CD. JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) – The Specialized Unit for Juvenile Criminal Justice of the Northern District Attorney’s Office in Chihuahua filed charges against a 17-year-old boy for his alleged participating in the aggravated kidnapping of nine migrants in Juarez. Investigation reports show that on Dec. 22 the teen along with several other people were guarding
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mariachis and folklorico dancers welcomed the Arizona Sun Devils to the Sun City. The Sun Bowl Association is hosting the Sun Devils and the Duke Blue Devils for the 92nd Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. The game kicks off at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the Sun Bowl. This
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SAN MIGUEL, New Mexico (KVIA) — San Miguel City Market has stood on the same corner for nearly a century, serving generations of families and becoming a place filled with memories for those who grew up walking through its doors. The small neighborhood store recently marked its 100th anniversary, a milestone that brought longtime customers
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Our ABC-7 First Alert continues for the chance of a wintry mix and snow and a cold and windy Monday morning in the Borderland. Gusty easterly winds could be up to 30 mph. Here’s the timeline for our weather this week: Rain showers will be possible Sunday night… after midnight the rain will turn to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After four years in navy blue and silver, Del Valle’s star quarterback Jake Fette made the switch, wearing maroon and gold for his first practice as an Arizona State Sun Devil on Sunday at Eastwood High School. “It’s crazy, you get thrown into it at the end of the year
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP women’s basketball team (7–3) continues its homestand on Monday as the Miners host NAIA opponent University of the Southwest at the Don Haskins Center. Tipoff is set for 7 PM M.T. UTEP enters the matchup 6–1 at home, looking to build momentum in the second game of a
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RUSTON, Louisiana (KVIA) — The UTEP men’s basketball team (4-7) will lock up at LA Tech (7-4) in the Conference USA opener for both squads at 5:30 p.m. MT/6:30 p.m. CT Monday. It is the first of three straight on the road to christen league play for the Miners, something that hasn’t happened since the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — For one last time in 2025, NM State (3-8) suits up as it sets to host in-state foe Eastern New Mexico (7-4, 3-0 LSC) on Monday, Dec. 29, at the Pan American Center. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. MT in Las Cruces, with the game streaming live on
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Following a week away, NM State (8–3, 1–0 CUSA) returned to the floor on Sunday at the Pan American Center against the University of the Southwest (4-9,1-6 RRAC). The Aggies used double digit scoring efforts from five different Aggies to defeat the Mustangs 104-33. After trading buckets on each
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As colder temperatures approach the Borderland, El Paso residents are beginning to prepare for winter weather and the challenges it can bring. Aliana Ramirez Centeno says the mild conditions right now allow her to enjoy time outdoors with her children, but she knows that won’t last. “We’re prepared for the cold because we know the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– “Project Always Beside You”, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was founded in 2020 by Marine Veteran Salvador Diaz Jr. and his wife, Sandra Diaz. This in memory of fallen teams like their son SSGT Christopher Diaz and his K9 partner, SSD P068 Dino. Christopher Diaz was a K9 handler who died in action
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A strong cold front moved into the Borderland today, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures, gusty winds, and the potential for wintry weather in parts of the region. Sunday started off mild, but conditions changes as the cold front pushed through. Temperatures fell quickly behind the front, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Gusty
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PARIS — Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91. Bardot died Sunday at her home in southern France, according to Bruno Jacquelin, of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Overcoming fear is never easy, but one El Paso native says stepping outside his comfort zone led to more than he ever expected. Jacob Pace, content creator and entrepreneur, turned to social media as a way to confront his fear of being camera shy. What started as a personal challenge quickly
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Our ABC-7 First Alert continues in preparation for a cold start to the work week along with a chance for a wintry mix across the Borderland. Today it will be cooler compared to yesterday, the warmest temperature El Paso so far was 73 at 11:45 AM since then temps have been falling all day. It has
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A change in the weather pattern is arriving this weekend across the Borderland as a storm system brings increasing clouds and scattered rain showers on Saturday Moisture increases ahead of the system, leading to cooler temperatures and occasional rain Saturday afternoon and evening. Rain chances remain limited, but western locations will see the best opportunity
