RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) — Thursday, the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino announced a temporary closure due to a faulty culvert damaged by floodwaters last year. In a news release, the racetrack said the New Mexico Department of Transportation suggested the temporary closure. The racetrack is within a flood-prone area. “We requested that the New Mexico
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By Julia Jacobo, Dan Peck, and Kenton Gewecke At least two people have died as a result of the flash-flooding emergency currently ongoing in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed on Thursday. One man and one woman were swept away in floodwaters, Abbott said. The man was in an RV at the time, he added. More than 230
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 16 JUL 26 17:52 ET Updated: 16 JUL 26 18:10 ET By Brenda Goodman, Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a source familiar with the investigation said Thursday. Cases of the
Continue ReadingBy Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The federal agency that regulates prediction markets is investigating President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator for potential insider trading, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The sources said White House employee Gabriel Perez made trades on the prediction site Kalshi that were flagged for possible insider activity.
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(KVIA) — U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez said he met with National Transportation Safety Board officials Tuesday to find answers for the deadly medical plane crash that happened near Ruidoso in May. Rep. Vasquez said the discussion came after reports said military testing may have played a role in the crash. The NTSB conducts investigations into
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar said the U.S. General Services Administration will host an “Industry Day” for the Bridge of the Americas Land Port of Entry Modernization Project. GSA will name finalists competing for the primary project’s contract, according to a news release. In August 2022, Rep. Escobar hosted a
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces police apprehended and charged two teenage boys suspected in an overnight crime spree that resulted in three stolen vehicles and a burglary of a cannabis shop Thursday. The Las Cruces Police Department said it was dispatched to an attempted burglary at Pecos Valley Production, a cannabis shop, on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several El Paso County law enforcement agencies worked together to apprehend an 18-year-old and 16-year-old after a pursuit Tuesday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said. According to the sheriff’s office, at 4:25 p.m., a deputy tried to conduct a traffic stop on a Cadillac after noticing the license plate
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Four people convicted in the deadly Young Park mass shooting are one step closer to sentencing. Thursday, a judge set key dates. Thomas Rivas’s sentencing is scheduled for July 31 at 9 a.m. He was found guilty under the theory of depraved mind murder Feb. 16. His younger brother, Nathan
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UPDATE (July 16, 2026) — Several witnesses told police David McCall allegedly ran away after crashing into a couple on a motorcycle — including the couple’s son, according to arrest documents. One witness said he chased McCall from the Loop 375 highway to a nearby neighborhood. Documents said the De La Torre couple’s son, Damian,
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) — Agriculture officials, international trade representatives and other leaders from Chihuahua, Mexico, Texas and New Mexico met in Santa Teresa Thursday to discuss challenges the cross-border cattle trade is facing with New World screwworm in the region. It’s been nearly two years since the U.S.-Mexico border has been closed to live
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It’s almost back to school season in the borderland, and the 16th Annual Uniform Swap returns this weekend at Eastlake High School, with several resources for parents who need to get their kids ready for the new school year. The uniform swap is expecting to have about 10,000 uniform pieces. You can bring in an
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UPDATE (July 16, 2026) — A high-speed pursuit Wednesday morning involved a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper and U.S. Border Patrol, according to a DPS news release. At 6:33 a.m., a DPS trooper tried to stop a red Jeep on I-10 in Hudspeth County, and the suspected driver — 31-year-old Adrian Leonardo Sandoval —
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert for weekend storm chances. Below average temps will linger as storm chances intensify. We woke this morning to breezy conditions and temps in the 70s. By lunch temps will warm but still likely lean below average. El Paso is expected to reach a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After competing on one of college softball’s biggest stages, Desirae Spearman is back where it all began. The El Paso native and Texas Tech standout returned to Hanks High School to host her annual youth softball camp, sharing the knowledge and experiences she gained throughout her collegiate career with young
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Little League Baseball team based in Horizon has already made history, and it’s about to cement its in El Paso sports history. Horizon Elite is headed to the 14u Little League Regionals next week — the furthest an El Paso team has ever made. With a couple wins, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) You’ve probably heard it said that comparison in the thief of joy. One young author agrees with that sentiment, and has some important advice for today’s women of all ages. 16-year old Kavya Thakrar is the author of the book, Bows and Ties. She was inspired to write the book after
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DONA ANA COUNTY, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has again denied a request to allow a portion of a natural gas pipeline to cross state trust land for the proposed Project Jupiter data center in southern New Mexico. The State Land Office announced Wednesday that Garcia Richard rejected Energy Transfer’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As much of South Texas has bared the brunt of torrential rainfall this week, a tornado also touched down in Northwest San Antonio Wednesday morning. Some El Pasoans in San Antonio told ABC-7 about experiencing the disaster first hand. Alexa Aguilar, an architecture student at University of Texas at San
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A long awaited renovation was completed today for the Fred & Maria Loya Family YMCA. The U.S Soccer Foundation donated the facility $200,000 which made their dreams of a brand new soccer complex come true. The YMCA kicked off the event with a ribbon cutting ceremony, there were mascots, dances, summer
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the El Paso Public Health Department said a man in his 60s tested positive for cyclosporiasis in June — marking the first case in the city this year. According to Dr. Hector Ocaranza, cyclosporiasis is related to gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting. He said for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new 84-page report from Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union alleged abuse, medical neglect and poor conditions at the Camp East Montana immigration detention facility in El Paso. The report is based on interviews with detainees, family members and legal advocates. It alleged some detainees experienced
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso man wanted on multiple child sex crime warrants is now in custody, according to the El Paso County Constable Office, Precinct Three. Deputies learned Ivan Jade Zacarias was wanted several outstanding felony warrants. The offenses included one count of child sexual abuse and two counts of child
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The White Coat ceremony is a milestone in the career for medical students. Tonight Burrell College of Health Sciences will host more than 200 new student physicians as the put on their white coats for the first time. The white coat represents the medical students’ commitment to the field. Burrell College
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juarez Civil Protection Department responded to 49 incidents within 24 hours, including a fire at the Rio Grande Mall. From Tuesday to Wednesday, the fire department alone responded to 34 calls. The Municipal Rescue Unit attended to the remaining 15 incidents, according to the General Directorate of Civil Protection.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assents Control changed how the Juárez Cartel appears on its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, according to a news release published Wednesday. Now, the cartel is listed as a transnational terrorist group, target type criminal organization and secondary sanctions risk. Before the change, the list
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces Utilities on Wednesday warned the public about a possible scam asking residents to submit a form about their water quality. The utility said it didn’t make or authorize any flyers or door hangers about the notices. The utility said the possible scam may try to collect personal information
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, July 19, the community is invited to the opening night for the high school production of “Shrek the Musical” at Coronado High School. The play was put together by students and faculty from across the El Paso Independent School District, who worked for several weeks on costuming, sets, choreography
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools announced a new online school open to all of New Mexico Wednesday. The virtual school, Aspire Online School, serves grades kindergarten through 12th grade, according to a news release. LCPS said the online school complements the district’s Virtual Learning Academy (VLA), which serves LCPS students in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District shared a list of campuses giving free breakfast and lunch meals for the upcoming school year, which starts Aug. 3. Through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), nearly 90% of YISD campuses will provide free lunch, according to the district. Here is
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