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Las Cruces voters puzzled by ‘ranked choice’ voting despite outreach efforts

October 8, 2019 7:14 PM KVIA ABC-7

Tuesday was a historic day for voting in Las Cruces. For the first time, 239 city residents ranked their candidates in order of their preference.…

Ranked choice voting explained for Las Cruces elections

October 7, 2019 7:13 PM KVIA ABC-7

When early voting begins Tuesday in Las Cruces, residents within the city limits will vote in a brand new way. Here’s everything you need to…

‘Cowboys for Trump’ group hopes to flip New Mexico into red state

September 27, 2019 7:27 PM KVIA ABC-7

“Cowboys for Trump,” a pro-Trump group of New Mexico cowboys, is looking to flip the state, turning it red. Their plan to achieve their…

Former U.S. ambassador Joseph Wilson of New Mexico dies at age 69

September 27, 2019 6:54 PM KVIA ABC-7

Joseph Wilson, the former ambassador who set off a political firestorm by disputing U.S. intelligence used to justify the 2003 Iraq invasion, died…

Nat’l Intelligence Director: Whistleblower who filed complaint involving Trump ‘did the right thing’

September 26, 2019 2:39 PM KVIA ABC-7

The acting U.S. spy chief broke with President Donald Trump and some Republicans who’ve criticized and questioned the motives of an…

Read the full text of the whistleblower complaint against President Trump

September 26, 2019 8:08 AM KVIA ABC-7

The whistleblower complaint at the center of Congress’ impeachment inquiry alleges that President Donald Trump abused the power of his office…

‘I didn’t threaten anybody’: Trump holds 1st news conference since impeachment inquiry announcement

September 25, 2019 3:27 PM KVIA ABC-7

President Donald Trump, speaking at his first news conference since the impeachment inquiry, says he placed “no pressure” on Ukrainian…

Transcript shows Trump repeatedly asked Ukraine leader to investigate Biden

September 25, 2019 2:37 PM KVIA ABC-7

President Donald Trump repeatedly prodded Ukraine’s new leader to work with Rudy Giuliani and the U.S. attorney general to investigate…

‘No one is above the law’: Speaker Pelosi orders impeachment probe of President Trump

September 24, 2019 6:42 PM KVIA ABC-7

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi launched a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump on Tuesday, acquiescing to mounting pressure…

Former Fort Bliss soldier arrested for allegedly plotting bomb attacks on media, Beto O’Rourke

September 23, 2019 8:06 PM KVIA ABC-7

The FBI has arrested a U.S. soldier who allegedly discussed plans to bomb a major American news network, planned to travel to Ukraine to fight with…

GOP claims ‘huge’ turnout for Trump’s New Mexico rally, says he can win the Hispanic vote

September 17, 2019 8:05 PM KVIA ABC-7

Former Republican New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez said she believes Donald Trump could win New Mexico in 2020. Speaking with Fox News on Tuesday,…

Trump made at least 26 false claims at New Mexico rally, fact check shows

September 17, 2019 4:30 PM KVIA ABC-7

President Donald Trump spoke for 95 minutes at a campaign rally in New Mexico on Monday night, among the longest speeches he’s given as…

Congress set to vote on measure opposing Trump plan to divert millions from Fort Bliss to fund wall

September 16, 2019 3:41 PM KVIA ABC-7

The fight over funding for a border wall in Texas and other states appears to be heating up again in Congress this month as lawmakers near a deadline…

Trump now casts doubt on chances for bipartisan gun control deal

September 16, 2019 1:58 PM KVIA ABC-7

President Donald Trump cast doubt Monday that he could come to an agreement with Democrats on gun control as lawmakers await his proposals to combat…

State Rep. Csar Blanco of El Paso announces run for Texas Senate

September 16, 2019 1:02 PM KVIA ABC-7

State Rep. Csar Blanco, D-El Paso, is running for the seat being vacated by state Sen. Jos Rodrguez. In a video published Monday, Blanco alluded to…

New Mexico prepares for Trump visit after past rally sparked unrest

September 15, 2019 10:00 PM KVIA ABC-7

Donald Trump lost New Mexico by 8 percentage points in 2016. Last year, his party lost a House seat and the governor’s mansion. Last week, a…

Fact check: Could Beto O’Rourke actually ‘take your AR-15, your AK-4’?

