New Mexico is now automatically registering eligible voters
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Starting today, New Mexico will automatically register eligible voters when they complete a driver’s transaction with…
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Authorities release mugshot of man they say pointed a gun at deputies and barricaded himself at a home
Update (8:30 PM): The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office just released Enriquez’s mugshot. Officials say he had an outstanding warrant out of Horizon PD…
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El Paso veteran who was honored with emotional parade dies of breast cancer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso veteran who was honored with a drive-by parade this Spring as she battled terminal breast cancer has died. Erica…
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Man drove into flooded arroyo, was swept away by floodwaters in Doña Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team saved a driver after his truck was swept down an arroyo by…
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El Paso woman convicted of vehicular homicide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An Otero County jury convicted El Pasoan Rebecca Herrera, 34, of vehicular homicide while intoxicated. “The jury deliberated…
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Texas Dept. of Agriculture Commissioner comments on plans to reopen livestock ports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sid Miller, Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture, shared the following statement regarding the USDA’s plans…
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El Paso Police release body camera footage from officer-involved shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police have released footage from the officer-involved shooting that left one man dead and one officer injured on…
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Safe Streets Operation coordinated law enforcement response for July 4th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Independence Day weekend, many will likely take to the parks and streets around the county to celebrate. But making…
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County commissioners approve $1 million for Downtown El Paso Deck Plaza
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners voted during their meeting today to approve county funding for the Downtown El Paso Deck Plaza…
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Victim identified accused shooter to police: Documents
Update (June 30, 2025): We are learning more details about the deadly shooting that happened at Nations Tobin Park on June 20, 2025. One person,…
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USDA to reopen Santa Teresa Port of Entry to livestock imports amid screwworm concerns
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The USDA has announced a phased reopening of southern ports of entry to livestock imports as officials continue to…
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Investigators identify motorcyclist killed on Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police just identified the motorcyclist who died in the crash on the 9600 block of Montana early Sunday morning as…
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Chihuahua authorities find hundreds of uncremated bodies at Juárez crematorium
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office (Fiscalía General del Estado) continues investigating a crematory…
Continue Reading Man will spend the rest of his life in prison for producing child sex abuse materials
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — An Anthony, Texas man will spend the rest of his life in prison on production of child sexual abuse material charges. Court…
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Juarez teen apprehended after pursuit ends in High Ridge neighborhood
Update (3:00 PM): Texas DPS officials say that the pursuit ended with troopers arresting Juarez resident Gabriel Villa, 18. The department released…
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ABC-7 Do-Gooder: El Paso pastor honors late wife with new ministry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso pastor spends his time leading a ministry… but also being a leader in the community. He’s newest mission…
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Man accused of killing Arizona pastor included El Paso on his list of future targets: Report
PHOENIX, Arizona (KVIA) — Our news partners ABC15 in Phoenix are reporting that the man accused of killing an Arizona pastor included El Paso on his…
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Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court rules
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune June 27, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott, AG Ken Paxton do not have to release Uvalde or Jan. 6 emails, Texas Supreme Court…
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Fight over El Paso Electric’s proposed rate increase plows on
by Diego Mendoza-Moyers June 30, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. The El Paso City…
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Texas capital murder case attempts to severely punish abortion pill use by treating a fetus as a person
By Jessica Shuran Yu and Hayden Betts, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2025 “Texas capital murder case attempts to severely punish abortion pill use by…
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El Paso entrepreneur turns aquarium idea into thriving business
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso entrepreneur is making waves with a business that combines his love of aquariums with event planning. Miguel…
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Blue Origin N-S 33 lifts off from West Texas
Watch ABC-7’s livestream of the launch below: VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA)– Blue origin’s new Shepard rocket blasted off from the company’s launch site…
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Police asking for your help in finding suspects in East El Paso shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to El Paso Police, a man was shot in East El Paso outside of a house party. It happened early in the morning at…
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1 person hospitalized with minor injuries after collision on Transmountain Rd. East
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries Sunday morning after a collision in the eastbound lanes of…
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Which fireworks are legal in Sunland Park this 4th of July?
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department said they’ve received many phone calls from residents ahead of the 4th of July…
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Pop Goes the Fort returns to Fort Bliss with a performance from Sugar Ray
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– An estimated 20,000 people came out to Biggs Park for an early 4th of July celebration. The celebration has been a tradition…
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Senate votes to move forward on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
(CNN) — Senate Republicans took a major step toward delivering President Donald Trump his “big, beautiful bill” on Saturday, though the…
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1 injured after being hit by vehicle
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Fire said one person was taken to an area hospital after they were run over by a vehicle. It happened just before 10…
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Multiple vehicle crash injures 3
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) -The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to I-10 West at the Vinton exit. It was reported at about 4 a.m. Westbound…
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Pedestrian hit by train, dies
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) – Alamogordo Police confirm one person has died after they were hit by a train along the tracks at Eddy Drive and Mesa…
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