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The city of Anthony swore in the youngest mayor in state history Tuesday evening, marking a milestone moment for the southern New Mexico community. Mayor-elect Gabriel Holguin won 59% of the vote in a three-way race, unseating an incumbent a feat he acknowledged is often difficult in local politics. Holguin
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EL PASO, Texas – The 92nd edition of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl is five days away, and the Duke Blue Devils were the first team to arrive to the Sun City. The team was welcomed to their hotel by mariachis and folklorico dancers. Duke head coach Manny Diaz donned a blue sombrero as
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EL PASO, Texas – One of the best high school football players to come out of El Paso made it official Thursday afternoon. Del Valle quarterback Jake Fette signed to play football with the Arizona State Sun Devils. A signing ceremony was held at Del Valle High School. Fette had been committed to ASU for
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Happy Friday to the Borderland! We have issued an ABC-7 First Alert for the Borderland because we are tracking a major cold front connected to a storm system which will bring much colder conditions and a chance for light snow Monday and Tuesday. Today was nice and warm in the Borderland, El Paso topped out
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LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) – What better way to pay tribute to a WW2 Veteran, than to celebrate his birthday as well? We’re talking about a former Tuskegee Airman who was born in 1915, and on Christmas, he celebrated his 110th birthday in grand fashion. ABC-7 WILL HAVE THE COMPLETE STORY OF THE PROUD TUSKEGEE
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Mexican Association of Importers and Exporters (ANIERM) submitted a petition to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). The organization works in parallel with the Mexico-United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) and ANIERM, along with other business and industry associations, want to oppose the removal of commercial cargo crossings from the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)—A family in Las Cruces has decided to give back this holiday season. The Johnson family has created 375 hot packs for cancer patients in Las Cruces. They’ll be going to the three cancer centers across town. In 2017, Kendra Johnson was diagnosed with cancer. She said she felt the generosity
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Students at the El Paso Independent School District are getting the chance to showcase their creativity this holiday season. This year marks the 35th Annual Holiday Card Contest. Students across the district work on holiday cards and submit them for a chance to be honored. The categories include elementary, middle and high
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — TxDOT reported a crash that closed all northbound lanes on US-54 at Ellerthorpe early Friday morning. TxDOT posted the traffic alert at 12:27 a.m. ABC-7 reached out to the El Paso Police Department, but it did not have any new information to share. We are sending a crew to the
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Agua Prieta, Sonora -Mexico- (KVIA): A group of coaches & volunteers continue to give back to the borderland … especially during the holidays. That list includes boxing trainers and coaches from our border neighbors in Chihuahua, Mexico, and a gracious coach, who takes part in gift-giving for Christmas every year. You may remember Coach Jeff
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shoppers expecting Black Friday style crowds at the outlets on Christmas Eve were met with a different scene this year. Instead of long lines and packed parking lots, the shopping center remained relatively calm as people wrapped up last-minute purchases ahead of Christmas Day. For some, the timing was no
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A local nonprofit brought holiday cheer to downtown El Paso today, blending festive fun with fitness. The Run El Paso Club hosted a holiday-themed run at San Jacinto Plaza, encouraging community members to stay active while celebrating the season. Participants showed up dressed in Santa suits, holiday hats and running shoes,
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Thousands of borderland kids left the “Santa Bombero” event with a smile today after local firefighters held the 86th edition of this traditional campaign. Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, along with other local officials and departments, kicked off the event at 8 a.m. today. Hours before, tens of thousands of families
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are looking at comfortable conditions for your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Today we are waking up to some warmer temps. Lows this morning are dipping into the upper 40s and low 50s. Overall expect a calm comfortable Christmas forecast. We will see temperatures lean above average El Paso
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