El Pasoan in Ruidoso overcomes wildfires: 1 year anniversary of South Fork
RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) — One year ago today, hundreds of homes and buildings could be seen smoldering after the South Fork Fire began its path of…
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Wood Artist in Ruidoso reflects on wildfire devastations on 1-year anniversary
RUIDOSO, NM (KVIA) –ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and is in Ruidoso today to report…
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Ruidoso’s river & trees saved in midtown; tourism up on 1 year anniversary of Wildfires
ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala spent several days covering the devastation caused by those fires, and is in Ruidoso today to report tonight live in the…
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Inside the Border Patrol Horse Unit patrolling the desert near El Paso
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol’s Horse Patrol Unit was the first one that ever existed in the agency’s history; they were…
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Deming wastewater tests positive for measles
DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) just announced that wastewater in Deming tested positive for measles. The…
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EPISD pausing central office hiring amid budgetary challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District is enacting a hiring pause for central office positions amid ongoing budgetary…
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City manager, attorney, auditor under review as council meets behind closed doors
by Elida S. Perez June 17, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. Six months after a…
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Tips to prevent smartphone overheating during El Paso’s triple-digit heatwave
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Paso experiences triple-digit temperatures, smartphone overheating becomes a major concern for residents. This can be…
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Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math, STAAR scores show
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Edison Wu, The Texas Tribune June 17, 2025 “Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math,…
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With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program
By Zach Despart and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Yuriko Schumacher, The Texas Tribune June 17, 2025 “With only 8% built, Texas…
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ATF offering $5,000 reward in road rage shooting of 14-year-old
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Phoenix Field Division (ATF) is offering a $5,000 reward…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat advisory remains for dangerously hot temps
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We still remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the dangerously hot temperatures we are expecting. Adding to the heat breezy…
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Man lying on I-10 in Hudspeth County killed by car
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man who was lying on I-10 in Hudspeth County is dead after a car ran him over. Texas DPS officials say that the crash…
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Congresswoman Escobar says her name was on list of targets compiled by man accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar just released a statement on Vance Boelter, the man accused shooting Democratic…
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Borderland heat wave could impact your vehicle’s performance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After setting a record high temperature of 109 degrees in El Paso Sunday, the high temperatures are sticking around this…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerously hot temps remain with record breaking heat potential
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. Dangerously hot temperatures and record breaking heat potential remain a…
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Man found dead in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate the suspicious death of a man found Thursday…
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Albert Ortega: Military Monday honoree for June 16, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are…
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30 year cancer survivor gives back to the community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In 1994, Wayne Martin experienced persistent indigestion that turned out to be cancer near his stomach. “The journey was…
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Man arrested at protest after displaying gun
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A man in his late 40s was arrested by El Paso Police after reports he was driving around the area of a protest with an…
Continue Reading El Paso Fire rescues one person from levee
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – One person was taken to an area hospital after a water rescue in the levee near Ascarate Park. The call came in just after 6…
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Anime is taking hold of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Over the years watching anime and reading manga have grown in popularity. Conventions about anime have started to pop up even…
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Women Veterans Recognized at EPCC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A celebration hosted by the El Paso Community College and El Paso Texas Women Veterans recognized women veterans and their…
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Chihuahuas host annual “Play Ball” weekend
UPDATE: Â Major League Baseball hosted Nationwide Playball Weekend here in El Paso. The Chihuahuas hosted youth players from the Miracle League of El…
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Pedestrian hit by car, killed near Las Cruces High School
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 48-year-old man was struck and killed by a car near Las Cruces High School on Friday evening. Las Cruces Police…
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Putnam Elementary has final graduation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Putnam Elementary has been open since 1959. “This was such a great little school. I still have some friends. One of them…
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Hundreds of El Pasoans gather for No Kings Protest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Millions of people around the country held protests against the Trump administration and its policies. The nationwide protest…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Scorching hot Father’s Day Weekend, highs up to 109 possible in the Borderland
Our ABC-7 First Alert continues for a scorching hot weekend. We are tracking a hot streak in the Borderland, starting today! Today, we are…
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Vans catch fire at central El Paso tire shop, El Paso Fire crews extinguish flames quickly
UPDATE: 3:45 p.m. – El Paso Fire responded to a condition 3 structure fire at 2:54 p.m. Saturday at the 4100 block of Montana. Fire crews were able…
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Suspect in ‘politically motivated assassination’ of Minnesota Democratic House leader identified, officials say
Originally Published: 14 JUN 25 09:53 ET Updated: 14 JUN 25 15:42 ET By Rebekah Riess, Holmes Lybrand, CNN Editor’s note: EDITOR’S NOTE: …
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