Former City leaders critical of proposed Multipurpose Center at Union Depot site
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two letters were sent to Mayor Oscar Leeser and current members of El Paso City Council. One was written by former City…
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Man dies in Las Cruces shooting, police investigating
LAS CRUCES (KVIA) — Police in Las Cruces are investigating an early-morning shooting on the 900 block of Graham Street. Police say that one man died…
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City’s plans for outdoor amphitheater may hinge on ballpark contract
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersFebruary 15, 2024 The city may be violating its contract with MountainStar Sports, which operates Southwest…
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Safety protocol lifted at Burges High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Burges High School was placed on a safety protocol for a few minutes early Thursday afternoon. The protocol was lifted a few…
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Person in custody after SWAT standoff in Las Cruces
Update: An ABC-7 crew is on the scene and sees one person in police custody. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Police are dealing with a SWAT standoff…
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Funeral planned for fallen Las Cruces PD officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces will host a candlelight vigil for fallen LCPD Officer Jonah Hernandez. The vigil will happen at Friday,…
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El Paso Municipal Court reports a rise in traffic deaths and crashes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Municipal Court continues to warn drivers against speeding. According to the court’s X page, traffic crashes and…
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El Paso Marathon set to take off this Sunday!
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — This Sunday, February 18, is the highly anticipated El Paso Marathon kicking off at 7 a.m. They offer a variety of races,…
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Family of man named in LCPD officer death grieves, asks for forgiveness
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of the man Las Cruces police say stabbed an officer, killing him, are extending condolences to that officer’s…
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FC Juarez player dies in car crash
Update: FC Juarez delayed its Saturday game out of respect for Chávez. Team officials have not yet said when the game will be rescheduled. JUAREZ,…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Feb. 15: Parade shooting, Middle East, NASA, Immigration, Trump trial
KCTV, KMBC, CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Security experts are raising concerns about artificial intelligence and how it can be used to…
Continue Reading Drunk driver dies in Far East El Paso crash, police say
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say a woman was drunk when she crashed into the back of two cars on Zaragoza February 4, 2024. She died on…
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A look at mental health response in Southern New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — With the passing of LCPD Officer Jonah Hernandez, questions have come up about mental health needs in southern New…
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El Paso chocolate shop bringing the sweetest treats on Valentine’s Day for decades
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Happy Valentine’s Day! Love is in the air today and what better way to celebrate than with chocolate. Chocolat’ in El Paso…
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Memorial held for Horizon High School student
Update (September 2, 2025): The charges against Solis have been dismissed. HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Friends, family, and the Horizon High School…
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Chaparral woman returns home to find man drinking milk, cooking soup in her kitchen
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Law enforcement officials in Chaparral arrested Tommy Lee Lucero after a woman returned home to find him making…
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22-year-old woman charged with intoxicated manslaughter in Northeast El Paso crash
Update: New court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveal Lopez allegedly told officers she had been driving home from Pockets (a bar on Dyer) at the time…
Continue Reading Watch: Las Cruces Police identify person accused of killing Officer Jonah Hernandez
Update: Police identified the alleged stabber as Armando Silva. ABC-7 obtained a mugshot of Silva from a previous arrest. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico…
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Julian Kalel: A Rising Star in Country Music Making a Positive Impact
Julian Kalel, a 17-year-old country music sensation hailing from El Paso, Texas, is swiftly making his mark in the music industry. His recent…
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Vitalant Blood Drive at our ABC-7 Studio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Vitalant is partnering up with ABC-7 to host a Valentine’s Day blood drive. The drive will be held on Wednesday, February…
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El Paso City Council postpones discussion on Multi-Purpose Center
UPDATE: (7:00 P.M.) — El Paso City Council voted to postpone approving an alternative site to build a Multi-purpose Performing Arts…
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Appellate court upholds ruling to overturn El Paso man’s murder conviction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man who successfully argued an appeal to overturn his 2019 murder conviction is now officially awaiting a date…
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“Officer down, officer down:” Police radio transmissions reveal moments leading up to death of Las Cruces police officer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 has obtained recordings of police radio transmissions that captured the moment Las Cruces Police Officer Jonah…
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Burges High School evacuated after threat
UPDATE: El Paso Independent School District released an updated statement: “Burges High School students who were evacuated from the campus as a…
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Loved ones remember Las Cruces Police officer killed in the line of duty
LAS CRUCES, Texas (KVIA) — The Las Cruces community continues to remember the police officer killed Sunday night. Officer Jonah Hernandez, an El…
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New Mexico plans to expand behavioral health crisis intervention teams across state
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Health officials in New Mexico are working to expand crisis response for behavioral health situations. The New…
Continue Reading Kansas City Chiefs defeat San Francisco 49ers in OT in Super Bowl LVIII, become first back-to-back NFL champions in 19 years
Originally Published: 11 FEB 24 08:00 ET Updated: 11 FEB 24 22:51 ET By Hannah Brewitt, CNN (CNN) — The Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday became the…
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Tips on celebrating Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Valentine’s Day is Wednesday, meaning many El Pasoans are stressing over how to pay for everything they think they need to…
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Still We Rise: El Paso’s Black Experience, exhibit showcases history of El Paso’s black community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The exhibit at the El Paso Museum of History provides patrons a look back in history into El Paso’s black community.…
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Students moving onto state and international competitions after the Borderland’s regional science fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland region held its regional science fair Saturday, giving almost 300 students the opportunity to show off their…
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