ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA)– A resident was displaced and one person was treated for smoke inhalation after a mobile home caught fire Saturday afternoon in Anthony, according to Doña Ana Fire Rescue. Firefighters were dispatched shortly after 3:15 p.m. to the 160 block of Saltbush Drive following reports of a possible house fire. When crews
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deepening budget shortfalls are affecting some of the biggest school districts in El Paso – and more cuts to staffing are on the table. The El Paso Independent School District faces a nearly $53 million shortfall as auditors dig deeper into the district’s books. The Board of Trustees is set to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Badass Human Race presented by GECU, is set to take place Sunday, May 31, where more around more than 2,700 athletes are expected at to participate. The Badass Human Race is set to happen in Downtown El Paso at San Jacinto Plaza from 5:30 am to 8:00 am, where
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says that 19-year-old Andres Montanez of El Paso, Texas died from his injuries after being hit by a vehicle when crossing Loop 375 on Transmountain. Officials say that Saturday, May 30, 2026, at around 1:06 a.m., deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
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UPDATE (4:11 PM) — A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has responded to KVIA, providing the following responses to the allegations that the lawsuit brought by ACLU and others filed on the operation of Camp East Montana. On accusations of no access to medical care: “No one is denied access to medical
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by Cindy RamirezMay 30, 2026 Share Facebook Nextdoor Reddit Citing severe medical neglect, violent use of force and excessive use of solitary confinement of migrants, the ACLU of Texas and other legal and human rights organizations late Friday filed a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement over inhumane conditions at Camp East Montana. The 78-page lawsuit
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In Downtown El Paso, the Downtown Management District honors the legacy of Latina Pop and Tejano music artist Selena at the Second Annual Selena & Salsa. The event happened from Saturday, May 30, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Union Plaza, the free, family-friendly event will brought together music,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A baby great horned owl, named Hootie, is on the path to recovery and slated for release in the coming weeks after being found on ABC-7’s Hillary Floren’s lavender farm in Tularosa and received care from multiple wildlife organizations. Cressie Drummond was out for her morning walk when she spotted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The highly-anticipated showdown between Stephanie Han and Holly Holm is less than 24 hours away. The ceremonial weigh-ins will take place at 6 p.m. Friday at the El Paso County Coliseum. The fight brings two experienced fighters with plenty to prove. In Saturday’s fight, Han will look to defend her
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A federal judge said Friday that President Donald Trump can’t close or rename the Kennedy Center, ruling that it cannot be officially named for anyone else unless Congress approves it. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the rebranding of the Kennedy Center as the “Trump Kennedy Center” violates the law, and ordered that Trump’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former candidate for El Paso City Council, District 5, was arrested on charges including indecency with a child, possession of child pornography and child sexual assault, according to jail records. An arrest affidavit for Sean Austin Orr said he was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old child between February
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By John Parkinson, Jay O’Brien, James Hill, Peter Charalambous, and Lauren Peller Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told members of the House Oversight Committee Friday that the Justice Department had released all the documents required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but that she did not lead every aspect of the process, according to a copy of her prepared opening
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UPDATE (3:01 p.m.) — El Paso police said all lanes reopened at 2:16 p.m. UPDATE (1:18 p.m.) — One person has been airlifted, the El Paso Fire Department said. Two others have been sent to the hospital. UPDATE: (1:06 p.m.) — The Special Traffic Investigation unit of the El Paso Police were called out to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Motorcyclists are more vulnerable in traffic due to their smaller size and reduced visibility, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. With increased motorcycle crashes in the county, the sheriff’s office shared safety tips for all drivers. “We all have to be driving defensively, and so that’s all we ask,”
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County said it’s looking for firms to manage, operate, market and administrate the County Coliseum. Friday, the county sent a Request for Proposal process to keep continuity of operations while encouraging contractors to submit proposals. The request means the county can solicit competitive proposals from qualified vendors for
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A Socorro man has been sentenced to three years and six months in a Juárez state prison, the The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office said Thursday. His charges include homicide, property damage and bodily injury made during a crash in Juárez. Investigators said Henry Raygoza caused a deadly crash that killed a
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SANTA FE (KVIA) — People in New Mexico are smoking less, but are also vaping more, the New Mexico Department of Health said Friday. Health data shows teenagers are also smoking cigarettes less. The percentage of adults in New Mexico dropped from 15% in 2022 to 11.7% in 2024, NMDOH said. The percentage of those
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of next week’s El Paso Independent School District board meeting to decide if the district cuts more than 400 EPISD jobs, ABC-7 spoke today with Dr. Jack Loveridge, Vice President of the board and Ross Moore, El Paso Federation of Teachers President. According to EPISD Board Vice President Dr.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the warm temperatures continue to grip the Borderland, many children will be around swimming pools. May marks National Water Safety Month, a time to help prevent drowning and promote safe water practices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Betty Landin joined countless other business hopefuls aiming to be cast in the next season of ABC’s Shark Tank. The nationwide quest to find entrepreneurs for the upcoming season closed at the end of April. Landin’s story of resilience begins in Tamaulipas, Mexico, where she was born to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District appointed a new district police service chief. Donica Pedregon made history as the district’s first woman to lead the department. Pedregon joined EPISD’s police services in 2014 and has since served in several leadership roles, such as a field training officer. Her promotion to
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The way people workout has changed significantly over the last few years as more people are focusing on how they recover. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins Planet Fitness in West El Paso on Friday to talk about this wellness movement, or “workout evolution” as they begin integrating these changes. The gym franchise in
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Originally Published: 29 MAY 26 09:30 ET By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge in Virginia has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving ahead with plans to create a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate people who it says were wrongly targeted by the government in the past. The brief order from
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Just days away from Silva Magnet High School’s graduation ceremony, senior Josefina Cortez is eager to embark on the next chapter of her life. At a young age, she realized she wanted to study medicine. She said her grandmother being diabetic and facing other health challenges fueled her passion. Cortez is one
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A Blue Origin rocket exploded on the launch tower in a fiery blast during a test of its engines on Thursday night, the company said. The static fire test at the Cape Canaveral Space Force station in Florida came in preparation for the company’s upcoming launch of its New Glenn rocket, which aimed to send
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a man for animal cruelty after finding an underweight dog with visible bones. On Memorial Day, deputies helped the Animal Welfare Unit with an investigation on the 13300 block of Estancia de Misiones Street off S San Elizario Road. They found
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Harmony Public Schools EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All Six Harmony Public Schools Campuses have been recognized in El Paso to earn a National PLTW Distinguished School Recognition. Project Lead The Way is a national nonprofit organization that provides transformative learning experiences in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, helping students develop real-world knowledge and skills for
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by Paul Cobler, The Texas TribuneMay 28, 2026 Texas’ law requiring app marketplace operators like Google and Apple to verify all users’ ages and seek parental permission before minors can download apps or make in-app purchases can go into effect for now, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students at the University of Texas at El Paso are closer to having a new on-campus housing option. Thursday, with pickaxes in hand, university officials broke ground for a new $102 million dorm called “Miner Crossing.” The dorm will have 507 beds in rooms made for for one to two
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by Claudia Lorena Silva More than 400 El Paso Independent School District jobs, including teachers and central office staff, may be cut as the Board of Trustees will vote Tuesday whether to declare financial exigency and implement a massive savings plan that includes layoffs. EPISD Superintendent Brian Lusk is recommending the board make the declaration and
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