5 of 11 pro-Palestinian protestors on NMSU campus are students, university says
Update: NMSU officials say only 11 people were arrested. They say the original number of 13 was incorrect because two arrestees were counted twice.…
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A struggle for a gun led to a woman shooting her boyfriend, El Paso police say
Update (August 1, 2024): Navejas’ settlement conference has been rescheduled to October 2, 2024 at 1:30 PM. As of today, she remains in jail,…
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ABC-7 is searching for answers after two SISD board members were arrested
Update: ABC-7 learned that Ricardo and Gabriela Castellano both bonded out of jail the same day they were arrested, according to jail bond records.…
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One person rescued from canal in South-Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person was rescued from the canal along the border highway Monday morning. This according to the El Paso Fire…
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Doctors in El Paso raise awareness about strokes this month
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Doctors in El Paso are raising awareness about strokes this month. Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United…
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Sun safety: protecting your skin ahead of summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With summer almost underway, the Borderland is already starting to feel the heat, and there are some recommendations you can…
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Sheriff deputies say bicyclist died following train crash in Fabens
UPDATE: El Paso County Sheriff’s officials confirmed a bicyclist died following a train crash in Fabens. Authorities say deputies were called to the…
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Home for mom: NICU patient arrives home early, spends Mother’s Day with family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nicole and Cody Seaman weren’t planning on having their baby in El Paso, or delivering her two months early. But when Nicole…
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Crime Stoppers of El Paso ask for help identifying armed robber
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A man held up a pizzeria at gun point, and Crime Stoppers of El Paso is asking for the public’s help identifying the man. It…
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Del Sol Medical Center patient gets Mother’s Day surprise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso mother staying at Del Sol Medical Center received a special surprise from her daughter in honor of Mother’s Day.…
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Body recovered from the canal in El Paso’s Lower Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A body was recovered out of a canal in the Lower Valley Saturday night, according to the El Paso Fire Department on the…
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Athletes from the Borderland participate in the New Mexico state qualifiers of Charreria
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Athletes from the Borderland are participating in the New Mexico state qualifiers of Charreria for an opportunity to…
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Neighbors react to deadly East El Paso shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A deadly shooting, that El Paso Police officials said happened Friday night, left residents in the area shaken. Police said…
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Historic landmark designation for Rio Vista Bracero Center
Socorro, Texas (KVIA) – The community of Socorro gathered at the Rio Vista Community Center Saturday evening for the grand unveiling of the city’s…
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One person killed following motorcycle crash in Anthony, TX
UPDATE – The scene has been cleared, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened around 4:30 Saturday afternoon. ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — A…
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UTEP holds 2024 Spring commencement this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– UTEP graduation ceremonies will be taking place this weekend at the Don Haskins center. Two commencements are taking…
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Community invited to “Stamp Out Hunger” with Food Drive Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is encouraging the community to join in it’s annual “Stamp Out Hunger”…
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Las Cruces community reacts to pro-Palestinian protest arrests made ahead of NMSU commencement ceremonies
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says commencement ceremonies will continue as scheduled following the arrest of 13…
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ABC-7 XTRA: New Mexico’s cannabis boom. Will Texas ever make marijuana legal?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since New Mexico legalized cannabis for adult and medicinal use in April 2022, sales have totaled more than a billion…
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Indictments: 2 Socorro ISD board members targeted district employees Â
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersMay 10, 2024 Socorro Independent School District trustees Pablo Barrera and Ricardo “Richard’ Castellano,…
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Three El Paso teens to graduate with bachelor’s degrees from UTEP this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Graduation season is a special time for graduates, but for three El Paso teens, it’s a very special occasion. Samantha…
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Watch Live: New Mexico Attorney General filing petition of writ against judge in Las Cruces teacher groping case
UPDATE – Attorney General Torrez said that in his opinion, Judge Douglas Driggers violated the law due to a misapplication of the law. The complete…
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Foundation working on college mental health, suicide rates go down — including Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students face a high level of stress from their classes — and for college students — choosing careers and moving from…
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El Paso local flower shop offers last-minute Mother’s Day arrangements
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Heaven Sent Florist is a local El Paso staple, 26 years in the business offering the best quality flower arrangements. This…
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Dueling news conferences are held regarding dismissal of migrant cases accused of involvement in riot confrontation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dueling news conferences were held by District Attorney Bill Hicks and El Paso County Public Defender Kelli Childress…
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Socorro ISD Trustee Ricardo Castellano and his wife were just arrested for obstruction. This is the second SISD trustee arrested today.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro ISD Trustee Ricardo Castellano was just arrested on two counts of “obstruction or retaliation,” according to El Paso…
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Homeowner responsible for sinkhole repairs, Las Cruces official says
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– ABC-7 has learned that the homeowner will be responsible for repairing the sinkhole that opened up in their front…
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Cool Canyon Nights, El Fresco take music outdoors for summer
by Cindy Ramirez, El Paso MattersMay 8, 2024 Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. Cool Canyon…
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Juarez man convicted of multiple charges connected to gun, drug smuggling
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal jury just convicted 52-year-old Mexican national Rene Hernandez-Cordero of one count of possess with intent to…
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CRRUA lifts outdoor water prohibition
Update: CRRUA has lifted the outdoor water prohibition. SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) is…
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