By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — American drivers notice soaring gas prices. But another fuel – diesel – is also on the rise, and at a much faster pace. While you’ve likely never bought a gallon of diesel, it’s still worth worrying about. That’s because much of the world’s economy – from consumer goods to
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority will begin a planned water main repair in the Meadow Vista area Monday night and is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory as part of a new safety protocol. Work is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. Monday, March 9, and will take
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H-E-B announced that 10 North Texas educators are finalists for the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, which awards cash prizes to educators who go the extra mile to serve their students and their communities. Teachers, counselors and principals received the news from H-E-B representatives during surprise visits to the schools this week. The two finalists are Dr. Melissa
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Artist and Farmers Market returned to downtown Saturday to kick off its 15th anniversary season. Vendors lined Mills Street and Main Street around San Jacinto Plaza, offering visitors a variety of locally made products and activities. The market featured original artwork and handmade goods, along with food items
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso Public Libraries hosted a birthday party for mascot Lea at the Clardy Fox Branch Library Saturday afternoon. Families from across the borderland attended the celebration and even some other familiar mascots like PayDirt Pete, Clifford from PBS, Amigo Man wished Lea a happy birthday. “Lea represents the heart of
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- Court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveal that 26 year old ,Kayla Salcido, had been arrested and charged after allegedly having sexual intercourse with a patient who was discharged from the Mesilla Valley Behavioral Hospital, where she was a nurse. According to the court documents, officers with Las Cruces Police Department responded
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Trump hosted leaders from 12 nations across the Western Hemisphere. By Isabella Murray, Selina Wang, and Ivan Pereira March 7, 2026, 12:30 PM President Donald Trump joined leaders from over a dozen other countries Saturday morning at a “Shield of the Americas” summit in Doral, Florida, where he boasted of the United States’ military actions and issued
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President Donald Trump signaled Saturday that the United States could escalate its military campaign against Iran, warning the country will face stronger attacks as fighting enters its second week. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran would be targeted more aggressively because of what he called the country’s behavior during the conflict. “Under
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in televised remarks in Farsi on Saturday morning that the United States and Israel “will take their dreams of us surrendering unconditionally to the grave,” according to Iranian state media — apparently referring to President Donald Trump’s social media post the previous day that there “will be no deal with
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LAMESA, Texas – The Burges boys basketball team put up a valiant fight Friday in the regional final of the Class 5A division 2 playoffs. However, the Mansfield Summit Jaguars controlled the game from start to finish as they defeated the Burges Mustangs by a final score of 50-30. The Jaguars advance to the Final
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With a bit more than a year in office now, El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte (D) is still making adjustments to the Sheriff’s Office and how it responds to the community’s needs. Other issues at hand include dealing with issues like state and federal immigration requirements, drunk driving enforcement, staffing levels,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The filing by the Catholic Diocese of El Paso not only impacts the cases of current survivors who filed lawsuits for clergy abuse but also any survivors who in the future feel ready to come forward. Levi Monagle, partner with the Law Firm of Huffman and Monagle based out of
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A man who was arrested and charged with felony animal abuse after a video showing him stoning two Bassett Hounds went viral on social media has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Luis Javier Cobos, Jr., 37, will also have to pay a $5,000 fine. Las Cruces Police
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Rep. Tony Gonzales is ending his reelection bid after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide, but he says he will be finishing out his term. ABC-7 spoke with the Chairman of the El Paso Republican Party, Mike Aboud. He said he supports the congressman,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Most Valuable Promotions announced three events as part of their MVPW, a new global platform for women’s boxing. As part of the third event on May 30, a rematch for the WBA lightweight title between Stephanie Han who is 12-0, with 3 knock outs and Holly Holm who has a
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The El Paso Catholic Diocese, faced with potential “astronomical” judgments in a dozen lawsuits alleging clergy sexual abuse, filed for bankruptcy reorganization Friday. The 12 lawsuits involving 18 plaintiffs, filed between 2022 and 2025 in Las Cruces, allege sexual abuse by priests at a number of New Mexico parishes between 1956 and early 1982, when
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Record turnout at the polls in El Paso and questions about election security were front and center after technical problems with electronic poll pads slowed check-in at several El Paso County polling sites, as ABC 7 reported on Tuesday. The delay led to an hour-long extension of voting, which forced election
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Socorro Early College Senior Ruben Escajeda is enjoying the last few months of his high school senior year. The student at Socorro Early College (SEC) High School already received his associate degree in multidisciplinary studies from El Paso Community College in December 2025. But his achievement also marks a big milestone for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday’s forecast is leaning very similar to what we experienced Thursday. Above average temps, and breezy to windy conditions. Today will be slightly cooler than yesterday. Today we will wake up to temps in the 50s. We will see temps climb to the upper 60s to 70s still leaning slightly
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Some people are excited for longer days with the time change this weekend… But one doctor is sharing why she’s against daylight savings. “Oh yeah, I’m totally against it, even when spring comes, it affects me too,” says Dr. Mina Haidarian, family medicine physician for The Hospitals of Providence. “I feel like, ‘what’s going on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – For Jeneca Montoya coaching basketball is in her blood. Her father is George Maya, longtime head basketball coach for the girls’ team at Mayfield High School. Jeneca is his assistant coach and the two have shared countless of memories on the basketball court. “I love coaching, but I love it more because it’s with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The parents of two children who died in the flooding in Ruidoso last summer are now preparing to sue the village, mayor and more, for what they call a failure to do their jobs and failing their responsibility to people in that community. Sebastian and Stephanie Trotter have been through
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An exciting day for one Transmountain Early College High School senior after she is presented with one of the most competitive military scholarships in the nation. Faith Jeon earned the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps National Full Ride Scholarship. It Is a highly selective award that is only granted to 14 students
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem thanked President Trump in a post on her social media account. It read in part, “Thank you @potus Trump for appointing me as the Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas. @secrubio and @secwar are incredible leaders and I look forward to working with them
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UPDATE (5:25 PM)- The El Paso Police Department has confirmed that one man is dead and one woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being shot in East El Paso. A spokesperson for the El Paso Police Department says that officers were responding to a call of aggravated family fight in progress. The
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UPDATE: El Paso Police say 19-year-old Rogelio Guillermo Suarez was found dead in a canal area at the 7500 block of Green Valley. Crimes Against Persons detectives are asking anyone with information on the events leading to Suarez’ death to contact El Paso Police at 915-832-4400 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers of El
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Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneMarch 5, 2026 U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and the chamber’s Republican leadership on Thursday asked Rep. Tony Gonzales of San Antonio to drop his reelection bid which is headed for a May 26 runoff against gun activist Brandon Herrera. The call from the GOP leaders comes a day after Gonzales
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UPDATE: Area legislators and party representatives provided statements on the president’s decision to remove Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. El Paso County Republican Party Chairman Michael Aboud said, “I have no opinion on Secretary Noem being fired. I wish her the best in the future. I am sure she will do a great
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Two additional cases of measles have been confirmed by the City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH). This brings the total reported to the city up to six cases. The two new cases are males in their 30s with unknown vaccination status, according to public health officials. The
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it placed Camp East Montana under quarantine due to a recent measles outbreak at the facility. Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center says now it will be more difficult for them to access dozens of their clients who are detained under ICE
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