City of Las Cruces to build new skatepark
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Skateboarders in Las Cruces will soon have a new park. The city announced on Facebook on January 5th that a new…
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Law enforcement search for suspect in murder outside West El Paso bar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking the public for tips to find those responsible for a murder outside a…
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How Texas’s largest mountain bike race benefits beginners, women, and El Paso’s Franklin Mountains
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas’s largest and most difficult mountain bike race took place around El Paso’s Franklin Mountains this weekend. This…
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Potential Breakthrough in Leukemia and Lymphoma Treatment Unveiled by UTEP Researchers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have revealed a promising discovery in the treatment of leukemia and…
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Teen booked into Doña Ana County Juvenile Detention Center after shooting 6-year-old
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 14-year-old teen was booked into the Doña Ana County Juvenile Detention Center and is facing several…
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TTUHSC students serve their community in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., students from The Texas Tech Health El Paso campus are serving their community this…
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Insurance agencies encourage getting coverage after El Paso’s extreme winds cause severe damage
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dozens are being forced to rebuild, after Thursday’s extreme winds tore the roof off an apartment complex in Northeast El…
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“Systematic failures” found by New Mexico Environment Department in CRRUA investigation
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environment Department has released their findings from their investigation into the Camino Real…
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Jury finds Fabens mud racing event promoter liable
Update: The jury found the promoter, Moreton Productions, liable. The company was found liable for the negligence with regards to the injuries of…
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El Paso DA opens separate case for Walmart shooter to streamline trial
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the charges against Walmart shooter Patrick Crusius have been separated by the district attorney. A 2020…
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El Paso Police respond to assault on North Mesa in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police officers were called out to the 7800 block of North Mesa in West El Paso Friday afternoon. Officers received…
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New Mexico man indicted on wildlife trafficking charge
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — 40-year-old David “Cholo” Mendoza-Enriquez is charged with transporting and selling wildlife. On Friday, a federal…
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Semi fire on I-10 E near Thorn causing traffic to back up
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police are reporting a semi that is on fire along I-10 E near Mesa. It started about 12:25 p.m. Friday and traffic…
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One person found dead in Socorro residential home fire
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — One man was found dead inside a Socorro residential home while a fire at the residence was being extinguished. This…
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City of El Paso asking for public input on ‘Safe Routes to School’ initiative to improve school zone safety
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is developing a Safe Routes to School Action Plan and is asking for public input. The plan will address…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Fierce winds continue early Friday with brutal wind chills
The winds will stay strong through early Friday morning with gusts around 50 mph. The colder air is now in place behind the cold front, so the wind…
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Chaparral man will serve 90 months in prison for hostage taking
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office announced Thursday…
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Watch: Extreme wind tears off part of Northeast El Paso apartment roof
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Extreme wind has torn off part of the roof of the Joshua’s Court Apartment complex. The apartments are located in Northeast…
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Fossil unearthed in New Mexico years ago is identified as older, more primitive relative of T. rex
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Tyrannosaurus rex seemingly came out of nowhere tens of millions of years ago,…
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Human smuggling pursuit ends in crash, injuring two people
EL PASO, Texas — A human smuggling pursuit that began in west El Paso ends in a crash, injuring two people in south central, Thursday morning. Three…
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Cleaning efforts set to begin as Pellicano expansion project remains at a standstill
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Trash, debris and weeds have built along Pellicano Drive, as the construction project is still on pause. At Wednesday…
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Gofundme set up for family displaced after condo fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A family of seven is displaced after their condo caught fire Tuesday morning in west El Paso. Through a GoFundMe account,…
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El Pasoans’ monthly water bills to increase in March
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso residents will soon have to pay more for water. The Public Service Board approved a $2.80 per month increase on the…
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Multiple lawsuits filed against Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart, alleging retaliation and workplace misconduct
UPDATE: Doña Ana County manager Fernando Macias has responded to ABC-7’s request for comment regarding the lawsuits. In a phone call, Macias said…
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How El Pasoans can prepare for damaging winds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Damaging winds are expected to hit the Borderland Thursday. Wind gusts will be a concern, expecting to reach 50-60 MPH. The…
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Services held Wednesday for 17-year-old girl killed by alleged drunk driver
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anahi Karla Leanos, the17-year-old girl whose life El Paso Police say was taken by an alleged drunk driver, is being laid to…
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Doctors emphasize cervical cancer prevention through early screening and vaccination
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Cervical cancer remains a significant health concern in the United States, with over 11,000 cases reported each year, according…
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A 12-year old Las Cruces boy has gone missing, LCPD asking for help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 12-year-old Las Cruces boy has gone missing. Now the Las Cruces Police Department is asking the community for help.…
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First Alert: A major windstorm is coming, prepare for possible power outages and secure loose items
ABC-7 First Alert remains in effect for strong winds on Thursday. Today, you should prepare for potential power outages, clear debris from your home,…
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No gun found after former student was caught trespassing, Clint ISD says
UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas — Overnight, Clint ISD officials confirmed no gun was found after a former student was found trespassing. Clint Early College…
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