Giving a smile to El Paso children with free dental care
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new dental program aims to bring cheer with “Give Kids a Smile”; an appropriate name for the event providing free access…
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El Paso artist speaks about importance of Black History Month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso artist Anthony Michael Stokes has risen to the top of the puppetry world in recent years. The 2023 Jim Henson…
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“Ezequiel,” the Juarez pancake-eating pig caught stealing a kilo of tortillas, finds new home
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — “Ezequiel” has received some attention lately after escaping home. In late 2022, Juarez authorities rescued him and…
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Western Playland season opener on Saturday in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — On Saturday, Western Playland will open up for the first time after being bought out by Traders Village. For 60…
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City of El Paso warns residents of scammers posing as Department of Public Health officials
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso is warning residents of scammers posing as city health officials. According to press release, scammers from a…
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“Dignity in the desert,” mental health sanctuary helps those in need just outside of Juarez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — “Visión en Acción” is a shelter on the outskirts of Juarez that has been helping people with mental needs for nearly…
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Gadsden Middle to continues with remote classes after roof damage to school
ANTHONY, New Mexico — (KVIA) Gadsden Middle School will remain closed Friday and students will have remote classes. This after a portion of the roof…
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Photographer shot, injured in Orlando was NMSU grad
ABC-7 just spoke with Nick Miller, Director of News 22, he said he was saddened to hear of the shooting and is grateful that Jesse is recovering.…
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FBI Crisis Negotiation Training prepares law enforcement in mitigating threats in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crisis Management Training Negotiation allows law enforcement to ensure quality communication in stressful situations.…
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A building catches on fire Wednesday night in Montana Vista
EL PASO, Texas– A local business catches on fire in the Montana Vista area Wednesday night. It happened at the 13000 Block of Montana Ave. before…
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Person seriously injured after falling off border wall
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Sunland Park Fire crews responded to a person falling off the border wall Wednesday night. According to Sunland Park Fire…
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Pandemic-era food stamp benefits to end March 1 in Texas
EL PASO, Texas– According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, SNAP recipients will see a decrease in the amount of their household…
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Strong winds expected across the Borderland today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, the entire region, from Hildalgo to Culberson county, is under a High Wind Warning. Winds are expected to gust…
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U.S. Rep. Vasquez hosting small business roundtable in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)— — U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) and Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman are in Las…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents apprehend 61 migrants at Las Cruces checkpoint
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents apprehended 61 migrants cramped inside a moving trailer. El Paso Sector Acting…
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Tips for a very windy Wednesday in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Very strong winds are expected through Wednesday afternoon. A high wind warning is in effect for the Borderland till 8 p.m.…
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The City of El Paso asking residents not to put out recycling bins on high wind days
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City is asking residents not to put out their recycling bins on high wind days. This comes after The National Weather…
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Former probation officer of Cielo Vista shooting victim speaks out about his character
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The former probation officer of Angeles Zaragoza, the 17-year-old who died in the Cielo Vista shooting, spoke to ABC 7 about…
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More people can now visit Fort Bliss with new visitor program
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — If you want to visit Fort Bliss, you no longer need to be sponsored by a service member, according to officials. Now, you…
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Perches Funeral Homes helping family of teen killed in Cielo Vista Mall confrontation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– — Perches Funeral Homes and Operation Hope have come together to help the family of 17-year-old Angeles Zaragoza. The teen…
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NMSU public health professor says new legislation may help reduce gun violence among children
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two new studies co-authored by a public health professor at New Mexico State University say that gun…
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Loved ones remember teenage girl killed in Far East El Paso neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family members of the teen girl who was found dead in an alley in a far east El Paso neighborhood are remembering her.…
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New Mexico may become the first state to have an official aroma
(CNN) — A new bill moving through the New Mexico legislature would make the state the first in the nation to have its own official aroma:…
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Las Cruces Police investigating car-jacking
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) –Las Cruces Police are searching for an armed suspect they say took a man’s car in broad daylight. It happened at 2…
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Passengers on departing El Paso flight received airdrop message: ‘I have a bomb would like to share a photo’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A passenger on a flight leaving El Paso Friday airdropped a message reading “I have a bomb would like to share a photo” to…
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Amazon will require employees to return to the office 3 days a week
Starting May 1st, Amazon will require thousands of office employees to work in person at least three days a week. It marks the end of the e-commerce…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of Feb. 20 to Feb. 25
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s…
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El Paso Animal Services hosts free drive-thru event
The drive-thru clinic opened earlier than expected Sunday morning. The demand was high for microchips and vaccinations for pets. Only the first 500…
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Staple menudo spot in north east El Paso hoping to reopen ‘as soon as possible’ after a car crashes into side of building
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Leslie Brogdon brought her boyfriend to her favorite menudo spot that is like a second home to her and her family. But when…
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Downtown El Paso is bathed in colorful art thanks to local artists
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Graffiti artists made the walls at South Cotton and East 3rd Avenue come alive with color. The Borderland Jam is an annual…
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