LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Eddie Joe Valdez was found guilty by a Doña Ana County jury today for the attempted first-degree murder of Derrick Whitehead. The shooting happened in February 26, 2024 after Valdez took Whitehead to a residential area under development south of Peter Hurd Rd. The jury heard testimony of how
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(KVIA) — Thursday, New Mexico animal health officials confirmed two additional New World screwworm cases in Grant County, which is about an hour and a half drive north of Deming. NWS is a parasite whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture said the cases were detected
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise visited Las Cruces Thursday. He joined Republican Congressional candidate Greg Cunningham. The event happened at the Electronic Caregiver on Main Street. ABC-7 spoke with Cunningham, who’s running against incumbent Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez for New Mexico’s second congressional district. “We want to take what’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Paso prepares to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, Destination El Paso invited the community to enjoy live music, food and local vendors for the next three weekends. The three-weekend events are free and open to the public. Each weekend will feature a different thee to celebrate Dia de
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, some border residents expressed divided opinions regarding a local businessman’s proposal to rename the Bridge of the Americas after President Donald Trump. The El Paso Chamber, along with other local business leaders, held a news conference Wednesday in Downtown El Paso. Leaders called on local, state, and federal government
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by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas TribuneOctober 15, 2026 WASHINGTON — James Talarico raised $64 million in the third quarter of the year, his campaign announced — the largest fundraising haul on record for a U.S. Senate candidate in any state for this period. Talarico, an Austin state representative, has been a prolific fundraiser throughout the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department is warning local businesses and residents about a scam impersonating EPFD personnel. The City of El Paso said individuals involved in the scam falsely claim to represent EPFD and demand payment for fire-related services. “EPFD will never request or demand upfront payment from businesses or
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a man accused of letting his child drive an ATV without functioning brakes. On Monday, deputies received a report of a crash at the intersection of Cypress Street and Wahlen Lane in Fabens. EPCSO said 37-year-old Jose Luis Lechuga let his
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Five people face federal drug trafficking charges for allegedly distributing narcotics through an operation coordinated by an American citizen incarcerated in a Juarez prison. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office District for New Mexico, the FBI, Las Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and Homeland Security Investigations launched an investigation into
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Doña Ana Fire Rescue crews and County Animal Control rescued a cat that wandered into the undercarriage of its owner’s car Wednesday. Just after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters went to a home off of N Country Club Road. Kitty’s owner tried to find the cat, but couldn’t because of it’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Loya family announced a $20 million gift to the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation. The foundation said the gift will go into the proposed 6.5-acre park over the I-10. According to the foundation, the proposed park would also be named after Fred Loya and his family. “The future park will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many people here in the borderland desperately need mental health care, but can’t afford it. That’s where Catholic Counseling Services comes in, offering sliding fee scales, hoping no one is turned away. CCS is asking El Pasoans to consider donating on this Giving Day, Thursday, Oct. 15. Dr. Allannah Sanchez
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, four El Paso non-profits stepped into the boxing ring together, not as competitors, but as teammates fighting for the community. El Paso Giving Day is the region’s largest online day of charitable giving. Created to spotlight nonprofit organizations and inspire a new generation of donors, El Paso Giving Day rallies
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UPDATE (Oct. 15, 2026): The El Paso Police Department said a 20-year-old motorcyclist died after the crash on Wednesday night. EPPD said Brandon Olivas drove his motorcycle eastbound at a “high rate of speed.” At the same time, the driver of a Chevy Malibu car drove westbound. The driver of the Malibu turned left, and
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Local non-profits ask for donations on El Paso Giving Day to achieve their goals, and the Humane Society of El Paso is showing off to what extent they’ll go to get the community’s support. Anton Conlon, board member and former board president of HSEP returns this year to do their 24-hour kennel challenge — where
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Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. By Isabella Murray, Michelle Stoddart, and Steven Beynon President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Nidal Hasan’s execution by firing squad “will not be streamed” — reversing the controversial announcement by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the killing would be
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Voters will see a bond regarding renovations to the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. In July 2026, the Las Cruces City Council approved a resolution for the public to vote on the General Obligation (GO) bond to support the project. The bond is secured by property tax capacity already in place.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber, along with other local business leaders, held a news conference Wednesday in Downtown El Paso. Economy Wholesale Grocers President Paul Dipp said the bridge should be named after President Donald Trump. “I also propose, along with many others, that the bridge be renamed the Donald J.
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EL PASO, Texas — Enjoy the mild weather across the Borderland tonight and tomorrow because a dramatic change is on the way. An upper-level storm moving across the Four Corners will keep conditions dry and breezy through Thursday afternoon, with temperatures staying near seasonal averages. However, a powerful cold front is expected to move into
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, the El Paso County Elections Department did a log and accuracy test on electronic pollbook equipment that will be used for the November elections. The county said officials use this test to verify whether voter information has been correctly loaded into the system, whether key devices are working
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa will stop in El Paso during a campaign tour, her press team announced Wednesday. Hinojosa’s campaign released dates for her “One Flight” GOTV tour. Her El Paso stop is scheduled for Oct. 28. El Paso is the second-to-last stop on the One Flight
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Circle K announced that it is once again bringing back a fuel discount for participating Texas gas stations, including El Paso. According to a spokesperson from Circle K, from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, members of the brand’s rewards membership program, Inner Circle, will save 40 cents
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso residents can receive guidance from city Tax Office representatives at senior and community centers starting Oct. 27. The El Paso Consolidated Tax Office, in partnership with the Department of Information Technology and Parks and Recreation Department, will host a series of free Tax Information Sessions where residents can
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With early voting already underway in New Mexico, voters are making their voices heard ahead of the November election. As part of ABC-7’s Your Voice, Your Vote coverage, ABC-7 anchor Marcel Clarke sat down one-on-one with Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez, who is seeking re-election to represent New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. The conversation focused on
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Board of County Commissioners for Doña Ana County has announced the members appointed to serve on the Community Monitoring Committee related to Project Jupiter. The board established the committee to provide a forum for community input and oversight related to the Project Jupiter data center being built
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office warned about misinformation spreading online alleging that election workers wrote on voters’ ballots, disqualifying ballots. “While the claim does not appear to have originated in Doña Ana County, it has spread throughout New Mexico, causing potential confusion among voters,” the county said in a
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FORT STOCKTON, Texas (KVIA) — A tornado touched down in Fort Stockton, Texas, on Wednesday. ABC-7 viewer Tracy Novak shared photos of the tornado. Novak saw the tornado around 2:30 p.m.
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Gerber Products Company and Nestlé USA for allegedly deceiving parents about toxic heavy metals in Gerber baby food. Paxton said after Gerber tested its food, results showed dangerous levels of arsenic and lead. “Gerber now posts test results behind a QR code on its labels. But
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 34-year-old man is accused of trying to kidnap a 14-year-old girl. Authorities arrested him at the Bridge of the Americas, according to the Office of Field Operations Port of El Paso. Sunday, federal officials encountered the man at BOTA. OFO didn’t publicly identify the man and accused him of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Southwest University announced a new president on Wednesday. Jeremy Burciaga will step up from his role as vice president of academic affairs. Burciaga told ABC-7 he has been with SU for 18 years. He started his position as vice president in January 2021. “I was able to grow from a,
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