Portion of razor wire placed by the State of Texas removed from the border
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, several Juárez media outlets reported that a portion of the razor wire placed by the Texas National Guard was…
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Man arrested in Socorro for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — A man was arrested by Socorro Police for outstanding warrants, on Wednesday, July 3. 29-year-old Luis Daniel Sanchez was…
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One person injured after shooting in the Red Sands area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was injured after a shooting in the Red Sands area, late Thursday night. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says…
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Two people dead in crash on I-25 north of Border Patrol checkpoint
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A crash involving a semi on I-25 left two people dead this afternoon. The collision happened about ten miles…
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Biden Administration’s Dept. of Labor proposes new worker heat protection rules
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New proposed rules released Tuesday by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Department of…
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Chihuahuas host 2 day Independence celebration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Chihuahuas kicked off a fun filled 2-day Independence day celebration.The festivities started with the El Paso…
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Man walks up Transmountain carrying American flag in honor of Independence Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man was seen walking up the Transmountain trek with an American flag Wednesday. His mission: to spread awareness about…
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Firework and grilling safety tips for the Fourth of July
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Happy Fourth of July! As you get ready for your festivities later today, El Paso Fire Department is emphasizing the importance…
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El Paso woman accused of stealing, crashing ambulance identified
Update: El Paso Police identify the woman accused of stealing the ambulance as 28-year-old Alasia Pamela Humber. She is charged with theft of a…
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43 migrants allegedly involved in March border incident removed from U.S.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials confirm to ABC-7 that 43 of the more than 200 undocumented migrants involved…
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South Fork Fire caused by lightning, investigators say
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Investigators say lightning caused the South Fork Fire, which burned thousands of acres in and around Ruidoso. “The…
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New Mexico DOJ issues cease-and-desist notices to Roswell hotels accused of price gouging Ruidoso wildfire victims
ROSWELL, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice sent cease-and-desist notices to several Roswell hotels accused of price gouging…
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Streets flooded in Juarez after last night’s rain
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Recent rain hitting the Borderland heavily impacted communities south of the border. Ciudad Juárez, well-known for…
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Chaparral residents report severe storm damage over weekend
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) – A storm Sunday left vehicles flipped, trailers toppled and roofs ripped off on the Otero County side of Chaparral, New…
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Texas Rescue Patrol reminds community of Fourth of July safety at Red Sands
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a Fourth of July tradition for many El Pasoans to celebrate at Red Sands, in El Paso County’s far eastside. Red Sands…
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Fireworks can be painful reminders for combat veterans on July 4th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Independence Day is a time to celebrate the United States of America. The day is packed with all-American traditions like…
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Las Cruces Fourth of July Closures
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Doña Ana County and the City of Las Cruces will observe Fourth of July holiday. Doña Ana County Doña Ana County’s…
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Tips from El Paso Animal Services for pet safety during Fourth of July festivities
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the Fourth of July approaches, El Paso Animal Services is reminding pet owners of the potential dangers that holiday…
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El Paso Fourth of July Closures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In observance of the Fourth of July holiday multiple offices will be closed. El Paso County Regular business hours will…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Humid Wednesday with rain chances potential
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today we are looking at a hot day again with elevated rain chances! Throughout the region we are expecting to see…
Continue Reading Lloyd Doggett becomes first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on Biden to withdraw
Originally Published: 02 JUL 24 13:07 ET Updated: 02 JUL 24 21:48 ET By Annie Grayer, CNN Washington (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of…
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Annunciation House officials react to Judge’s ruling to deny Texas’ request to shut them down
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 205th District Judge Francisco X. Dominguez issued a pair of rulings on Tuesday stopping Texas’ request to shut down the…
Continue Reading Free community meals offered in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ruidoso community members have come together to put on a series of community meals this week as the town rebuilds from…
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U.S. officials fly 116 Chinese migrants back home
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE removed 116 Chinese migrants from the country this weekend. This was…
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El Paso man arrested in Rock City Bar & Grill murder
Update (August 7, 2024): Court records show officials issued Minter a bond order. He currently remains in jail on a $500,000 bond. Update (August 1,…
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Chinese migrants arrive in South America, hoping to make it to the U.S.
BY ALFREDO CORCHADO, MÓNICA ALMEIDA AND PAÚL MENA MENA PUENTE NEWS COLLABORATIVE QUITO, Ecuador — The tiny and increasingly violence plagued…
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City Council solidifies agreement for Sunset Amphitheater construction
Update: City Council passed the measures 4-3. EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — City Council is set to vote on an agreement today that will move forward the…
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Catch Fourth of July fireworks, parades in El Paso; your guide to where you can use fireworks
by El Paso Matters Staff, El Paso MattersJune 28, 2024 As the Fourth of July approaches, El Paso and its surrounding areas are gearing up for a…
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Man died trying to cross Dyer in Central El Paso, police say
Update (July 2, 2024): El Paso Police just identified the pedestrian who died as 50-year-old Jaime Lara Arenivas. Special Traffic Investigators are…
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El Paso Police identify person who died in fiery van crash on Loop 375
Update (July 2, 2024): El Paso Police just identified the driver, who died in the fiery crash, as 69-year-old Jesus Manuel Huerta. Investigators say…
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