Police: Dispute between neighbors escalates to fight, murder charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested and charged 68-year-old Mario Velasquez Lechuga with murder after a fight with his neighbors.…
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Rescue crews team up to carry injured hiker off southern New Mexico trail
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Multiple rescue teams worked together to get an injured hiker off the Organ Mountains Monday. The coordinated rescue…
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Shorter wait times at commercial ports of entry expediting exports, imports
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After a month of long lines and wait times at Borderland commercial ports of entry, cargo transportation is seeing a…
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El Paso man accused of murder testifies in his own trial, cites beliefs on abortion, ‘satanic’ rituals
UPDATE — Both the Defense and the Prosecution questioned Joseph Alvarez for hours in Wednesday’s murder trial. He was asked about Memorial Park, and…
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ICE deports Mexican man accused of murdering nine Americans in 2019
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ICE deported a Mexican national arrested in New Mexico for the 2019 killing of nine American citizens in Sonora. ICE turned…
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Pedestrian hit on I-10 after triggering border patrol sensor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead after police say a Jeep Wrangler slammed into them as they tried to cross I-10. This happened Monday…
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Ahead of tonight’s game: Sun Bowl Stadium policies and tailgating reminders
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the excitement builds for the 100th meeting between the UTEP Miners and the NMSU Aggies, it’s essential to be well-prepared…
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Las Cruces Police release body camera video of officer shooting and killing woman
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police released the body camera footage from when an officer shot and killed a 45-year-old woman in Las…
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One person seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A person is in the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Downtown El Paso, according to fire…
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Texas National Guard puts up more concertina wire on the border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas National Guard working in the El Paso sector has reinforced the area close to the state line with New Mexico with…
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Vigil planned for Organ Mountain High School student killed in shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A vigil will be held Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for the 14-year-old Organ Mountain High School Freshman, who died…
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Sentencing hearing set for El Paso man charged in deadly crash in Chaparral
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — The sentencing hearing for an El Paso man accused of crashing his car, killing two people and then fleeing the scene…
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Design Contest to Determine the 2024 “I Voted” Sticker for El Paso County
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The El Paso County Elections Department invites local high school students to participate in the third edition of the El Paso…
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Jimmy Rogers ‘Celebration of Life’ open to the public this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of Jimmy Rogers Jr. — the Sun Bowl Association Chair Emeritus who passed away recently at the age of 89 — has…
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YWCA El Paso del Norte Region Returns to San Jacinto Plaza for annual Walk aMile in her Shoes Fundraiser
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-YWCA El Paso del Norte Region (YWCA) will host its annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser this Thursday, October 19th at San…
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Six people injured in ‘mass casualty’ crash involving semi-truck in Northwest El Paso
UPDATE: Fire department officials said all six patients were transported, with one patient refusal. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six people were injured,…
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City of El Paso’s Community Readiness Center sees a decrease in asylum seekers staying at shelter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city of El Paso has seen a decrease in migrant numbers lately. This comes after weeks of a continuous migrant influx on…
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Vancouver’s first Latina councilwoman has El Paso roots
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, ABC-7 sits down with Vancouver, Washington’s first Latina…
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Multiple shootings across Las Cruces claim lives of two teen boys
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police say two separate shootings killed two teens this weekend. The first shooting happened Saturday…
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Understanding Male Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention
Although rare, breast cancer can affect men. Recognizing the symptoms and understanding the risk factors is essential. Symptoms of male breast cancer…
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NAMIWalks El Paso raises money for mental health with event Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Hundreds of people came out for the the annual ‘Walk for Mental Health in the 915’ event Saturday, held by NAMIWalks El Paso.…
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El Pasoans reflect on what Chalk the Block means to them
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s 16th annual Chalk the Block is this weekend, and El Pasoans are reflecting on what the event means to them. One of…
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EPCC hosts interactive solar eclipse viewing party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans will have the opportunity to not only watch a partial solar eclipse Saturday, but also participate with NASA in a…
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“I almost feel more scared now”: El Pasoan shares her story of traveling out of Israel
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lori Gaman and her husband are back home after being stuck in Israel, when Hamas militants began their attack on Saturday,…
Continue Reading Las Cruces fire crews save man, dog from burning house
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Fire crews rescued a 51-year-old man and his dog from a house fire Thursday afternoon. This happened on…
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Gadsden vs. Chaparral football game postponed due to concern for fan, team safety
GADSDEN, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Gadsden High School Football Coach says the game against Chaparral has been postponed due to concerns for the…
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19-year-old motorcyclist arrested for allegedly running away from police
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested 19-year-old Julio Frias on October 6, 2023 after officials say he tried to run away from officers. A…
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Las Cruces Public Schools, Home Builders Association partner up for hands-on job fair
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Home Builders Association on Friday partnered up with the Las Cruces Public Schools, as well as Hatch…
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One person dead, one injured in Lower Valley shooting
Update: An El Paso Police Department spokesperson says that the person taken into custody is a 68-year-old person who shot at three other people. The…
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Las Cruces Public Schools votes to recommend keeping controversial book with LGBTQ+ themes on school shelves
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The committee for Las Cruces Public Schools voted Thursday to recommend keeping the controversial book ‘Jack of…
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