EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says that on September 5, 2026, 25-year-old Christian Esparza was arrested and charged with Evading Arrest or Detention with a Vehicle. According to officials, around 2:59 a.m., an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a blue Audi Q7 traveling eastbound at a high
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, server manufacturer Wiwynn and Amazon hosted a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their expansion into Socorro. They announced a major expansion of Wiwynn’s advanced manufacturing operations. The multi-billion-dollar project will strengthen the domestic supply chain for Amazon’s cloud infrastructure and create nearly 1,000 advanced manufacturing jobs by the end of 2027.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Live Active El Paso is inviting residents to get moving and experience El Paso’s outdoors through its 2026 Fall Sunset Hike-A-Thon Series. The hiking series is set to take place September 10 through October 22 at several local trails and trailheads. Organizers say the citywide series will offer participants of
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Pan American Center could soon be getting a name change. Tuesday afternoon, New Mexico State’s Board of Regents voted to approve a naming rights deal with White Sands Federal Credit Union. A source with knowledge of the discussions confirmed to ABC-7 the deal is a 10-year agreement worth $13
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Editor’s note: This story was co-published with Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom, convener and funder dedicated to high-quality, fact-based news and information from the U.S.-Mexico border. By Steve Fisher MEXICO CITY – When the Trump administration announced this summer that illegal crossings into the U.S. from Mexico had reached historically low levels, Department
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Wednesday, Oracle announced a $10,000 grant to Sun City Football Club to help expand access to youth soccer for local families in southern New Mexico. According to Oracle, the funding will support the purchase of uniforms, tournament participation, and other program-related costs. “Sports give young people an opportunity to
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UDPDATE (9/9/26): Court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveal the moments that led up to the stabbing of a 14-year-old. Police charged Jaine King with assault with a deadly weapon in the September 2 stabbing. According to court documents, police were called out to the 400 block of Nordstrom for a report of a stabbing. When
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UPDATE (3:07 p.m.): The Doña Ana Board of County Commissioners moved Item 16, which would appoint 11 representatives to a Community Monitoring Committee for Project Jupiter to their next meeting on Sep. 22, 2026. SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Doña Ana County Commission Chambers are packed Tuesday ahead of a resolution to establish
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By Max Zahn September 9, 2026, 12:02 PM Apple announced its first-ever foldable iPhone at its annual products event on Wednesday as customers worldwide watched for fresh products, as well as the debut of Apple CEO John Ternus. Observers widely expected the announcement which marks Apple’s splashy entry into a long-existing product category. Foldable phones came onto
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Elections Department will host vote-by-mail information sessions throughout September to educate voters before November’s midterm elections at senior centers throughout the city. All sessions will be from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the following dates: Pavo Real Senior Center, located at 9311 Alameda Avenue on
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District announced Wednesday that, effective this week, all Canutillo ISD students will receive free admission to Canutillo High School athletic events. District officials say this initiative is meant to encourage students to support their classmates, strengthen connections across the District and build school spirit throughout the Canutillo
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Public Libraries say the Memorial Park Branch Library is temporarily closed through October 15 for necessary repairs and maintenance. City officials say the library, located at 3200 Copper Ave, is undergoing repairs that include a new roof and HVAC repairs, among other items. The facility will be closed to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For National Preparedness Month, the Department of Public Health is inviting the community to the “Be Ready Bash,” a free, family-friendly event featuring live demonstrations, interactive booths, and practical tips to help residents prepare for emergencies. Those interested can attend the event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, September 12, at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department announced Wednesday that it will be unveiling a newly redesigned, UTEP-themed fire truck. Officials say the community will get its first look at Pumper 8, with UTEP’s signature colors and design elements, during the annual September 11 memorial ceremony hosted by The University of Texas
