Judge denies Baldwin’s motion to dismiss indictment in Rust movie set shooting
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The judge overseeing the case against Alec Baldwin in the deadly Rust movie set shooting is denying a motion by the…
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UTEP hoping to add $99 million bond to November ballot to improve Sun Bowl
Editor’s note: A previous version of the article indicated El Paso County owned the Sun Bowl. The County built and owned the stadium, and leased it…
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Border Patrol honors 100 years of service with ceremony in El Paso; DHS secretary to attend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — United States Patrol Patrol is holding a series of events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the agency. Beginning at 9…
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Blue 2 Fire now burning at an estimated 1,400 acres north of Ruidoso
Lincoln County, NM (KVIA) — Blue 2 Fire has grown from 700 acres to an estimated 1,400 acres as of Friday morning. Mandatory evacuations are…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Windy Friday, Stronger winds Saturday
EL PASO , Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert for the strong winds expected this Saturday. For your…
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ATV safety ahead of Memorial Day weekend in El Paso
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As we head into Memorial Day weekend, you may be getting ready to enjoy outdoor activities, including one of the most common…
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Are Borderland residents substituting alcohol for marijuana? New studies show daily marijuana users outnumber daily alcohol users in the United States
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new study says daily marijuana users in the United States now outnumber the daily number of alcohol users, a…
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CRRUA passes fifth water arsenic level test in a row
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) passed another arsenic water sample test. CRRUA says that is…
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Federal inmate dies of natural causes in El Paso County Jail
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal inmate has died at the El Paso County Jail. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers are looking…
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Doña Ana Sheriff’s Office announces capture of man wanted for murder for 16 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Marshal’s Service agents, Mexican authorities, and Doña Ana Sheriff’s Office officials have captured Oswaldo…
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New Photos: 8 detainees riot, start fires inside Otero County Detention Center
Update: The Otero County Detention Center released the mugshots of seven of the eight detainees allegedly involved in the riot. OTERO COUNTY, New…
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Petition seeks to remove Canutillo ISD board president
UPDATE – ABC-7 heard back from Canutillo ISD trustee Breanne Barnes, who was mentioned by name in the statement provided by the board president…
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‘Grandparents Social Club’ offers mental health support for grandparents raising children
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raising children is a full time job, and can be mentally taxing for young parents — let alone people who may have retired…
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Barrio Chamizal families rally against environmental, educational, and housing issues
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Families in the Barrio Chamizal community are rallying today to raise awareness about their longstanding environmental,…
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Crash on I-10 closes freeway, leaves 2 people injured
EL PASO, Texas — All I-10 east lanes are closed near Lomaland, Exit 29. El Paso Fire dispatch confirmed to ABC-7 two people were taken to the…
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Family starts Gofundme for 21-year-old killed in hit-and-run
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Family of 21-year-old Kimberly Alissa Espinoza, is now raising funds to help with funeral costs after she was involved in a…
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“Expanding the program is necessary:” Las Cruces Fire Department’s mental health crisis team Project LIGHT sees success in first year
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Fire Department launched a mental health crisis response team last March, and now, officials say they…
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Did El Paso city representative announce he’s running for mayor? What taxpayers spent to get the answer.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso city taxpayers paid thousands of dollars to find out whether City Rep. Brian Kennedy officially announced his…
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ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle wins third consecutive Regional Murrow Award for Borderland Crimes podcast
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Radio Television Digital News Association is recognizing ABC-7’s Stephanie Valle for the 3rd year in a row, as…
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Dona Ana Sheriff’s Office warning of fake warrant scam
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are trying to get money out of residents by collecting fines…
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UTEP celebrating 50th anniversary of its MBA program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Masters of Business Administration Program. The Woody L. Hunt College of…
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UTEP looking to make upgrades to Sun Bowl stadium
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is looking to make upgrades to its iconic Sun Bowl stadium. The university says that it will provide more information…
Continue Reading Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests
Originally Published: 22 MAY 24 05:30 ET Updated: 22 MAY 24 07:32 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
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Wildfire prevention tips and how to safeguard your home
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — As southern New Mexico faces ongoing wildfires, officials are urging residents to take critical steps to prevent…
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Cloudcroft Fire Department reporting Moser Fire is now 12% contained, burning through 96 acres
UPDATE: Â The Cloudcroft Fire Department is now reporting the Moser Fire is 12% contained, and is now buring through 96 acres. No homes or properties…
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EPISD employee terminated after criminal arrest for alleged ‘obstruction or retaliation’
Update: The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to terminate Castellano. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso…
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EPISD votes down termination of Lundy Elementary School teacher after investigation for alleged testing irregularities
Update: The EPISD Board of Trustees voted not to terminate Schuster EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The future of a Lundy Elementary School teacher will be…
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Crews put out fire at warehouse in El Paso’s Lower Valley
Update: The fire is out. UPDATE 2 Fire at Humble Pl: Fire knocked down. No injuries reported. Investigators en route. Crews checking for hotspots.…
Continue Reading Kitchen knife confiscated from student at Spc. Rafael Hernando III Middle School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Staff at Spc. Rafael Hernando III Middle School confiscated a kitchen knife from a student today. The school’s principal…
Continue Reading ‘Slavery’ in Socorro? One of the last surviving participants in a U.S. program for migrant workers speaks out
Originally Published: 21 MAY 24 07:57 ET Updated: 21 MAY 24 11:47 ET By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — Some of Sebastian Corral’s memories…
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