VADO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The death of Kyle Busch has made impacts throughout the country, even here in the Borderland. ABC-7 spoke with drivers and race enthusiasts at the Vado Speedway, and they said they were shocked by the news of his death. “With all the stuff going on in the in the world
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(ESPN) — NASCAR icon Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who has won more races across the sport’s three national series than any other driver in history, has died at the age of 41, the racing series announced Thursday. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying that Busch
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — NASCAR champion Kyle Busch died at 41 years old Thursday, his family confirmed. Busch raced full-time — but once made a pit stop to chat with an El Paso star. El Paso native Marcos “Scooter” Carrera is known for the Netflix show Tex Mex Motors. Professionals transport cars from Mexico to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz continues, gas prices aren’t the only thing going up. The American Automobile Association said motor oil prices are rising too, which means your oil change could be a bit pricier. AAA said it’s still important you get an oil change if you
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Thursday, Las Cruces Public Schools celebrated three educators for being recognized by the National Education Association Southwest Region and NEA-New Mexico. Two of the the finalists were nominated by NEA from Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy. Josephine Lopez, the MVLA office manager was selected as Educational Support Professional of the Year for
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 40-year-old man suspected of damaging a Las Cruces Catholic church with a gun in early May now faces additional charges. Thursday, Las Cruces police said Matthew Albian Alarcon was charged for attempted burglary and “possession of a suspicious device.” On May 4 at about 4:30 a.m., security video from
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UPDATE (4:10 p.m.) — All lanes reopened, according to TxDOT. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Loop 375 west between Padres and Yarbrough closed after a semi leaked fuel, El Paso Police said Thursday. Police said the call about the spill came in at 11:55 a.m. They sent a traffic alert at 1:26 p.m. (Courtesy: TxDOT)
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a guided Memorial Day hike Monday morning. We Hike said its holiday hike is open for all abilities; you can run, walk, carry weight or go at your own pace. The hike starts at 7:30 a.m. at McKelligon Canyon (1500 McKelligon Canyon Rd). We Hike said
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WASHINGTON (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Surgeon General is calling on kids to cut their time spent on screens. Wednesday, officials issued an advisory on the harms of screen use and a “toolkit” on how to combat them. While the advisory said it’s from the surgeon general,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday’s forecasts starts calm, but will lean a bit more active into the afternoon and early afternoon. Breezy conditions will develop as light rain chances enter the region. We started off the morning with temps in the 60s. By lunch temps will be slightly cooler than they were yesterday. El
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HOUSTON, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol agents could claim a tax exemption on overtime pay under a bill U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced Thursday. Sen. Cornyn said the “No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act” would let agents make deduction claims part of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, also known as the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector honored the lives of 161 agents who have fallen in the line of duty during a memorial ceremony held in Far East El Paso on Thursday. Family members of some of the fallen agents, members of Border Patrol, CBP and BORTAC, among other local
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso woman pleaded guilty to murdering her husband and received a 20-year prison sentence, according to court records. Court records show Martinez pleaded guilty May 13. In December 2023, Luz Elena Martinez reportedly told police she shot her husband, Jose Luis Avalos Reyes after he attacked her. Crimes
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(KVIA) — Spray parks and pools are set to welcome Borderland residents for Memorial Day Weekend. The City of El Paso said the holiday weekend will kick off the season for all city spray parks. There are also several pools opening for the weekend in Las Cruces. Pools in El Paso County El Paso County
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ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KVIA) — A Santa Fe-based photographer will showcase his work featuring White Sands National Park later this month. Craig Varjabedian is an award-winning photographer who captured White Sands’ landscape for years, the National Park Service said. On May 31, he will reflect on his time photographing the national park at the visitor center
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Cool Canyon Nights at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater kicks off as one of the borderplex’s favorite summer traditions. ABC-7’s Nicole Ardila joins 600 ESPN’s Adrian Broaddus and soul/R&B band The Pie Sisters on Good Morning El Paso on Thursday to preview this week’s performance. Each Thursday evening will feature live performances beginning at 6 p.m.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Seven years after thousands crowded the El Paso County Coliseum to see then-President Donald Trump campaign for re-election, the El Paso City Council has renewed its efforts to collect on a half-million-dollar bill for services related to the rally. However, collecting payments may be more complex than they thought. Records obtained by ABC-7 reveal that the City of El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A jury found Jose Alberto Orozco not guilty of murder Wednesday. The verdict comes nearly three years after Orozco, his brother and father were charged with murder after what police described as a road rage incident with another driver in El Paso’s Upper Valley. The elder Orozco, Raul Alberto Orozco, was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Fire Department has confirmed to ABC-7 that one person has been sent to the hospital with severe injuries after an “industrial accident,” early Thursday morning. According to El Paso Fire the accident happened at 12:48 a.m. at Sierra Plastics, a plastic fabrication company in the Lower Valley.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District is facing a budget deficit of $16.7 million. The district discussed its quarterly report during their Board of Trustee meeting Wednesday. The district said there was an issue with a software system across the state with certain Central Appraisal Districts. The state implemented a new
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — To celebrate National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Hospitals of Providence delivered meals to firefighters in El Paso County. Wednesday, THOP stopped by Fire Station 18 in the Lower Valley. Trey Megason, who received a meal and gift at the fire station, said they weren’t expecting to have a “good
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking an opinion from the Texas Attorney General’s Office on whether it must release records requested by ABC-7 related to discussions with El Paso County about managing the County Coliseum and Sports Tourism program. The records request follows a tip ABC-7 received
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Some veterans and service members leaving the military got help navigating into the civilian world with confidence at the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Annual Transition Expo Wednesday. The 1st Armored Division said service members, their families explored workshops and met with employers who are hiring, including the El
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Las Cruces will take a new name in July, Las Cruces Public Schools announced Wednesday. The district’s board of educated voted to rename the campus to Desert Bloom Elementary. The board voted to remove Cesar Chavez’ name from the campus April 21 after sexual abuse
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the El Paso International Airport shared advice for those flying for the summer. Cassandra Davisson, the airport’s marketing and air service development manager, said Memorial Day weekend is usually the signal for a busy travel season as more people fly out of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a rise in solar panel scams affecting El Paso families, the county attorney said Tuesday. Wednesday, the Texas RioGrande Legal Aid talked about how to identify and report solar panel fraud and invited an El Paso woman to share her experience with a scam. County attorney Christina Sanchez said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police charged a 57-year-old man for aggravated robbery at a store in Segundo Barrio near the Paso del Norte Port of Entry. ABC-7 reported live from the scene when police thought the man was barricaded in the store. The robbery happened May 6 at Levcomm International, which sells
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared statewide drought and severe fire conditions Wednesday. The governor said drought conditions caused below-average river flows throughout the state. “New Mexico is experiencing unprecedented drought and fire danger, and we must act decisively to safeguard our communities and water supplies,” said Gov. Lujan
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AUSTIN (KVIA) — Optional changes are available to Texas driver licenses and identification cards for those with communication impediments. The Texas Department of Public Safety said on Wednesday the changes aim to improve communication between law enforcement and those with some disabilities and health conditions. DPS said Texans can add one of two indicators on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso ISD is facing a projected $52.8 million budget shortfall, prompting concerns about possible staffing cuts, school consolidations, and financial oversight within the district. District leaders said declining enrollment, rising costs, and payroll overruns contributed to the deficit. Officials reported nearly 900 fewer students than projected, reducing state funding
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