Results suggest the majority of El Paso voters oppose Proposition K
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Results show that almost 85 percent of El Pasoans who participated in early voting voted against Proposition K, or the…
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Ft. Bliss soldiers to help along the border when Title 42 is lifted
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 93rd Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade will respond to the southwest border when Title 42 is…
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What will happen when Title 42 is lifted?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 sat down with and Immigration and Customs Enforcement official to gain more insight into what the potential lifting of…
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Be Mindful: Emergence Health Network hosts ‘Make a Beat for Children’s Mental Health’ fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this weekend Emergence Health Network is hosting a special event at the El…
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32 migrants discovered with false documents inside bus along I-25 in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Border Patrol agents uncovered 32 migrants with improper documentation Thursday. The agents performed an immigration…
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CBP One app: why are migrants struggling to schedule their asylum appointments?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Migrants in Juarez have experienced problems trying to use the CBP One app. They say they live moments of frustration and…
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Border Patrol plans return to jail time for illegal border crossing
By Puente News Collaborative via Lauren Villagran/El Paso Times SUNLAND PARK, N.M. — Border Patrol agent Orlando Marrero-Rubio spotted two men…
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ABC-7 looking into health and environmental concerns at migrant camp
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more migrants continue to cross the border into El Paso, ABC-7 is speaking to health officials about the risk of diseases…
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Federal government sending over $300 million to communities dealing with migrant crises for humanitarian support
(KVIA) — The Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s National Board is allocating $332.5 million to 35 communities dealing with a migrant surge. It’s…
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Former NMSU basketball players allege teammates also harassed coaches
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — According to a new report from ESPN, two former New Mexico State University basketball players, Shakiru Odunewu and…
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Tribal Police assisting Border Patrol as Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo experiences ‘influx’ of migrants
YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO, Texas (KVIA) — Tribal Police with the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo sent out an alert Friday warning that it is experiencing an…
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Sunland Park man missing, questions about his whereabouts mounting almost a week into his disappearance
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police are still searching for 26-year-old Abraham Alejos, who was reported missing on April…
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One man is in the hospital after a motorcycle crash in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One man is in the hospital after a motorcycle crash in East El Paso early Friday morning. According to fire officials, it…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces Friday, May 5
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here a list of road closures scheduled for Friday, May 5 for El Paso County and the City of Las Cruces. For a list of other…
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A Second Chance: Xtra perspective on El Paso man’s life-saving double-organ transplant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An ailment that’s all too common among Borderland residents took a serious toll on one El Paso man in particular. ABC-7 is…
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El Paso Police find no criminal misconduct after reviewing fuel card audit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Chief Internal Auditor, Edmundo Calderon, presented the findings of his audit to members of the…
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El Paso Zoo asking for public’s help naming baby giraffe
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Obi, Dakari, or Tesoro? The El Paso Zoo is asking the public to weigh in on the name for the new baby giraffe. The zoo…
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El Paso Fire Department recognized as one of the best in the country
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Representative Cassandra Hernandez reports that the El Paso Fire Department is being recognized for having one of…
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Migrants gather in Segundo Barrio ahead of lifting of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Migrants continue to gather in Segundo Barrio in downtown El Paso. Our crews have been on the scene, speaking with migrants…
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Police investigating homicide outside Las Cruces home
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police were called out to Mesquite Street and Poplar Avenue Thursday morning. Investigators are looking…
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Juarez welcomes newest resident of its Central Park
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ciudad Juarez is introducing a new resident to ‘El Parque Central.’ A new giraffe will now live where the deceased…
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“May the 4th Be With You” Celebration at Pavo Real Recreation Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the Pavo Real Recreation Center is re-opening with a “May The 4th Be With You” celebration. A ribbon-cutting…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces Thursday, May 4
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Here a list of road closures scheduled for Thursday, May 4 for El Paso County and the City of Las Cruces. For a list of…
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El Paso leaders looking for input during search for new police chief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City leaders are seeking the public’s help in selecting a new police chief. Former Chief Greg Allen died earlier this year.…
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Law firm investigating NMSU’s handling of hazing allegations releases findings report
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The law firm retained by NMSU to investigate the university’s handling of recent hazing allegations by two former…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Audit finds inconsistencies in taxpayer-funded gas cards
Update: The city of El Paso’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee will meet Thursday, May 4 to discuss the internal audit. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)…
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New report on El Paso representatives’ use of taxpayer-funded gas cards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The internal auditor released its findings report Wednesday. Last week, the audit found inconsistencies in taxpayer-funded…
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Former NMSU basketball players speak out for the first time since making hazing allegations
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — For the first time two former NMSU basketball players are speaking out about the hazing allegations they made in a…
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Tuesday Morning is going out of business
Retailer Tuesday Morning is closing all of its stores and going out of business entirely. It’s the second major US home goods store to go bust in…
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Concerns over health of migrants waiting in El Paso as city prepares for lifting of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has been out on the streets of Segundo Barrio asking the migrants staying there about the conditions they have been…
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