Amid high heat, car interiors could hit 120°F within minutes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 stormtrackers are tracking triple-digit temperatures in El Paso all week. According to the National Weather Service…
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Otero County man tests positive for West Nile virus
OTERO COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — An Otero County man in his 30s tested positive for West Nile virus, the New Mexico Department of Health reported Friday.…
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Eyemart Express confirms data breach involving customer data
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eyemart Express, a nationwide optical and optometric services company, learned about unauthorized access to its systems in…
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El Paso ISD launches school bus tracking app ahead of new school year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents whose children attend the El Paso Independent School District can track school buses in real time with a new app,…
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Las Cruces police, city council to host town hall to discuss public safety
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, the Las Cruces Police Department announced it will host a town hall July 29 with interactive sessions with Mayor…
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Use the ‘4 Ds’ to avoid bites during peak mosquito season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso said residents play a key role in keeping the community safe from mosquito breeding sites. Recent…
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El Paso County ranks 1st in Texas for households without air conditioning: US Census
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County has one of the highest rates of Texas residents without air conditioning, according to data from the U.S.…
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Food items to keep an eye on amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For nearly a month, much of the Borderland and the country has had growing concerns over an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an…
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Beware of apartment, house hunting scams
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — House hunting has evolved with tech-savvy tools like Zillow and Apartments.com, but for one Las Cruces family, this type…
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Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino to temporarily close due to damaged culvert
RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino announced a temporary closure due to a faulty culvert damaged by floodwaters…
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Mexico, Texas, New Mexico authorities analyze New World screwworm impact on cattle trade
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Agriculture officials, international trade representatives and other leaders from Chihuahua, Mexico, Texas and New…
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Juarez emergency crews respond to 49 incidents within 24 hour
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juarez Civil Protection Department responded to 49 incidents within 24 hours, including a fire at the Rio…
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Las Cruces Utilities about possible scam regarding water quality
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces Utilities on Wednesday warned the public about a possible scam asking residents to submit a form about their…
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Las Cruces police chief named hometown hero by US Attorney’s Office
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Mexico recognized Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story as a hometown hero…
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New Mexico Health Department warns about heat illness amid triple-digit heat this weekend
(KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health on Thursday warned residents to watch for heat illness this weekend, as much of the state is expected…
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Las Cruces police warn about copper wire thieves
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department on Thursday warned the public for suspicious people who steal copper wire from light…
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Las Cruces cooling centers open through July 11
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces area can expect near triple-digit temperatures this weekend, and the city opened cooling stations to help…
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El Paso deputies issue 265 citations during ‘Operation Slow Down’ on Transmountain Road
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced it executed “Operation Slow Down” to reduce dangerous driving on…
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Weathered utility pole on Raynor sparks safety concerns among El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At Raynor, a busy intersection in central El Paso, this pole has been broken for months. “The thing is, that the post, as…
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El Paso Water gives free sandbags ahead of monsoon season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As monsoon season approaches, it’s important to include sandbags in your flood management strategy. Monday, El Paso Water…
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How to grill responsibly this 4th of July weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Families are preparing to fire up the grill this holiday weekend. Cooking a 4th of July barbecue comes with responsibility.…
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UMC El Paso advises locals to stay responsible using fireworks during the holiday weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As America’s 250th birthday is just two days away, local firework vendors have been thriving. Even with fireworks banned in…
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New runaway ramp opens on Loop 375 West on Transmountain Road
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A mechanical runaway truck ramp opened on a median on Loop 375 on Transmountain Road, the Texas Department of Transportation…
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El Paso County details July 4th safety operations and post-holiday cleanup
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County held a conference today to outline coordinated safety and cleanup efforts surrounding the Independence Day…
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World’s Largest Swimming Lesson teaches families to swim safely at Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld
Wet ‘N’ Wild Water World hosted the 17th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to teach families basic swimming safety ahead of summer holiday…
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El Paso residents set up water stations to beat the heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso locals are putting up community water stations around the city to keep residents cool amid the summer heat. The…
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Total confirmed screwworm cases rises to 16, 3 inactive: USDA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As of Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the total reported New World screwworm cases increased to 16.…
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Nearly 600 pets taken into shelter by El Paso Animal Services as 4th of July nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Within the last week, El Paso Animal Services has seen an expected but significant increase in missing or unhoused pets as…
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Arrow drawn in ground helps rescuers find missing hiker in New Mexico
RESERVE, N.M. (KVIA) — On Monday, several New Mexico law enforcement agencies worked together to rescue a missing man, New Mexico State Police said.…
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4th of July fireworks expected to trigger spike in lost pets
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With Fourth of July celebrations less than a month away, El Paso Animal Services is encouraging pet owners to prepare now…
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