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 Information Center, El Paso police said on X Wednesday. The Texas Department of Transportation said a car rolled over at I-10 at Exit 0. Police said there’s traffic backed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To celebrate National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Hospitals of Providence delivered meals to firefighters in El Paso County. Wednesday, THOP stopped by Fire Station 18 in the Lower Valley. Trey Megason, who received a meal and gift at the fire station, said they weren’t expecting to have a “good
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the El Paso International Airport shared advice for those flying for the summer. Cassandra Davisson, the airport’s marketing and air service development manager, said Memorial Day weekend is usually the signal for a busy travel season as more people fly out of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a rise in solar panel scams affecting El Paso families, the county attorney said Tuesday. Wednesday, the Texas RioGrande Legal Aid talked about how to identify and report solar panel fraud and invited an El Paso woman to share her experience with a scam. County attorney Christina Sanchez said
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared statewide drought and severe fire conditions Wednesday. The governor said drought conditions caused below-average river flows throughout the state. “New Mexico is experiencing unprecedented drought and fire danger, and we must act decisively to safeguard our communities and water supplies,” said Gov. Lujan
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Optional changes are available to Texas driver licenses and identification cards for those with communication impediments. The Texas Department of Public Safety said on Wednesday the changes aim to improve communication between law enforcement and those with some disabilities and health conditions. DPS said Texans can add one of two indicators on
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department posted a Facebook video Tuesday showing officers arresting and taking illegal guns from suspects 21 years old and younger. According to the post, on May 9, officers found a car that drove away from police just after 3 a.m. Police said the car didn’t have
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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 area has since been “rendered safe.” The Sunland Park Police Department told residents should avoid the Westside Drive area between Country Club Road and Tierra Vista Lane after the ordnance was
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(KVIA) — The Texas Department of State Health Services reported the state’s first West Nile virus case in 2026 Tuesday. DSHS said health officials confirmed someone received a West Nile diagnosis in Harris County, which is where Houston is. Infected mosquitoes transmit West Nile virus when they bite. DSHS said about 80% of people with
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EL PASO (KVIA) — Strong winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity are creating dangerous fire weather conditions across the Borderland, prompting warnings from meteorologists and fire officials as wildfire season intensifies in Texas and New Mexico. Fire weather alerts have been issued across the region in recent days as conditions make it easier for fires
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Buckling up can help prevent serious injury in a crash, the Texas Department of Transportation said. Yet TxDOT said millions of Texans still choose to not wear a seat belt. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a crash by 45% and up to 60% for those in
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ALBUQUERQUE (KVIA) — The state of New Mexico launched an informational website about New World screwworm, the state’s Department of Agriculture said Monday. The site tells users how to identify infestations, protect people, animals and report suspected cases. NWS is a parasitic fly. Larvae infest open wounds, which can be fatal if untreated, and mostly
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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 verdict, the New Mexico Department of Justice said Thursday. Meta’s attorneys asked for a directed verdict by arguing New Mexico failed to meet its burden of proof in
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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 cruise ship. On Wednesday, NMDOH said the strain in New Mexico cannot spread between people. The cruise ship strain comes from the Andes hantavirus in Argentina and Chile,
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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 leaking 20-pound propane cylinder in a gas station storage locker near 4600 Sonoma Ranch Blvd., which is near Sonoma Elementary School. Firefighters moved the cylinder to an emptier part of the
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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 measure directs the city’s manager and attorney to approve an overview of driving while intoxicated data in El Paso and a strategy to combat DWI. The city officials have 45
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar presented a check of an investment valued at more than $1 million to support emergency first responders in El Paso County. She said the money will speed up communication. In March, Congresswoman Escobar said 12 Community Project Funding requests became law, including the Rio Grande Council of
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UPDATE: The New Mexico State University administration reports that Canvas service is fully restored as of 8 a.m. May 8. The students and faculty who were impacted by the security alert will get a grace period for any activities that were due on either May 7 or May 8. They now must be submitted by
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TORNILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Animal Welfare reported a positive rabies case in a bat in Tornillo, the county announced Tuesday. Animal Welfare canvassed the area to find any possible human or animal exposure, according to the county. It said there is no signs of risk to the public. Following the report,
Continue Reading SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice started the second phase of its public nuisance case against Meta Monday. It’s seeking relief that would require Meta to pay damages and change its platforms. ABC-7 previously reported Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for violating New Mexico law on child safety.
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua State Public Security Secretariat started operations at the new Sentinel Tower, or “Torre Centinela” in Downtown Juárez two weeks ago, a project that presented back in 2022, as ABC-7 previously reported. During a news conference Monday, the Chihuahua Public Safety Secretary, or Police Chief, Gilberto Loya Chávez along
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is bracing for several large-scale events this weekend, including the BTS concerts, Michelada Fest, Comic-Con and the Sol Summit Music Festival. The county sheriff’s office said with large gatherings comes the responsibility to remain vigilant. The sheriff’s office said it will monitor the events, surrounding areas and increase
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces is asking for your help in improving programs and services provided by the city’s police and fire departments. Submit your anonymous responses to the survey here. Submissions are open until April 15.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Chris Clem is a former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent and a former Deputy Chief Patrol Agent in the El Paso Sector; he also served as the acting Chief in the Big Bend Sector. In El Paso, he spent over 17 years as Chief and Deputy Chief, both before
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – When it comes to saving lives, experts say don’t worry about being a backseat driver. In today’s TxDOT Talk, Lauren Macias Cervantes joins us to talk about National Passenger Safety Week. Also big news is coming West El Paso. I-10 Widening West Saturday, January 17 through Saturday, January 24 9
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Traffic Safety Coordination (CGSV), also known as the Juárez Traffic Police, provided roadside assistance to 111 drivers and seven who required towing due to heavy rains that caused flooding on Sunday and Monday. Juárez municipal police (SSPM) and the civil protection department have been assisting drivers as well. SSPM
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Before you buy some fireworks to pop this 4th of July, El Pasoans should know that it is illegal to sell, use or possess fireworks in the City of El Paso. City officials say fireworks cause burn injuries and fire threats to the hot and dry desert here during the summer. ABC-7 spoke with the
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Before you light up your grill this 4th of July, ABC-7 spoke to the Sunland Park Fire Department for important safety tips to avoid any fires or injuries during your barbecue. If you have a propane tank, make sure it’s not leaking — if it is, call 911. Never use gasoline or kerosene to light
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GOLETA, Calif. – A small private aircraft crashed in an open field just north of the Storke Road offramp on Highway 101 Wednesday afternoon, leaving two professional pilots with major injuries. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the crash occurred around 2:16 p.m. near Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. The aircraft has been identified as
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — A nationwide immigration enforcement blitz launched by the Trump administration over the weekend has sparked fear and uncertainty in Santa Barbara, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were spotted conducting operations. The nationwide crackdown, which involved multiple federal agencies, resulted in 1,179 arrests and 853 detainers being lodged, ICE
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