EL PASO, Texas – Fall camp is underway for the UTEP Miners as the 2026 season will kickoff in just 30 days. The Miners opened fall camp with a Tuesday night practice at the Sun Bowl, and then were back at it for day 2 bright and early Wednesday morning. UTEP head coach Scotty Walden
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EL PASO, Texas – From the Army, to the boxing ring. Las Crucen Ariana Carrasco is gearing up for a big time fight this week in El Paso. It’s only been a few months since she turned pro, and she’s looking to leave her mark in the sport. “Ever since i first sparred even just hitting the bag, I knew
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – NM State Athletics has unveiled a series of fan-focused enhancements designed to elevate the game day experience at Aggie Memorial Stadium during the 2026 season and for years to come. The enhancements reflect the department’s ongoing commitment to creating a more convenient, connected and engaging environment for Aggie fans, student-athletes,
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EL PASO, Texas – One of the best high school football players in El Paso, and also in the entire country has announced he’s leaving the Sun City. Over the weekend, Noah Tarrant, a tight end at Pebble Hills High School announced he will be transferring to All Saints Episcopal, a school in Fort Worth, Texas. Tarrant will
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EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP men’s basketball team has been invited to compete in the prestigious 2026 Cancun Challenge from Nov. 24-25 while also hosting a game at the Don Haskins Center on Dec. 5. The Miners will lock up with the College of Charleston (Nov. 24) in their first contest of the event while squaring off against
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP will host the 40th Lori Fitzgerald Invitational, its first home meet since the 2019 campaign, as the 2026 cross country schedule was announced on Wednesday. The Miners will also start competition as a Mountain West program this coming campaign. The season will open at NM State’s Art Morgan Classic on Saturday,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The start of the college football season is fast approaching, and for the NMSU Aggies that means it’s time for the start of fall camp. The Aggies took the field Wednesday for day one of camp. NMSU got to start their fall camp a week earlier than most teams because they’ll
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EL PASO, Texas – The San Diego Padres have promoted No. 1 prospect Ethan Salas to Triple-A El Paso. Salas is in his fourth season since being signed at the age of 16 out of Caracas, Venezuela, during the International Signing Period. The 20-year-old catcher batted .286 in 72 games with the Double-A San Antonio Missions. He
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Locomotive FC’s Eric Calvillo has been named to the USL Championship Team of the Week, while Rubio Rubín earned a place on the bench following their performances in Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Sporting JAX. Calvillo played the full 90 minutes and assisted on Rubín’s goal that gave Locomotive a 2-0 lead. He also
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EL PASO, Texas – Ten-year-old Tori De La Luz is passionate about pro wrestling, but there is one wrestler that is hands down her favorite. Penta wrestles for the WWE, and is known for his catchphrase, ‘Cero Miedo,’ which translates to Zero Fear. What captured Tori’s attention about Penta was the way he would strut to the ring. It’s known as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP men’s and women’s track and field teams have been recognized for their success in the classroom, earning U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Team honors. The Miners’ men’s team posted a 3.24 team GPA, while the women’s squad recorded a 3.23 GPA during the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eastwood High School wrestling standout Hailey Delgado continues to add her growing list of accolades. The 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals brought together many of the nation’s top high school wrestlers for one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments. Wrestlers from across the country went in with hopes of earning
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chihuahuas are back in the win column. The Chihuahuas defeated the Sugar Land Space Cowboys on Sunday, July 19th at Southwest University Park, snapping a season-long-six-game losing streak and avoiding a series sweep. The victory comes after a difficult stretch in which the Chihuahuas dropped six consecutive games.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Shack in West El Paso drew a crowd to watch the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and defending champion Argentina in Lionel Messi’s potential last World Cup Match. A majority of the fans at The Shack were cheering for Spain with one Spain fan, Gonzalo de la Puerta García,
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EL PASO, Texas — One goal. One trophy. One unforgettable finish. Spain defeated Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and end a month-long tournament filled with historic moments. Spain defeated defending champion Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday capturing it’s first World Cup title since 2010
