SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — The city of Socorro will hold its annual Independence Day Extravaganza on Saturday, June 29. This event will include food, jumping balloons, water slides, vendors, and giveaways. There will also be live music from multi-platinum-selling band LANCO at 7:30 p.m. The Independence Day Extravaganza is free to the public and will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso families can enjoy art and other entertainment at the City of El Paso’s ‘Art in Eastwood Park’ event this weekend. Visitors can enjoy local shopping and entertainment, as well as workshops from the El Paso Museum of Archaeology and the Mexican American Cultural Center, which officials say is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After the U.S. Supreme Court announced today they will be limiting obstruction charges against rioters accused of partaking in the January 6th, 2021 U.S. Capitol Attack, two borderland residents will not be impacted by this decision. Federal prosecutors utilized the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002, which closed a legal loophole by
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With 4th of July less than a week away, it’s become a common occurrence to see pets on the streets after escaping from their homes during 4th of July night. That’s because the loud fireworks bangs, pops, and other sounds intimidate and stress them out. Pets could end up running
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, the El Paso Fire Department reminds the community that the use of fireworks within the city are prohibited and extremely dangerous. According to El Paso Fire, the use of fireworks inside city limits is a Class C misdemeanor with fines of up to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just in time for the 4th of July, the El Paso Chihuahuas unveiled their Stars and Stripes jersey. The jersey features patriotic red, white, and blue. The Chihuahua Howling Dog logo dons the left chest area of the jersey. On the sleeves, blue stars and red and white stripes adorn
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Today, two of the three girls killed in a car crash in Juárez were laid to rest. 45-year-old Henry Raygoza from El Paso is accused of causing the deadly crash. 13-year-old Ashley Daniela, 14-year-old Ixchel Angelica, and 16-year-old Nemesis Gisel died on Monday. Ashley and Angelica were buried today in South
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OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau is looking into an officer-involved shooting. Around 10:45 PM June 25, 2024, an Otero County Sheriff deputy went on a welfare check along US-70 near mile marker 240. That is five miles southwest of Mescalero, New Mexico. A person had reported 17-year-old Elijah
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The City of El Paso’s Capital Improvement Department invites the community to the Final Design Community Meeting for The Beast Urban Park Phase II. The public is encouraged to review and discuss the final design for the park’s second phase, which will begin construction in early 2025. Your feedback is crucial in
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Biden-Harris Administration announced that $900,000 will be going towards El Paso County’s Equitable Mobility Plan, which aims to improve transportation infrastructure. The project will help enhance transportation in the area, develop future projects, social equality, and develop plans for public transportation advocacy, including plans for Sun Metro. $1.8 billion
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Chamber has released a study on the development and enhancement of event venues in the city. El Paso Chamber says the city ranks low in investment to other markets. The study was conducted by CAA Icon Strategic Advisory, which aims to compare El Paso with other similar cities.
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)—The World Health Organization has declared heavy diesel truck pollution a lung cancer-causing carcinogen. The ultrafine particles emitted by diesel trucks may be lethal and not only exacerbate existing conditions but also contribute to the development of several health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. According to the EPA EJ Index,
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TX)- As we watched the natural disaster unfold in Ruidoso last week, we all wanted to help the small community that had been ravaged by fire. As we watched the news, so did criminals, who will not hesitate to exploit you and others who want to help those who need help in
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has reopened cooling centers to help the community beat the heat as temperatures rise in the borderland this week. You can visit one of five cooling centers throughout the city from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, cooling centers are open
Continue Reading UPDATE: At 8:44 p.m., El Paso Fire Department announced on their X account that no other bodies were found after an “exhaustive search.” El Paso Fire crews found three bodies in total. The scene has been turned over to local law enforcement. UPDATE: El Paso Fire Department has corrected previously reported numbers and confirmed that
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District adopted a $542 million budget for the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year, effective next Monday, July 1st, 2024. Teacher pay raises for the next fiscal were not included in the budget. El Paso ISD says teachers were given a 7% pay raise in 2022,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eli-Sha Upshaw will receive 4.5 years of supervised probation, and Jonathan Smith will receive 3 years of supervised probation, for their involvement in a 2022 attack on the University of New Mexico campus, prosecutors announced today. “In 2022, Smith, Upshaw, and Brandon Travis planned to jump NMSU basketball player Mike
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Time is dwindling for one El Paso family. Irene Augustain-Lopez is in urgent need of a liver transplant. Her health continues to decline sharply. She was diagnosed with non-fatty liver disease in the 1990s, and the condition has continued to worsen. Since then, she has also been diagnosed with cirrhosis, hepatic
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Update: Las Cruces police and BATC agents have arrested a third child “believed to be involved” in the theft. The third suspect is identified only as a 15-year-old boy. Police are not giving out any other identifiers due to the suspect’s status as a minor. Police say officers picked up the third boy Monday afternoon.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week Americans will be able to watch the first-ever presidential debate of 2024. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will take to the debate stage this Thursday, June 27th, 2024, and you can watch the debate on ABC-7. ABC News coverage starts at 6 p.m. ABC-7 will
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun Metro has received a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission’s General Assistance Grant which will allow veterans and their families to sign up for free Sun Metro bus rides. Sun Metro received this grant as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s 2024-2025 awards, which include 181 grants for 41,987
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UPDATE: Marissa Teijo has received an overwhelming wave of positive feedback on Instagram and Facebook, predominantly from women who have been incredibly supportive. Many have shared how Marissa has motivated them to take charge of their fitness and health journeys. She expressed feeling blessed to have the opportunity to inspire both older and younger women
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The DEA El Paso Division and the above agencies want to hear from families in New Mexico and West Texas as they share about their loved ones. They also want to assist them with awareness information and education resources and introduce them to other prevention, treatment, and counseling partners. Families who wish
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA)- Major changes will come to I-10 West this week. A 49-hour closure will be in place beginning Monday, June 24: I-10 West will open two lanes from Redd Road to just south of Transmountain Road. The new permanent westbound Exit 6A (Loop 375/Spur 16/Transmountain Road) will open about ½ miles
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) – The South Fork Fire is now at 17,551 acres burned and 31% contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Meanwhile, the Salt Fire grew to 7,775 acres and remains at 7% contained. More than 1,000 personnel are helping contain the fire. Saturday afternoon members from the Texas Division of
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ysleta Independent School District won 17 national awards for their achievement in creative excellence. Ysleta ISD says the district won them for its work in graphic design, videos, website, publications, marketing/recruitment, and communications from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). Ysleta ISD was awarded for its Communications and Marketing
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College culinary students hosted the second annual Culinary Summer Symposium on Friday, June 21st. Students from the program hosted 60 high school students and provided them with free breakfast and lunch during the symposium. The symposium featured local chefs and EPCC culinary staff. Students participated in hands-on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Albuquerque Field Office of the FBI is investigating the wildfires that have burned an estimated 24,266 acres. The FBI is offering a reward for any information that leads to an arrest. New Mexico law enforcement agencies and tribal partners are being assisted by the FBI in their investigation into
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Mayor of the Village of Ruidoso is set to speak at1490 AM KRUI The Mountain at 9 a.m. this morning. You can listen by clicking on the link: https://www.1490krui.com/ Mayor Lynn Crawford had previously given an update through a video on Friday, June 22. Crawford said officials were trying
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While wildfires in Ruidoso continuing destroying the village, several families are now being displaced and forced to find shelter in surrounding areas. Operation H.O.P.E. along with the El Paso Hotel Association are now offering temporary lodging for evacuees of the Ruidoso Fire. Hotels will be available at no charge. Co-founder
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