Tesla coming to Mexico, how will it impact our border area?
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Friday, a Juarez leader who oversees the maquiladora commerce spoke about how Tesla will have a direct impact on the…
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Deported veteran who died in Mexico to be buried at Fort Bliss National Cemetery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 learned that according to the Department of Homeland Security, Moreno’s condition did not fit an emergency status. His…
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Barber shop offers discounts to active military, free cuts for veterans
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — U.S. Army veteran Alec McGee serves everyone at Upperkutz Barber Shop, but his military clientele is special. McGee wants…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection seize narcotics at the Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized fentanyl and cocaine on two separate occasions on March 7, 2023. CBP officers…
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NMSU’s American Indian Business Enterprise receives grant
The American Indian Business Enterprise at NMSU is among the recipients of a $12 million grant from the Native American Agricultural Fund. This fund…
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City of El Paso invites community to free microchip event for pets
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso Animal Services is inviting the community to take part in “Straylight Savings,” an event aimed at bringing…
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County opens Migrant Support Center in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The County of El Paso has opened a new County Migrant Support Center. It has been opened in partnership with its contractor,…
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Growing distrust from migrants in Juarez after multiple confrontations with local authorities
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Migrants in downtown Juarez say they’ve had troubling run-ins with Juarez Municipal Police and the National Institute of…
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Former NMSU photojournalist reveals to ABC-7 how he was shot while on the job
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– — NMSU graduate and Spectrum News 13 photojournalist Jesse Walden says he is recovering following a shooting in…
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ABC-7 at Noon: Throw Down In Chuco Town
It’s fight week! Stephanie Han and Jorge Tovar stopped by ABC-7 at Noon to talk about the upcoming event that will feature local fighters, Throw Down…
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Former U.S. Marshal warns public to reconsider travel plans to Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- It was only 4 days ago when a group of four Americans were kidnapped in Mexico, by what authorities believe was a Mexican drug…
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All-female ABC-7 crew produces newscast on International Women’s Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On this International Women’s Day, an all-female production crew put ABC-7 at 5 on the air. While we’re taking the time to…
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Dozens of women in Juarez commemorate International Women’s day
JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Women in Juarez will commemorate International Women’s day with several events. Wednesday started with an offering to women…
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Founder of indigenous beauty brand calls Las Cruces home, leverages store as hub to help others
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Prados Beauty is the brainchild of founder and CEO CeCe Meadows. The Army wife moved to Las Cruces from Arizona, where she’s…
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Las Cruces approves affordable housing proposal
LAS CRUCES, NM– The Las Cruces City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving a pilot program for an affordable homeownership revolving…
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USA Today names San Elizario as the Best Historic Small Town
The small town of San Elizario is being recognized as the Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023. Last…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seize 150 pounds of narcotics at El Paso ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seize 150 pounds of narcotics at two El Paso ports of entry. According to CBP…
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El Paso Symphony Orchestra holding auditions
EL PASO, Texas — Are you a talented musician who plays a musical instrument? El Paso Symphony is looking musicians to fill in positions in their…
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One person taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in the Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas — A person has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in the Lower Valley Wednesday morning.…
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Violence in Mexico might affect medical tourism in the borderland
JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — After news of four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in Tamaulipas, Mexico, some local residents say they’re reconsidering doing…
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El Paso Animal Services says to vaccinate your dog for distemper if they aren’t already
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re a pet owner living in El Paso you may have been concerned over the deadly distemper outbreak in dogs at El Paso…
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El Paso Fire Department sees largest number of female recruits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to El Paso Fire Chief, Jonathan Killings, the fire service across the nation has always struggled to get women in…
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Border Patrol agent involved in Monday’s shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say a Border Patrol agent was involved in a shooting near the border wall. The…
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Rollover crash in Sunland Park sends nine people to the hospital
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story said that the crash happened in Santa Teresa. Sunland Park Mayor Javier Perea told ABC-7 the crash…
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Free dental clinic for Doña Ana County residents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana Community College and the New Mexico Dental Association Foundation will be offering residents free dental…
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One person hospitalized after shooting in the Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting on the 7900 block of Alameda, according to El…
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City Rep responds to being target of sexual harassment complaint
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Representative Joe Molinar has responded to an El Paso Inc. article that cites a complaint about sexual…
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Battle of the Billboards between NMSU and UTEP seen along North Mesa St.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The I-10 rivalry between UTEP and NMSU moves to the 4000 block of North Mesa street with dueling billboards. The signs are…
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Fire Marshal: December’s downtown fire was unintentional and caused by an unknown heat source
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The condition 3 fire that engulfed a shoe store in downtown El Paso in December was unintentional, according to the El Paso…
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Two overnight fires in Juarez cause concern
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Early Monday morning, two fires in separate locations raised concern for Juarez residents. The first one happened around…
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