TULAROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Village of Tularosa has declared a state of emergency due to the village’s municipal water storage tanks having reached critically low levels, where officials say poses a threat to public safety, fire protection, and basic domestic needs. According to village officials, heavy rains and flash flooding in the Ruidoso,
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San Elizario, Texas (KVIA) — One hundred animals have been rescued and transported to a ranch after an investigation led to a man’s arrest and an animal cruelty charge, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The animals were transported to a nonprofit animal rescue called Gracey’s Rescue Ranch. Santos Gordillo Torres allegedly neglected dozens
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LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KVIA) — Twice in a week, former New Mexico State University basketball player Deshawndre Washington failed to appear in court for an ongoing hazing case. Washington is accused of 15 felonies tied to a hazing scandal during the 2023-23 NMSU basketball season. Part of the season was cancelled, and NMSU’s men’s basketball coach
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the Department of War announced more than $180 million has been invested into schools of mines and metallurgy. President Trump also led a press conference explaining the investment. The University of Texas at El Paso will get part of that grant, according to the school’s president, Heather Wilson. “We’re
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Crews working on the Borderland Expressway project are about to start placing the first beams. Please plan your travel in advance. According to TxDOT El Paso, Stan Roberts Road will be fully closed in both directions between McCombs and Martin Luther King on Tuesday and Thursday next week. On Saturday, McCombs Road
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A multi-agency gang investigation in Las Cruces led to federal charges and the seizure of firearms and narcotics, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico said Friday. Federal, state and Las Cruces law enforcement officers finished a months-long investigation targeting gang activity in the city. During the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 36-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault of a child after his teenage step-daughter alleged he sexually assaulted her for years, according to an arrest affidavit. Documents from the El Paso Police department alleged Adam Salvador Martinez committed the offense from February 2024 to June 2026. The El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The impact an animal can have on a person’s life and metal wellbeing has long been documented. Researchers now say canine companionship is helping a specific set of patients succeed in their recovery. “We’re kind of wired to be connected to nature, and dogs are just particularly good at creating
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — La Nube STEAM Discovery Center is coming up on its second anniversary. To celebrate, children’s admission will be free Saturday. Child admission is free for a morning and afternoon session, La Nube said. You can reserve up to four free child tickets with the purchase of one adult ticket for
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by Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas TribuneAugust 7, 2026 President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott paused industry-wide approvals until the companies provide the state with more information on things like power and water use. “I saw Texas the other day sort of is against
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — State and federal authorities in Juárez seized a tiger and an alligator while investigating an alleged homicide Thursday. During operations, Chihuahua State Police, Mexican National Guard, Mexican Army and the State Investigation Agency looked into a homicide that reportedly happened between July 31-Aug. 1, officials said. The first search happened
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two environmental quality reports said the Marathon El Paso refinery released harmful gasses in South-Central on Tuesday and Wednesday. One of the reports noted one of the gases released for 24 hours. Tuesday night, residents near the refinery noticed a strong gas odor. District 2 City Representative Josh Acevedo confirmed
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IDEA Public Schools kicked off the school year this week and Good Morning El Paso joins them Friday morning at their Horizon Vista College Prep campus. This school year, the campus makes history by welcoming its first 12th grade class. IDEA welcomes back nearly 6,000 students for the upcoming 2026-27 school year at 10 schools across
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By Peter Charalambous and Steven Portnoy A federal appeals court issued a ruling Friday blocking the construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, concluding that congressional approval is needed for the project. Judges Patricia Millett and Bradley Garcia rebuked President Trump for making the unprecedented changes to the historic structure without consulting Congress. “Each
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UPDATE (Aug. 7, 2026): A California judge ordered the Trump Administration to release $65 million in funds it withheld in payments to organizations that help unaccompanied migrant children. Estrella del Paso will receive some of that money. Estrella del Paso will get about $765,000 from the administration for legal services that ran out last Friday.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District appointed temporary board trustees for both District 6 and 7, as they were sworn into office Thursday night at EPISD’s headquarters in Central El Paso.For District 6, the board chose Dr. Matthew Reza, a local nurse practitioner and U.S. Navy retiree, while for District
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer, a select group of Ysleta ISD students participated in a summer internship with Marathon Petroleum Corporation. Five high schoolers from YISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program participated in Marathon’s internship program from June through July. According to YISD, the interns are rising seniors. These students underwent a
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, a New Mexico court ordered Meta to fund a $567 million abatement program dedicated to addressing the youth mental health crisis, according to the state’s Justice Department. The order addresses the state’s public nuisance claim against Meta Platforms. Additionally, a judge ruled Meta must “Delete the accounts and all personal
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By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta must tighten controls on children’s accounts and pay $567 million into a fund to remedy its role in a youth mental health crisis, a New Mexico judge ordered Thursday, in a ruling that dealt the social media giant another hefty penalty and compared it to polluting
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Storms developed over El Paso Thursday, bringing hail to some residents in West and Upper Valley El Paso. ABC-7 viewers shared some weather video with us, which you can watch above. Send us pictures and videos of the weather through our share form.
