El Pasoans walk for victims of crime for the first time since before the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It has been several years since families have been able to walk in memory of their loved ones, and victims of crimes have…
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Car chases in El Paso conducted by law enforcement creating concerns among residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the number of migrant crossings continues to rise, so do the number of dangerous, and sometimes deadly, car…
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Two teens in custody for allegedly threatening Montwood High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two teenagers are in custody after Socorro Independent School District officials say they made threats against Montwood High…
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Blitzing the Barriers: Opening the world of football to everyone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since the first game of football was played between Rutgers and Princeton in 1869, the game has always been associated with…
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ABC-7 Xtra: An in-depth look at Daylight Saving Time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The majority of us will switch back the clock an hour as part of daylight saving time this weekend. Most…
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Smell gas in El Paso recently? Here’s what you need to know
Update: The El Paso Fire Department verified the cause of the smell of gas in different locations across El Paso recently. East and Northeast El Paso…
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One dead following serious car crash in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man is dead after a serious four-car crash in Far East El Paso. The collision happened the evening of November 1, 2023…
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Police arrest man accused of firing gun in the Cincinnati Entertainment District
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested Ny’Quan Ontario Thames on two counts of discharging a weapon Wednesday. Police investigators say…
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20-year-old accused of smashing El Paso police car windshield
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police say a man climbed on top of a marked patrol car, jumped into and shattered the windshield, then ran away. The…
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El Pasoan charged with murder violates PR bond conditions, is rearrested
Update (August 7, 2024): Larios’ bond had been reduced to $250,000 and he bonded out of jail on November 8, 2023 on a personal recognizance bond. He…
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Shed catches fire in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews responded to a fire on the 3400 block of Tularosa in Central El Paso. Officials tell ABC-7…
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Student found with gun on Centennial High School campus
Update: The Las Cruces Police Department provided ABC-7 with the following statement: “The juvenile found Thursday to have a gun at Centennial High…
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NMSU celebrating two new food education, agriculture buildings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — NMSU celebrated the completion of its brand new Food Science, Security, and Safety Center and Animal Nutrition and Feed…
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Looking deeper at behavioral health: New Mexico AG and experts discuss public safety and access
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In the Land of Enchantment, mental health has been a concern for sometime. In 2020, 18% of adults had a history of…
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Proposition 11: The constitutional amendment that would support El Paso County parks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — State of Texas Proposition 11 is part of 14 constitutional amendments that are on the November ballot. State of Texas…
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El Paso residents worry about safety after repairs on 20-foot wide sinkhole remain stagnant for months
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A road in Far East El Paso has been closed for nearly three months after repairs on a 20-foot sinkhole remain unfinished.…
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Proposition 4: The Texas constitutional amendment on your ballot that could bring property tax relief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fourteen constitutional amendments are on the ballot for the Nov. 7 election in Texas. If passed, Proposition 4 could…
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‘Accidental cooking fire’ blamed for blaze at Telshor strip mall
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A representative for the Las Cruces Fire Department says a Monday morning fire at the 755 block of South Telshor was…
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Three dead in serious Central El Paso crash
Update (November 2, 2023): Police now say that three people have died as a result of the crash. Update: A spokesperson with the El Paso Fire…
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Car overturns on highway overpass in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Transportation confirms to ABC-7 that a car overturned on the flyover connecting I-10 East to Loop…
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Detectives investigating Canutillo ISD Trustee’s husband’s death as a murder
Update (November 2, 2023): According to court documents newly obtained by ABC-7, the El Paso Sheriff’s Office is now investigating Trout’s death as a…
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East El Paso schools operating normally again following secure lockout
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with the Ysleta Independent School District placed several school in the Hanks area of East El Paso under a secure…
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DÃa de los Muertos: A celebration for the entire Borderland
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Day of the Dead, known in Spanish as DÃa de los Muertos, is a long-time Mexican tradition, but here on the border, we…
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El Paso shows support for Alzheimer’s patients
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso is showing support for Alzheimer’s, the One San Jacinto Plaza Tower, Downtown El Paso Railroad Arches, Prospect Bridge…
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El Paso fire crews respond to fire at a recycling plant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso fire fighters responded to a fire at a recycling plant in South Central El Paso, Wednesday night. It happened near…
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One person dead, Three others seriously injured in a four-vehicle crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is dead, 3 others seriously injured in a four-vehicle crash in far east El Paso. The crash happened at the…
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Serious crash in Sunland Park sends two people to the hospital
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department says two people were rushed to the hospital after a serious two car crash at Pete…
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Las Cruces police charge man with attempted murder, kidnapping
Update: According to court documents, officers spoke with a witness who claimed to have seen Strausser, fully naked, grab his girlfriend’s neck from…
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El Paso firefighters help cat that got its head stuck in a can
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new video provided to ABC-7 by the El Paso Fire Department shows a cat with its head stuck in a can. Firefighters help the…
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Lockdown lifted at Austin High School in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District officials placed Austin High School on lockdown for about ten minutes Wednesday. The…
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