September 15, 2019 8:21 PM KVIA ABC-7

Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas has made his position on assault weapons crystal clear. “Hell, yes, we’re going to take your…

Blanco endorsed by fellow Texas Dems to run for state Senate seat opened by Rodrguez retirement

September 14, 2019 3:43 PM KVIA ABC-7

Texas State Sen. Jos Rodrguez, an El Paso Democrat, announced Friday that he would not seek re-election to the upper chamber in 2020. Now, a…

Longtime Texas state Sen. Jos Rodrguez of El Paso announces retirement

September 14, 2019 4:02 AM KVIA ABC-7

Texas State Sen. Jos Rodrguez, an El Paso Democrat, announced Friday that he would not seek re-election to the upper chamber in 2020. Rodrguez made…

Texas GOP lawmaker defends ‘threatening’ tweet to Beto O’Rourke: ‘My AR is ready for you’

September 13, 2019 2:50 PM KVIA ABC-7

A Republican Texas state representative on Friday defended himself against criticism for tweeting that he had an assault weapon ready for Democratic…

O’Rourke doubles-down on debate breakout moment: ‘We’re going to take your AR-15, your AK-47’

September 13, 2019 1:06 PM KVIA ABC-7

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke on Friday defended his support for a mandatory gun buyback program of assault-style weapons,…

‘Hell yes, we’re going to take your AR-15’; Beto draws praise from fellow Dems for shooting response

September 12, 2019 10:58 PM KVIA ABC-7

During a night of tense exchanges on the Democratic debate stage in Houston, four candidates made a point of offering kind words to rival Beto…

City attorney says ousted Hernandez can run in special election to win back her El Paso council seat

September 12, 2019 10:48 PM KVIA ABC-7

El Paso’s city attorney on Thursday night declared that ousted City Council District 3 Rep. Cassandra Hernandez can legally run in an upcoming…

Democratic debate in Texas features fiery exchanges between the presidential contenders

September 12, 2019 10:48 PM KVIA ABC-7

Progressive Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders shared the debate stage for the first time with establishment favorite Joe Biden Thursday…

WATCH: Replay of the ABC News Democratic debate from Houston

September 12, 2019 9:41 PM KVIA ABC-7

The third Democratic debate, hosted on Thursday evening by ABC News, featured a single night of debate between the top 10 highest polling candidates…

Democratic Presidential Debate preview with Dr. Richard Pineda from UTEP

September 12, 2019 5:28 PM KVIA ABC-7

Dr. Richard Pineda, associate professor of communications at UTEP, discussed tonight’s Democratic presidential debate with ABC-7 at…

El Paso shooting ‘hero’ honored by Trump wasn’t a hero after all, but was instead a wanted fugitive

September 12, 2019 11:38 AM KVIA ABC-7

A shooting victim honored by President Trump for heroism during the El Paso Walmart attack is not a hero after all, police officials told ABC-7, and…

Beto O’Rourke betting on new approach to revive flagging campaign

September 11, 2019 12:55 PM KVIA ABC-7

Beto O’Rourke was back at Keene State College, but the large crowd that flocked to see him six months ago was not. Far removed from the…

Ousted Hernandez files to run in special election to win back her El Paso City Council seat

September 10, 2019 6:37 PM KVIA ABC-7

Ousted El Paso City Council District 3 Rep. Cassandra Hernandez officially filed papers Tuesday to run in the November special election to fill her…

6 in 10 Americans fear a mass shooting & most think gun laws can help: ABC News poll

September 9, 2019 12:11 PM KVIA ABC-7

With six in 10 worried about a mass shooting in their community, Americans by a 17-point margin express confidence that stricter gun control laws…