EL PASO, Texas(KVIA-TV) — This Halloween, El Paso welcomes a new tradition as the inaugural Día de los Muertos 5K, presented by Flowar and organized by Hive Production Company, debuts on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The event will take place at Eastwood (Album) Park, inviting participants of all ages and backgrounds to run, walk, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as storm chances continue to rise. Today we woke to temps in the 60s. By lunch El Paso is expected to reach a high of 87, Las Cruces 83. This will keep our afternoon temps above average. Storm changes remain the larger impact
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By Jennifer Hansler, Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Stephen Hubbard, an American who had been imprisoned in Russia for more than four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, has returned to the United States after he was freed by Moscow following a direct plea from President Donald Trump.Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Senator César Blanco, who represents El Paso in District 29, has announced a community meeting focused on presenting solutions to emergency preparedness at El Paso’s Marathon Refinery in South-Central El Paso.This meeting comes just two weeks after Marathon held a town hall at Riverside High School discussing the
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UPDATE (6:20 p.m.): The Socorro Police Department identified the woman as 63-year-old Ada Laura Rodriguez. SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — A 63-year-old woman died in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning, according to the Socorro Police Department. The crash happened around 10:19 a.m. at the intersection of North Loop Drive and Bauman Road near Robert R. Rojas
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A very active stretch of weather is shaping up across the Borderland, with increasing storm chances and a growing threat for heavy rain, flooding and severe thunderstorms. A large storm system will continue spinning off the California coast while an upper-level ridge remains to our southeast. This setup will help funnel moisture into the region,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — October is ADHD Awareness Month. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children, but experts believe it’s underdiagnosed in women. There are surprising signs of ADHD that women specifically can struggle with that experts say are often overlooked — and even dismissed. Psychiatric Nurse
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson and Police Chief Peter Pacillas said commercial vehicle inspections will start on both sides of Transmountain Road. The announcement came Tuesday after a series of “serious multi-vehicle crashes.” Monday, a deadly crash on Transmountain killed one person after a semi’s brakes failed, according to El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chose El Paso to build its 10th temple in Texas, according to a news release. The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to build the temple at the corner of Northern Pass Drive and Paso del
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke to the Republican and Democratic candidates for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District ahead of the midterm elections. This is the congressional seat that was left vacant after former Republican U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales resigned. Katy Padilla Stout is the Democratic nominee. She’s a former elementary school teacher and family
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UPDATE (Oct. 20, 2026): The El Paso Police Department said 42-year-old Rene Dario Perez-Ramirez died in Monday’s crash. In a news release, EPPD said eight vehicles were involved in the crash, including a semi-trailer with failed brakes. Preliminary investigation revealed that the semi drove southbound on Loop 375 toward the intersection with North Desert Boulevard.
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — A train derailed in Doña Ana County Tuesday, according to a county social media post. A train derailed in Doña Ana County. (Courtesy: Doña Ana County via Facebook) The county posted a notice about the derailment around 2:30 p.m. Crews are on site to clear the area. No injuries were
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UPDATE (Oct. 20, 2026): The Texas Medical Board said it temporarily suspended Edward Michelson’s medical license. In a news release published Tuesday, TMB said Michelson’s practice in medicine “poses a continuing threat to public welfare.” The suspension immediately went into effect. “The Board panel found that Dr. Michelson was arrested for the felony charge of
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KVIA) — A 39-year-old Guatemalan man has been sentenced on Monday to 30 years in federal prison for his role in a human smuggling case that left 53 migrants dead. Rigoberto Ramon Miranda-Orozco pleaded guilty to his involvement in a June 2022 smuggling in San Antonio, which resulted in 53 deaths and
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Douglass Elementary 4th and 5th Grade Pledge 10/20/26
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office said it mailed an incorrect list of hours and days for expanded early voting. On Tuesday, the clerk’s office issued a corrected list. Eight expanded early voting locations are open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Oct. 31. Below is a
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) – New Mexico State University business Alma’s Kitchen owner, Arik Ruiz, recently received a stage four stomach and colon cancer diagnosis. Ruiz made his name known in the Las Cruces community through his strong support for local businesses, student employees and dedication to NMSU’s Latin American programs. In a social media post
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation announced the proposed park over the I-10 will get a $10 million gift from the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family Foundation. The gift comes less than a week after the Loya family committed $20 million to the proposed project. The Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Early voting begins Monday, and the El Paso County Elections Department is sharing why this upcoming election is important and the turnout it’s expecting. While Election Day is Nov. 3, the elections department says you have two weeks from now to make time to vote, including Saturdays and Sundays. There
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as storm chances are set to climb over the next few days. We woke this morning to temps in the 50s. By afternoon El Paso is expected to reach a high of 84, Las Cruces 80. Rain chances today will remain in forecast
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Time is running out to get spooked at El Paso’s family-owned haunting events, including the first annual “Terror Tour.” Good morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins Haunted Hallows live from Socorro, one of the local businesses collaborating. This is their third year doing the haunted house. But, this year they are doing a “Terror Tour” collaboration with Forbidden Acres
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Last night and early this morning, we saw a few showers and thunderstorms in the Borderland. Only trace amounts were recorded at El Paso International Airport. Isolated storm chances are low for this evening, most of the action will be in West New Mexico/Eastern Arizona… one or two stray storms are possible, but not likely.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso drone operators are being impacted by new drone restrictions issued Friday. The U.S. Department of Transportation, Department of War, and Department of Homeland Security announced restrictions on drone activity up to 400 feet above ground level and 1.15 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The restriction impacts major
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — An El Paso woman tried to take drugs into a New Mexico prison, according to court documents ABC-7 obtained. Sixty-six-year-old Tommie Kay Cooper has been charged with possession of a controlled substance; bringing contraband onto prison grounds; conspiracy to commit bringing contraband onto prison grounds and tampering with evidence. These
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Wyatt Cornelius, a former middle school teacher and coach, pleaded guilty to child solicitation Monday afternoon. The Dona Ana County District Attorney announced Cornelius pleaded guilty to child solicitation by electronic device and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The change of plea hearing was held in Judge Richard M.
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UPDATE (Oct. 19, 2026): The El Paso County Elections Department said the DPS backlog resolved on the last day to register to vote, which was Oct. 5. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Elections Department received about 12,000 records for processing after a technical error caused a major back log in voter
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(KVIA) — Monday, President Donald Trump said the state of New Mexico should “immediately change its name to New America.” “We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America! The name would add great value and prestige to the State,” the president wrote on a Truth Social post. “Home Values and Incomes would
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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — A tough night at the Sun Bowl for the Miners. UTEP was forced to make a quarterback change after EJ Colson went down with an injury before half and didn’t return for the second. Raymond Moore III stepped in and looked to spark the offense but the Spartans defense would
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Monday marked the first day of early voting in Texas, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders scheduled a visit in El Paso to encourage voting. Sen. Sanders will speak at the Abraham Chavez Theatre in Downtown El Paso Monday. His team announced that former U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke and current Democratic
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