ABC-7 First Alert: Air Quality Alert Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the poor air quality expected today. An air quality alert is in effect from 7 AM- 8 PM…
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Paso del Norte Community Foundation awards $325,000 in student scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This year, over $325,000 dollars will be funding students’ success. The Paso del Norte Community Foundation celebrated its…
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Rollover causing massive closure on eastbound lanes of Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A rollover has caused emergency crews to shut down all eastbound lanes of Transmountain. The crash happened on the west side…
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Chaparral man charged with stockpiling guns, homemade bomb components
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 76-year-old Chaparral resident Frederick Urban was charged with illegally stockpiling firearms and explosives in Las…
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El Paso City Council approves sending Multipurpose Center funding back to voters
Update: Just after noon Tuesday, El Paso City Council voted 5-3 to approve sending the funding for the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment…
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Doña Ana County selects Scott Andrews as choice for next county manager
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Scott Andrews, Ed.D, has been selected by the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners to be their choice for the…
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Donate to save animals’ lives: Inside the Humane Society of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Humane Society of El Paso is reminding the community of the impact donations can have on the lives of the animals under…
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Watch: Parkland High School coach placed on administrative leave after apparent altercation with student
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A video appears to show a Parkland High School student being pushed down to the ground by an adult. You can see the video,…
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Author publishes children’s book that highlights El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Native El Pasoan Deanna Salcido Gutierrez is celebrating the publication of her first book. “El Paso Placita, A Tour for a…
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Future of El Paso Multipurpose Center could be up for voting in November
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is expected to make a decision that could possibly put the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment…
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The highest-rated Mexican food in El Paso, according to El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The debate over which restaurant has the best Mexican food in El Paso has been going on for many years. This list took the…
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Trial begins for El Paso native accused of murdering journalist
By Julia Reinstein August 12, 2024, 12:48 PM The trial against Robert Telles — the former Nevada county official who allegedly murdered a…
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A look ahead: ABC-7 to partner with El Paso’s Humane Society for 31st annual Telethon!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Saturday, ABC-7 is partnering with the Humane Society of El Paso for our 31st annual Telethon! The goal is to help…
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El Paso County Commissioners vote to put UMC, capital improvement bonds on the November ballot
Update: County Commissioners also voted to put the El Paso County Capital Improvement Program Project on the November ballot. “In September, a series…
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Watch: Sen. Martin Heinrich, Rep. Gabe Vasquez host news conference following Santa Teresa Port of Entry tour
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Senator Martin Heinrich (D), and Representative Gabe Vasquez (D) of New Mexico will host a news conference…
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Fronteras Mentales: A Journey into Hispanic Mental Health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hispanic culture dominates the Borderland, but does it also influence mental health access for the Hispanic population?…
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City of El Paso hosts final meet-and-greet for city manager candidates
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso residents will have their final opportunity today to meet the four candidates running for city manager. The City of El…
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County Commissioners discuss two bonds that could increase taxes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners will discuss adding the Capital Improvement Program Project and the University Medical Center…
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Man wanted for murder, armed robbery arrested in Las Cruces, accomplice still at large
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A man with an extensive criminal history was arrested by the Las Cruces Police Department Saturday night. Zachary…
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Former NMSU Men’s Basketball Players court hearing scheduled for Monday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Three former New Mexico State University basketball players facing sexual assault charges are expected to be in…
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La Nube sells out opening weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The wait is over, La Nube children’s museum is open and attracting hundreds of visitors during their first weekend of…
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Final chance to meet four El Paso City Manager finalists this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans will have one more chance to meet the finalists for the El Paso City Manager position at a scheduled…
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Rescuers retrieve remains of all 62 passengers in Brazil plane crash. Families gather in Sao Paulo
Associated Press VINHEDO, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian rescue teams Saturday retrieved the remains of all 62 passengers from the wreckage of a plane…
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A 3-year-old and his parents were stabbed in their East El Paso home 30 years ago. The man accused of murdering them has not yet been on trial.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 30 years. That is how long the families of Concepción Villa, Francisco Santoni, and Dante Santoni have been waiting for…
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El Paso Police ask the public to help identify man who recorded a minor in a dressing room
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Crime Stoppers of El Paso is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of recording a teen while they were…
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ATF investigation in Chaparral neighborhood
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) – Neighbors alerted ABC 7 of heavy law enforcement presence in the 300 block of Prescott Anthony Drive in Chaparral, New…
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‘El Mayo’ Zambada releases statement saying he was kidnapped before arrest in El Paso area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada said in a statement released by his lawyer Saturday that there have been “many…
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Old Glory Memorial host Purple Hearts ceremony
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA)– Old Glory Memorial will honor wounded soldiers and veterans at their Purple Heart ceremony on Saturday Aug. 10th at 10 a.m.…
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El Paso police deem fatal pedestrian collision involving Parkland student a suicide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fatal pedestrian collision involving a Parkland High School student Thursday has now been deemed as a suicide by El Paso…
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All fines, allegations against EPWater connected to 2021 wastewater discharge withdrawn
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPWater officials announced today that the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) withdrew its $1.2 million fine against…
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