EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Rhinos completed the sweep against the New Mexico Ice Wolves Friday at the El Paso County Events Center. It was game three of the Robertson Cup division semifinals. The Rhinos entered Friday’s game with a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. The Rhinos secured the win in overtime
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Tonight we will see the winds slowly decrease as skies remain clear. Tomorrow our winds will once again gust from the SW at 35 mph. Not too much in the way of any blowing dust and sand. Temperatures expected in the mid 80s. Sunday will be the First Alert day as we see our windiest
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Rosa’s Cantina briefly evacuated Thursday night after police warned a nearby dam could be at risk of breaching, its manager said. Falicia Remotigue, manager of Rosa’s Cantina, said El Paso police arrived and told staff the dam was likely to breach, prompting a swift shutdown. “Within the hour, we made sure
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Water from Elephant Butte and Caballo Lake will be released for farmers and small tract customers beginning in June. Due to the lack of snow in the mountains of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico, the spring runoff has been dismal. Phil King, consulting hydrologist with Elephant Butte Irrigation District,
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SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park held a news conference today, where Mayor Javier Perea, Fire Chief Danny Medrano and District Five Councilor Maria Burciaga addressed some rumors and worries the community had. According to Mayor Perea, the city wanted to clarify rumors about a possible threat to the Anapra community
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UPDATE (3:08 p.m.) — A man has died after a car hit him while crossing the street without using a crosswalk, police said. Police said Ismael Botelo was crossing Mesa Street near UTEP while a car drove southbound. The car hit Botelo, who was transported to the hospital. He died to his injuries. El Paso
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested a woman after attempting a traffic stop Wednesday. A viral video of the arrest shows one of the officers punching her face. According to arrest documents, Regina Viramontes was charged for harassing a public servant, resisting and evading arrest and possession of marijuana. Police tried stopping
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- If you travel on I-10 between Vinton and the New Mexico state line, please be aware of upcoming changes. According to TxDOT El Paso, a 48-hour eastbound closure is scheduled this weekend, beginning at 3 a.m. Saturday and ending at 3 a.m. Monday. I-10 eastbound between Anthony, NM, and Los Mochis
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An ABC-7 First Alert remains in effect ahead of this Sundays strong wind event. Today we will experience warm dry conditions with light winds. A weather alert has been issued by the National Weather service for El Paso and Las Cruces: Fire Weather Watch in effect from April 26, 11:00
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SANTA FE (KVIA) — The New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously ruled Friday the El Paso Electric Company cannot recover losses from rates that were later invalidated on appeal. EPE serves southern New Mexico customers, including those in Las Cruces. The Court affirmed the state’s Public Regulation Commission’s denial of EPE’s proposal to recoup losses from
Continue ReadingBy Lucy Bayly, David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration’s extraordinary criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is over, removing significant uncertainty that had been clouding the future of the world’s most important central bank. Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, announced on X Friday that she is
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Are you approaching retirement and wondering how to make the transition as smooth and rewarding as possible? The “Retirement Transition Window” refers to the critical period leading up to and immediately following your retirement date. This window is your opportunity to proactively plan, set goals, and lay the foundation for a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—El Pasoans Oscar, Yolanda, and Adrian Cisneros will visit the Texas Governor’s Mansion next week to receive the Volunteer Family of the Year Award. For 18 years, the family has diligently volunteered to help improve the lives of others. At the age of one, Oscar and Yolanda’s oldest son, Alex, was diagnosed
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Winds will continue to be out of the SW around 30-35 mph for Friday and Saturday. The peak winds will arrive Sunday with gusts around 50 mph from the SW. There will be blowing dust and sand Sunday afternoon and evening. Peak winds will hit between 1 – 6 pm. Winds will gradually weaken late
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso sound engineer is the proud owner of a shiny, new Grammy. It’s the ultimate recognition for Gabriel Esparza. “Legado,” the Spanish album by Marcos Witt, won Best Christian Album at this year’s Annual Latin Grammies. While the award itself is monumental, what means more to Esparza than
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EL PASO, Texas – Professional baseball can be a cutthroat business and El Pasoan Ivan Melendez found that out Thursday afternoon. Melendez was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks right in the middle of the organization’s Triple-A series against the El Paso Chihuahuas. Melendez was playing for the Reno Aces, the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dallas-based company Energy Transfer on Thursday gifted the El Paso Fire Department $15,000. It also donated $10,000 given to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank as part of the initiative to give back to West Texas communities. Brandon Kovach, Special Operation Chief at EPFD, said the money will go to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales made a special appearance in Downtown El Paso Thursday. El Pasoans can see the horses until April 25. The horses have been the face of Anheuser-Busch since 1933, L&F Distributors said. They last visited El Paso in 2021. Thursday, the horses made their first appearance Downtown
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday the YWCA El Paso del Norte Region held its 31st Annual Women’s Luncheon at the El Paso Convention Center. The inspiring program highlighted leadership, community connection, and their ongoing mission to empower women and eliminate racism. ABC-7’s 7 in the City Reporter Isabella Martinez hosted a Q&A with singer Paula
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Originally Published: 23 APR 26 15:22 ET Updated: 23 APR 26 17:02 ET By Cindy Von Quednow, Ashley Killough, Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — One person was killed and at least five others were injured after an apparent argument led to a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on Thursday, police said.
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By Emily Chang Israel and Lebanon will extend their ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump announced on social media. “I look forward in the near future to hosting the Prime Minister of Israel, Bibi Netanyahu, and the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun,” Trump wrote. This comes after a second round of talks between Israel
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By Katherine Faulders, Aaron Katersky, Peter Charalambous, and Alexander MallinFederal authorities on Thursday arrested a special forces soldier who was involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for allegedly pocketing more than $400,000 by betting on his removal from office, sources familiar with the arrest told ABC News. Federal investigators believe the commando bet more than $33,000 on
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police said Thursday they arrested a 19-year-old man believed to be responsible for a shooting during a botched vapes sale. LCPD said an 18-year-old victim is now severely injured. Police said the shooting happened April 1 on the 1100 block of N Miranda Street near Lions Park.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District projected an estimated $16 million budget deficit going into the new school year. At Wednesday’s board of trustees meeting, officials said they’re expecting to lose $11 million in state funding. Officials said the estimated loss is due to changes made in Senate Bill 12, which
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UPDATE: A spokesperson with the El Paso Independent School District said an “individual was detained as part of the ongoing investigation”. The district added they will take the necessary actions as per their policy regarding this incident. The district urges the community to follow the “See Something, Say Something” policy and report any concerns they
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Multiple lanes are closed tonight due to repairs underway at Cement Lake in West El Paso. According to El Paso Water, crews are monitoring the lake due to the potential risk of a dam breach. According to the El Paso Police Department, there are lane closures at: Loop 375 Eastbound at Race Track Exit Loop
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)- The Beautillion is a special event hosted by the Elora Brotherton Education Community Foundation to provide scholarships to local El Pasoans. It supports high school graduates who need financial help and have been accepted to an accredited college or university, as well as college students who need extra support. The
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EL Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Taste of El Paso returns for its second year, offering an expanded food selection and a welcoming atmosphere. The festival will be held at NEEP Collective in Northeast El Paso and features a rotating lineup of food trucks, a bar with local craft beers, and a relaxed patio where families and
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