Road closures in El Paso County for the week of March 5 to March 11
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s…
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NMSU want a former or current D1 head coach with a proven track record both on and off the court
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — This time last year the Aggies were just days away from winning the WAC, getting the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament…
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Catalytic converter thefts continue to be on the rise in El Paso, new legislation aims to curb it
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the nation, including here in El Paso. According to data ABC-7 obtained…
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UTEP bounced in first round of C-USA Tournament; Miners fall to WKU, 73-67
FRISCO, Texas – The season has officially come to an end for the UTEP Miners. Wednesday night in Frisco, TX the Miners received an early exit from…
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Former U.S. Marshal warns public to reconsider travel plans to Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- It was only 4 days ago when a group of four Americans were kidnapped in Mexico, by what authorities believe was a Mexican drug…
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All-female ABC-7 crew produces newscast on International Women’s Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On this International Women’s Day, an all-female production crew put ABC-7 at 5 on the air. While we’re taking the time to…
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El Paso City Rep can vote on issues relating to multi-purpose arena
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A city panel says recently elected District 1 City Representative Brian Kennedy can vote on issues related to the…
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Semitrailer fire in Las Cruces under investigation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department battled a semitrailer fire Tuesday morning. According to the Las Cruces Fire…
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FAA administrator unclear whether airliner close calls are on the rise
(CNN) — After at least six incidents this year, the nation’s top aviation official says he does not know whether close calls involving…
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Migrant raids lead to confrontation in Juarez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A confrontation broke out Wednesday between migrants and law enforcement in front of a downtown Juarez hotel. The National…
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Some Education majors reconsider career path due to safety concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- With the constant news of school threats, the level of interest has slumped for potential Borderland teachers. ABC-7 spoke to…
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Dozens of women in Juarez commemorate International Women’s day
JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Women in Juarez will commemorate International Women’s day with several events. Wednesday started with an offering to women…
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Online study ranks El Paso as the #29 dirtiest city in the United States
UPDATE: A city spokesperson responded to the study: The study does not capture a true reflection of our community’s cleanliness. The study did…
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Founder of indigenous beauty brand calls Las Cruces home, leverages store as hub to help others
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Prados Beauty is the brainchild of founder and CEO CeCe Meadows. The Army wife moved to Las Cruces from Arizona, where she’s…
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Louisville Metro Police Department uses ‘excessive force’ and ‘unlawfully discriminates against Black people,’ DOJ report says
(CNN) — The Justice Department issued a scathing critique Wednesday on the Louisville Metro Police Department after a nearly…
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Las Cruces approves affordable housing proposal
LAS CRUCES, NM– The Las Cruces City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving a pilot program for an affordable homeownership revolving…
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USA Today names San Elizario as the Best Historic Small Town
The small town of San Elizario is being recognized as the Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023. Last…
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seize 150 pounds of narcotics at El Paso ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seize 150 pounds of narcotics at two El Paso ports of entry. According to CBP…
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El Paso Symphony Orchestra holding auditions
EL PASO, Texas — Are you a talented musician who plays a musical instrument? El Paso Symphony is looking musicians to fill in positions in their…
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One person taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in the Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas — A person has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in the Lower Valley Wednesday morning.…
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Violence in Mexico might affect medical tourism in the borderland
JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — After news of four U.S. citizens were kidnapped in Tamaulipas, Mexico, some local residents say they’re reconsidering doing…
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El Paso Animal Services says to vaccinate your dog for distemper if they aren’t already
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re a pet owner living in El Paso you may have been concerned over the deadly distemper outbreak in dogs at El Paso…
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El Paso Fire Department sees largest number of female recruits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to El Paso Fire Chief, Jonathan Killings, the fire service across the nation has always struggled to get women in…
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Border Patrol agent involved in Monday’s shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say a Border Patrol agent was involved in a shooting near the border wall. The…
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El Paso Sheriff Richard Wiles announces retirement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles says he will serve out the remainder of his term, which ends December 31, 2024. “It has…
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Women denied abortions sue Texas to clarify exceptions to the laws
Five Texas women who say they were denied medically necessary abortions are suing the state, seeking to clarify when the procedure is permissible…
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Historic Trost clubhouse in Las Cruces demolished
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– — A decades-long battle to preserve the historic Trost Clubhouse in Las Cruces has ended. The building has been…
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Biden administration considering reviving detention of migrant families
Two Biden administration officials say the administration is considering reinstating the policy of detaining migrant families who cross the border…
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Rollover crash in Sunland Park sends nine people to the hospital
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story said that the crash happened in Santa Teresa. Sunland Park Mayor Javier Perea told ABC-7 the crash…
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Free dental clinic for Doña Ana County residents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana Community College and the New Mexico Dental Association Foundation will be offering residents free dental…
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