By Nicki Brown, Andi Babineau, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk faced her husband’s accused killer, Tyler Robinson, in court for the first time Monday as Utah prosecutors began presenting some of their evidence in hopes of convincing a judge to allow the case to proceed to trial. Erika
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — The Anthony Police Department arrested and charged El Paso boxer Kayla Gomez for allegedly assaulting her step-aunt Saturday, according to arrest documents ABC-7 obtained. Saturday, an Anthony Police Department officer went to a home near Anthony High School after hearing about an assault. The victim told the officer she reportedly got
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(KVIA) — The New Mexico State Fair is accepting applications for its Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge. One New Mexico restaurant will be crowned the fair’s “Green Chile Cheeseburger Champion” — but only eight will be selected to participate, according to EXPO New Mexico. An annual tradition at the fair, the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger
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CANYON, Texas (KVIA) — A 23-year-old El Paso man has been charged for a crash that injured a child and a pregnant woman, according to the Canyon Police Department. The crash happened Sunday in Canyon, Texas, which is south of Amarillo. According to CPD, Jacob Saucedo from El Paso crashed an SUV into a concrete
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Animal Services expected a big intake of animals during the Fourth of July weekend. The holiday is usually one of the busiest and most stressful times of the year for shelters because loud fireworks scare animals out of their homes. Throughout the weekend, lost and found dogs have
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department started accepting applications Monday for its next training academy. The 22-week paid academy is set to start January 2027, according to LCPD. Police cadet salaries while in the academy is $24 per hour, LCPD said. Graduates from the academy become officer trainees who then receive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former El Paso Police Department officer pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony offenses, according to the El Paso District Attorney’s Office Monday. He pleaded guilty June 23. Thirty-year-old Joshua Anthony Gallardo pleaded guilty to assault impeding breath or circulation involving a dating partner and continuous violence against the family,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the nation celebrates Independence Day, we’re taking a deeper look at the connected history that runs deep in the Borderland. It spans from the echoes of prehistoric times etched into the very rock, to the early stages of European expansion and colonization that have shaped the boundaries and cultures
Continue ReadingCNN By Betsy Klein, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the decision to give a red card and one-game ban to Team USA star striker Folarin Balogun — a remarkable intervention that sparked a torrent of controversy at the World Cup.
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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: Honoring Veteran Shane. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or who once served
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This evening we’re continuing to track isolated showers and thunderstorms across the Borderland, with the greatest chances over the mountains. Any storms that develop could produce strong outflow winds between 40 and 50 miles per hour as they move into the lowlands. We’re continuing to monitor daily rain chances through
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We have dropped our ABC-7 First Alert for increasing showers and thunderstorms in the Borderland. All storms remained below severe with heavy downpours, localized flooding, gusty winds, and small hail. Here are our rainfall totals across the Borderland for this afternoon’s storms… El Paso saw 0.24 inches, Las Cruces International had 0.05 inches, and NMSU
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HORIZON, Texas (KVIA) — According the Horizon Fire Department, firefighters were called out around 11:15 p.m to a structure fire in Horizon. When arriving, firefighters found a two-story home with heavy fire showing from the attached garage. According to officials, four minor injuries were reported and none of the four were taken to the hospital.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mexico fans can come watch the match at UTEP Centennial Plaza, where the team face England in Sunday’s round of 16 matchup. The team is coming off a 2-0 win against Ecuador in their Round of 32 matchup. Mexico fans have the chance to see their team make history with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Mia Olivas, Abigail Caguingin, Ivanna Aragon, Ivanna Aragon, Bella Vargas, Marina Itzel Lares-Garcia and Hannah Koh. For these El Paso students, a science fair project became a trip to the international stage and their scientific research gained international recognition. “We can all agree that there’s so many problems throughout the world,”
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ByPatricio Chile and Jack Feeley July 5, 2026, 11:40 AM U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun will be eligible to play in the USMNT’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium on Monday after the striker’s controversial red card suspension was put on hold by FIFA. FIFA said on Sunday that “the implementation of the match suspension is suspended
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park Fire Department reported on social media that the department responded to 7 fireworks related brush fires during 4th of July festivities Saturday night. Officials with the department say that the largest response was at the 2000 block of Boy Scout Lane, which they say burned around
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A warm start to our Sunday but by evening, we’re tracking increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms, especially across the Sacramento Mountains and eastern lowlands. Strong outflow winds between 40 and 50 miles per hour could accompany storms as they move into parts of the Borderland. We’re continuing to monitor
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Happy Independence Day to the Borderland, it is the 250th Anniversary of America. It will be hot this weekend with slight chances of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Today, El Paso rose to a high of 103 (20th Triple Digit Day) and Las Cruces rose to 100 (19th Day) for your Independence Day. Our best thunderstorm
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As the United States turns a quarter of a millennia old, Ascarate Park is throwing a birthday party matching the occasion with military vehicles, catered dinner, and a fireworks display as party of their Independence Day Picnic Party. Organizers say there will be live music, pool access as well as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Families are preparing to fire up the grill this holiday weekend. Cooking a 4th of July barbecue comes with responsibility. The El Paso Fire Department said they typically see an increase in calls around this time, pertaining to grilling mishaps. It’s important to enjoy this holiday safely, while enjoying classic,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This evening we’re tracking a slight chance for thunderstorms, mainly across Otero and Hudspeth Counties, with gusty outflow winds possible as storms develop over the Sacramento Mountains and move toward the Borderland. We’re looking at a mostly dry Independence Day across El Paso and Las Cruces, although a stray shower
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UPDATE (5:35 p.m.) — One person was sent to the hospital with minor injuries, according to an EPCSO spokesperson. All lanes have reopened. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said all westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes are closed at Paseo Del Este Boulevard and Allerton Parkway in Far East
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UPDATE (June 3, 2026) — Lopez told police he had been taking methamphetamine and had paranoid thoughts before the shooting, according to documents ABC-7 obtained. Before the shooting, Lawrence Lopez, his mother, Tina Lucero, and other family members went out for dinner, documents said. When they got home, Lopez’ brother said Lopez had recently been
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As families across the country gather together to celebrate the 4th of July, one family will reunite for the first time in years in El Paso.Juan Escobar, an Albuquerque native, will finally be able to celebrate a holiday with his 14-year-old son, Andrew, all thanks to the El Paso Police
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said it charged a man for voyeurism after he allegedly followed a woman into the restroom at a gas station. EPCSO said on June 29, deputies went to a Circle K near the Eastlake Marketplace Center off Rojas Drive. Someone had reported 36-year-old
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Idea Mesa Hills Kinder Pledge 7/3/26
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — An 18-year-old man from Sunland Park allegedly shot his cousin in Santa Fe and has been arrested, according to the Santa Fe Police Department. Santa Fe police said they went to a Ramada Inn after someone reported a man with a gunshot wound to his head. The victim was airlifted
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