New Mexico Governor signs multiple bills into law
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed four bipartisan bills today halfway into the legislative session.…
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Ben Ray Luján files for re-election to the U.S. Senate
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA)- Senator Ben Ray Luján filed paperwork Tuesday with the New Mexico Secretary of State to seek re-reelection in the…
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Former Las Cruces mayor, Ken Miyagishima, will run as an independent candidate in New Mexico governor race
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Ken Miyagishima, announced Monday he will now run as an independent candidate for the Governor of New Mexico, this after…
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ABC-7 interview with Vikki Goodwin, Democratic Texas Lt. Gov. Candidate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk interviewed Vikki Goodwin, one of the Democratic candidates for Texas Lieutenant Governor. Watch the…
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One-on-one interview with Senate candidate Wesley Hunt
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch ABC-7’s Andrew J. Polk’s one-on-one interview with Senate candidate Wesley Hunt…
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New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham delivers final State of the State address; legislative session begins
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her State of the State address today. This was Lujan Grisham’s…
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Governor Abbott visits El Paso for campaign event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “I appreciate their support because it reaffirms our collective commitment to keeping Texans safe,” Gov. Greg Abbott…
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Governor appoints Rex Wilson to fill vacant New Mexico Senate District 33 seat
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson to represent…
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President Trump endorses Congressman Tony Gonzales
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents Texas’ 23rd Congressional District. District…
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Dona Ana County Commissioner Shannon Reynolds resigns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County Commissioner Shannon Reynolds has resigned. Reynolds tendered his resignation at the last County…
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Incumbent leads run-off election in Village of Vinton mayoral race
VILLAGE OF VINTON, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Elections Department posted the unofficial results in the run-off election for mayor in the…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Texas redistricting decision and the future of elections
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A political fight and new election maps in Texas are settled – for now. Republicans in the state have successfully secured…
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AG Paxton looking into El Paso, other Texas cities as part of financial transparency review
Update (3:18 PM): A spokesperson for the City of El Paso provided ABC-7 with the following statement addressing AG Paxton’s financial transparency…
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El Paso Turning Point chapter says they welcome chapters in high schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Turning Point USA, the organization found by Charlie Kirk, has seen a rise here in El Paso over the last few months. Two new…
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Bilingual learning center requesting Spanish translation be added to civics test
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Women’s Intercultural Center in Anthony, New Mexico, is urging U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to…
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Gov. Greg Abbott launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas high schools
by Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneDecember 8, 2025 Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Turning Point USA have launched a partnership to create…
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Jasmine Crockett launches Senate bid from Texas as Colin Allred drops out
Originally Published: 08 DEC 25 09:29 ET Updated: 08 DEC 25 15:47 ET By David Wright, CNN (CNN) — US Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed Monday to run for…
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Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed congressional map in midterms
Update (5:20 PM): El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released the following statement on X. She calls the Supreme Court’s decision today “deeply…
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GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign in January
By Kaanita Iyer Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday that she will be resigning from office in January. She made the announcement…
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U.S. Supreme Court stays panel’s decision to stop Texas from using new congressional district map
Update (6:10 PM): The U.S. Supreme Court just issued an order this evening staying the Western District of Texas panel’s decision, which was issued…
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Texas redistricting case turns ugly as judge dissents 15 times
Trump, Reagan judges clash over case bound for Supreme Court By Devin Dwyer November 20, 2025, 12:08 PM When a federal court Tuesday dropped its…
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KVIA) — In response to a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Texas, Judge Orlando L. Garcia issued a preliminary injunction today…
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Eastwood High student wins ‘I Voted’ Sticker Design Contest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In 2026, voters will be receiving a new version of the “I Voted” sticker designed by Eastwood High School 10th grader…
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Texas lawmakers will hold first hearing Thursday to review college campus speech after Charlie Kirk killing
by Jessica Priest, The Texas TribuneNovember 12, 2025 Texas lawmakers on Thursday will hold their first hearing to review speech on public…
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State Rep. Joe Moody running for reelection in 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative Joe Moody has filed to run for reelection. Moody, a Democrat, represents House District 78, which…
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New Mexico to spend $20 million a week in state money to supplement SNAP benefits
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Today New Mexico Acting Governor Howie Morales signed House Bill 1, which provides New Mexican SNAP recipients with…
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Dan Patrick pledges $1 million in campaign funds to install Turning Point USA at every Texas college and high school
by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas TribuneNovember 7, 2025 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday he is committing $1 million from his campaign coffers to put…
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New Mexico lawmakers called back to Santa Fe for Special Session
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has called the state legislature to a second Special Session this year. Starting…
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State Rep. Mary E. González announces run for re-election
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Democratic State Representative Mary E. González is running for re-election to House District 75. In an announcement today,…
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Live Results: 2025 November Uniform & Special Election
Update (November 5, 2025): A spokesperson for the Gadsden Independent School District says voters approved the $75 million General Obligation Bond…
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