QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you ready for the REAL ID deadline?
A hard deadline for getting a REAL ID has arrived after years of delays. Starting next month, people without a REAL ID-compliant form of…
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Woman shows up at hospital with gunshot wound; person arrested in Canutillo
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a woman arrived at the Hospitals of Providence…
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Dust storm, fatal crash on I-10 near Deming
Update: New Mexico State Police officials say officers responded to the crash at 1:09 PM. DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — A crash killed one person and…
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Deputies arrest man accused of running illegal bingo operation on Facebook
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Constable deputies arrested David King Paiz, 31, today. Officials accuse Paiz of running an illegal bingo operation…
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Traffic stop causes HOLD protocol at El Paso High School
Update (3:42 PM): El Paso Police Department officials say that officers attempted a traffic stop at the 900 block of East California Avenue. Three…
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5 more cases of measles confirmed in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Additional cases of the measles are confirmed the City of El Paso Department of Health. Five new cases including three…
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Man caught on camera torching car in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Managers of the Sierra Del Sol Homeowners’ Association in West El Paso are seeking help identifying the person shown of…
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Measles cases rising in the state of Chihuahua
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The state of Chihuahua’s health department released its latest confirmed measles cases, which are 417 and 17 new cases…
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What to consider if you’re filing your taxes past the April 15 deadline
If you do owe money, financial experts suggest that you take immediate action, and late filing penalties can be…
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El Paso events: Easter events, UTEP student art showcase, Hike-A-Thon
by El Paso Matters Staff April 16, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. Here’s a…
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What you need to know about the guilty plea and sentencing of the Walmart mass shooter
by Robert Moore, El Paso MattersApril 17, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. The North…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong winds, dust, and fire risk expected today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for our next wind event which will arrive today and impact your Thursday, Friday, and…
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Officials: 1 person dead after Northeast El Paso shooting
UPDATE: El Paso Police confirm one man was found dead at scene of a shooting on the 4000 block of Leavell Ave. Judy Oviedo, El Paso PD’s public…
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Texas House taking up voucher vote
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Texas House is expected to vote today on a bill (Senate Bill 2) to create a $1 billion private school voucher program. It…
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City starts buying land to expand Convention Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has started the process of expanding the El Paso Convention Center. It has bought two properties in the…
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Leonardo DiCaprio movie shot in El Paso gets release date
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One Battle After Another, a movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio that was partially shot in El Paso, now has an official…
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Columbine survivor speaks to students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Dr. Joshua Hevert, history professor at El Paso Community College and Columbine Survivor will hold a discussion about…
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El Pasoan charged with abusing Boxer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested Emilio Adrian Hernandez, 26, for allegedly abusing a Boxer named Goose. Officers arrested Hernandez…
Continue Reading REAL ID deadline looms for domestic flyers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Travelers have missed the deadline to get a REAL ID ahead of a May 7 change to flying regulations. However, the sooner people…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Near-record heat today & light winds, strong winds tomorrow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for our next wind event which will impact your Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Today we…
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City provides updates on Deck Plaza funding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council got an update on the funding sources for the Deck Plaza Project. In February, council asked City…
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Woman killed in Sunset Heights crash identified
Update: El Paso Police just announced that Diana Chagah Garcia, 21, died as a result of her injuries. Special Traffic Investigators say a car was…
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5 new measles cases reported in El Paso, bringing total to 13
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso just announced five new confirmed cases of measles, bringing the total to eight. The cases are in an…
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1st measles case reported in Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health just reported Doña Ana County’s first measles case. The department says an…
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El Paso City Council moves forward with Sunset Amphitheater project
Watch the discussion below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a revised contract with VENU (formerly Notes Live, Inc.) to move…
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Easter baskets that don’t break the bank
With high prices at the grocery store, it’s hard to find Easter baskets that don’t break the bank. Here is a comparison of two affordable options,…
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Las Cruces’ newest indoor pickleball club
Pickle Planet launches their new facility in Las Cruces, as its first and only climate-controlled indoor pickleball club. They plan to redefine the…
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Law N Paws helps abused animals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local organization in El Paso is helping abused and neglected animals in the community by working with the El Paso Police…
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Judge sentences man who ambushed officer to 3 years in prison
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Police Department (SPPD) calls the sentence handed down to Tony Gomez, the man accused of…
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Man charged for arson attacks at Tesla dealership, New Mexico GOP office
The Tesla incident happened in Bernalillo in February. ByAlexander Mallin April 14, 2025, 12:25 PM A New Mexico man has been arrested and federally…
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