County of El Paso raising concerns over proposed ICE detention center in Socorro
UPDATE– ICE responded to ABC-7’s request from Tuesday, a spokesperson said the department does comply with the National Environmental Policy:…
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Las Americas faces difficulties meeting with clients due to measles outbreak at Camp East Montana
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security announced this week that it placed Camp East Montana under quarantine due to a recent…
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Political expert speaks on primary election results in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last night’s primary election results will now lead to several Republican and Democratic seats going to runoff elections on…
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Some maquiladoras and industries in Juárez at risk of relocating due to tariff impact
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the vast majority of tariffs imposed by President Trump since the…
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Rep. Tony Gonzales questions DHS leaders; House Committee denied Rep. Escobar’s request to question them
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Homeland Security House Oversight Committee had the chance to interview and question Acting ICE Director…
Continue Reading County docs: Homeland Security purchases $122 million land in Socorro, City of Socorro responds
UPDATE (5:00 p.m.) — The City of Socorro says it’s going to have a Special City Council meeting on Wednesday, February 11th at 6 p.m. at Socorro…
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El Paso City Council approves taking action on ICE Detention Centers
UPDATE (3:23 PM)- The El Paso City Council unanimously approved Item 34, which directs the City Manager and City Attorney to review the City of El…
Continue Reading County of El Paso to discuss legal rights and responsibilities of ICE detention centers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is discussing its legal rights and responsibilities regarding ICE detention centers within county limits…
Continue Reading Family of migrant killed at Camp East Montana seeking justice and accountability from federal government
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A hearing to discuss the case of the second migrant who died while in federal custody at Camp East Montana inside Fort Bliss…
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Venezuelans hope for changes following Maduro’s arrest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Venezuelans who have been living in the United States for years say they are hoping for change in their country following…
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New Texas law restricts transgender bathroom use in public areas tomorrow
EL PASO TX (KVIA)-A new Texas law taking effect Thursday will require people to use bathrooms in public buildings based on the sex listed on their…
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Special Report: Tequila Tariff Talks
TEQUILA, JALISCO (MEXICO) — Recent negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum resulted in a 90-day…
Continue Reading Former President Bill Clinton is in the hospital after developing a fever, spokesperson says
By Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday afternoon to a Washington, DC, hospital, where he is undergoing…
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23-year-old man dead after trying to “intervene” in fight with two groups ; Police says shooter fled
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police Department has identified the 23-year-old man killed in a Northeast El Paso shooting as Jose Rufina Melendez.…
Continue Reading Luigi Mangione, CEO killing suspect, pleads not guilty to state terror and murder charges
WABC, CNN By Alaa Elassar, Emma Tucker, Kara Scannell and Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of…
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El Paso City Council passes noise ordinance and amplified sound permit amendments
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council passed changes to the City’s noise ordinance and amplified sound permit on Tuesday, December 17. Steve…
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Today is election day: Key details for El Paso and Socorro runoff elections
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today marks Election Day for the December 2024 runoff elections in the City of El Paso and the City of Socorro. These…
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New Mexico Organized Crime Commission chairman speaks on the success of “Operation Disruption”
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sam Bregman, Bernalillo County District Attorney and chairman of the New Mexico Organized Crime Commission (OCC),…
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Live Blog: Election Night 2024
Update (5:32 PM): Las Cruces voters approved a 0.325 percent gross receipt tax measure at the polls last night. The increase will take effect on July…
Continue Reading Trump will win second term, CNN projects, in historic comeback after losing four years ago
Originally Published: 06 NOV 24 05:36 ET Updated: 06 NOV 24 05:54 ET By Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump will be America’s 47th…
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Results: New Mexico Congressional District 2
Update (8:16 PM): Democrat Gabe Vasquez has 52% of the votes, according to early results that are coming in right now. Republican candidate Yvette…
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Results: El Paso District Attorney
Update (10:13 PM): Republican incumbent Bill Hicks has conceded to Democrat James Montoya in the race for El Paso District Attorney. Update (8:14…
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Results: President of the United States
Update (10:38 PM): ABC News projects Donald Trump will take Georgia’s 16 Electoral Votes. Update ( 10:17 PM): ABC News projects that Kamala Harris…
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Results: El Paso Mayor
Update (10:35 PM): The race for El Paso Mayor will go to a runoff election between Renard Johnson and Brian Kennedy. Update (8:12 PM): 36% of voters…
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El Paso Election Day 2024: What’s on the ballot for voters
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Voters across El Paso County are heading to the polls today to cast their vote on key local races. Polls are open from 7 a.m.…
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As women outpace men in early turnout, Trump’s challenge to win over female voters comes into focus
By Steve Contorno, Kristen Holmes and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — When Alex Cooper, the popular podcaster behind “Call Her Daddy,” released…
Continue Reading LeBron James endorses Kamala Harris in presidential race against Trump
By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — Basketball superstar LeBron James threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid…
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The Latest: Trump and Harris bring their campaigns to the battleground state of Wisconsin
In the waning days of the presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are zeroing in on the battleground…
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