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EL PASO, Texas – Fans can get their first look at the 2026-27 UTEP men’s basketball team on Thursday, July 23. The Miners will be hosting an open practice at 6:30 pm at the Foster Stevens Center, located at the corner of Mesa Street and Glory Road. “Every player on our roster is new, and
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DALLAS, Texas – Conference USA has unveiled its 2026 preseason watch list, identifying five student-athletes from each of the league’s 10 programs as key players for fans to watch ahead of the upcoming year. NM State is represented on the watch list by wide receiver TK King, linebacker Sone Aupiu, defensive lineman Henry Davis III,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Drew Gonzalez is officially a member of the New York Yankees organization. The Americas High School standout has signed with the Yankees three days after being selected in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. This new embarkment in his journey ends speculation about whether he would honor his commitment
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding has been inducted into the Abeline Christian Hall of Fame, recognizing a decade that transformed the Wildcats into one of the nation’s top mid-major programs. UTEP men’s basketball head coach Joe Golding is being recognized for one of the most successful coaching runs in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six members of the UTEP women’s golf team have been recognized for their achievements in the classroom and on the course, earning spots on the 2025-26 Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholar team. The honor was announced Monday, July 13th and recognizes student-athletes who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP men’s golf has added another talented athlete to its roster, as head coach Aaron Puetz announced Monday the signing of transfer Luke Harwick from the University of Dubuque. Harwick signs to El Paso after a standout sophomore season, where he established himself as one of the top golfers in NCAA
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP track and field athlete, Michael Kpomassy is making history. The freshman shot putter will represent the USA, and also UTEP at the prestigious 2026 World Athletics U20 Outdoor Championships. The event will take place August 5-9, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Kpomassy qualified for the meet back in June
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EL PASO, Texas – Cristo Fernández will finally make his long-awaited debut with the El Paso Locomotive FC. Fernández signed with the club in May, but has been unable to take the field because his visa had not been approved. Now that it has, Fernández will take the pitch for the first time with the
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP softball head coach TJ Hubbard announced the addition of Jason Miller to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Miller arrives in El Paso with more than 15 years of collegiate coaching experience across the NCAA Division II and NJCAA ranks, bringing an extensive background in recruiting, player development and program leadership.
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SEATTLE, Washington – The United States men’s soccer team have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Team USA came out on the losing end in their Round of 16 matchup against Belgium, 4-1. Belgium advances to the World Cup quarterfinals where they will face Spain who defeated Portugal earlier in the day, 1-0.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mexico fans can come watch the match at UTEP Centennial Plaza, where the team face England in Sunday’s round of 16 matchup. The team is coming off a 2-0 win against Ecuador in their Round of 32 matchup. Mexico fans have the chance to see their team make history with
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EL PASO, Texas – After a week of voting, tradition reigns. UTEP will kick off against Mountain West foe San Jose State at 7 p.m. MT on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Sun Bowl for the game’s “Innovation Night” theme. Thanks to the overwhelming response from Miner Nation, over 2,300 fans voted after the initiative received
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EL PASO, Texas (ABC News) — The U.S. men’s national team defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday night in their highest-stakes 2026 World Cup match so far, clinching a spot in the round of 16. It was the U.S. men’s team’s first World Cup knockout win in 24 years. The U.S. takes on Belgium on July
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The FIFA World Cup is entering its fourth week of play, and some local businesses in El Paso have seen large crowds flocking to their establishments to enjoy the matches. Whether supporting the U.S., Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Portugal, or another team, the community has responded enthusiastically, packing venues and arriving
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EL PASO, Texas – Oklahoma announced the 2026 season opener against UTEP is moving to Friday, Sept. 4, with kickoff slated for 7 p.m. CT/6 MT in Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The contest will be streamed on SEC Network+. The Miners and Sooners were originally scheduled to open the new campaign on Saturday, Sept. 5. WEEK 1 (Fri.,
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