Elizabeth Warren ends her presidential campaign
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts — Elizabeth Warren dropped out of the presidential race following another round of disappointing finishes in primary…
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After chase and gunshot, handcuffed man briefly escapes from state trooper in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man who led a Texas state trooper on a high-speed chase, was able to briefly escape after being handcuffed. The Texas…
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2 tested for coronavirus in New Mexico, but no confirmed cases yet as state bolsters prevention efforts
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s governor said Wednesday that two people in the state have been tested for coronavirus infection, with one…
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Court now blocks ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy on only portion of U.S. border — Texas, New Mexico not included
SAN FRANCISCO, California — In the latest twist on a key Trump administration immigration policy, a federal appeals court said it will prevent the…
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Excavator pulled out by 2 more after rain swallows it into its’ own hole in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Residents in one east-side El Paso neighborhood can now drive out of their homes after torrential rains left them boxed in with a…
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Former Sunland Park militia leader convicted of impersonating Border Patrol agent
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A federal jury in Las Cruces has convicted a former Sunland Park militia leader of impersonating a U.S. Border Patrol…
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California’s governor declares state of emergency due to coronavirus threat
SACRAMENTO, California — California’s governor declared a statewide emergency on Wednesday due to the threat of coronavirus, becoming the…
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Biden rode late momentum to Texas primary victory with large county wins – but El Paso went for Sanders
Pink indicates counties that voted for Biden, Blue for Sanders and Orange for Bloomberg. (Map: Texas Tribune) EL PASO, Texas — Former vice president…
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Wife of El Paso city Rep. Sam Morgan asks DA’s office to drop domestic violence charges against him
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County District Attorney’s office confirmed to ABC-7 on Wednesday that the wife of El Paso city Rep. Sam Morgan is…
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El Paso, New Mexico health officials announce arrival of coronavirus test kits
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Health Department and the New Mexico Department of Health now have the capacity to test for COVID-19 with tests kits…
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Las Cruces OKs plan to expand public murals, sculptures
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico’s largest southern city is pushing for more public art. Las Cruces lawmakers have approved a master plan for…
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New Mexico governor hints at presidential endorsement soon, wants nominee who can unify
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham hinted Wednesday that she may endorse one of her party’s presidential…
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Horizon man accused of having hundreds of child porn images
EL PASO, Texas — A 45-year-old Horizon man has been arrested after El Paso police allegedly caught him with several hundred child porn images,…
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Joe Biden won Texas primary in a stunning turnaround
AUSTIN, Texas — Former Vice President Joe Biden has won the Texas presidential primary, continuing a stunning revival of his once-struggling…
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Bloomberg drops out & endorses Biden, who won 9 states including Texas; Sanders won 4 including California
Here’s a look back at how Super Tuesday unfolded. Bloomberg tells ABC News he’s dropping out Mike Bloomberg ended his presidential campaign on…
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Mike Bloomberg drops out of presidential race, endorses Joe Biden
LOS ANGELES, California — Billionaire Mike Bloomberg ended his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday and endorsed former Vice…
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El Paso County District Attorney, Commissioner races go to runoffs
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans will likely decide the fate of the El Paso County District Attorney’s race in a runoff election in May. A majority of…
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Ordaz-Perez wins Texas House Dist. 76 seat
EL PASO, Texas — Claudia Ordaz-Perez defeated Elisa Tamayo on Tuesday night to replace incumbent Texas state Rep. Cesar Blanco. Ordaz-Perez held a…
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Wiles re-elected El Paso Sheriff
EL PASO, Texas — There were four Democratic candidates running for El Paso County Sheriff on Tuesday, but ABC-7 projected incumbent Sheriff Richard…
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Giant sinkhole opens up on east El Paso roadway after heavy rain
EL PASO, Texas — A giant sinkhole, big enough to swallow a car, opened up in a section of east El Paso known for flooding on Tuesday afternoon. The…
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‘We just want justice for Marissa’: 8-year-old Sunland girl’s accused killers will stay jailed until trial
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces judge denied a prosecutor’s request to delay a trial after a suspected arson case in Sunland Park which…
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18-wheeler jackknifes along I-10 near downtown El Paso; westbound lanes shut down
EL PASO, Texas — Â An 18-wheeler tractor-trailer rig jackknifed late Tuesday night along a rain-slicked Interstate 10 near downtown. The semi-truck…
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Trump, Cornyn win Texas GOP vote
AUSTIN, Texas — President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn were renominated Tuesday evening by Texas Republicans as primary polls across…
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El Paso water officials say no health hazard posed following wastewater main rupture
EL PASO, Texas — Officials with El Paso Water are saying that there are no health risks to nearby businesses or neighborhoods following a wastewater…
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Quarantined ship passengers in San Antonio set to go home
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — More than 120 people quarantined in Texas after a coronavirus outbreak aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in…
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Watch: Movie legend Richard Dreyfuss comes to Las Cruces International Film Festival
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Movie legend Richard Dreyfuss spoke to young aspiring filmmakers at New Mexico State University on Tuesday afternoon. Known…
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9 deaths have now happened in the U.S. from coronavirus
SEATTLE, Washington — Tensions over how to contain the fast-spreading coronavirus intensified Tuesday in the United States as the death toll…
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Teen shot, wounded in parking lot of Las Cruces community center
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A teenager was shot and wounded Monday night at a Las Cruces community center and police continued searching Tuesday for…
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Skateboarder struck and killed by car along busy northeast El Paso street
El Paso, Texas — A skateboarder was struck by a car and killed late Monday night near a northeast El Paso intersection along a busy road. The deadly…
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Voting guide for El Paso’s 2020 primary election
EL PASO, Texas — Primary election day in Texas is Tuesday, March 3. On Election Day, officials note that you must vote at the precinct where you are…
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