City of El Paso settles lawsuit filed by Chief Internal Auditor
Update: Enriquez tells ABC-7 that the case has been settled. After coming to an agreement, the city and Calderon’s legal team notified the judge’s…
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Gov. Abbott endorses Bill Hicks for El Paso District Attorney
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is endorsing Bill Hicks to retain his position as the 34th Judicial District Attorney. Hicks is…
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Dr. Amanda López Askin, candidate for Dona Ana County Clerk
Name: Dr. Amanda López Askin Age: 50 Party: Democrat Occupation: Current Doña Ana County Clerk Relevant Experience: I have been the County Clerk…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Exclusive interview with El Paso mayoral candidate Isabel Salcido
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Current City Rep and mayoral candidate Isabel Salcido has faced questions about her business and personal finances, debts,…
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City’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee deletes agenda items on audit reports discussions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee (FOAC) held a meeting on Tuesday, September 17, where they…
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ABC-7 Xtra: New City of El Paso fees that could impact your wallet
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council approved a No-New-Revenue tax rate last month, meaning the average homeowner would pay a similar amount…
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El Paso County approves FY 2025 budget, No New Revenue tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve a $584.5 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The…
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City Rep. Salcido has more than $200,000 in debt judgements against her, court records show
UPDATE – Isabel Salcido has responded through her campaign to questions from KVIA about her personal debts and lawsuits. In an email Wednesday…
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Mayoral candidate city Rep. Isabel Salcido loaned her campaign $100,000 after defaulting on six-figure business loan
by Elida S. Perez, El Paso MattersSeptember 10, 2024 As city Rep. Isabel Salcido gears up for her Nov. 5 mayoral race, she loaned her campaign…
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ABC-7 at 4: National Disability Voting Rights Week
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-REV UP Texas will bring together voters statewide to demonstrate the power of the disability vote in celebration of National…
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James Montoya, candidate for El Paso District Attorney
Name: James Montoya Age: 34 Party: Democrat Occupation: Deputy Public Defender, El Paso County Relevant Experience: After graduating from George…
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Elizabeth Winterrowd, candidate for New Mexico State Rep. District 53
Name: Elizabeth Winterrowd Age: 67 Party: Republican Occupation: Retired Special education and gifted student teacher of 17 years Relevant…
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Rebecca Dow, candidate for New Mexico State Rep. District 38
Name: Rebecca Dow Age: 51 Party: Republican Occupation: Business owner and job creator, consultant/grant writer Relevant Experience: I served in the…
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Tara Jaramillo, candidate for New Mexico State Rep. District 38
Name: Tara Jaramillo Age: 54 Party: Democrat Occupation: President, Positive Outcomes, Inc Relevant Experience: Current representative for New…
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Nathan Small, candidate New Mexico State Rep. District 36
Name: Nathan Small Age: 41 Party: Democrat Occupation: Field Representative with the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Relevant Experience: I am a…
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Samantha Barncastle Salopek, candidate for New Mexico State Senate 38
Name: Samantha Barncastle Salopek Age: 39 Party: Republican Occupation: Full time Attorney & Mother Relevant Experience: After getting my law…
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Martin Heinrich, candidate for New Mexico’s U.S. Senate seat
Name: Martin Heinrich Age: 52 Party: Democrat Occupation: United States Senator Relevant Experience: Albuquerque City Council, United States House of…
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Yvette Herrell, candidate for U.S. Rep. Dist. 2 (New Mexico)
Name: Yvette Herrell Age: 60 Party: Republican Occupation: Realtor Relevant Experience: Small business owner, former New Mexico State Rep, former…
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Gabe Vasquez, candidate for U.S. Rep. Dist. 2 (New Mexico)
Name: Gabe Vasquez Age: 40 Party: Democrat Occupation: Incumbent Congressman for NM-02 Relevant Experience: My career has been focused on giving back…
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Fernando R. Macias, candidate
Name: Fernando R. Macias Age: 72 Party: Democrat Occupation: Attorney/Government Administrator Relevant Experience: Legal Experience Graduated from…
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Gloria Gameros, candidate for Dona Ana County Commissioner 2
Name: Gloria Gameros Party: Democrat Occupation: Politician, licensed massage therapist Relevant Experience: I am Gloria Gameros, and I am a democrat…
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Rick Perry to serve as senior advisor to Texas Speaker of the House
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Former Texas Governor Rick Perry will serve as volunteer senior advisor to Texas Speaker of the House Dad Phelan until the…
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Liz Cheney says she is voting for Harris for president
Originally Published: 04 SEP 24 18:19 ET Updated: 04 SEP 24 22:27 ET By Jamie Gangel, Rashard Rose and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN)…
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Texas Attorney General sues Bexar County over mailing voter registration forms, Congresswoman Escobar to discuss later today
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an ongoing effort to monitor what he calls “Election Integrity”, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Bexar County…
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Minerva Torres Shelton, candidate for El Paso County Sheriff
Name: Minerva Torres Shelton Age: 55 Party: Republican Occupation: FBI Retired Relevant Experience: My extensive experience makes me the most…
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Oscar Ugarte, candidate for El Paso County Sheriff
Name: Oscar Ugarte Age: 40 Party: Democrat Occupation: El Paso County Constable, Precinct 1 Relevant Experience: I am a first-generation American. I…
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LULAC speaking in El Paso on Texas A.G. Paxton and ‘voter suppression’
Update: Just after 2 p.m. today, El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced that she and other representatives of the Texas Democratic…
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Santos Limon, candidate for U.S. Rep. Dist. 23 (Texas)
Name: Santos Limon Age: 50 Party: Democrat Occupation: Husband/ Father/ Grandfather, Civil Engineer, Business Owner, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist…
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State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has “lost its way”
By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune Aug. 30, 2024 “State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has “lost its way”” was first…
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