Migrants arriving by train causing concern for Juarez authorities
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Thousands of migrants have arrived in Juarez and the border this week by train. For authorities in Juarez, the manner in…
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Las Cruces man indicted in federal court on child coercion charge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal court in El Paso indicted 27-year-old Las Cruces resident Bradley Fariss Pieper this week. Officials accuse Pieper…
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Pride parade happening Saturday in Downtown Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Southern New Mexico Pride, PFLAG Las Cruces, and Families & Youth Innovations Plus have joined together to host…
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Venezuelans weigh in on Biden Administration’s announcement to deport them back to their country
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Biden Administration announced Thursday that some Venezuelan migrants will be deported back to their country. The U.S.…
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El Paso Vector Control Program helps control mosquito-borne diseases
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has reported its fourth case of West Nile virus this year. According to the CDC, approximately 8 out…
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Las Cruces Home Builders Association hosts forum for Mayoral candidates
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Home Builders Association on Thursday hosted a forum for candidates vying for mayor of Las Cruces.…
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Las Cruces bar fight turns deadly, police seeking help in investigation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police say a bar fight led to the death of a 42-year-old man, and caused severe injuries to a…
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Office of Emergency Management breaks down City of El Paso’s migrant dashboard
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso implemented an online migrant dashboard in September of 2022, to help the public keep track of migrant…
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Fights break out at Canutillo High School, alleged gang members arrested
Update: ABC-7 has obtained the booking photos of four of the people arrested in connection with the fights. Jorge Bejarano 18-year-old Jorge Bejarano…
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Pedestrian hit by car in Northeast El Paso, investigators closing down roads
Update: First responders identify the pedestrian as a woman in her 20s. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say that Special Traffic Investigator…
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Biden administration will begin deporting Venezuelan migrants directly to Venezuela
Originally Published: 05 OCT 23 16:08 ET Updated: 05 OCT 23 16:11 ET By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration will restart…
Continue Reading Ancient footprints at White Sands really are oldest traces of humans in the Americas, scientists say
Originally Published: 05 OCT 23 14:04 ET By Katie Hunt, CNN Editor’s note: Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter.…
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Biden administration to resume border wall construction amidst migrant influx
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the recent migrant surge continues, federal authorities are continuing with the border wall project, which started in…
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Burnout: Major concern in largest health care strike in U.S. history
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While sources claim that tentative talks are hopeful, the largest strike in the history of U.S. health care continues on…
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UAW strike cost GM $200 million in its first two weeks
New York (CNN) — The United Auto Workers union strike has cost General Motors $200 million since the work stoppage began two weeks ago, the…
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Disney on Ice is in El Paso
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Exciting news for Disney fans in El Paso! Disney on Ice is coming to town this weekend at the El Paso County Coliseum from…
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Concerning, or a game changer? Attorneys weigh in on new laws that regulate protective orders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several new state laws that went into effect Sept. 1 of this year will have a direct impact on victims of domestic…
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Las Cruces police identify woman killed in officer-involved shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police identify the woman killed in Tuesday’s officer-involved shooting as 45-year-old Teresa Gomez. A…
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Migrants break past human wall, vehicle barriers in Juárez to get to U.S. side of Rio Grande
by Puente News Collaborative, El Paso MattersOctober 4, 2023 By Blanca Carmona / La Verdad Ciudad Juárez – Hundreds of migrants spent the night…
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Migrants arriving in Juarez on trains by the thousands
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After thousands of migrants arrived by train in Juarez Tuesday morning, Mexican authorities are setting up more manpower…
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Alleged armed robber found dead outside Northeast El Paso restaurant, police offering cash award for information
Update: El Paso Police say that the suspect, 24-year-old Ace Isaac De Santiago, is dead. No other deaths or injuries have been reported. Police…
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Watch: Fire engulfs mobile home in East El Paso
UPDATE- A spokesman with the El Paso Fire Department told ABC-7 that the fire was determined to be intentional. EPFD also said that it is suspected…
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Nationwide emergency alert test expected Wednesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The federal government will be conducting a nationwide test of the emergency alert system at 12:20 PM Wednesday. The…
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Can an arena fit in a Downtown Sun Metro property? The city is assessing possible sites.
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersOctober 2, 2023 An unspecified Sun Metro property located in Downtown El Paso is being environmentally assessed as…
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Looking for things to do this fall? Mazes, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, Halloween, Día de los Muertos events abound
by Cindy Ramirez, El Paso MattersSeptember 30, 2023 Summer weather may be stubbornly sticking around, but fall has officially arrived. Mazes across…
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El Paso reports fourth known West Nile Virus case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso now has four reported cases of Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus (WNV) disease this year. The patient, identified only…
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Financial expert explains why credit should remain a top priority for student loan borrowers
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — After a 3-year pause, nearly 30 million Americans will need to resume student loan payments. This financial challenge comes at…
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US syphilis cases are rising, and STD clinics warn they’re struggling to find crucial antibiotic
Originally Published: 03 OCT 23 16:17 ET By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The preferred antibiotic treatment for syphilis is in short supply…
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Judge issues gag order and rebukes Trump after social media post attacking his clerk
(CNN) — Judge Arthur Engoron rebuked Donald Trump after the former president attacked his clerk in a social media post on…
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1,000+ migrants arrive in Juarez through train
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 1,000 migrants arrived in Ciudad Juarez Tuesday afternoon via train. Many of these are Venezuelans. They began…
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