LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico State University Police Department arrested a 46-year-old man for owning an explosive device, jail records said. Authorities found a book about making explosives in his home, according to court documents. According to court documents, NMSU Police went to David J. Curtis’, trailer home in the desert June
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer break, a select group of El Paso educators will take part in a unique, real-world training and take their findings back to the classroom. Since 2023, Council on Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development’s (CREEED) Educator Externship Program has partnered with regional businesses to provide educators with a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hospitals of Providence on Friday named Victoria Gonzalez as its new chief executive officer for the Memorial Campus and Children’s Hospital. Gonzalez has worked for THOP since 1995, the hospital said. She served in several leadership roles, including group chief financial officer over the El Paso market. She graduated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Thursday, El Paso City Council member Cynthia Boyar Trejo responded to an intent to start a petition for recall against her. She said voting to break an incentive agreement with Meta would have devastating consequences for the community. In a statement sent to ABC-7, Rep. Trejo said: “I respect the
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ciudad Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar requested an indefinite leave of absence Wednesday afternoon, according to the city’s municipal government. The request concludes nearly five years of him leading the municipal administration. During a special city council session, Pérez Cuéllar said the next step in his career is a challenge
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Strap on your cowboy boots and hat because Starr Western Wear’s Rodeo is back in El Paso this weekend. The spirit of the American west returns to El Paso on Friday at the El Paso County Coliseum for three days. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins special guests to give a live sneak peek of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— This Summer, some Borderland students took a break from their phones and tablets and perfected their chess skills! The second week of June marked the 8th annual Chess Camp at Reyes Elementary School. The week-long event was organized by El Pasoan Mark Fooladi. This year, over 50 students signed up. Fooladi
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starr Western Wear’s Rodeo El Paso is returning to the El Paso County Coliseum for three days of rodeo competition and family entertainment. The event is scheduled for June 19-21 and will feature more than 250 athletes competing in Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA)
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UPDATE (5:55 p.m.): EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Electric spokesman Daniel Perez told ABC-7 this project will not impact ratepayers. “It’s a generation facility for a specific customer. And that specific customer will be paying for those costs. There’s nothing here that would impact any other any of our other customers,” Daniel Perez
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens welcomed a new resident, the City of El Paso announced Thursday. Dan, a 19-month-old giraffe, moved to the Sun City from a Nebraska zoo in May. Dan stands at 12 feet. He’ll soon live with Gigi, the zoo’s female giraffe, and they will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced one of its lieutenants graduated from the FBI National Academy in Virginia. Lieutenant Oscar Torres graduated shook hands with FBI Director Kash Patel as he walked the stage and took his diploma. “Lieutenant Torres’ graduation from the FBI National Academy is a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested two people after helping El Paso County Animal Welfare with an animal cruelty investigation, the County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Myalena Morales, 25, and Carlos Jasso, 30, are accused of leaving a dog in a small space with poor conditions. Authorities found a severely malnourished dog at a
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RESERVE, N.M. (KVIA) — On Monday, several New Mexico law enforcement agencies worked together to rescue a missing man, New Mexico State Police said. An arrow drawn in the dirt saved him. Police said 74-year-old man reported himself as lost while hiking in Catron County, New Mexico. He texted his family he separated from his
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(KVIA) — New Mexico lieutenant governor Democratic nominee Maggie Toulouse Oliver has dropped out, she said on social media Thursday. Toulouse Oliver said her decision comes after changes to her health. In New Mexico’s primary election earlier in June, she defeated Harold Pope Jr. and secured the Democratic nomination for the November election. She was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After a memorable run on American Idol, El Paso native Julian Kalel is returning home to thank the community that supported him throughout his journey. Kalel will perform at Country & Color in Downtown El Paso on July 4th, just weeks after appearing in the American Idol finale and sharing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two El Paso Independent School District students will attend the National Spanish Spelling Bee this year, the district said. They will compete against the top Spanish spellers from across the country. Emiliano Ferrán Martínez Caloca from Wiggs Middle School and Shaheli De Silva from the Young Women’s Academy secured their spots at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso showed off renovations at Fire Station No. 24 in East El Paso. The $2.45 million renovation project modernized the station with technology updates, the city said. The 2019 Public Safety Bond Program funded the renovation project, according to El Paso Fire Chief Johnathan Killings.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso will host a free watch party for Mexico’s second World Cup match against South Korea at Cleveland Square Park in Downtown El Paso. Fans who attend can also take part in free snacks, prizes and soccer player card trading, while the game is played
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UPDATE- Retired Air Force pilot Eric Gonzalez, who also flies commercially, said GPS jamming events are not unusual for pilots. “It’s not uncommon to get a little blurb on your equipment that, hey, there’s GPS signals infected, and then we rely on our backup instrumentation in that case,” Gonzalez said. “Usually it’s something called an
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by Claudia Lorena Silva The Socorro Independent District adopted a balanced budget for the second year in a row and is looking to start rebuilding its savings next year after a decade of spending more than it generated in revenue. The SISD board voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt a $462.1 million general fund budget with a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 15-year-old El Paso teen is hoping to find a forever family through the Heart Gallery of El Paso’s “Many Hearts, One Mission” campaign. Janelle is one of many children featured by the Heart Gallery of El Paso, an initiative that helps connect children in foster care with prospective adoptive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 55-year-old man has been arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation involving a hidden camera in a home. On Jan. 20, 2026 deputies responded to a call on Talbot Avenue. The sheriff’s office says a resident at the home discovered a suspicious device inside a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District voted 5-1 to approve the budget for next school year. They also have a $12 million budget deficit for the year and hope to balance it by the end of the school year. Superintendent Xavier De la Torre said that the main goal for the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 uncovered an internal YISD audit that found the district could become insolvent within two years. In an interview Wednesday, YISD Superintendent Xavier De La Torre answered questions about the audit. The audit was never shared with the public. In a May 20 board meeting, YISD Internal Auditor Amy Sanchez
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– YISD and EPISD both have a list of vacant schools and/or properties up for bid. Some have been on the market for years, yet some haven’t sold. The El Paso Independent School District currently has three schools, a custodial equipment and repair shop, and vacant land available for bid. Meanwhile, the
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — A 36-year-old Galveston man was arrested for allegedly stealing a vehicle from El Paso and trying to drive it into Mexico with plans to sell it, according to court documents ABC-7 obtained. Law enforcement arrested him at a port of entry, documents said. Tuesday, police went to the Santa Teresa
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David Venturella saying at least three people experienced suspected overdoses at Camp East Montana in El Paso. The letter cites 911 calls where emergency crews responded to two suspected overdoses, both
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By David Brennan, Nadine El-Bawab, and Kevin ShalveyLast Updated: June 17, 2026, 4:38 PM MDT Trump signs MOU with Iran while dining at Versailles President Donald Trump on Wednesday physically signed the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran that ends the war, a White House official confirmed. “On Sunday, the MOU was signed digitally by
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With Fourth of July celebrations less than a month away, El Paso Animal Services is encouraging pet owners to prepare now for what has generally been one of the busiest times of the year for lost pets. During the 4th of July holiday, shelters across the country see an increase
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Law enforcement in Doña Ana County are pushing a new safety initiative to reduce criminal trespassing and unlawful shootings on private property around the jetport in Santa Teresa, the county announced Wednesday. The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office, New Mexico State Police and Sunland Park Police will work together to
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