EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 39-year-old Simon Roberto Alvarado has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for allegedly holding migrants hostage at an apartment and for distributing fentanyl. Alvarado was sentenced to 292 months for “harboring migrants and taking them hostage, as well as conspiracy with intent to distribute fentanyl after a prior felony
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EL PASO (KVIA) — Fentanyl is a drug that’s killing people in the El Paso and Las Cruces area at alarming rates. As officers continue to crack down on drug dealers, more people who’ve lost loved ones to fentanyl are also joining the fight. ABC-7’s Paul Cicala caught up with Jennipher Talamantes Guerra, a grieving
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Dozens of migrants and staff at both the Kiki Romero and Leona Vicario migrant shelters gathered at the Estadio 20 de Noviembre in Ciudad Juárez for the second edition of the Copa América Migrante, or Migrant America Cup. Representing eight countries, they gathered to enjoy one of their favorite sports: soccer.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A final hearing/plea deadline, including a jury trial date has been set for the Kentucky woman accused of shooting and killing her Uber driver on June 16, 2023. 48-year-old Phoebe Copas is being charged with murder and aggravated assault. Court documents obtained by ABC-7 say a final hearing/plea deadline has
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso International Airport has been awarded a $10.6 million grant from the federal government’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) Round 8. The $10.6M is part of $427M provided by the Biden-Harris Administration to improve infrastructure at airports across the U.S. The City of El Paso says
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EL PASO (KVIA) – Fentanyl is a drug that’s killing people in the El Paso and Las Cruces area at alarming rates. As officers continue to crack down on drug dealers, more people who’ve lost loved ones to fentanyl are also joining the fight. In a special report set for ABC-7 at 10 pm on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Volunteering at the Humane Society of El Paso is easy. Not only that, but officials said helping the animals there is rewarding. “I love working with animals. Especially in the shelter environment,” said Offsite and Volunteer Coordinator, Braelyn Wong. “I’m watching these dogs come out of their shell. I get
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools will soon start re-drawing school boundaries, and it coincides with the future opening of an elementary school that’s been closed for six years. Columbia Elementary School was knocked down two years ago, after being closed since 2018 when dangerous mold was discovered in its walls.
Continue Reading El Paso, TX (KVIA)T)- Raul Rodriquez and Maria Ramos from Lulac Council 9 join us to talk about an opportunity for local business leaders.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Border Patrol, and Immigration Customs Enforcement agents, among others, continue to find stash houses across the Borderland. With stash houses recently found inside homes and even short-term rentals, the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations told ABC-7 that HSI El Paso special agents have discovered more than 20
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 24-year old Jacob Lerma was given three to six months to live after being diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. Now, after months of treatment, Jacob is celebrating his second chance at life. He rang the bell at Texas Oncology, marking the occasion with friends and family by his side. Also there?
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a join collaboration, Ciudad Juárez authorities and U.S. Marshals have arrested a woman wanted in the U.S. for allegedly committing crimes against health. Authorities say Juanita H. was arrested in Puerto Palomas, Chihuahua, on August 9th. U.S. Marshals had a warrant out for her arrest and notified Chihuahua authorities
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — State Farm has awarded the El Paso Police Department a $70,000 grant to enhance safety initiatives in the area. The grant comes from the insurance company’s Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grant. EPPD says the generous grant will help address issues such as drunk driving, speeding, underage drinking and driving, pedestrian
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juárez’s Ecology Department recovered a female crocodile that was rescued by members of the city’s Civil Protection Department on Sunday evening. César Díaz Gutiérrez, head of Ecology, reported that the reptile is approximately eight months old and was found in the Luis Echeverría neighborhood at 7:30 in the afternoon, from where
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA-TV)-DisruptHR El Paso 2.0 is hosting an event to revolutionize your HR and business leadership mindset. This event challenges conventional thinking and fuels enthusiasm for progress; it’s also a great way to network with local business leaders. Attendees can hear from a compelling roster of speakers who are pioneering the future of
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Scott Andrews, Ed.D, has been selected by the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners to be their choice for the next County Manager. According to a news release from the county, Andrews emerged as a “top choice” candidate following a “rigorous” interview process. He most recently served as the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Humane Society of El Paso is reminding the community of the impact donations can have on the lives of the animals under its care. Officials said they have seen many animals’ lives positively impacted due to donations during their stay at the society’s facilities. One of the major ways
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Native El Pasoan Deanna Salcido Gutierrez is celebrating the publication of her first book. “El Paso Placita, A Tour for a Little Senorita” takes readers across a visual journey highlighting the best of the Borderland. The book chronicles the protagonist, La Señorita, or the little lady, as her parents take
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is expected to make a decision that could possibly put the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Facility back for voting in November. City leaders will hold a public hearing during today’s city council meeting to discuss placing the project on the November 5 ballot. This would
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Senator (D) Cesar Blanco is inviting students from Texas to apply to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) for this upcoming school year. This is a state-funded program aimed to support students who intend to serve in the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, or the U.S.
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juarez is preparing to mark the eight anniversary of the death of legendary singer Juan Gabriel. Ahead of the anniversary, the City of Juárez announced a 10-day event to commemorate Gabriel, who is widely considered one of the city’s most famous residents. Events will start on August 23 at 8 p.m.
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EL PASO, Texas—El Paso County Public Works is hosting two FREE community cleanup events on Saturday, August 17, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. These events are part of a series the department will host from April to August. The cleanup events allow El Paso County residents to dispose of unwanted items while making a
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EL PASO, Texas–Del Sol Medical Center has appointed Glenda Villatoro as its new chief operating officer. Villatoro has served at Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare for more than two decades, most recently as the administrative director of operations for 17 years. She assumed her new role in July. Villatoro was responsible for several operating departments, including
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Three former New Mexico State University basketball players facing sexual assault charges are expected to be in court Monday. The New Mexico Attorney General’s Office has charged Deshawndre Washington, Doctor Bradley, and Kim Aiken Jr. with a combined 37 felony sex crimes. Washington and Bradley were last seen in court in December of last year,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans will have one more chance to meet the finalists for the El Paso City Manager position at a scheduled meet-and-greet Monday. Here is a list of the four candidates: Robert Cortinas, CFO and Deputy City Manager for Internal Services Mario D’Agostino, Deputy City Manager for Public Safety Nicole
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The interim COO of the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) will speak at La Clinica de Familia Health Fair on Saturday, August 10. Rachel Gonzales-Hanson, interim COO of NACHC, will talk about how community health centers allow communities to thrive and grow. La Clinica de Familia Health Fair
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EL PASO, Texas—The Veterans of Foreign Wars New Mexico Foundation will host the third annual v-fast golf tournament. Felipe Rodriguez and Joel Hixon joined us to discuss the event. If you are interested in registering for the event click here: https://www.visitlascruces.com/event/3rd-annual-v-fast-golf-tournament/2094/
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — This week, the Mexican peso dropped in value. At some Borderland currency exchanges, the price to get dollars was almost 20 Mexican pesos per U.S. dollar. According to UTEP Professor of Economics and Finance Dr. Tom Fullerton, the basic reason was that stock markets, currency markets, and bond markets for many
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Parents at an El Paso Independent School District elementary school are responding to a policy in place at the start of the school year that charges for extra utensils and condiments. Parents from Tippin Elementary on El Paso’s Westside posted online this week that the charge surprised them and gave their
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation (EPCHF) is inviting you to a night of fun, music, and dancing at their “Una Noche Cubana” event that’s happening on Saturday, August 10th. The event runs from 5 p.m. to midnight. The EPCHF’s goal is to raise funds for a cardiology service line
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