LAS CRUCES , New Mexico (KVIA) – U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez hosted a meeting with area veterans in Las Cruces today to discuss the issues faced by many veterans in Southern New Mexico. The group spoke about national issues and said funding and staffing should be added to the VA, instead of it being reduced.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Court documents obtained by ABC-7 reveal that a Socorro School District employee, 37-year-old Armando Guadalupe Saucedo, was charged with sexual assault of a child and criminal trespass. An arrest affidavit says the child’s mother found Saucedo in her child’s closet on Sunday, September 6, and told him to get out
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Justice announced Tuesday that Nancy Marshall, a therapist from Las Cruces, has pleaded guilty to two counts each of Medicaid Fraud, Falsification of Documents and Theft of Identity. This comes as Marshall, who owned Equine Assisted Programs of Southern New Mexico (EAP) in Las Cruces, stole the identities of staff and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced Tuesday that El Paso International Airport (ELP) has been nominated for USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Small Airport. Officials say the annual competition highlights airports that deliver superior travel experiences through ease of access, efficient operations, amenities, hospitality, and overall
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has announced the return of its annual music and entertainment event, Minerpalooza. The free event is on Friday, Sept. 11, from 6 to 11:45 p.m., takes place on Centennial Plaza, and organizers say it features a lineup that reflects the diverse sounds and
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UPDATE (12:50 PM) — The El Paso Police Department confirmed Tuesday that 41-year-old Angelo San Roman Perez is the person who died in the crash that occurred on Friday, September 4, in Northeast El Paso. The El Paso Police Department Special Traffic Investigators responded to a traffic fatality, initially reported as a multi-vehicle crash, to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 is seeing a large law enforcement presence in South-Central El Paso near Bowie High School. ABC-7 has reached out to the El Paso Police Department, EPPD was unable to provide any details. This is a developing story and ABC-7 will continue to bring updates as they become available.
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Mesita Elementary 4th Grade Pledge 9/8/26
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures will once more trend above average as rain chances begin a steady increase. We woke this Tuesday morning to mild conditions. Temps were in the upper 70s. Your lunchtime temperatures will lean above average. El Paso is expected to reach a a high of 96, Las Cruces is expected
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Vote for the Sweet Play of the Week!
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UPDATE (8:58 PM) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) says they have now completed repairs to the water line breaks and a sewer line leak in the Anapra area.In addition, the agency is now reporting that has water and wastewater services to the area have been reactivated.However, CRRUA has now issued a Water
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El Paso and the Rio Grande Valley will stay mostly dry tonight as a strong ridge of high pressure continues to dominate the region. The best storm chances today will remain west of the region, with scattered storms possible across the Gila and isolated activity across the Sacramento Mountains and areas west of the Continental
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The American Automobile Association (AAA) reported the nation’s highest gas prices ever recorded for this time of year. The national average is $4.14 a gallon, topping the last record set which was Labor Day in 2012, when the national average reached $3.82. Labor Day Weekend typically increases travel, with traffic
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Mija Yes You Can is excited to announce the 6th Annual Mija Market, a free, family-friendly community event taking place Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cowtown Outdoor Event Center. This year’s Mija Market will feature more than 30 local vendors, food trucks, games, and activities for
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UPDATE (5:51 PM) — According to the El Paso Police Department, police officers were sent to the 4900 block of Vista Grande at 9:40 a.m. for a suspicious death. Officials say, when officers arrived, they found a male in his mid-50s who suffered from a gunshot wound. The El Paso Police Department says no arrests
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department confirmed to ABC-7 that one hiker was rescued early Monday afternoon after needing assistance on the Franklin Mountains. Officials say that the hiker was on the One Thousand Step trail when they called for help around 1:34 p.m. The El Paso Fire Department says that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 reached out to local hospitals in the area to find out the impact of President Trump’s cuts to Medicaid fund outlines in the administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. University Medical Center of El Paso: “The estimated State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 Comprehensive Hospital Increase Reimbursement Program (CHIRP) gross
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a crime that shocked the El Paso community: three students stabbed at the start of the school day. In the aftermath of what happened at Americas High School, there’s an increasing focus on what measures are being taken for school safety. Several sets of school laws have put new
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Las Palmas Medical Center became the first hospital in El Paso with a new kind of therapy for Atrial Fibrillation, or irregular heartbeats, using small incisions and robotically assisted surgery, with the distinction of being the only hospital in West Texas to offer the procedure as well. Dr. Hector Flores,
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Starting Sept. 1, the Trump administration is withholding about $9.8 billion in extra funding that helps hospitals cover the difference between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of services. by Terri Langford Never miss a story! The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter gives readers the most essential Texas news. Sign up for The Brief. Audio recording is automated for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is introducing a new “Family Section” for the 2026 football season, providing fans with the chance to purchase one or more adult tickets for $20 each and receive two free youth tickets (age 12 and under) for every adult ticket purchased. According
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Shoppes at Solana has announced “Fiesta De La Cultura”, a free event that organizers say highlights the Borderland culture, heritage, and community. The event is scheduled at the Shoppes at Solana on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, September 16, from 4 p.m. to
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DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA)– The Doña Ana County Animal Control has announced dates for vaccination and spay/neuter clinics in various communities throughout the County from September through November. Officials say the vaccination clinics are scheduled from 8 to 11:45 a.m. Spay and neuter services are available by appointment only, with appointment times scheduled
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Officials with El Paso Animal Services say that one of their officers rescued a kitten that had fallen inside a utility pipe near some communication towers. According to El Paso Animal Services, the kitten was 20 feet down into the pipe, where it was surrounded by collected rainwater and trash. Officer
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Military Monday: Raul Nevarez. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or who once served and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Overall, our Labor Day forecast is looking fairly dry until we reach our afternoon hours. At that time, we can expect slight rain chances to increase. We also expect storm activity to persist throughout this week, primarily targeting mountain areas with occasional activity in desert lowlands. These storms are expected
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Karol G performs for the second time on Sunday to finish the El Paso leg of her “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” before moving on to Boston for her September 12th performance at Gillette Stadium. Fans who spoke to ABC-7 mentioned several aspects of El Paso which left them with
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