U.S. prosecutors seeks to move “El Mayo” case to a federal court in New York
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada’s case could be moved to Brooklyn after U.S. prosecutors presented a formal…
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Man arrested in Las Cruces after alleged crime spree now facing federal charges
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — A New Mexico man accused of a crime spree including multiple armed robberies including a bank robbery, carjacking…
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Is El Paso a cat city or a dog city? How you can participate in the 31st Happiness Happens Here Telethon this weekend
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Humane Society of El Paso is hosting their 31st Annual Happiness Happens Here Telethon presented by Mark…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Heat Advisory as we approach record breaking heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for the heat. We are trending warmer and getting near record breaking heat potential.…
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“Xtra Depth”: Mother grieves for son lost to fentanyl, while she & DEA continue fight to prevent drug deaths
EL PASO (KVIA) — Fentanyl is a drug that’s killing people in the El Paso and Las Cruces area at alarming rates. As officers continue to crack down…
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El Paso Fire confirms injuries in Transmountain rollover crash, all lanes now open
Update: 10:20 P.M. – El Paso Fire says all nine patients were taken to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries. El Paso Police report that…
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Flash Flood Warning for Northeast El Paso until 11 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeast El Paso until 11 PM. At 7:55 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated…
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Flood Advisory for Dona Ana and El Paso Counties until 8:15 PM
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flood Advisory until 8:15 PM. This advisory area includes West El Paso, Central El Paso,…
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Water from thin air: AguasEsperanza Project places solar panels that generate drinking water in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Project Bravo and private partners are working to with the County of El Paso to place solar panels that create drinking…
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Flood Advisory for El Paso County until 7:45 PM for parts of El Paso
The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Flood Advisory until 7:45 PM. This includes Northeast El Paso, East El Paso, Central El Paso,…
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New analysis: 36 million U.S. Children exposed to 2x heatwaves compared to their grandparents, affecting their mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the United States 36 million children are exposed to double the number of heatwaves compared to 60 years ago, and 5.7…
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KVIA, Borderland Crimes Podcast wins 2024 National Edward R. Murrow Award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — KVIA ABC-7’s Borderland Crimes Podcast was one of the dozens announced as a winner of the 2024 National Edward R. Murrow…
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2024 National Edward R. Murrow Award Winner: The Final Punishment
This episode of the Borderland Crimes Podcast won a 2024 National Edward R. Murrow Award. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Dec. 4, 2001, the man…
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Rep. Isabel Salcido files to run for El Paso mayor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Rep. Isabel Salcido filed to run for El Paso mayor today. That is according to online records. Salcido represents District…
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Hiker dies near McKelligon Canyon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department Search and Rescue team is bringing a dead hiker down off the Franklin Mountains near McKelligon…
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Keeping animals happy and healthy: Inside the Humane Society of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Living in a kennel, and surrounded by hundreds of other animals for long periods of time, could have significant negative…
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El Paso Mayor Leeser discusses city manager selection process
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser is set to hold a news conference Thursday to discuss the city manager selection process,…
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Las Cruces police arrest man wanted for murder in Colorado
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police just arrested 48-year-old Oscar Martinez. Officers were called out on a shoplifting call, and as…
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Maintaining a healthy pregnancy, tips from El Paso OB-GYN
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Ensuring a healthy pregnancy is a top priority for expecting mothers and taking the right steps early are critical. ABC-7…
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City manager hiring feels “rushed,” says selection committee member
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City of El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser is set to hold a news conference Thursday to address the city manager selection process.…
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“Fentanyl: A Mother’s Grief” to air Thursday on ABC-7 at 10 p.m.
EL PASO (KVIA) – Fentanyl is a drug that’s killing people in the El Paso and Las Cruces area at alarming rates. As officers continue to crack down on…
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Save lives by volunteering: Inside the Humane Society of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Volunteering at the Humane Society of El Paso is easy. Not only that, but officials said helping the animals there is…
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One person seriously injured in motorcycle crash in Northeast El Paso
UPDATE: El Paso Police posted on their X account that all lanes have been reopened as of 6 p.m. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash closed all lanes of…
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‘Slap in the face’: Sister of man who died in fiery crash unsatisfied with suspects’ sentencing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 26-year-old Saul Miguel Gutierrez and 21-year-old Kayla Nunez each pled guilty to two charges today: manslaughter and…
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Jury hears opening arguments in trial against El Paso native accused of killing journalist
ByJulia Reinstein August 14, 2024, 5:24 PM The murder trial against Robert Telles — the El Paso native and former Clark County, Nevada public…
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Texas National Guard soldiers reinforce razor wire barrier
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas National Guard soldiers just reinforced the razor wire barrier along the border, according to Governor Greg Abbott.…
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Las Cruces Public Schools begins process to re-draw school boundaries ahead of Columbia Elementary re-opening
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools will soon start re-drawing school boundaries, and it coincides with the future opening of…
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EPISD loses potential $3.25 million in state funds over absences, poor attendance reporting
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersAugust 13, 2024 The El Paso Independent School District potentially lost about $3.25 million in state funding…
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El Paso events: Bark at the Park, Tour de Tolerance, El Paso Pro-Musica & Historian Studio
by El Paso Matters Staff, El Paso MattersAugust 14, 2024 Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week.…
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Anthony man sentenced to 20 years for possessing, receiving child pornography
Update (August 14, 2024): The court sentenced Gallardo to 20 years in prison. “Upon his release from prison, Gallardo will be subject to 25 years…
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