New multipurpose performance center planned for construction in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A new multipurpose performance center is planned for construction right across the street from the Sunland Park Racetrack…
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Skechers executives escort Kanye West out of building, company says
(CNN) — Athletic shoe company Skechers said in a statement Wednesday that two of its executives escorted embattled…
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Man catches fire after being hit with stun gun in South Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A man in his 30s suffered burns after El Paso Police used a stun gun on him. The incident happened around 3:23 p.m. Wednesday at…
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Las Cruces man charged with 5 counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A 30-year-old man was arrested at a restaurant near Organ Mountain High School on five counts of criminal sexual contact of…
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Watch: Congresswoman Escobar discusses water access to farms and colonias
EL PASO, Texas — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted a press conference on Wednesday with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
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AP sources: Musk in control of Twitter, ousts top executives
By BARBARA ORTUTAY, TOM KRISHER and MATT O’BRIEN AP Business Writers Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and ousted the CEO, chief financial…
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Venezuelan migrants face cold in camps as they position themselves in front of CBP processing center
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Venezuelan migrants are trying to be more visible to U.S. authorities after setting up their camps in front of a CBP processing…
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All-clear given after Cesar Chavez Academy placed on brief lockdown; classes resume as normal
EL PASO, Texas — Cesar Chavez Academy in the lower valley was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning but has since been given the all-clear to resume…
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Man who drove SUV into Waukesha Christmas parade found guilty of intentional homicide
(CNN) — Darrell Brooks was found guilty of six counts of first-degree intentional homicide on Wednesday for driving his SUV into a crowd…
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Mexico scraps daylight savings time except along border
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Senate approved a bill Wednesday to eliminate daylight saving time, putting an end to the practice of changing clocks…
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The Powerball jackpot climbed to $800 million after no ticket matched all winning numbers in Wednesday’s drawing
By Zoe Sottile, CNN The Powerball jackpot soared to a whopping $800 million after Wednesday night’s drawing yielded no grand prize winning…
Continue Reading Watch out for ‘leakage’: These are some clues students can look out for to help prevent school violence
By Holly Yan, CNN To help thwart potential school violence, students and staff need to beware of certain warning signs — and feel comfortable…
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3 more men found guilty in Whitmer kidnapping plot
By Brian Vitagliano, CNN A jury in Michigan has found three men guilty of providing material support for a terrorist act and two other state charges…
Continue Reading Judge rules DeSantis administration must turn over records relating to migrant flights
By Chris Boyette, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration did not comply with state public records laws and must turn over records…
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Smugglers attempt to conceal migrants in bed of dump truck
COTULLA, Texas — Authorities say a dump truck driver is in custody after a human smuggling attempt was busted in Texas. The dozens of migrants,…
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La Havana bartender supported by family, friends, and employer in breast cancer battle
EL PASO, Texas- Jennifer Zielsdorf’s battle with cancer was quick. Diagnosed in February of 2022, she told ABC-7 that by April, her doctors…
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RSV cases skyrocket in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas– With a 369% increase in RSV cases this year, and 162 cases just in October, this respiratory infection is storming through the…
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NM Attorney General: New Mexico, Texas and Colorado reach “historic agreement” over the waters of the Rio Grande
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — After a nearly decade-long battle, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas has announced a “historic agreement”…
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First native El Pasoan formally sworn in as U.S. CBP Port Director
EL PASO, Texas — The first native El Pasoan to serve as Port Director in U.S. Customs and Border Protection History has assumed command of the El…
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A 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes near San Jose, US Geological Survey reports
  (CNN) — The US Geological Survey (USGS) reports a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Seven Trees, near San Jose, California. Preliminary information…
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Venezuelan migration saw 80% drop since shift in policy, now migrants look for jobs
EL PASO, Texas –U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say there’s been an 80% drop in encounters with Venezuelan migrants in the week since…
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City of El Paso unanimously votes to ask staff to create plan to address weeds on homes owned by elderly, disabled
EDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this story incorrectly stated that the City Council voted to impose a moratorium for weeds citations for the…
Continue Reading A teacher died trying to save students from a school shooter who killed a girl just before her Sweet 16
By Holly Yan, Adrienne Broaddus and Caroll Alvarado, CNN Jean Kuczka and Alexzandria Bell were on the brink of celebrating exciting milestones in…
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Police investigate possible homicide in south-central
UPDATE – A 62-year-old man died after being injured in at altercation with an 88-year-old man, according to a spokesman from the El Paso Police…
Continue Reading Adidas terminates partnership with Kanye West
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Adidas has ended its partnership with Ye, also known as Kanye West, with “immediate effect.” In a…
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Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug…
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Barrio Azteca gunmen found guilty in consulate murders of 2010 sentenced to life in prison
EL PASO, Texas– According to the Department of Justice, Jose Guadalupe Diaz Diaz, 43, and Martin Artin Perez Marrufo, 54, were sentenced to life in…
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NMSU vs. San Jose State: Where rescheduling the game stands
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Aggies game against the Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 22 was postponed due to the death of running back Camdan McWright…
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Teenager arrested in upper valley bakery robbery linked to multiple burglary sprees
UPDATE: Court documents obtained by ABC-7 show Jacob Perez’s physical description, and MO connected him to a series of 15 business burglaries back in…
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Leslie Jordan, beloved actor and social media star, dead at 67
(CNN) — Leslie Jordan, beloved comedian and actor known for his work on “Will and Grace,” has died, his longtime staff member told CNN.…
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