
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Artificial Intelligence impacting creative arts and media in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Artificial Intelligence is growing rapidly every day, and in many ways, changing life as we know it. AI is already widely…
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New study suggests 1 and 5 people admit to driving drunk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new study suggests one in five people have admitted to driving drunk nationwide, and one and ten say they do it often. The…
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El Paso City Manager terminates elected officials’ use of taxpayer-funded gas cards
Correction: ABC-7 incorrectly reported on Monday’s 10 p.m. newscast that Rep. Cassandra Hernandez had filed an ethics complaint against fellow…
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UMC El Paso seeking family of critically injured patient
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University Medical Center of El Paso is trying to find the family members of a patient. A spokesperson tells ABC-7 that…
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Local farmers forced to double resources amid Borderland Heatwave
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Borderland, like much of the country, has felt the effects of a long-lasting heat wave. The heat that’s impacted…
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Former New Mexico Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small sworn in as USDA’s No. 2
Originally Published: 17 JUL 23 13:37 ET By Chandelis Duster, CNN (CNN) — Xochitl Torres Small was sworn in as deputy agriculture secretary of the…
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Border Network for Human Rights to release a binational abuse documentation report
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Border Network for Human Rights will release the findings from the 2022-2023 Binational Abuse Documentation…
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New details on Alamogordo Police officer shot, killed while on duty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Alamogordo Police Department is holding a news conference this morning to brief the media and members of the public on…
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Virgin Galactic announces private passengers for second commercial flight
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Virgin Galactic has announced the crew of its seventh and second commercial spaceflight, ‘Galactic 02,’…
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Residents and officials respond to rise in crime near the Opportunity Center for the Homeless
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crime is continuing to rise in the neighborhood surrounding the Opportunity Center for the Homeless, according to both…
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Man stabbed following aggravated robbery in El Paso’s Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One man has been rushed to the hospital after being stabbed Sunday afternoon. El Paso Police were called out to 7015…
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One dead, one injured after officer-involved shooting in Doña Ana County Sunday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — One person is dead and another seriously injured after an officer- involved shooting in Dona Ana County early Sunday…
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Animal Rescue League of El Paso asks the community to stop dumping animals on their doorstep
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Animal Rescue League of El Paso is asking El Pasoans to stop dumping animals on their doorstep, especially in sealed…
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El Paso Zoo takes extra safety precautions to keep animals safe amid the heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Triple-digit temperatures have become the norm by now in El Paso but that doesn’t make them safe. Humans and animals can…
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Las Cruces Tequila, Tacos and Cerveza Festival happening Saturday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Tequila, Taco & Cerveza fest is taking place in Las Cruces, NM Saturday, July 15. You can expect to see luchador…
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Woman loses everything after mobile home goes up in flames in Anthony, NM
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A woman has become homeless after her mobile home caught fire in Anthony, New Mexico. Adriana Luna told ABC-7 said she…
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El Paso Police identify 25-year-old killed in crash on I-10 at Schuster
Update: El Paso Police identified the victim in the crash as 25-year-old Sarah Joy Martinez. Investigators say she lost control of her car during a…
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U.S. Marshals arrest Roswell man for allegedly smuggling ‘aliens,’ officials say
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Deputy U.S. Marshals arrested 45-year-old Roswell resident Jose Saldivar on a felony count of “Smuggling…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center EL Paso celebrates its 10th Anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso was established as a standalone university within the Texas Tech system in 2013…
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Las Cruces man charged with sexual exploitation of a child
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico law enforcement officers charged 38-year-old Zachary Tarin with one count of felony exploitation of a…
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Man accused of trying to murder police officers in custody in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 47-year-old Bobby Charles Crawford, the man involved in a June officer-involved shooting, is now in law enforcement…
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Recent fires in Juarez causing concern among Borderland residents
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — With a recent spree of fires happening in Juarez, residents across the Borderland have raised concerns about the smoke…
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El Paso’s Environmental Services Department Hosts Job Fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Environmental Services Department is now hiring for entry-level and other positions. Job seekers are…
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Six nonprofits are participating in the 2nd Annual Gator Tank
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six local nonprofits are ready to participate in the 2nd Annual Gator Tank. The Paso del Norte Community…
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End of Summer Reading Bash happening in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Celebrate all your summer reading achievements with the summer reading bash Thomas Branigan Memorial Library…
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Craft a tiny book pin at a Las Cruces library event
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites the community to create tiny book pins to wear or share. The crafting…
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