EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores) recently issued a warning on social media through its consulates in the U.S. to Mexican nationals and legal permanent residents about the dangers of DWIs and DUIs. Saying those committing these crimes could face prison, fines, arrests, suspension of driver’s licenses and
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Texas Department of Transportation is working with law enforcement to remind Texas drivers to wear seat belts every ride and drive sober this Memorial Day weekend. TX Dot’s Jennifer Wright shares a few reminders to help you stay safe this holiday weekend. Helpful Information Courtesy of TX Dot El Paso: AAA
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Starting July 1, 2025, El Paso County buses will no longer stop in Socorro. According to the El Paso Transportation Authority, buses will continue to operate on routes passing through Socorro, but will not stop to pick up or drop off passengers within Socorro city limits. Right now, Socorro is the second-largest city in El Paso
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez announced that binational officials from Juárez, El Paso County, and the Guadalupe Municipality will meet to discuss improvements for the Marcelino Serna Port of Entry in Tornillo, Texas. This will be the fifth binational meeting held by officials in the El Paso – Ciudad Juárez area. Officials
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Watch the news conference below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the increasing number of DWIs reported, community leaders are coming together to ensure that during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday El Paso roads remain safe from drunk drivers. On Monday, May 19 at 10:30 AM, city, county, and even Socorro city officials will speak
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Police Department say a total of 12 vehicles were involved in the crash that shut down Loop 375/Transmountain and N. Desert Blvd. in Northwest El Paso by the Outlet Shoppes of El Paso. Special Traffic Investigators determined a semi and a trailer broke down along Loop 375
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is in May. TX Dot’s Jennifer Wright explains why this is a great time to put motorcyclists at the top of mind for other drivers.
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UPDATE: El Paso Fire reports the patient, an 83 year old man, was “extricated” off mountain and Fire Star is ready to take them to an area hospital. Transmountain east remains closed. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Members of the El Paso Fire Department are near the Ron Coleman Trail in Northeast El Paso after
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UPDATE: El Paso Fire report they received calls of a “motorcyclist that lost control” in the area. One person was taken by Fire Star to an area hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. El Paso Police are now at the scene for traffic control and investigation of the cause of the crash.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Fire crews responded to a two vehicle crash in West El Paso that knocked down power lines. It happened about 11:53 a.m. Saturday at Westwind and Thunderbird. Witnesses at the scene say a woman was pulled from a car due to powerlines being underneath her vehicle. El Paso
Continue Reading El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- With work zones all over town, TxDOT wants drivers to always be aware and cautious, especially in construction zones. To promote work zone safety and help understand how to prevent work zone crashes and fatalities, Txdot’s Jennifer Wright joins us.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — I-10 West is experiencing an emergency closure at the Mesa exit until further notice. Courtesy: TxDOT The Texas Department of Transportation says that construction equipment is blocking a lane after it tilted onto its side. TxDOT says that a heavy crane is currently en route to the area to help
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is National Superhero Day — and while you might not see capes flying across El Paso’s highways, there’s a team working hard behind the scenes to keep drivers safe. The Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) program, launched in June 2020 by TxDOT’s El Paso District, is designed to improve
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UPDATE: TxDOT posted just before 2 a.m. that all lanes were open to traffic. UPDATE: A second person has been taken to an area hospital with seriously injuries. Investigation continues. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police say all lanes at Gateway South and Sean Haggerty west are closed after a collision. The crash
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DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports difficult driving conditions along I-10 and mile markers 71-81 in Deming, New Mexico. The alert is for both east and westbound traffic due to limited visibility and high winds.
Continue Reading SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) – Drivers are advised to exercise caution while traveling from Columbus to Santa Teresa. The New Mexico Department of Transportation reports “difficult driving conditions” along NM 9 east and west from mile marker 88, from Columbus to Santa Teresa. The conditions are due to high winds. NMDOT said drivers should
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Happening this weekend, we do want to let you know about a 49-hour closure. The closure could cause some issues if you’re not aware of it. It will take place on I-10 between Mesa and Redd which starts Saturday morning at 4, lifting by 5-am Monday for a traffic switch. TxDOT says drivers will be on two lanes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From west to east El Paso, there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s road closures April 21 to 25. I-10 Widening West I Monday, April 21 through Saturday, April 26 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as needed) North Desert and
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Update: New Mexico State Police officials say officers responded to the crash at 1:09 PM. DEMING, New Mexico (KVIA) — A crash killed one person and injured another on I-10 near Deming in Luna County. The National Weather Service sent out an alert about the crash and a dust storm in the area. The NWS
Continue Reading El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The state flower should be the orange barrel, as construction zones are everywhere in Texas, and El Paso is no different.TXDot’s Jennifer Wright breaks down several significant projects happening all at once. I-10 Widening West I ( courtesy: TxDot El Paso) Saturday, April 12 through Monday, April 14 4 a.m. to 5
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From west to east El Paso, there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a complete list of TxDOT’s road closures April 7 to 11. Artcraft Project Monday, April 7 through Friday April 11 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artcraft (SH-178) west- and eastbound between I-10 and
Continue Reading El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and TxDOT is hosting events to teach Texans how to avoid this deadly problem. The safety campaign is called Talk Text Crash.Here with more on the topic is Txdot’s Jennifer Wright. TxDot El Paso Closures: Artcraft Project Monday, April 7 through Friday April 11 9 a.m. to
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According to TxDOT, all lanes on I-10 East at Copia are closed due to maintenance that is currently underway. The scheduled maintenance is planned from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. We will continue to monitor this closure and report any changes on air and online.
Continue Reading In 2023, pedestrian and bicyclist deaths made up 21% of all traffic fatalities in Texas. Pedestrians and cyclists are among our most at-risk road users, and too many of them are killed or injured in our communities each year. Here with some tips on how to look out for one another is TxDot’s Jennifer Wright.
Continue Reading El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Celebrating Spring Break is a rite of passage for many Texas college students, but a fun time with friends can end in tragedy when someone drives under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Here, with a note of caution, TxDot’s Jennifer Wright shares what we can tell our college kids to help
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Transportation says heavy dust is causing low to zero visibility for drivers between Las Cruces and Anthony, New Mexico. NMDOT officials released the following information about the difficult driving conditions: “I-10 eastbound and westbound lanes from milepost 144 (Las Cruces) to 164 (NM-TX Stateline)
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Here in the Borderland, you may have felt a little drowsy today, after losing an hour of the sleep and you’re not alone. Experts say loss of sleep can wreak havoc on your circadian rhythm. The Director of public relations for the National Road Safety Foundation, David Reich says drowsy driving
Continue Reading El Paso, TX(KVIA-TV)- Jennifer Wright from TxDot El Paso talks about a new system to help with commuters on the road.
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LORDSBURG, New Mexico (KVIA) – A flatbed truck carrying an excavator crashed into the I-10 lanes and bridge at Exit 24 near Lordsburg, NM early Friday morning. The crash damaged the bridge and shut down the westbound lanes of traffic. The New Mexico Department of Transportations said, “Traffic is rerouted off and back on at
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Update: The National Weather Service sent out a Dust Storm Warning for the are until 5 PM. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Part of I-10 west near Las Cruces is closed due to blowing dust and wind. “I-10 westbound is closed at exit 132(Las Cruces), due to areas of blowing dust and low to
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