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By Nicholas Kerr, Emily Chang, and Michelle Stoddart President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a pair of executive orders targeting birthright citizenship — one that would outlaw what the administration has described as “birth tourism” and another that would narrow the criteria who is eligible for birthright citizenship. The orders come after the Supreme Court struck down an attempt by Trump
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UPDATE (6:28 p.m.): EPE’s outage map said 13 outages are still active and 5,002 customers are affected. EPE said there’s no estimated restoration time. UPDATE (5:20 p.m.): EPE said 32 power outages are ongoing, with 6,491 customers affected. Some of those outages are in Dona Ana County, according to EPE’s outage map. EL PASO, Texas
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CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — Residents and drivers near the San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint, Texas, may notice more people walking in the area on Monday. The San Elizario Fire Rescue urged drivers to be cautious as people pack the roads for an annual pilgrimage. San Elizario Fire Rescue said the pilgrimage procession runs from
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UPDATE (Aug. 3, 2026): A 30-year-old man allegedly told called 911 and said, “I killed my mom,” according to arrest documents ABC-7 obtained. Juan Valles Valenzuela faces a murder charge. Juan Valles Valenzuela’s mugshot.(Courtesy: EPPD) Saturday at 1:45 p.m., El Paso police went to 306 Cargill St. for a 911 “unknown problem” call, documents said.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso launched a free program to help homeowners look into solar energy and possibly save on installation costs. The program will provide guidance to help those who participate decide whether rooftop solar is right for their home. Switch Together and the nonprofit Solar United Neighbors partnered
Continue Reading LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Former New Mexico State University basketball player Deshawndre Washington failed to appear in court again Wednesday. He’s accused of 15 felonies for an alleged hazing scandal during the 2022-23 basketball season at NMSU. In Wednesday morning’s motion trial, many virtually called into the courtroom through Zoom. Washington didn’t answer the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, El Paso County asked residents to attend a special Commissioners Court meeting at Ascarate Park to share their thoughts about the park’s proposed future improvements. Part of those plans include a proposed removal of the park’s duck pond. The County said a Capital Improvement Bond voters approved in 2024
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A non-profit organization in Ciudad Juárez, working alongside the Catholic Diocese of El Paso and the Hope Border Institute, has secured a grant to support migrants stranded in Juárez who need to start a new life at the border. ‘Derechos Humanos Integrales en Acción’ (DHIA) assists asylum seekers at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shoppers can save money on clothes and school supplies in Texas during the state’s sales tax holiday on Aug. 7-9. State law exempts sales tax on some items priced below $100. The exemption applies whether shoppers buy things in person or online. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts said shoppers
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District on Thursday announced its teachers have the opportunity to earn thousands of dollars in compensation for the 2026-27 school year. CISD said the district’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program made the salary boost possible. The district has had the program in place before. The Texas Education
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