Vote today: Over 100 voting polls open in El Paso County
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today is Election Day in Texas, there are over 100 voting polls in El Paso County that will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00…
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El Paso City Rep. Cassandra Hernandez responds to failed recall petition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez is responding to a failed recall petition to remove her from Office. In a…
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New Lawsuit Filed by three former team members alleges more sexual assault and a gun culture in the NMSU Men’s Basketball Program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — On the same day the NMSU Men’s Basketball Program began their 2023-24 season with a completely new roster and…
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The Supreme Court seems likely to preserve a gun law that protects domestic violence victims
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to preserve a federal law that prohibits people under…
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Kenneth Miyagishima reflects on 16-year tenure as Las Cruces Mayor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — When the November 7 Municipal Elections in Las Cruces wrap, the city will have a new mayor. Kenneth Miyagishima, the…
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NMSU lawsuit alleges guns were often present in locker room
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Two former New Mexico State basketball players and a student manager filed a lawsuit Monday saying their teammates…
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New Marshalls Distribution Center to employ 1,000 El Pasoans, company says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since it opened in January, the new Marshalls Distribution Center in El Paso has been working to create about 1,000 new jobs…
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Daw’s and Thomasville Home Furnishings closing, liquidation sale starts Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland furniture superstore Daw’s Home Furnishings will close operations soon. The store first opened in 1951 as S.O.S…
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El Paso District Attorney running to keep his seat in 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks plans to run for the position in the upcoming election in 2024. His campaign announced…
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Thousands of migrants have crossed from Juarez to El Paso through the sewer system, report says
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico’s Attorney General (FiscalÃa General de la República) informed the public they have charged six people with…
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Las Cruces City Council to vote on demolition of home that has caught fire four times
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The fate of a “problematic” vacant home in Las Cruces will be decided by City Council Monday. The house, located at…
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El Paso District Attorney, Socorro ISD Police to address school threats
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro ISD Police Chief George Johnson and El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks are set to hold a news conference Monday…
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Man goes missing at Guadalupe Mountains National Park
DELL CITY, Texas (KVIA) — National Park Service has initiated a missing person search at the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. 71-year-old, Richard…
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Israeli forces cut off north Gaza as Palestinian death toll from month-long war passes 10,000
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli forces severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with intense…
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El Pasoans walk for victims of crime for the first time since before the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It has been several years since families have been able to walk in memory of their loved ones, and victims of crimes have…
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Car chases in El Paso conducted by law enforcement creating concerns among residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the number of migrant crossings continues to rise, so do the number of dangerous, and sometimes deadly, car…
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Two teens in custody for allegedly threatening Montwood High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two teenagers are in custody after Socorro Independent School District officials say they made threats against Montwood High…
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Blitzing the Barriers: Opening the world of football to everyone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since the first game of football was played between Rutgers and Princeton in 1869, the game has always been associated with…
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ABC-7 Xtra: An in-depth look at Daylight Saving Time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The majority of us will switch back the clock an hour as part of daylight saving time this weekend. Most…
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Smell gas in El Paso recently? Here’s what you need to know
Update: The El Paso Fire Department verified the cause of the smell of gas in different locations across El Paso recently. East and Northeast El Paso…
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One dead following serious car crash in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man is dead after a serious four-car crash in Far East El Paso. The collision happened the evening of November 1, 2023…
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Police arrest man accused of firing gun in the Cincinnati Entertainment District
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested Ny’Quan Ontario Thames on two counts of discharging a weapon Wednesday. Police investigators say…
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20-year-old accused of smashing El Paso police car windshield
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police say a man climbed on top of a marked patrol car, jumped into and shattered the windshield, then ran away. The…
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El Pasoan charged with murder violates PR bond conditions, is rearrested
Update (August 7, 2024): Larios’ bond had been reduced to $250,000 and he bonded out of jail on November 8, 2023 on a personal recognizance bond. He…
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Shed catches fire in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews responded to a fire on the 3400 block of Tularosa in Central El Paso. Officials tell ABC-7…
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Student found with gun on Centennial High School campus
Update: The Las Cruces Police Department provided ABC-7 with the following statement: “The juvenile found Thursday to have a gun at Centennial High…
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NMSU celebrating two new food education, agriculture buildings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — NMSU celebrated the completion of its brand new Food Science, Security, and Safety Center and Animal Nutrition and Feed…
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Looking deeper at behavioral health: New Mexico AG and experts discuss public safety and access
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — In the Land of Enchantment, mental health has been a concern for sometime. In 2020, 18% of adults had a history of…
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Proposition 11: The constitutional amendment that would support El Paso County parks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — State of Texas Proposition 11 is part of 14 constitutional amendments that are on the November ballot. State of Texas…
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El Paso residents worry about safety after repairs on 20-foot wide sinkhole remain stagnant for months
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A road in Far East El Paso has been closed for nearly three months after repairs on a 20-foot sinkhole remain unfinished.…
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