New YISD middle school celebrated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The brand new $66 million Hanks Middle School was celebrated in the official ribbon-cutting Tuesday after opening its doors…
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El Paso raffle for Jeep to help support TTUHSC student scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans have an opportunity to win a 2022 Raider Red four-wheel drive Jeep Gladiator Overland pickup truck valued at…
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Jackie Arroyo Butler announces candidacy for El Paso County Commissioner of Precinct One
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jackie Arroyo Butler announced her candidacy for El Paso County Commissioner of Precinct One Tuesday. If elected, Arroyo…
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Local group demands BOTA federal funds be used to address environment concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local group is calling on the $600 million in federal funding for renovations to The Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) to be…
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Hiker rescue at Organ Mountains highlights precautions you should take
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – (KVIA) In the Organ Mountains near Las Cruces, a woman in her mid-20s was rescued on Sunday after injuring her ankle on the…
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to visit Las Cruces & Deming Wednesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Pete Buttigieg, the Secretary of U.S. Transportation, will visit the Borderland Wednesday. His planned visits to Las…
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El Pasoans react to Blue Beetle trailer with concern over movie’s representation of Sun City
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A superhero whose origin is in El Paso, Texas sent shockwaves throughout the Borderland once it was announced he would get…
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Female security guard in Juarez saved 15 female migrants in last Monday’s fire
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last week, a female security guard that was inside the National Institute of Migration saved 15 female migrants who were…
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A motorcyclist was seriously hurt after a crash in west El Paso Monday. It happened on Doniphan just after 5 p.m. The Fire…
Continue Reading EPISD celebrates completion of Bobby Joe Hill PK-8 School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is celebrating the completion of Bobby Joe Hill PK-8 School – named after the 1966…
Continue Reading Road maintenance at El Paso International Airport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Road maintenance began in front of the El Paso International Airport Monday. The work is expected to last through Wednesday,…
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National Weather Service issues high wind advisory for southern New Mexico & west Texas
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The National Weather Service issued a high wind advisory Monday for southern New Mexico and west Texas, warning of…
Continue Reading Canadian company to shut down part of its El Paso operation, workers to be laid off
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Canadian company is shutting down part of its El Paso Operation and laying off workers as it moves production to Mexico.…
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Diabetes drug ‘Ozempic’ making waves across the U.S. as weight loss miracle; but causing concerns among those with eating disorders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The anti-diabetic medication Ozempic, used to treat type 2 diabetes has been gaining popularity over the last couple of…
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One person is dead after a crash in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — One person is dead after a crash in Sunland Park Sunday night. It happened at the intersection of McNutt Road and Antone…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of April 2 to April 8
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
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Three people in the hospital after a rollover crash in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Three people are in the hospital after a rollover crash in Central El Paso early Monday morning. It happened near the intersection…
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Man who shot a Sunland Park police officer identified
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the identity of the man who shot a Sunland Park police officer who was responding to a domestic…
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Las Cruces woman starts cannabis business to help her veteran husband with seizures
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – One Las Cruces woman says she has learned many lessons in the time recreational cannabis sales have been legal. April…
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Local tortilla factory’s road to success
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A local business reaches new highs ramping up tortilla production and selling in big chain stores like Walmart and Sam’s.…
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Socorro Independent School District wins statewide video contest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Socorro Independent School District won the top prize in the biennial Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Student…
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Mexico’s President visits Juarez; migrants and other protestors look for answers
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel Lopéz Obrador visited the border on Friday to discuss social programs with other…
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Advocates hold protest and vigil after migrants killed in Juarez fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Border Network for Human Rights hosted the “You Are Not Alone” vigil and protest Friday afternoon. Monday night, 38…
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Cesar Chavez Day: What’s Open and Closed in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas— Today the nation celebrates Cesar Chavez. This holiday was proclaimed by President Barack Obama in 2014. It celebrates…
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142 pounds of narcotics seized in one day at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 142 pounds of narcotics were confiscated in a single day at the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry. U.S. Customs and Border…
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Bishop-elect Tony Celino is to be ordained today at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bishops from around the country will be in attendance for the ordination mass today. The ordaining bishops are El Paso…
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A Single Police Vehicle Crashes in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas— An El Paso Police vehicle crashes this morning leaving two officers in the hospital. It happened at the intersection of David…
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Local wrestler reported missing in San Antonio
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso mother is in search of answers following the disappearance of her daughter during a trip to San Antonio. No one has heard…
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Migration workers charged in deadly Juarez fire; families plead for answers, justice
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Thursday, the family members of the immigration workers who are being investigated for Monday’s fire protested,…
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The ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds is here…achooo!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yet another windy day is expected across the Borderland on Thursday. Strong wind gusts are expected across the area, from…
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