Biden Administration’s Dept. of Labor proposes new worker heat protection rules
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New proposed rules released Tuesday by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Department of…
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Streets flooded in Juarez after last night’s rain
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Recent rain hitting the Borderland heavily impacted communities south of the border. Ciudad Juárez, well-known for…
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Hottest June on record in the Borderland
Our Summer in the Borderland started off on a hot note as this past June was the hottest June on record. I spoke to a student at the University of…
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Watch: Flooding in Ruidoso after wildfires
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New Mexico Mobile Newsroom: Debris Removal Available for Fire, Flood Impacted Residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) now offers full-service debris removal at no cost…
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Sudden burst of wind sends barn roof flying
CLINT, Texas (KVIA) – Heavy rains and strong wind swept through Clint, Texas Saturday afternoon, ripping a roof off a barn and sending it flying…
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Flash flooding cancels last two races at Ruidoso Downs
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) – Village of Ruidoso posted flooding is ongoing in Rio Ruidoso which runs right next to Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Water…
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Evacuation order issued for some areas of Ruidoso due to “life-threatening flood waters”
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ruidoso residents living in the Upper Canyon Area and near the Rio Ruidoso are being urged by village officials to…
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Socorro paletero sells ice cream to residents looking to cool down
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — With triple-digit temperatures hitting the Borderland and surrounding areas Wednesday people looking for relief…
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City of El Paso and City of Las Cruces reopen cooling centers this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has reopened cooling centers to help the community beat the heat as temperatures rise in the borderland…
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Weather impacts on Ruidoso wildfires this Southwest fire season
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The South Fork and Salt Fires continue to be 0% contained according to the New Mexico Fire Information. But the number…
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Extreme heat can impact your physical and mental health, experts provide tips
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland continues to deal with a triple-digit heatwave, experts explain extreme heat can significantly impact your…
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El Paso health expert weighs in on heat-related illnesses as temps rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 First Alert continues in the Borderland because of the heat, temperatures throughout El Paso are expected to reach…
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City of El Paso reactivates cooling centers ahead of potentially record-setting heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is reactivating its community cooling centers Tuesday, June 11, 2024 until further notices. Everyone is…
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6 things to know about the summer weather in El Paso
by Diego Mendoza-Moyers, El Paso MattersJune 6, 2024 With the summer heat well upon El Paso and two days of triple-digit heat in the forecast for…
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ABC-7 First Alert: City of Las Cruces to Activate Cooling Stations
El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-June is the hottest month in the borderland, with temperatures ranging from 100 to 110 degrees on some days. Triple-digit…
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Water safety tips to follow if you visit local water parks this summer
EL PASO (Texas) — With hotter temperatures expected to hit our area soon, local water parks started to operate early this month. Wet ‘N’ Wild…
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Heat builds as dry, breezy conditions persist amid Blue 2 Fire escalation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Happy Sunday! Today’s temperatures are forecasted to reach the mid-90s, which aligns closely with seasonal averages. Dry and…
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Juarez residents enjoy solar eclipse at university’s viewing party
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Students in the Juárez Autonomous University’s Astronomy Club organized a viewing party for this year’s solar eclipse.…
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With less than 24 hours left until the 2024 solar eclipse, El Pasoans prepare for the celestial event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With less than 24 hours left until the 2024 solar eclipse, El Pasoans are preparing by educating themselves. Many gathered…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Winds Impacting Easter and Monday
Good morning and happy Easter! The Easter bunny stopped at my house before I woke up with a delicious basket of treats, and I can’t wait to see some…
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Soft hail coming down in Horizon City
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Viewers are sending in numerous photos and videos of what appears to be soft hail coming down in Horizon City. View…
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Deadly spring storm brings blizzard conditions to the Plains and the threat of strong tornadoes to the South
Originally Published: 25 MAR 24 01:37 ET Updated: 25 MAR 24 20:32 ET By Robert Shackelford, Elizabeth Wolfe and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A…
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Powerful California blizzard shuts down roads and ski resorts as heavy snow and fierce winds slam mountains
(CNN) — Blizzard conditions continued to slam Northern California over the weekend with damaging winds and heavy snow dumping on mountain…
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Texas wildfire smoke moving through Borderland, causing low visibility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has received several calls about the smell of smoke and hazy weather throughout El Paso County Wednesday morning.…
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Death confirmed in Texas wildfires
AMARILLO, Texas (KVIA) — New reports indicate that the Texas wildfires have claimed one life. In hard-hit Hutchinson County, officials say the…
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El Pasoans give weather safety tips ahead of cold and windy Super Bowl celebrations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Despite the rainy, cold, windy weather El Paso experienced Saturday, ABC-7 crews saw many people out and about. Several El…
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Borderland under a high wind advisory till 8:00 PM
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Unsettled weather continues to impact the Borderland. A wind advisory will be in effect at 12:00 lasting till 8:00…
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