LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces native will represent New Mexico at Miss America’s Teen Competition in September. Jordyn Campion took the crown at Miss New Mexico’s Teen 2026. “Receiving the title of Miss New Mexico’s Teen is an incredible honor,” said Campion in a statement. “I am excited to represent our state,
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Las Cruces teenager is set to take the national stage later this month as she competes for the title of Miss Teen USA 2025. Ava Lyonne Kincaid, 17, earned the title of Miss New Mexico Teen USA on Aug. 17 and will now represent the state at the national
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Weekend thunderstorms treated El Pasoans to a stunning double rainbow Sunday. The National Weather Service said double rainbows form when part of a light ray reflects twice on a raindrop. ABC-7 and its viewers captured many pictures from different parts of the city. You can view the gallery below. To
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — A baby formula has been linked to three infant hospitalizations and has been recalled nationwide, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. Monday, it urged customers to stop using Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic infant formula sold at Target. Nara Organics recalled the products after it was linked to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fifteen Girl Scouts will spend the week learning how to repair and handle home emergencies. The annual SHEBuilds ‘n Drills Workshop teaches girls how to act during home flooding, fires and fix appliances. The workshop is part of Rebuilding Together El Paso’s SHEBuilds project, which teaches women basic home maintenance
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Originally Published: 15 JUN 26 15:18 ET Updated: 15 JUN 26 18:09 ET By Taylor Romine, Davis Winkie, CNN (CNN) — Eight crewmembers are believed to be dead in a B-52 bomber crash shortly after takeoff from a base northeast of Los Angeles Monday morning, Edwards Air Force Base said. Emergency crews responded immediately to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After capturing the attention of viewers across the country on the latest season of American Idol, El Paso native Julian Kalel is performing on July 4th at the Convention Center Plaza Downtown for a free community event. Kalel will return to El Paso for a special hometown performance aimed at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twelve people have been arrested after U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations found a stash house in El Paso. CBP said Monday it found the house in May. On May 27, agents found a stash house used for human smuggling, CBP said. They found 11 adults in the staying
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UPDATE (June 12, 2026) — The County of El Paso sent an updated list of cooling centers Friday: Agua Dulce Community Center – 15371 Kentwood Ave. (Horizon) Fabens Community Center – 201 NW Camp St. (Fabens) Canutillo Community Center – 7351 Bosque Rd. (Canutillo) La Fe Montana Vista Community and Resource Center, 14618 Greg Dr.
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — With confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott launched a free course to help people learn how to inspect their animals for the parasite. NWS fly larvae feed on living tissue through open wounds. As of June 11, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed 12 cases of NWS.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The debate over data centers reached a new level in the Borderland this week. At El Paso City Hall, it took eight hours of discussion and often contentious public comments about the economic incentive contract for the Meta data center now under construction in northeast to reach a vote. City
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DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is underway, and fans from all around the globe have been filling up most of the host cities’ stadiums, bringing the tournament’s euphoria to the U.S. Given that the United States will host more matches than Mexico and Canada, ticket prices have also influenced fans’ decisions on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requiring dogs crossing the border into the U.S. to have a Screwworm-Freedom Certificate. According to the USDA, before dogs can enter the United States, they must: Seek a veterinary exam and treatment Get a Screwworm-Freedom certificate Show the certificate at the port of entry
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “We’re gonna be patrolling the areas, patrolling the county to make sure people are staying away from fireworks tents. That’s one of our biggest concerns that pop them popping firecrackers too close to the stands,” Sam Villarreal told ABC-7 during an interview. Sam is with El Paso County Emergency Services
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 39-year-old El Paso man faced 20 counts of animal cruelty after the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it rescued 35 animals in Far East El Paso. Saturday, County Animal Welfare went to a home on the 700 block of Agua Del Rio after a reported injured dog.
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UPDATE (9:57 a.m.) — An El Paso Police Detective Judy Oviedo told ABC-7 police learned about the crash at 2:38 a.m. She said the police unit was at the intersection of Kansas Street and Wyoming Avenue “preventing traffic from using the I-10 entrance.” UPDATE (5:32 A.M.) — El Paso Police has cleared the scene. EL
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El Paso Water says this is the time of year when residents will start to see their bills increasing. On average, every person uses 67 gallons per day in every household. Whether you live in an apartment or home, with a household of one or five, they say the biggest water consumption is actually the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Military Monday: Honoring Marines Veteran SGT. John James. James joined the Marines in 1980 and remained active until 1988. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for thunderstorm chances through region. This morning we woke to temps in the 70s. Temperatures will once again be warm. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 93, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high of 92. Rain chances will
Continue Reading Originally Published: 15 JUN 26 07:31 ET Updated: 15 JUN 26 07:58 ET By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Fox is acquiring Roku, the popular streaming TV platform, in a massive $22 billion deal, the companies announced Monday. The transaction makes Fox a much more competitive streaming player, combining Fox’s sports, news and
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Following Sunday’s announcement of a memorandum or understanding between the U.S. and Iran, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Defense Minister Israel Katz issued statements saying Israel will not withdraw from any territory it has seized. “Israel is not subordinate to the United States, and we are an independent and sovereign state,” Ben-Gvir
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Your ABC-7 StormTrack Weather Team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert for the chance of scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms; some strong to severe with large hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. We had a slew of strong to severe thunderstorms move through the Borderland! Later this evening, the activity crept down into El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – La Nube STEAM Discovery Center allowed the first 600 children to enter for free to celebrate National Children’s Day and explore on Sunday. La Nube is able to this through a partnership with Cummins in order to celebrate the holiday according to Guest Experience Director for La Nube Hannah Harris.
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A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Central, East, and Northeast El Paso and Fort Bliss until 10:15 PM. Minor flooding has been noted along portions of I-10, at Westmoreland and Airway. Flooding may impact low water crossings in McKelligon Canyon, with debris left behind when waters recede.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Las Cruces and University Park until 5:15 PM for 70 MPH wind gusts and penny sized hail. This storm is located 6 miles west of Organ, moving southeast at 25 mph.
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President Donald Trump said in a post on social media Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached a deal, opening up the Strait of Hormuz. “I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” Trump wrote.
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