EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Easter weekend, that means lots of outdoor fun for the family to enjoy! Egg-stravaganzoo returns to the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. There will be egg candy stations, animal enrichment treats, and performances happening throughout the day. It’s happening Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been over five months since the death of Nancy Limas’ young daughter. Now, the El Paso mother is turning her pain into advocacy. In September 2023, Nancy Limas took her 11-year-old daughter Jessie to the University Medical Center clinic in Northeast El Paso. Jessie had been complaining about extreme
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is releasing the results of its unannounced arsenic sampling of the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority’s drinking water conducted on March 15, 2024. Laboratory results showed that nine of the ten drinking water samples came in below the federal Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL).
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Groups of migrants staged along the Rio Grande on the U.S. side of the border celebrated Good Friday with migrant activists this morning. They were carrying flags of different countries from Central and South America, and even from the state of Texas. The group called colectivo Ángeles Mensajeros, or the Messenger
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Several El Paso County Commissioners have been having meetings with Mexican officials and stakeholders on plans for future modernization at the Bridge of the Americas and to increase commercial traffic at the Marcelino Serna POE in Tornillo, Texas. ABC-7 spoke with County Commissioner David Stout who said, that in March, he
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– One person is now recovering after being rescued from the canal along the border fence in El Paso’s lower valley, this according to the El Paso Fire Department. El Paso Fire responded to a report of two people in the water, but say a second person was not located. The El Paso Fire
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A family is mourning an El Paso man who died after police said he was trapped in a water tank in Wisconsin while cleaning sediment from the tank. 30-year-old Carlos Medina was described by family as an adventurous, free spirited person who helped everybody in need. Sister, Citlali Medina, said he was
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Changes could soon be coming to an area of land behind residential neighborhoods near the intersection of Madrid Ave. and Triviz Dr. On Tuesday night, the Las Cruces Planning and Zoning Commission approved a replat, or designation, of land known as the Villa Mora Dam area for future development
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A car wash boom is sweeping the country, and there is no exception in El Paso. In recent years, dozens of car washes have been popping up across the region. You’ll find one on nearly every street, corner and part of town. These businesses offer drivers a quick, easy and
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A group of migrant advocates gathered in front of Mexico’s National Migration Institute in Juárez to remember the 40 migrants who were killed in a fire in March of 2023. In a memorial celebration, they named all 40 migrants from Central and South America who were killed. Mexican bands, food, candles,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, elementary students of Canutillo ISD will get more than a free homework pass if they attend the Second Annual SEL Family Night and Dinner — they’ll also learn about their minds. SEL stands for Social Emotional Learning — a form of instruction and programming that Canutillo schools provide to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group of around 200 soldiers of the Texas National Guard arrived at the El Paso International Airport this afternoon. The group is called the Texas Tactical Border Force and was deployed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in May 2023 when Title 42 expired. The soldiers who arrived in El
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Provost and Chief Academic Officer of New Mexico State University Dr. Alan Shoho has decided to retire, according to an email that was sent out to campus Monday. In the email, Shoho says he made the “difficult decision” to retire at the end of the spring semester, however, says
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DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) asked the New Mexico Department of Justice and State Auditor to investigate the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA). This new investigation stems from a series of problems starting in December 2023, including a Sanitary Survey that found 58 deficiencies with CRRUA’s
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The Empty Bowls project is holding a silent auction for a good cause. It is an international effort to raise awareness and funds for the food insecure. Place a bid on bowls that the Camino Arts students design. The auction will help to support the community’s food-insecure people. The event will take
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Following the city’s decision to not renew the licensing agreement with the El Paso Zoological Society, the society was forced to vacate zoo grounds by March 17. Before deciding not to extend the agreement, the city audited the nonprofit organization and revealed in a report that the Zoological Society had
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A migrant from Honduras is a facing felony charge following Thursday’s incident where a large group of migrants ran towards the border and breached concertina wire fencing, according to Texas DPS. A spokesperson for Texas DPS says 21-year-old Junior Evaristo-Benitez was arrested and is being charged with assault on a
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A group of migrant advocates, along with the Juárez Diocese, will have a mass at the Juárez Cathedral to remember the 40 migrants who were killed at the Juárez’s detention center last year. On March 27, this tragedy turns a year and they want to celebrate the lives of these 40
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Two current Doña Ana Sheriff’s Office employees are accusing Sheriff Kim Stewart of violating the Whistleblower Protection Act in two new lawsuits. These are the fourth and fifth suits filed against the sheriff this year alone. They were filed by a current deputy and a sergeant of the Doña
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Las Palmas Medical Center has reached a significant milestone by completing its 250th Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) device implant procedure. This minimally invasive procedure is essential for patients with atrial fibrillation who cannot take long-term blood thinners, as it reduces their risk of stroke. Dr. Francisco Gonzalez, the medical
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s office is holding the 4th Annual Deputy Peter John Herrera 5K Memorial Run Sunday, March 24th, 2024. The race begins at 8:00 a.m. at Ascarate Park located at 6900 Delta Dr. The run/walk will remember Deputy Herrera’s memory with an opening ceremony starting at 7:30
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The video recently released by El Paso Police show a patrol supervisor approaching a man in a Ford Mustang at a car wash at 5830 Doniphan on March 5th. The full video was posted to EPPD’s Instagram and YouTube pages. The sergeant was checking on a subject, identified as Michael
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Pasoans have noticed a recent rise in the number of automated car washes across the city. There are dozens of locations across the El Paso region offering drivers a quick and easy, high-tech way to get their vehicles cleaned. ABC-7 learned that this recent car wash boom is
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — About 1,000 people gathered to celebrate the 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza at the War Eagles Air Museum. It took place at from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23rd at 8012 Airport Rd. Dominique Clark, Director of Marketing War Eagles Air Museum, said it featured over 15,000
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every girl deserves to feel like a princess on prom night. “Belle of the Ball” is on a heartfelt mission to provide every girl with a prom dress, free of charge. We recently put out a plea in our “Good Vibes Only” segment, asking people with gently used or new
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Update: Customs and Border Protection issued the following statement on the situation at the border today. “There are consequences to crossing the border illegally, and CBP continues to enforce United States immigration laws. Individuals and families without a legal basis to remain in the U.S. are subject to removal, and are subject to a minimum
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — FC Juárez Bravos players see Derby Paso Del Norte against El Paso Locomotive FC as a game to gain trust and gain momentum ahead of the rest of the Clausura 2024 tournament in the Mexican League. The Bravos have not had good results this season and are looking to gain trust
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hope Border Institute and the Diocese of El Paso will hold their “Do Not be Afraid” march and vigil in honor of those looking to migrate into the U.S. The march will start at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21, at San Jacinto Plaza, and those participating will march to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fans of Allsup’s fried burritos and chimichangas living in Las Cruces may soon not have to travel 65 miles to Alamogordo to get their fix. A spokesperson for Yesway, parent company of the convenience store chain, confirmed to ABC-7 Wednesday that the “company is interested in establishing a presence
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –El Paso police identified the victim who died as a result of an eastside bar shooting as 37-year-old Mario Daniel Avalos. Police said the shooting happened at Rock City Bar & Grill early Saturday morning. Three others were also injured in the shooting. His family has now set up a Gofundme
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