Movie theaters reopen in Doña Ana County after 14 months in the dark
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For the first time in fourteen months, Las Cruces film aficionados can snack on buttery popcorn, unwrap their 3D glasses and…
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New Mexico senator discusses vaccine equity, mental health at Las Cruces clinic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – In a visit to a Las Cruces clinic on Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján asked how staffers are meeting the need…
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NMSU’s Strasheim, UTEP’s Yellin still alive in US Open major golf qualifier
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Like 54 other golfers, 48-year old Javier Quevedo came to the New Mexico State Golf Course Tuesday with a dream. “Well,…
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Nice Wednesday; rain chance Thursday
Nice weather continues Wednesday with temps near 90 and light winds for the most part. Sunshine will continue to be abundant. Isolated showers and…
Continue ReadingChauvin’s attorney files motion seeking new trial in Floyd death
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — An attorney for Derek Chauvin filed a motion for a new trial on Tuesday. The former Minneapolis police officer was…
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Police identify motorist killed in Lower Valley crash; still don’t know why car ran into pole
UPDATE, May 4: Police on Tuesday identified a man killed in Lower Valley traffic crash the day prior, but investigators still don’t know what caused…
Continue ReadingConan O’Brien ends his long run in late night next month
An era in late night television is coming to an end next month. “Conan,” Conan O’Brien’s show on TBS, will end its run on…
Continue ReadingWhat you need to know about the board deciding Trump’s fate on Facebook
The question of whether former President Donald Trump should be allowed back on Facebook is the biggest, most contentious and most controversial…
Continue ReadingBiden sets new target to vaccinate 70% of adult Americans by July 4
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden is setting a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by July 4. This comes…
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Caught on video: Mexico City overpass collapses; at least 24 dead – including children, 79 injured
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Officials say an elevated section of Mexico City’s metro collapsed and at least 24 people have been killed, including…
Continue ReadingTexas GOP candidate crushed after opposing Trump says party ‘not living up to this moment’
DALLAS, Texas — Michael Wood, a Republican whose anti-Donald Trump message resulted in a crushing defeat in a special election for a Texas U.S.…
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‘A lot of heartbreak’: El Paso Hispanic Chamber helps struggling bars, restaurants apply for billions in available aid
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bars and restaurants have been devastated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many have laid off workers while others have closed…
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UMC not receiving vaccine doses this week due to decline in demand
EL PASO, Texas– The state of Texas has announced it will begin to ask the federal government only for doses that providers have ordered, rather than…
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El Paso man killed after being caught between rear axles of stuck big-rig
EL PASO, Texas — A 59-year-old man died after he was caught between the rear axles of a big-rig’s trailer that he was helping to move out of…
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NMSU to eliminate 57 positions due to funding decrease
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Citing a decrease in funding during the pandemic, New Mexico State University leaders announced the elimination of 57…
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El Paso County considering fireworks ban due to drought
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners Court on Monday discussed a possible ban on fireworks usage given the current drought the Borderland…
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Borderland artists honor ‘healthcare heroes’ with chalk art
EL PASO, Texas– Local artists have come together to bring messages of hope and healing for ‘healthcare heroes’ at University Medical Center, El Paso…
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Armed man arrested after shots fired at 50-person fight in west El Paso is released by magistrate
UPDATE: A 40-year-old armed man from Fort Bliss who was arrested after gunshots rang out during a large fight in west El Paso has now been released…
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Drought conditions continue to worsen across the Borderland
El Paso, Texas — Drought conditions across the Borderland have gone from bad to worse, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report. Almost…
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3 killed, 27 hospitalized after boat capsizes off San Diego in human smuggling attempt
SAN DIEGO, California — Three people were killed and more than two dozen others were hospitalized Sunday after a boat capsized and broke apart in…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Law school for El Paso?
EL Paso, Texas — El Paso is one of the largest U.S. metropolitan cities without a law school, but that could soon change. Right now, Texas state…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Sun City Stealth is El Paso’s first all women tackle football team
El Paso, Texas– There’s a new football team in town and this team is full of strong and determined women who want to prove that football isn’t…
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SpaceX splashdown: Astronauts back from record-breaking mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida — SpaceX has delivered four astronauts back to Earth, making the first U.S. crew splashdown in darkness since the Apollo 8…
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2 killed, 1 wounded in shooting at Wisconsin casino; gunman slain
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin — A gunman killed two people at a Wisconsin casino restaurant and seriously wounded a third before he was killed by police…
Continue ReadingOlympia Dukakis, actress of stage and screen and Oscar winner for ‘Moonstruck,’ dies at 89
NEW YORK, NY — Olympia Dukakis, the veteran stage and screen actress whose flair for maternal roles helped her win an Oscar as Cher’s mother in…
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Cowboys add more defense with Friday night draft picks on ABC-7
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Dallas Cowboys have added some serious length to their defensive line with the 84th pick in the draft on…
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Packers’ Aaron Jones makes good on postseason shoe giveaway pledge with El Paso school kids
EL PASO, Texas — It’s not everyday an NFL superstar comes to your school, let alone gives you a pair of shoes, but for students at El Paso’s…
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Legendary Coronado High football coach Don Brooks dies at 79
EL PASO, Texas — Legendary longtime Coronado High School football coach Don Brooks – a name synonymous with gridiron history in the Borderland – has…
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U.S. Army investigation finds Vanessa Guillen was sexually harassed at Fort Hood
FORT HOOD, Texas — A long-awaited U.S. Army investigation released Friday has determined that murdered Spc. Vanessa Guillen was sexually…
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After tumultuous year, Las Cruces restaurant owners struggle to rehire staff
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County restaurants might be allowed to offer indoor dining at half capacity beginning Friday, but some owners say…
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