Xtra: How local officials are responding to the flooding in Vado
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The small rural community of Vado, New Mexico experienced heavy flooding on Monday. More than a hundred homes were flooded…
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Video: El Paso deputies chase down man suspected of DWI
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Sheriff deputies arrested Rafael Borruel after officials say he got pulled over for an alleged DWI, then ran…
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13-year-old boy gets his wish granted to be a U.S. Army Armorer for a day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A 13-year-old boy diagnosed with lymphoma traveled from Arizona to Fort Bliss to fulfill his wish of being a U.S. Army…
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Fire at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse in east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire Department crews put out a fire at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse this morning. The fire started just before…
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ABC-7 at 4: Anthony Independent School District to host back-to-school health fair
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Anthony ISD will host a community health fair on July 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Anthony High School Auditorium. Families…
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Good Vibes Only: Flash mob proposal inside an El Paso movie theater
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Newly engaged couple Erik Lopez and Marisela Lamas are still soaking in their engagement following a mega flash-mob proposal…
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Mayfield High School kicks off the new LCPS school year
Mayfield High School brought high energy to start off the 2025-26 school year for Las Cruces Public Schools. ABC-7 joined Principal Eric Fraass and…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Triples return and condition lean dry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today weather conditions are expected to remain calm as temps climb. El Paso is expected to hit the triple digits with a…
Continue Reading Health concerns worry Vado residents in the aftermath of severe flooding
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA)–The days following a flood can cause many health issues. In as little as 24 hours mold colonies can begin to appear on damp…
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An El Paso football player is one step closer to achieving his childhood dream
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deion Hankins is getting a chance to make an NFL Roster. Hankins begins training camp with the Chicago Bears this…
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Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan dead at the age of 71
By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, died on Thursday at the age of 71, according to…
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Complete Coverage: Flooding damages homes in Vado
Vado, New Mexico (KVIA)– Lupita Sanchez, a Vado resident, says she’s reached out to Dona Ana County for help draining her back and front yards.…
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Governor signs disaster declaration for Vado flooding
Update (July 25, 2025): New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Dona Ana County’s Emergency Disaster Declaration. Dona Ana County…
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Five people rescued, house swept away in Ruidoso flooding
Update (10:00 PM): An ABC-7 crew spent the day in Ruidoso to cover the flooding. Our crew spoke to residents who witnessed the worst of the flooding.…
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Police find car that allegedly killed pedestrian on Alameda
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Investigators just identified the woman killed while crossing Alameda this weekend as Maria Lopez, 77. Investigators have…
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Jury convicts man of murdering his wife, hiding her body in storage unit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso jury has convicted Linwood Smith, 26, of murdering his wife, Kerica Robinson, in 2020. Now the jury is hearing…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Calm Thursday with hot temps and mostly dry conditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Your Thursday forecast is anticipated to be mostly calm. Winds not expected to be a large factor neither are rain chances as…
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Teen talk: self worth and cellphones
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new study will have parents thinking twice before giving their child a smartphone. It found that using smartphones…
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Vado residents say flood damages are the worst they’ve ever seen
VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The flood waters that tore through the small town of Vado on Tuesday night left some residents’ homes unrecognizable. One…
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NMSU men’s basketball rebuilds nearly entirely new roster with only 2 returning players for the 2025-26 season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico State men’s head basketball coach Jason Hooten and his staff have rebuilt nearly an entirely new squad, once…
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El Paso’s Stephanie Han to defend WBA lightweight championship in August
EL PASO, Texas – Stephanie Han is gearing up for her next match. Wednesday it was made official, the El Paso boxer and current…
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Vado sisters share flooded homes, worries of more rain with ABC-7
ABC-7 met with two sisters from Vado, N.M. whose homes got flooded overnight Wednesday — they shared what their homes look like and their biggest…
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Dona Ana County Emergency Manager gives update on Vado flooding response efforts
Watch the news conference below: VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Dona Ana County Emergency manager will provide an update on the conditions in Vado,…
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Man arrested, charged with kidnapping woman in Las Cruces
Update (12:35 PM): New Mexico State Police officials say they have located Savannah Aguilar and have arrested Alexander Madrid. Madrid had been…
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Civilian contractor dies in incident on Ft. Bliss
Update: The 1st Armored Division released the following statement on the incident that killed a civilian contractor at Ft. Bliss on Monday: “At…
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Desirae Spearman excited to join Women’s College World Series Runner-Ups, Texas Tech Red Raiders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hanks High School graduate Desirae Spearman held day one of her second annual “Desirae Spearman” camp at Hanks High…
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Socorro man accused of assaulting his brother with a knife
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — On Saturday, Socorro Police officers arrested Emiliano Roman Rivera, 18, for allegedly assaulting his brother with a knife.…
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Man wanted for parole violation in Austin arrested for trespassing in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro Police officers arrested Ernesto Rendon, 37, for allegedly trespassing at a house on the 300 block of Santa Martina…
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Complete Team Coverage: Aftermath of flooding in Vado
Update (July 24, 2025): Water has receded but continues to surround many homes and properties, contaminated with trash, animal feces, dead insects…
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ABC-7 at 4: Local resources for LGBTQ+ youth
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The 988 national suicide and crisis Lifeline stopped providing LGBTQ+ specific support options to children and young adults.…
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