NMSU Criminal Justice professor weighs in on El Paso Jail murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A criminal justice professor at NMSU gave ABC-7 insight about gang culture and safety protocols in jails and prisons after an…
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Henry Kissinger, a dominating and polarizing force in US foreign policy, dies at 100
By Paul LeBlanc and Kristin Wilson, CNN (CNN) — Henry Kissinger, a former US secretary of state and national security adviser who escaped Nazi…
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El Paso man pleads guilty to attempted coercion of a minor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 33-year-old James Forrest Williams Kidd was sentenced to 10 years in prison for inviting a person he believed was a…
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Mothers and doctors challenge abortion law at Texas Supreme Court; ABC-7 examines mental health impacts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A decision in a lawsuit involving an exemption to Texas’ abortion law could be coming soon — or next summer. Oral arguments…
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Federal appeals court questions Texas’ new school library regulations
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Nov. 29, 2023 “Federal appeals court questions Texas’ new school library regulations” was first published…
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Texas fire departments are fighting stigma and pushing to provide firefighters mental health help
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Nov. 27, 2023 “Texas fire departments are fighting stigma and pushing to provide firefighters mental health…
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Court documents reveal graphic details of murder of El Paso jail annex inmate
Update: ABC-7 has obtained court documents detailing Torres’ murder. The documents state that a detention officer walked into Torres’ cellblock and…
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Paso Del Norte Bridge to open Express Line this Friday for border crossers
UPDATE: As of Friday, December 1, the confined express lanes at the Paso Del Norte Bridge are now open. JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua state…
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At least one dead as US Osprey aircraft crashes off coast of Japan
Originally Published: 29 NOV 23 02:32 ET Updated: 29 NOV 23 08:42 ET By Jessie Yeung and Emiko Jozuka, CNN Tokyo (CNN) — At least one person was…
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Texas Supreme Court considers abortion challenge
The Supreme Court of Texas heard arguments Tuesday in a landmark case that could impact how the state’s abortion laws apply to medically…
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What’s on Doppler’s Radar: Cotton harvest continues across the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mammoth modules of cotton are ready for pickup across the Borderland. These modules contain around 6 acres worth of cotton,…
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USPS considering the move of some mail processing from El Paso to Albuquerque, some residents not happy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s U.S. Postal Service processing facility may see changes coming in the near future. USPS says they’re evaluating…
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Sewer Smuggling: A close look at an El Paso storm drain used for migrant crossings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has previously reported sightings of migrants emerging from manholes throughout the Borderland, but we now got a…
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Las Cruces man sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend and dragging her body into a car in full view of neighbors was sentenced…
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Six inmates charged after man was murdered in the El Paso County Jail Annex overnight
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned through officials channels that a person was murdered in the El Paso County Jail Annex overnight. A…
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U.S. Air Force member from New Mexico saves lives of 5 people while off-duty
OTERO COUNTY, New Mexico — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Garret Glore, who was stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, was on leave in California when…
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Texas women who could not get abortions despite health risks take challenge to state’s Supreme Court
By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday scrutinized efforts to clarify exceptions to the…
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New: 12 hostages on way to Israeli territory: IDF
(ABC NEWS) — Twelve hostages are on their way toward Israeli territory and are in Red Cross custody, according to the Israel Defense Forces. The…
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Memorial for former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
(ABC NEWS) — Former President Jimmy Carter, who is currently in hospice care, plans to attend late wife Rosalynn Carter’s memorial service in…
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Company in Radium Springs looking to “revolutionize” affordable housing
RADIUM SPRINGS, New Mexico (KVIA) — A company in Radium Springs is building houses in a process that’s being called more similar to a Tesla…
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City of Juarez preparing a warming center ahead of cold temperatures
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juarez Civil Protection Department announced the opening of a new shelter a month ago, due to the start of cold…
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13-year-old Las Cruces girl has been found
UPDATE: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police have located 13-year-old Noah Yoder, who was reported missing over the weekend. Police…
Continue Reading Why environmentalists are suing the National Park Service to prevent it from planting trees
Originally Published: 27 NOV 23 14:29 ET By Jonathan Park and Janna Van Vranken, CNN (CNN) — The National Park Service wants to replant sequoia…
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FBI El Paso warns of holiday online shopping scams
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Billions of dollars are expected in online sales this holiday season, according to The Better Business Bureau. This year, FBI…
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Report: Increase in DPS pursuits under Operation Lone Star led to higher rates of death and injury
Vehicle pursuits under Operation Lone Star have a higher rate of death than most high-speed pursuits, according to researchers at Human Rights…
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Casa de Peregrinos to open new food pantry in Sunland Park in winter of 2025
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new food pantry will be coming soon to the Sunland Park area. The pantry will feed up to 500 families starting…
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Second suspect arrested in connection to armed McDonalds robbery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police are saying 17-year-old Elijai Koroma was arrested in connection to the armed robbery of a Far East El Paso McDonalds.…
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El Paso DJ concerned for her safety after string of violence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One local DJ is now concerned for her safety after a string of violence over the weekend and looking to make changes.…
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Socorro school bus driver accused of using 13-year-old daughter to solicit sex from boy
Update: The Socorro Independent School District placed De La Cruz on unpaid leave on November 17, 2023. The district tells ABC-7 she has worked with…
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17-year-old accused of robbing Pizza Hut delivery driver, posting incident on social media
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested 17-year-old Carlos Luna Garza November 11, 2023 after officials say he allegedly robbed a Pizza Hut…
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