Body of Work: A Las Cruces woman’s journey from bodybuilding to the big screen
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Beth Medina didn’t begin bodybuilding until she was 52 years old. Five years later, she found herself next to A-list…
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El Paso man on Texas ’10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott teamed up with Texas DPS to release a list of “most wanted criminal illegal immigrants,”…
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ABC-7 First Alert: City of El Paso activates cooling centers as temperatures rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) have now activated cooling centers throughout the community as…
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Number of migrant encounters in El Paso has decreased compared to last year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This year, the border the El Paso sector has recorded fewer migrant encounters compared to 2023. ABC-7 reached out to U.S.…
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Texas DPS locates missing Culberson County woman
Update: Texas DPS has discontinued the alert for Plummer. They did not explain whether she was found safe or not, or provide details of how and where…
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City of El Paso activates cooling centers for triple-digit temperatures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso cooling centers have been activated as triple-digit temperatures are expect to hit the borderland. City of El Paso…
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Extreme heat advisory: El Paso residents urged to take precautions
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As we remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for extreme heat, local officials are urging residents to take extra precautions to…
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Families from Chamizal neighborhood are upset about safety concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Familias Unidas del Chamizal held a press conference today at city hall to voice their concerns about the dangers they face…
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Unofficial primary election results: Fernando Macias projected to edge out Shaharazad Booth for Doña Ana County District Attorney
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — According to the latest unofficial numbers from the New Mexico Secretary of State, Fernando Macias is projected to…
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New Mexico Primary: Live Updates
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 is following the New Mexico primary election. Watch ABC-7 at 10 tonight for the results. See the full results…
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New Mexico woman missing, state police fear she is in danger
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State Police are looking for 54-year-old Lori Burke, who was last seen at the La Familia Clinic in…
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Motorcyclist killed ‘swerving’ through traffic on I-10 in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 43-year-old Ramon Espinoza Torres is dead after police say he crashed his motorcycle while “swerving in and out of traffic”…
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President Biden announces new immigration executive actions limiting asylum for migrants
Update: Several organizations are now reacting to President Biden’s announcement. The ACLU of Texas released the following message on the…
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City of Las Cruces selects new Assistant City Manager
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The city of Las Cruces has selected J.C. Borrego as the new Assistant City Manager. This comes after Ikani Taumoepeau was…
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El Paso City Council delays Sunset Amphitheater contract pending study
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council has postponed the agenda item concerning the sale of 17 acres in Northeast El Paso to Notes Live Inc. for…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Hot Tuesday, temps increase to dangerously hot by Wednesday and Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. Today will be a hot day with Wednesday and Thursday expected to be the…
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El Paso Community College holding Chilaquiles and Cupcake Competitions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you consider yourself a master of flavors then you should sign-up for El Paso Community College’s chilaquiles and cupcake…
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“If I’m gonna take that blame, we better have some proof:” Principal of troubled Las Cruces charter school responds to bullying allegations
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Chief Academic Officer of Alma D’Arte charter school in Las Cruces has responded to bullying allegations made…
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El Paso mental health experts raising awareness about PTSD
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising support and understanding for those affected by Post-Traumatic…
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Fire burns house in Las Cruces
Update: Las Cruces Fire Department officials say it took crews 15 minutes to put out the fire. No one was inside and no one was reported injured,…
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Cowboys Hall of Famer Larry Allen dies suddenly at age 52
Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen died suddenly Sunday while on vacation with his family in Mexico, the team announced…
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Biden expected to unveil order severely limiting asylum-seeker crossings; El Paso mayor to travel to White House for announcement
Update: El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser is expected to travel to Washington, D.C. today so that he can be present at the White House for the president’s…
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Preliminary results project Claudia Sheinbaum to become Mexico’s first female president
Originally Published: 03 JUN 24 02:04 ET Updated: 03 JUN 24 06:00 ET By Tara John and CNN en Español (CNN) — Mexico is set to get its first…
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Originally Published: 01 JUN 24 00:01 ET Updated: 01 JUN 24 13:47 ET By Aditi Sangal and CNNE’s Karen Esquivel (CNN) — On…
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ABC-Listens: Campaign sign removal post-election
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Political candidates in El Paso are looking ahead to the November general election, now that the May primary runoff is over.…
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Crime of the Week: Police seek public’s help identifying two men who reportedly used rifle to hold up bar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Two men walked into a bar at 5610 El Paso Drive on May 4 just before 3 a.m. armed with a rifle and threatened staff,…
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Mexican nationals in El Paso unable to vote after consulate was not accredited for voting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexican nationals in El Paso were unable to cast their in-person votes for the Mexican elections after finding out the…
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Reports of smoke prompt El Paso Fire to respond to recycling plant fire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Crews with the El Paso Fire Department at once again at a recycling plant at Paisano and Coles in South Central El Paso…
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Eastwood High School senior wins $1.5 million in scholarships, will run Division 1 Track & Field at UNM
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso teen and soon-to-be graduate from Eastwood High School recently awarded one-point-five million dollars in…
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Salvation Army summer program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer, The Salvation Army invites children ages 8-14 to join the 6th Annual Music & Arts Conservatory, offering a…
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