New Mexico health officials warn of heat illness as temperatures rise
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA)- New Mexico health officials are warning residents to watch for heat illness this week as temperatures are expected to…
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez questions officials on El Paso airspace shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA)- Tuesday, Congressman Gabe Vasquez questioned Department of Defense officials on the abrupt closure of the El Paso Airport…
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Cypress Hill to perform free concert at Speaking Rock
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The group Cypress Hill has announced Tuesday that they will be going on tour and the Sun City is one of their stops. According…
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Miley Cyrus returns for ‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ trailer
The “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” will arrive on Disney+ March 24. By Angeline Jane Bernabe March 17, 2026, 11:09 AM Get the limo out…
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TXDOT launches pedestrian and bicyclist safety campaign
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA)- The Texas Department of Transportation says they have launched a pedestrian and bicyclist safety campaign as more people are…
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El Paso’s new climate action plan targets emissions reduction and sustainability
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso City Council has announced Tuesday that the council adopted the Chihuahuan Desert Climate Action Plan (CAP),…
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Over 11,000 citations issued in El Paso Police Department’s Traffic Safety Blitz
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) has released the total numbers of citations that were issued during the department’s…
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Lowrider stamp rolling into the USPS
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The United States Postal Service has announced series of stamps featuring several lowrider cars, with this issuance, USPS…
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ICE confirms that contractor Amentum will take over Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- A spokesperson for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed to ABC 7 that contractor Amentum will take…
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Otero County Commissioners renew ICE detention center contract, Immigrant Safety Act to take effect in May
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Otero County Commissioners held an emergency meeting last Friday to discuss the future of the ICE detention center…
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“Sharknado” creators wrap up two new film productions in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The creators of the horror/sci-fi film “Sharknado” have completed two new film productions in Las Cruces: “Shark…
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Gas leak in Far East El Paso causes evacuation of home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- According to the Texas Gas Service, a third-party damaged a Texas Gas Service natural gas meter near Buffalo Bill Drive and…
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El Paso Chihuahuas to host ‘Bark at the Park’ days for fans with dogs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Chihuahuas announced Tuesday that ‘Bark at the Park’ is returning, days where fans can bring their dogs and watch…
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915 Tree Keepers asking for volunteers for upcoming tree planting events
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The City of El Paso’s 915 Tree Keepers Program, in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department, the Climate and…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Lucky St.Patrick’s Day Forecast!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re getting lucky with q beautiful forecast for your St.Patrick’s Day! Conditions will recover from yesterday. Leaning…
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Increased law enforcement on the road this St. Patrick’s Day, spring break
For St. Patrick’s Day and the rest of spring break, the Texas Department of Public Safety wants to remind everyone of the consequences of drinking…
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Top Trump counterterror adviser resigns over Iran war: ‘No imminent threat’
Kent is the highest-profile administration official to step down over the war. By Beatrice Peterson March 17, 2026, 8:45 AM The Trump…
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Israel says Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani killed in overnight attack
ByKevin Shalvey, Jon Haworth, and Nadine El-Bawab Last Updated: March 17, 2026, 9:48 AM MDT The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security…
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Two NMSU football players arrested and face various charges
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- Court documents reveal football players, linebacker Drake Williams and defensive end Victor Shaw, with NMSU were…
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Youth farming program helps grow the future of local youth through agriculture
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) – Farming is part of the agricultural identity of New Mexico, something the Anthony Youth Farm organization has been…
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Local filmmakers react to being part of Oscar history in “One Battle After Another”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “One Battle After Another” won 6 Oscar’s on Sunday, more than any other movie of the night. It won Best Picture, Best…
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El Paso nonprofit urges humane solutions as kitten season intensifies, warns against cruelty toward community cats
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As warmer weather arrives across the Borderland, a local nonprofit is urging residents to take humane steps to address the…
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I-10 West at Anthony lanes reopen after crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – All westbound lanes of I-10 at Anthony are closed after a multiple vehicle crash, according to TxDOT. The crash was reported…
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Truck driving industry faces uncertainty as diesel prices skyrocket
The ongoing war in Iran is impacting drivers as they head to the pump and that includes truck drivers facing rising diesel prices. On Monday, the…
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Sunland Park Fire Department rescues two from collapsed trench
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA)- The Sunland Park Fire Department rescued two males from a collapsed trench Monday morning at the 1600 block of…
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Court documents reveal moments leading up to alleged assault with knife and air freshener
UPDATE (March 16)- ABC 7 has obtained court documents that reveal the moments leading up to the alleged assault that led 38-year-old Rodolfo…
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‘One Battle After Another’ could help the Borderland’s film industry grow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tonight on ABC-7, a deeper look at whether the film ‘One Battle After Another’ could bring more visitors and filmmakers to…
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200 US troops have been wounded, including 10 ‘seriously’
ByKevin Shalvey Last Updated: March 16, 2026, 2:31 PM MDT Two-hundred U.S. troops have been wounded in the war with Iran so far, including 10 service…
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Judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.’s efforts to reshape childhood vaccine policy
Kennedy reduced the number of recommended shots from 17 to 11. By Youri Benadjaoud and Mary Kekatos March 16, 2026, 2:34 PM Stefani…
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More Mexicans were deported annually under Biden than by Trump
● Deportations of Mexicans dropped to 144,000 in 2025, roughly half the annual figure under President Biden, according to data analyzed by a…
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