Ruidoso Trade Post owner says he’s lost more than half of the inventory
RUIDOSO, New Mexico(KVIA)– Powerful flood waters ripped through Ruidoso leaving the city unrecognizable. Arnold Duke, owner of Ruidoso Trade Post…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerous temps expected, storms still stick around
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as temps climb to dangerous levels today. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 104,…
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Local officials, family respond to victims killed by Ruidoso floods
A Fort Bliss soldier and his wife are in the hospital with serious injuries after getting caught in the Ruidoso floods, leaving their two young…
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El Paso Police locate missing woman
Update (8:15 P.M.) – El Paso Police say Jazmin Munoz has been located. UPDATE – Police are now looking for 21 year-old Ian Rodriguez as suspect in…
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Special Traffic Investigators responding to crash in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Special Traffic Investigators are at the scene of a crash in Northeast El Paso. It happened at Gateway North and Kenworthy…
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New Mexico Governor issues emergency request for resources for Ruidoso flooding response
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency declaration request to have more federal response…
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Body of Doña Ana County Sheriffs Deputy returning to Borderland
UPDATE (8:30 P.M.) – The Dona Ana Sheriff’s Office Union CWA created a GoFundMe to assist the family of Deputy Aleman. You can find it right here.…
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Flash flood hits New Mexico mountain town, leaving at least 3 dead
KOAT, COREY SEXTON, KAITLYN CARPENTER, FRANK SHREVE, CNN By Hanna Park, Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — At least three people, including two…
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U.S. Army Veteran seeks El Paso’s help in supporting Central Texas flood victims
El Pasoans are also working to help Central Texas flood victims in any way they can, but one woman couldn’t sit on her hands once she found out…
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Gov. Abbott orders flags in Texas to half-staff for flooding victims
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered all Texas flags across the state to be lowered half-staff in honor of those who died from…
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Aunt of the two children killed in Ruidoso floods confirms deaths and identities to ABC News
Update (8:20 P.M.) – ABC News has confirmed to ABC-7 the names of the two kids killed by the floods in Ruidoso, including their parents who are…
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El Paso man arrested in Lower Valley shooting with El Paso Police officer
UPDATE (July 9, 2025): El Paso Police have now arrested Paul Ivan Gonzalez after his release from the hospital on Tuesday. Gonzalez is charged with…
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2 children, 1 adult dead due to flooding in Ruidoso
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Village of Ruidoso has confirmed at least 3 people have died after flash flooding in the area. The victims were…
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Refinery stacks performed standard flaring after power outage
Update (6:14 PM): Officials with Marathon Petroleum Corp. say that due to a power outage, the refinery started performing standard flaring procedures…
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Ruidoso Flooding: House swept away, racetrack covered in water
Update (8:30 PM): Per the Village of Ruidoso’s Facebook, there is Spanish-speaking assistance for those affected by the floods. You can get help by…
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Texas Flooding: Over 170 missing, 109 dead
At least 109 people are dead after heavy rain led to devastating flooding in Texas. Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 87 deaths,…
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DEA agent involved in shooting in Far East El Paso
Update (4:50 PM): A DEA spokesperson just confirmed to ABC-7 that one of its agents was involved in the shooting on Tierra Sauz Street this morning.…
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Despite same city tax rate, your property tax bill could go up next year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso homeowners could see their tax bill increase by $104 on average, or 6.5%, according to a presentation during…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Dangerously hot temps, storm potential
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the looming heat. Temperatures will be dangerously hot this week. Today…
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The El Paso Fire Department says they’re ready for any assignment, from search, rescue, or recovery when it comes to assisting with the devastating…
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Joe Golding’s new UTEP contract has him earning $712K a year
EL PASO, Texas – When UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding begins his 5th season with the Miners, he’ll do so under a new contract. In June, UTEP…
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What would flooding in El Paso look like? Take a look at these models
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Central Texas was hit by heavy flooding this holiday weekend. More than 100 people died in the floods. ABC-7 put together an…
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Local politicians react to National Weather Service forecasts, efforts to fund disaster warning system upgrades following Central Texas floods
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the wake of the deadly Central Texas floods, lawmakers are looking back on Texas House Bill 13, which was introduced…
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4 EPPD officers injured in crash on I-10 West
Update (4:16 PM): Officials with the El Paso Police Department released the following statement about the crash: “Earlier today at 1:10 pm, four…
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Texas Hill Country Floods: Where to donate
KERRVILLE, Texas (KVIA) — Dozens are dead after heavy flooding in Texas Hill Country this holiday weekend. The storm’s death toll is now over 100,…
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Construction along Montana Ave. continues; some businesses feel the impact
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Some local businesses continue express frustration as construction on Montana Ave. continues in East El Paso. According to…
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Man charged with homicide by vehicle after hit-and-run
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Law enforcement officials in Dona Ana County have arrested Vicente Vasquez in connection with a deadly pedestrian…
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Devastating Central Texas flash floods second-deadliest in Texas history, so far
By Jeff Ray Click here for updates on this story Texas (KTVT) — The death toll, as of Sunday at 10 p.m., of 81…
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Officer shot and man with rifle killed after exchange of fire at Border Patrol facility in Texas
Originally Published: 07 JUL 25 10:54 ET Updated: 07 JUL 25 11:45 ET By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A man with a rifle and tactical gear was killed…
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Good Vibes Only: From serving her country to her community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This Fourth of July, we are celebrating the great things of the U.S.A., including the people! Emily Howard is a former U.S.…
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