Police say Hatch area gasoline is ‘now mostly water’
HATCH, New Mexico (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Doña Ana County Public Safety Facebook page warned drivers to avoid pumping gas from gas stations in the…
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TxDOT’s tips for driving in severe weather conditions – stay at home if you can
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With more heavy rain and thunderstorms coming through the Borderland, officials are urging everyone to stay safe while…
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Not just an eyesore: How trash brings a greater flood risk to areas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As storms roll into El Paso, residents face a recurring issue: debris turning downpours into dangerous flooding.…
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National Seat Check Saturday provides child car seat safety for El Paso Families
El Paso, TX (KVIA) — El Paso families had the chance to ensure the safety and proper use of their child car seats during National Seat Check…
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Flooding forces road closures in El Paso, New Mexico
UPDATE (5:26 p.m.): The El Paso Police Department said Scenic Drive in both directions is completely closed due to damage. It posted the picture…
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Where to get free sandbags for floods in El Paso, Las Cruces
UPDATE (Sept. 22, 2026): El Paso Water said it extended its sandbag pickup hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Saturday, Sept. 26. Additionally, El…
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El Paso police warn about ‘grey death’ drug
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Police Department posted a warning about the “grey death” drug. EPPD said the “drug cocktail” looks…
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Driving safe amid possible flooding in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Brace for impact as we are tracking some of the heaviest rains so far this monsoon season. According to the National…
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Fort Bliss sets up safe turn-in for explosives, ammunition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss will host an ammunition and explosives amnesty day Wednesday. The military installation said anyone can…
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Warning for El Paso pet owners as New World screwworm detected nearby
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite its name, the New World screwworm isn’t actually a worm, it’s a flesh-eating fly larva, and health officials are…
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New Mexico AG Torrez hosts ‘Keeping Kids Safe’ town hall in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — After a landmark ruling ordering Meta to pay $942 and overhaul protection for children on its platforms, New Mexico…
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Las Cruces Police Department launches Flock camera transparency portal
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Amid public worries about privacy, the Las Cruces Police Department posted a video explaining how it uses Flock automatic…
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Tom Lea Upper Park residents push for neighborhood watch after deadly shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Saturday, two people were killed here in a shooting at Tom Lee Upper Park. One neighbor said she just wants to help keep…
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El Paso City Council presents update on efforts to reduce traffic deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the City of El Paso said it presented an update to its “Vision Zero Program.” The city said it hopes Vision Zero…
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After the Break: El Paso Water repaired $877K pipe burst without raising customer rates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A massive water main break in January left approximately 100,000 people across Northeast and Central El Paso without water…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – School district police, staff discuss campus safety measures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a crime that shocked the El Paso community: three students stabbed at the start of the school day. In the aftermath of…
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Know before you go: Karol G’s ‘Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour’ at the Sun Bowl
Travel the World at the El Paso Convention Center From Friday through Sunday, fans can attend a free pop-up event at the El Paso Convention Center.…
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Authorities warn of legal risks as ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend spreads
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso County institutions said they’re aware of a social media trend that could be depicted as a threat. The “Cat…
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Marine veteran still missing two years after vanishing near El Paso area
ANTHONY, N.M. (KVIA) — A Marine’s family has been seeking answers for his whereabouts. Juan Merlos left his hometown of Houston two years ago, and…
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Meta to give Texas over $1 billion in settlement to protect kids online
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Texas will get more than $1 billion as part of a settlement with Meta to…
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Free car seat inspection, installation help in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — Parents and guardians can get a car seat inspection and installation help Saturday at the Sunland Park Sports Complex.…
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City of El Paso reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man in his 50s died to neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) disease in El Paso, the city said Friday. It’s the first WNV…
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Some El Paso senior citizens have been living without hot water in low-income housing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso senior citizens at the Chelsea Towers have been living without hot water. They said they haven’t received help…
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Las Cruces cooling centers open through Aug. 26
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Temperatures in Las Cruces could return to the triple digits at least into early next week. The City of Las Cruces said…
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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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Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro represents families impacted by Marathon refinery incident
EL PASO, Texas — Two weeks after tons of pollutants emitted from the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in South-Central El Paso, impacted residents still…
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Bear bites man in New Mexico
CEDAR CREST, N.M. (KVIA) — A bear bit a man while he walked his dogs near Cedar Crest, New Mexico, the state wildlife department said Wednesday. The…
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Abbott proposes 10-year prison minimum for improper teacher-student relationships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a proposal with tougher penalties for educators and school employees convicted…
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New utility trucks arrive to keep El Paso County cleaner amid illegal dumping, flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County revealed new rural utility trucks Tuesday. U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar’s Fiscal Year 2024 Community…
Continue Reading Large flares, gas emissions at El Paso refinery alarm neighbors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last week, multiple incidents at the Marathon refinery in South-Central El Paso made some residents question the future of…
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