EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI El Paso commemorated the month their 11th Annual Minority Mental Health Community Forum: “Self-Care for All; Inclusion & Diversity in Self Preservation.” It took place at the El Paso Community College Friday morning. NAMI El Paso said the event emphasizes the
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EL PASO (KVIA) — As she glanced up with a look of admiration while still connected to medical devices alongside of her, 9-year-old Kareli Teran waved to UTEP basketall players who made a special visit to the El Paso Children’s hospital. They were part of a holiday-themed parade down the halls of the hospital, complete
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — U.S. President Joe Biden released a statement Friday addressing “the Arrest of Two Drug Trafficker Leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel.” As ABC-7 reported, the Mexican drug kingpins Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, son of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman Loera, were arrested Thursday in El Paso. “Yesterday, the Department
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA and ABC) — Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia made his initial appearance in federal court in El Paso before District Judge Anne Berton Friday morning, according to court records. The filings show Zambda Garcia plead not guilty to at least 12 felony counts including kidnapping and murder, drug trafficking, racketeering and
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As students prepare to head back to school, parents are reminded of the importance of scheduling back to school physical exams. These checkups are not only required by the state but are also crucial for children’s health. ABC-7 spoke with Dr. Ricardo Reyna, medical doctor in El Paso, who emphasizes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just in time for back-to-school season, Immunize El Paso is hosting a campaign to encourage El Paso parents to get their kids vaccinated in time for the upcoming school year. Immunize El Paso has a mobile vaccination clinic going to various locations starting July 25th. 7/25 Lancaster Elementary, 2:30 pm
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Hundreds of southern New Mexico residents attended a public safety town hall hosted by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in Las Cruses Thursday afternoon. ABC-7 livestreamed the event: “Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains my top priority,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham in a statement earlier in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 28-year-old Andrew Martinez for an outstanding warrant for “Injury to a Child, Elderly Individual, or Disabled Individual,” as well as two additional traffic warrants, during an investigation into a reported theft. El Paso County Jail records show that Martinez is being held
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners has released the names of the four finalists for the next county manager. Two are local to Doña Ana with the others coming from California or Alabama. In alphabetical order, the finalists are: Scott Andrews, currently Assistant City Manager of Bakersfield, California,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the El Paso Area Thursday from 6 AM to 9PM MDT. According to the TCEQ, atmospheric conditions are expected to produce high levels of ozone pollution in the El Paso area. Smoke from wildfires across the
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA)– Mayor of Socorro Ivy Avalos, says once their agreement with the county of El Paso ends on December 31st, the city of Socorro will oversee transit services for residents in Socorro. Mayor Avalos adds, with the city growing rapidly now is the time for them to make the transition. County commissioner for precinct
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The County of El Paso announced it will be hosting two free community cleanup events this coming Saturday in the Lower Valley and northwestern parts of the county. The county’s public works office will be offering no-cost disposal of unwanted items, with some restrictions on passenger tires, bulk trash, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department has made a second arrest in a shooting that left one man dead early Saturday morning. El Paso County jail records show 19 year-old Noah Lomeli was booked on a $1 million bond for the charge of murder on Tuesday. As ABC-7 reported, 19 year-old
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The tent migrant shelter in Juárez that opened in October 2023 was shut down on Tuesday by the City of Juárez and Mexico’s National Migration Institute (INM). The shelter was originally intended to be opened for only two months when the latest migrant surge hit the Juárez – El Paso border
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Warriors Edge Boxing and Kings Promotions will bring Ring Wars 12, professional boxing to the County Coliseum. The card will feature local fighters and out-of-town fighters. The co-main event will feature upcoming rising star-undefeated middleweight Jorge Tovar and the undefeated Stephanie Han in the main event as she fights for the WBA Intercontinental Championship vs. Miranda Reyes.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP has received a $2.3 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue their work in helping migrant farm workers obtain their high school equivalency certificate (HSE). This grant will fund the program until 2029. The grant will help fund UTEP’s High School Equivalency Program (HEP), which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has put out a list of events being planed leading up to the fifth anniversary of the August 3rd shooting that killed 23 people and left dozens more injured, and sent shockwaves through the community. The list includes tributes the city is hosting along with
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SAN ELIZARIO, TX (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District is buzzing with excitement as students return to the classroom today. After a summer break, students and teachers are eager to start the new academic year with fresh energy and enthusiasm. Superintendent Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez is ready to welcome the students for the new school
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Aerospace company, Boeing, announced they are giving $250,000 from their Boeing Charitable Trust to those affected by recent wildfires in Ruidoso, and those affected by Hurricane Beryl in Houston. $50,000 will be going towards the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. The fund will support long-term recovery needs for people,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday afternoon that she will be hosting a town hall on public safety in Las Cruces on Thursday at the Las Cruces Convention Center. “Ensuring the safety and security of every New Mexican remains my top priority,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham in a
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Volar Center for Independent Living (Volar CIL) is proud to honor the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the showing of “The Fundamentals of Caring,” a film depicting the original interaction of a Young Person with Muscular Dystrophy and a Personal Care Attendant. Following the film, a Panel
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police Department continues investigating an East El Paso shooting that happened early Sunday morning which has now become a murder investigation. According to a report by El Paso Police, Patrol Officers responded to a call of a shooting at the Legendz Bar at Vista Del Sol and Zaragoza
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Regular border crossers continue to cut the line at the different ports of entry in the El Paso area, officials say. Now, Juárez Road Safety Coordination agents are fining some of them. Last weekend, a video on social media showed an agent trying to take a man out of the line
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hospice El Paso has announced its new Center for Compassionate Care (CCC). Hospice El Paso celebrated the new center with a ribbon cutting ceremony held today, July 18th, at 5 p.m. Hospice El Paso says the new center is state-of-the-art and includes pain and anxiety management care. The facility offers
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The July 15th campaign finance reports show the race for the next mayor of the city of El Paso has some recognizable names and organizations already throwing their support behind candidates. Current District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez received $72,338.38 in political contributions from the start of the year through
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner Troy A. Miller will be in El Paso for an operational visit and engagements with law enforcement partners and the CBP workforce today. According to a news release sent out by U.S. CBP, Acting Commissioner Miller will
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LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission Upper Rio Grande Citizens Forum Board is inviting the community to participate in a crucial public meeting today to discuss water management and flood prevention efforts in the Upper Rio Grande area. These forums are held three times a year
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 39-year-old Martha Guadalupe D. D. was arrested in Ciudad, Juarez after being wanted for crimes in Texas. Authorities say she is wanted for crimes she committed 2023, and has been evading arrest since then. Guadalupe D. D. was arrested Tuesday, July 16th, in the night by Mexican authorities in collaboration
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Housing Opportunity Enterprises, also known as HOME, the public housing authority for the City of El Paso, broke ground today on the next phase of their Patriot Place affordable housing in Northeast El Paso. Patriot Place is located at 9500 Kenworthy Dr. Patriot Place will provide affordable housing with a
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Two new maquiladoras opened their doors in Juárez yesterday, the City of Juárez attended the events along with the city’s mayor. One of them is a Taiwanese business called IEC Technologies, S.A. de C.V. opened its third plant in Juárez and it is set to bring around 7,000 new jobs. Juárez
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