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger says two in five people are food insecure in the borderland — for this Hunger Action Month, they want the community to be aware of the rising issue and how they can help. Interim CEO Kris Yagel says those numbers continue to climb. He says there’s a misconception — they’re at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today El Paso Planned Parenthood launched it’s birth control for all program. Planned Parenthood of El Paso said this initiative will expand access to birth control and essential reproductive care for women and men. Planned Parenthood recieved over one million dollars in private donors support to launch this program. Congresswoman
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said on Monday, detainees at Camp East Montana damaged the detention facility. ICE said it happened around 1 p.m. The agency said 130 detainees threw items, flipped furniture and disabled security cameras. An ICE spokesperson sent the following statement: “Is there any reasonable expectation
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A massive water main break in January left approximately 100,000 El Paso residents without water or facing low pressure for several days. “I think for the residents in the Northeast, we failed them,” said Gilbert Trejo, vice president of operations and technical services at El Paso Water. “Unfortunately, the impact
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fewer people know the history of the Land of Enchantment than Rob Martinez. In fact, it’s his job to know more than most about it.Martinez holds the title of New Mexico state historian, a position he has held since 2019, and he holds his position in quite high regard.”You have
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UPDATE (9:27 p.m.) — The Texas Department of Transportation said all southbound lanes at McCombs and Dyer street closed. (Courtesy: KVIA) (Courtesy: TxDOT) EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was airlifted to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Northeast El Paso Tuesday, according to the city’s fire department. It happened near McCombs and
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LAS CRUCES , New Mexico (KVIA) – U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez hosted a meeting with area veterans in Las Cruces today to discuss the issues faced by many veterans in Southern New Mexico. The group spoke about national issues and said funding and staffing should be added to the VA, instead of it being reduced.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveal that a Socorro School District employee, 37-year-old Armando Guadalupe Saucedo, was charged with sexual assault of a child and criminal trespass. An arrest affidavit says the child’s mother found Saucedo in her child’s closet on Sunday, September 6, and told him to get out
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice announced Tuesday that Nancy Marshall, a therapist from Las Cruces, has pleaded guilty to two counts each of Medicaid Fraud, Falsification of Documents and Theft of Identity. This comes as Marshall, who owned Equine Assisted Programs of Southern New Mexico (EAP) in Las Cruces, stole the identities of staff and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced Tuesday that El Paso International Airport (ELP) has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Small Airport. Officials say the annual competition highlights airports that deliver superior travel experiences through ease of access, efficient operations, amenities, hospitality, and overall
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — Oracle announced Tuesday that up to $1 million in funding to support research into the potential for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) at Project Jupiter and across New Mexico. Oracle officials say the research will examine how carbon dioxide associated with Bloom Energy fuel cells could be captured safely
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By Luke Barr September 8, 2026, 3:19 PM Share A member of the National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C., was arrested for allegedly pulling a gun on a fellow guardsman after the two got into an argument over whether their hairstyles followed Army regulations, according to court documents filed in D.C. Superior Court. On Aug. 25, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Senator César J. Blanco announced Tuesday $25.7 million investment to advance the Rick Francis Street rail grade separation project near the Medical Center of the Americas in El Paso County. The project was made possible in part through Texas’ new Off-System Rail Grade Separation Program, established through Senate Bill 1555, passed
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By David Brennan, Mary Kekatos, and Nadine El-Bawab Last Updated: September 8, 2026, 2:48 PM MDT U.S. forces “struck multiple Iranian tankers tied to the IRGC in response to more attempted missile attacks on a U.S. Navy warship,” a U.S. official confirmed to ABC News. -ABC News’ Luis Martinez and Steve Beynon
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Live announced Tuesday that Twilight in Concert is coming to the Plaza Theatre on March 14, 2027. The presentation of the movie will be accompanied by a live band, which will be performing the soundtrack of the film. El Paso is one of the 63 locations included in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — La Nube announced Tuesday that registration for several Fall camps available at the STEAM museum is now open. The camps, which consist of various STEAM activities, are available for different grade levels spanning from Kindergarden to 12th grade. Organizers say campers will dive into hands-on challenges, creative projects, and adventures
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