City of Juárez raises awareness over rickettsiosis cases on the border
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, through some of its departments, announced a new campaign to stop the spread…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office shares motorcycle safety tips amid increase in crashes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Motorcyclists are more vulnerable in traffic due to their smaller size and reduced visibility, the El Paso County Sheriff’s…
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Smoking rates lower, nicotine use rises in New Mexico, according to health officials
SANTA FE (KVIA) — People in New Mexico are smoking less, but are also vaping more, the New Mexico Department of Health said Friday. Health data…
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El Paso ISD names first female chief of district police
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District appointed a new district police service chief. Donica Pedregon made history as the…
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Texas’ app age verification law allowed to go into effect for now
by Paul Cobler, The Texas TribuneMay 28, 2026 Texas’ law requiring app marketplace operators like Google and Apple to verify all users’ ages and…
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Water to be released into the canal and the Rio Grande today; Water Rescue Team speaks about risks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The season has arrived when water is released into the canal adjacent to the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as into the Rio…
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Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs
by Zahiyah Carter, The Texas TribuneMay 28, 2026 A new state policy that bans prison inmates from receiving hardback books and used books will curb…
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Scam alert: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office warns about fake warrant calls
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With increased scam calls, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office made a public warning about people claiming to be members of…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Discord for alleged child grooming, exploitation
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Discord for allegedly allowing child predators to “groom and exploit kids while deceiving”…
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New Mexico police identify substance that killed 3, hospitalized first responders
UPDATE (May 22, 2026) — New Mexico Police said 25 people were exposed to fentanyl, methamphetamine and para-fluorofentanyl. During a press…
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Fire burns near Bridge of the Americas in Juárez
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Construction workers’ sleeping quarters burned in Juárez Friday, the Juárez Public Safety Department said.…
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Health advisory calls for kids to cut their screen time
WASHINGTON (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Surgeon General is calling on kids to cut their time spent on…
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Amid World Cup Buzz, Guadalajara confronts legacy of cartel violence
Editor’s Note: This article was co-published with Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom that covers stories from Mexico and the…
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I-10 West at Exit 0 in Anthony reopens after crash
UPDATE (6:35 p.m.) — Police said all lanes reopened at 5:43 p.m. ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — A crash closed all westbound lanes on I-10 after Travel…
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El Paso firefighters receive free meals for National EMS Week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To celebrate National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Hospitals of Providence delivered meals to firefighters in El…
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What to expect at the El Paso airport as Memorial Day weekend travel nears
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the El Paso International Airport shared advice for those…
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El Paso County attorney addresses rising solar panel scams
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a rise in solar panel scams affecting El Paso families, the county attorney said Tuesday. Wednesday, the Texas…
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New Mexico Governor calls for firework ban amid statewide drought, severe fire conditions
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared statewide drought and severe fire conditions Wednesday. The governor…
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New Texas ID indicator for Texans with certain disabilities, health conditions
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Optional changes are available to Texas driver licenses and identification cards for those with communication impediments. The Texas…
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Chase leads to discovery of illegal guns, youth arrests in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department posted a Facebook video Tuesday showing officers arresting and taking illegal guns from…
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Unexploded ordnance found in Sunland Park, area ‘rendered safe’
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — An unexploded ordnance was found Monday night, according to Sunland Park police. El Paso police confirmed with ABC-7 the…
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First West Nile virus case in Texas in 2026 confirmed
(KVIA) — The Texas Department of State Health Services reported the state’s first West Nile virus case in 2026 Tuesday. DSHS said health officials…
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Fire weather alerts raise concerns across the Borderland
EL PASO (KVIA) — Strong winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity are creating dangerous fire weather conditions across the Borderland, prompting…
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El Paso police join ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Buckling up can help prevent serious injury in a crash, the Texas Department of Transportation said. Yet TxDOT said millions…
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New Mexico launches website for resources on New World screwworm
ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — The state of New Mexico launched an informational website about New World screwworm, the state’s Department of Agriculture said…
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New Mexico judge denies Meta’s request for direct verdict in public nuisance case
SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — In the midst of the second phase of New Mexico’s trial against Meta, the court denied the company’s request for a directed…
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Hantavirus found in New Mexico isn’t the same strain from cruise ship outbreak
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health said a hantavirus strain found in the state is different from the strain that started spreading on a…
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Las Cruces firefighters put out propane leak at gas station
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Firefighters put out a propane leak in Las Cruces Tuesday, the city’s fire department said. LCFD firefighters found a…
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El Paso City Council approves anti-DWI, data review initiative
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s city council approved a new effort to improve responses to impaired driving, the city said Tuesday. An approved…
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More than $1 million invested in communication tools for local first responders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar presented a check of an investment valued at more than $1 million to support emergency first…
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