LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Las Cruces firefighters helped Doña Ana County with a mobile home fire Wednesday, the city’s fire department said. It happened just before midnight on the 7100 block of MacArthur Road, LCFD said. Two fire engines and a battalion helped county fire units. County fire put out most of the fire
Continue ReadingBy Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Shakira, Madonna and K-pop superstars BTS will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, FIFA announced in an Instagram post on Thursday. The World Cup Final is set for July 19 at New Jersey’s Metlife Stadium and is expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide on top of
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) –Sunland Park Fire Chief Danny Medrano has confirmed to ABC-7 that two people have fallen from Mount Cristo Rey. Medrano says the call came in at about 3:36 early Thursday morning. The two people who fell was a woman in her early 20s and a man possibly in his 40s,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures today will be in the 90s with some afternoon breezes expected. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for Doña Ana County and Las Cruces. Red Flag Warning in effect from May 14, 12:00 PM MDT until May 14, 08:00 PM MDT Today we started of quite
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By Kevin ShalveyMay 13, 2026, 9:47 PM President Donald Trump is meeting in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping for a multi-day summit, during which Trump said he’d seek to deepen diplomatic and economic ties between the world’s two largest economic powers. As they sat down to meet at the Great Hall of the People, Trump
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since signing with the El Paso Locomotive FC Tuesday, Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernández spoke to ABC-7 about joining the team. After training Wednesday, Fernández said he’s able to pursue his dream in sports because of the sports drama. He said the fans helped bring him back to his path
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An inspection of the dam at Cement Lake was not conducted until after El Paso Water purchased the property from the Texas Department of Transportation, according to El Paso Water President and CEO John Balliew. Wednesday, Balliew said El Paso Water was aware of rising water levels at Cement Lake
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, a former Fort Bliss soldier was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a deadly crash that killed a couple in Far East El Paso nearly two years ago. On April 29, Juan Francisco Del Valle pleaded guilty to two counts of intoxication manslaughter. In Wednesday’s sentencing, Judge Selena
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SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health said a hantavirus strain found in the state is different from the strain that started spreading on a cruise ship. On Wednesday, NMDOH said the strain in New Mexico cannot spread between people. The cruise ship strain comes from the Andes hantavirus in Argentina and Chile,
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Doña Ana County jury indicted a woman for allegedly working as a nurse without a license. The New Mexico Justice Department said Margarita Gonzalez’ alleged actions include administering narcotics to minors and nearly causing patient death. Gonzalez allegedly impersonated nurses in Texas to get a job in four Las
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-T)-It’s time for Celebration of Bagpipes IV. The event was announced that May 16th will be proclaimed by the City of El Paso, the County, and the State of Texas as the official Celebration of Bagpipes Day at Bel Air High School. This year’s event theme is “Be a Bagpipe Warrior.” This
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El Paso, TX, (KVIA-TV)- Jennifer Armendariz, an oncology nurse practitioner with a certification in Lifestyle Medicine, spends her days caring for patients, and right now, she is caring for a parent with cancer. She explains that the dual perspective, as both clinician and caregiver, has given her a uniquely personal lens on the essential role
Continue ReadingBy Eric Levenson, Dianne Gallagher, CNN (CNN) — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and ordered a new trial in the killing of his wife and son in June 2021, saying the trial was marred by the “improper” influence of the county clerk, Becky Hill. In a 5-0 ruling,
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Temperatures will be in the mid-90s tomorrow and stay warm through the week. An air quality alert for the area is in effect until 8 PM tonight. Air quality in the sensitive category so not too bad. Thursday there is a 10% chance of rain possible late in the day and if there is any
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s city council approved a new lease agreement to keep operations running at the former YMCA Bowling Branch facility in Northeast El Paso. In a news release Monday, the city said a nonprofit, Carl L. Robinson HEAT Retreat, will take over. “Today’s approval is a big win for Northeast
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Commission unanimously approved an update to its Safe Communities for All Resolution Tuesday. Commissioner Gloria Gameros wasn’t at the vote. The resolution builds on one first passed in 2014, NM Comunidades en Accion y de Fe said. It provides protections for residents regardless of immigration status
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Constable’s Office Precinct Three arrested a 50-year-old man with a warrant involving felony charges. According to the constable’s office, Reymundo Estrada had a warrant for three counts of fraudulent use/possession of identifying information; two counts of theft and one count of false statement to obtain property/credit.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s city council approved a new effort to improve responses to impaired driving, the city said Tuesday. An approved measure directs the city’s manager and attorney to approve an overview of driving while intoxicated data in El Paso and a strategy to combat DWI. The city officials have 45
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Sunland Park City Council again denied special use permits for two proposed cannabis dispensaries after hours of testimony focused on zoning requirements, public safety concerns and access near the Texas border on Monday. The council voted on permits for Station X Cannabis Dispensary at 420 Sunland Park Dr.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police arrested a 24-year-old New Mexico man for burglary of a home in April. Police said he allegedly assaulted one of the people living there. According to police, Tristan Joel Coriz entered a home through a window April 29. Police did not say whether the window was open
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By Nadine El-Bawab and Alex Stone The fatal collision in which a Frontier Airlines jet struck a person on the runway at Denver International Airport was a suicide, according to the medical examiner. The man, who died of multiple injuries, has been identified as 41-year-old Michael Mott. Mott was scientifically identified and police said they are talking to friends
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cool Canyon Nights Music Series returns to McKelligon Canyon Thursday, according to Townsquare Media. For the 16th season, 12 artists will perform live music. This year’s lineup starts with Mariachi Los Arrieros and closes out with Fungi Mungle. Each Thursday, performances start at 6 p.m. The main stage performances in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso singer-songwriter Julián Kalel returned to the American Idol stage Monday night during the season’s grand finale. Nineteen-year-old Kalel sang a duet with country singer and judge Luke Bryan. The duo performed a Dwight Yoakam country classic, “A Thousand Miles From Nowhere.” In early April, Kalel was eliminated from the
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By Katie Kindelan A mom of three who auditioned for “American Idol” with a song about postpartum depression and motherhood was named the show’s newest champion on Monday night. Hannah Harper, of Willow Springs, Missouri, won the season after overcoming runner-up Jordan McCullough and third-place finisher Keyla Richardson. “I can’t believe this is real life,” Harper said
Continue ReadingCNN By Kaitlan Collins, Ben Tinker, Adam Cancryn, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is leaving the Trump administration, according to three people familiar with the situation, after President Donald Trump signed off on a plan to fire him last week. The FDA chief had come under intense and
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UPDATE (May 13, 2026) — Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released a statement in response to the lawsuit for possession of part of the land at Mount Cristo Rey: “Mt. Cristo Rey’s cultural and religious significance is central to our region. Seizing this community asset in order to build a border wall is consistent with the Trump
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials announced Tuesday that the 1st Armored Division Headquarters will assume command of Joint Task Force – Southern Border from the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. Officials say that the Joint Task Force – Southern Border, under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, assists in operations in support
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a man allegedly involved in an aggravated assault investigation. EPCSO said the suspect is believed to be a truck driver described to have a light complexion and 5’9″ tall. The sheriff’s office also shared these photos of the suspect: Courtesy: EPCSO
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El Paso County Commissioners are set to consider authorizing requests for proposals for the management of the El Paso County Coliseum and sports tourism promotion services during Monday’s Commissioners Court meeting.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, the El Paso Locomotive FC announced it signed Cristo Fernández, who played Dani Rojas in the sports series Ted Lasso. The FC said the signing pends league and federation approval. Fernández did a two-month trial with the team, appearing at training and a match against New Mexico United. His
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