EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, several Juárez media outlets reported that a portion of the razor wire placed by the Texas National Guard was removed along the Rio Grande. The area where this happened was in the ‘Colonia Felipe Ángeles’ in Juárez, right in front of UTEP in El Paso. ABC-7 reached out
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El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)- July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness; Dr. Ogechika Alozie talks about the challenges that minorities in the United States face when it comes to mental illness.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New proposed rules released Tuesday by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Department of Labor would require employers to come up with a work site heat injury and illness prevention plan for employees working in high-heat conditions. According to the draft rules set to be published in
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RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — On Tuesday, July 2nd, at around 7 a.m., Ruidoso Police Officer Matthew Amezquita was arrested for allegedly making a false police report while on duty. The Ruidoso Police Department says officers responded to a breaking and entering call from 620 Sudderth Drive, Apartment #10. Documents say Amezquita was sent home
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso Chief Resident Dr. I. Lee Swinney Jr. received the Raleigh Ross Scholar Award from the Texas Surgical Society for demonstrating great skill and dedication in the field. This prestigious award is given to one surgical resident each year. Dr. Swinney Jr. received the award in April
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The sound of fireworks will ring in Independence Day with booms, pops, and crackles, while we know to expect the loud sounds animals do not. “Animals coming into a facility does increase. We get flooded with animals,” said Alberto Ortiz with El Paso Animal Services. 4th of July is a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spectacular firework displays wouldn’t have the same “spark” without … “fire”. As you prepare to host your IIndependence Day bash here are some safety tips to keep your celebrations from going up in flames. “They could quickly get out of control, especially during this, this time of extreme drought,” said Danny Medrano
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Recent rain hitting the Borderland heavily impacted communities south of the border. Ciudad Juárez, well-known for having heavy flooding during rainy periods, saw flooded streets and cars this morning. According to the Juárez Road Safety Department, crews assisted over 150 drivers last night due to the heavy rain. The Juárez Department
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a Fourth of July tradition for many El Pasoans to celebrate at Red Sands, in El Paso County’s far eastside. Red Sands is a popular attraction for off-road enthusiasts and a place several families go out to pop fireworks every year on the holiday. According to Jamil Moutran, Chief
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El Paso, TX—Fireworks, unfamiliar people, and late nights can really disrupt a dog or cat’s normal activity, eating, and sleeping routines. As many pet owners who have been impacted know, dogs and cats leave their familiar surroundings on the Fourth of July because of all the noise, disruption, and heat, leaving owners searching for their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 205th District Judge Francisco X. Dominguez issued a pair of rulings on Tuesday stopping Texas’ request to shut down the Annunciation House that the state claimed to be operating a stash house. ABC-7 spoke with the Director of Annunciation House, Ruben Garcia. He said immigration is an issue that still
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s Rubin Center for Visual Arts has been awarded a multi-year $100,000 grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation. The grant allows the Rubin Center to continue its efforts in showcasing exemplary contemporary art from the Borderland. This is the fifth grant from the foundation. The foundation says the grant will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — $15.6 million in federal funding will be coming to El Paso for next fiscal year 2025. In a statement released from Congresswoman Veronica Escobar’s office, Escobar says, quote: “It is my privilege to serve El Paso and ensure federal dollars are being invested in our community. Each year through the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 21-year-old Jeremiah Peña-Nieto will spend the next 22 and a half years in prison for a crime he committed as a 17-year-old. A Las Cruces jury found Peña Nieto guilty of the 2020 murder of 18-year-old Jacob Daniel Becerra. Peña-Nieto’s first time in front of a jury in May
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An ABC-7 viewer says that a pack of loose dogs attacked and killed other animals near one of her family member’s homes. Over the weekend, it happened along Emory Rd in El Paso’s Upper Valley. The pack of dogs allegedly killed mostly emus and geese in that area. ABC-7 reached
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a race against time for one El Paso family. The Augustain-Lopez family is urgently searching for a liver organ donor. The family matriarch is fighting several diseases that are contributing to the deterioration of her liver and overall health. In the 1990s, Irene Augustain-Lopez was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty
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LAS CRUCES, NM(KVIA-TV) – Sam Barlow & his True Blue Band will take the stage in July at the monthly Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society meeting. The public is invited to head to Alma d’Arte Charter High School in downtown Las Cruces for a live blues music performance on the third Sunday of the
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El Paso, TX( KVIA0TV)- El Paso Community College will hold a Completion Ceremony for its second U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Cohort II Paramedic course at EPCC. This year, the Accelerated Paramedic and Advanced EMT courses will graduate 16. EPCC was the first site chosen to team with Fort Bliss to provide paramedic education to
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The know2protect campaign aims to educate parents and children on the dangers of the Internet. Homeland security investigations goes out to schools or community groups and provides tips on staying safe on the internet. HOW TO SPOT ONLINE PREDATORS Asking for personal information, like your phone number or where you live
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Luis Manuel Rodarte Jr. has been ordained to the priesthood at St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso by the Diocese of El Paso. A native of El Paso, Luis, 33, initially pursued a career in medicine after graduating from Fr. Yermo High School. However, he felt a deep spiritual calling
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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
Continue Reading 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
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