RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — A three-year investigation led to the recent identification of a Ruidoso man’s decomposed human remains, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The remains were found between two walls in a Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, building, the sheriff’s office said on Facebook. A year later, the sheriff’s office, 12th Judicial District
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two solar canopy projects debuted at the El Paso International Airport Wednesday. The new canopies cover part of the airport’s parking and infrastructure, providing shade while reducing energy, the City of El Paso said. “It’s going to reduce the cost of the electricity cost at the airport by 22 percent,”
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Originally Published: 29 APR 26 12:56 ET Updated: 29 APR 26 13:13 ET By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered Wednesday to law enforcement at federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia. He was briefly placed under arrest ahead of his first appearance in court. The hearing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What started as a small moment in class turned into a meaningful friendship for two El Paso Community College students, and it all started with a water bottle. Bella Tate covered her water bottle with stickers of different Korean pop bands. The personalization caught Katelyn Ward’s eye. Ward said starting
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story shared newly released video and details about last week’s fatal officer-involved shooting, saying the suspect reached for a loaded handgun less than two seconds after narcotics agents identified themselves during an attempted arrest in a crowded East Lohman Ave. parking lot. The April
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a 30-year-old woman for driving while intoxicated with children in her vehicle. EPCSO said the arrest happened Sunday just before 1 a.m. in Canutillo. Deputies stopped Cristina Zeigler because her vehicle didn’t have license plate lights, EPCSO said. Deputies said she
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By James SampleApril 29, 2026, 8:27 AM In a landmark decision issued Wednesday, the Supreme Court, in Louisiana v. Callais, struck down Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district and held that race-conscious redistricting under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is unconstitutional. The 6-3 ruling does more than reshape one state’s map. It marks a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Police responded to an unattended death on the the 300 block of Coles St. in South-Central, near the Segundo Barrio. Authorities said they were called out around 7:19 Wednesday morning. No other information has been released and the investigation is ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Another beautiful day through the Borderland. Conditions do remain dry and warm for today before rain chances and cooler temps enter our forecast tomorrow. This morning temps started off in the 60s and 70s. We will once again experience above average temperatures today. El Paso is expected to reach a
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UPDATE (8:20 a.m.) — All lanes are now open, according to El Paso police. UPDATE (7:08 a.m.) — The El Paso Fire Department said two people were taken to the hospital. One person has minor injuries and the other person has serious injuries. UPDATE (2:02 a.m.) — El Paso Police say all lanes are closed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council voted 7-1 in favor of awarding a contract to Forward Global to act as a federal lobbyist for the city. The company will give the city a permanent representative in Washington D.C to help bring more funding and information to the city about bills that impact
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico State University alumnus Phil Anderson has been named chief operating officer of the PGA of America, a senior leadership role focused on advancing the organization’s strategic priorities, operational performance and member services. Anderson, a graduate of NMSU’s Professional Golf Management Program, was selected following a national search and began his new role April
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Editor’s Note: This article was co-published with Puente News Collaborative, a bilingual nonprofit newsroom that covers stories from Mexico and the U.S.-Mexico border and the Los Angeles Times. LOS MOCHIS, Mexico – The U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, traveled to northwest Sinaloa state last week for what seemed a routine ceremony: The groundbreaking for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 6 to 2 vote during Tuesday’s meeting, El Paso City Council approved a new ordinance prohibiting tow truck operators from soliciting business at traffic accident scenes. The ordinance bans towing companies and their representatives from arriving at crash scenes unless they have been contacted by police, the vehicle
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BALTIMORE, Maryland – Former New Mexico State quarterback Diego Pavia will be a getting a shot to make an NFL roster. Despite not being drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, it was reported Tuesday by ESPN that Pavia will sign a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens at first invited Pavia to tryout
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is expanding a teacher incentive program and creating a compensation model for principals, the district said Tuesday. EPISD said it’s broadening its Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) to include teachers in all core subjects: math, reading, science and social studies. The expansion will include special
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UPDATE (April 29, 2026) — El Paso police said all lanes reopened at 8:44 p.m. Tuesday. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The right lane and exit on Loop 375 North at the I-10 interchange (Exit 44) is closed due to a semi rollover, El Paso police said Tuesday. Police said there is no set clearing
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The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday said it was calling for early renewal of ABC’s licenses that allow its eight owned television stations to broadcast. The order says, “The FCC has been investigating The Walt Disney Company, its American Broadcasting Company, and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Disney’s ABC”) for compliance with its obligations as a licensed
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua Attorney General César Jáuregui Moreno placed his resignation on Monday, days after the State Investigation Agency (AEI), along with Mexico’s Defense Department (SEDENA) and several U.S. officials, discovered two drug labs south of the state on April 18. The drug lab was discovered around 400 miles south of the Juárez –
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UPDATE (2:13 p.m.) — EP Texas Trucking sent ABC-7 the following statement in response to Attorney General Paxton opening an investigation into the school: “We are aware of the concerns raised and take them seriously. Our school is committed to full compliance with all applicable state and federal standards and regulations. We provide basic English
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UPDATE (April 28, 2026) — Las Cruces police identified the suspect as 45-year-old David Gallegos Jr. Tuesday. LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces police said a 45-year-old man died in Las Cruces officer-involved shooting Friday. Metro Narcotics Agents were surveilling the man as part of a narcotics investigation, according to police. The shooting happened
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 54-year-old man was arrested for animal cruelty, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. His arrest happened after the county’s animal welfare department found seven puppies abandoned in Fabens in March. According to EPCSO, detectives found Carlos Flores responsible for abandoning the puppies, which were three weeks old.
Continue Reading By Hannah Rabinowitz, Kristen Holmes, Holmes Lybrand, Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells officials said threatened President Donald Trump, marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his biggest political opponents, three sources first told CNN. The charges, approved by a grand
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Corpus Christi Monastery closed its doors Sunday, according to the Catholic Diocese of El Paso. The monastery on Mockingbird Road had a “devoted presence” in Lower Valley El Paso since 1967. The diocese said the Perpetual Adorers of the Most Holy Sacrament, also called the Adoratrices, operated the monastery.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Your Tuesday forecast is looking great. Today will lean mostly calm as temps climb. We started off with temps in the 50s-60s this morning. This afternoon temps will climb into the 80s. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 87, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s tourism industry is preparing for an economic impact May 2 & 3, with four major entertainment events happening simultaneously. BTS sold more than 100,000 tickets for two Sun Bowl performances on Saturday and Sunday. Additional events like Comic-Con and the Sol Summit Music Festival happening Downtown will also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is considering a proposed ordinance aimed at cracking down on misleading commercial solicitations related to water quality, testing, filtration and treatment that residents say too often resemble official communications from public agencies. The agenda item would direct the City Attorney, working with the City Manager and
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — What is stopping growth for parts of far east El Paso and Horizon City? Most of the recent development in the region has been in the eastern part of the county. But that’s starting to run into roadblocks as it moves further and further out. If you take a look at a map
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By Max ZahnApril 28, 2026, 10:02 AM Gasoline prices in the United States hit their highest level in four years on Tuesday as negotiations over the Iran war appeared to show little signs of a resolution. The price of an average gallon of gas stands at $4.17, marking an increase of $1.19 per gallon since the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During this time of year, many students are completing academic assessments, including STAAR tests and other final exams. However, this can lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, worry, dread and even excitement. Tanya Trujillo, a psychiatric nurse practitioner in El Paso, said it’s important children and teenagers feel supported during
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