Anthony, New Mexico City Council agrees to city manager’s departure
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Anthony, New Mexico City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to accept the resignation of City…
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Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection
By MORGAN LEE, NICHOLAS RICCARDI and MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a former…
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El Paso County leaders to temporarily rescind new media policy in light of transparency issues raised by ABC-7, others
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An El Paso County media policy that was designed to limit access to public officials will be rescinded temporarily,…
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Shaharazad Booth to run for Dona Ana County District Attorney
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Shaharazad Booth filed her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Third Judicial District Attorney in Dona Ana…
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Republican Kimberly Skaggs running for 36th New Mexico state house seat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Republican Kimberly Skaggs is running against incumbent Nathan Smalls for his New Mexico House of Representatives seat. The…
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Biden admin announces new weapons package for Ukraine following months of warnings there was no money left
Originally Published: 12 MAR 24 13:49 ET Updated: 12 MAR 24 16:45 ET By Oren Liebermann, Haley Britzky and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN)…
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Rep. Rivera asks City Council to withdraw his Letter of Reprimand
Update 03.15.24: As part of its reporting on this story, ABC-7 asked the City to confirm whether Rep. Rivera’s staffer had withdrawn his complaint,…
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El Paso launches national search for new city manager
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is launching a national search for its new city manager. Former City Manager Tommy Gonzalez left last year. Since…
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Nancy Casas endorses James Montoya in district attorney primary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nancy Casas, the third candidate for district attorney in El Paso’s Democratic primary, is now endorsing front-runner James…
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Runoff race for El Paso District Attorney and El Paso County Sheriff
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Super Tuesday numbers are coming in, unofficial numbers show El Paso District Attorney and El Paso County Sheriff democratic…
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Live Updates: Election night in El Paso
Update (10:15 p.m.): Tony Gonzales is likely heading to a runoff election in the U.S. Rep. Dist. 23 Republican primary. Update (9:50 p.m.): The…
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Texas House District 77 Democratic primary heading to runoff election
Update: The race appears to be heading to a runoff election. None of the candidates obtained a majority of the votes. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –…
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El Paso District Attorney Democratic primary heading to a runoff election
Update: The democratic primary for El Paso District Attorney is heading to a runoff election. No candidate was able to obtain a majority of the…
Continue Reading El Paso County Sheriff Democratic primary will go to runoff
Update: The democratic primary for El Paso County Sheriff is heading to a runoff election. No candidate was able to obtain a majority of the votes.…
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Your guide to making informed voting decisions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Martin revealed a crucial detail: Texas law prohibits the provision of candidate biographies on the ballot. However, she…
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What implications the uncertainty over Texas’s Senate Bill 4 could have on upcoming elections
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Amidst the ongoing legal battle over Texas’s Senate Bill 4, there are concerns over the impacts it will have. Some of those…
Continue Reading Supreme Court temporarily freezes implementation of Texas immigration law
Originally Published: 04 MAR 24 16:21 ETUpdated: 04 MAR 24 18:27 ETBy John Fritze and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN(CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday…
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Your guide to voting in the Texas election: Locations, hours, and important reminders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Election Day approaches, it’s crucial to be prepared to cast your ballot. Here’s what you need to know: According to El Paso…
Continue Reading Supreme Court keeps Trump on Colorado ballot, rejecting 14th Amendment push
Originally Published: 04 MAR 24 10:02 ET Updated: 04 MAR 24 10:04 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that former…
Continue Reading ABC-7 Xtra: Democratic candidates for District 77 and County Attorney are letting voters know, why they’re the best choice
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Democratic candidates running for District 77 and County Attorney sat down with ABC-7 before Super Tuesday, March, 5th.…
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El Paso leaders react after federal appellate court grants temporary stay on ruling by federal judge regarding SB 4
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Democrats and Republicans spoke to ABC-7 Sunday, after a federal appellate court granted a temporary stay on last…
Continue Reading Haley will win DC GOP primary, CNN projects
Originally Published: 03 MAR 24 20:38 ET By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will win the Republican presidential…
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Trump wins all delegates at stake in Michigan GOP convention amid leadership battle
Originally Published: 02 MAR 24 17:40 ET By Eric Bradner and Daniel Strauss, CNN Grand Rapids, Michigan (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump won…
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FBI El Paso is done investigating city representatives’ use of taxpayer-funded gas cards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —The FBI in El Paso has confirmed to ABC-7 that it investigated allegations of excessive use amongst city…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Democratic candidates share concerns in the nomination race for El Paso County Sheriff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Sunday’s edition of ABC-7 Xtra, four candidates running to be the nominee shared their concerns under staffing,…
Continue Reading Trump will win South Carolina primary, CNN projects, as he closes in on the Republican nomination
Originally Published: 24 FEB 24 19:00 ET Updated: 24 FEB 24 19:10 ET By Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump will win South…
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Your guide to elections in El Paso this Super Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Happening this spring in El Paso, Super Tuesday will draw voters to the polls. Numerous candidates are up for election.…
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Texas and Biden administration lawyers face off in court over new law making illegal border crossing a state crime
By Uriel J. García and Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Feb. 15, 2024 “Texas and Biden administration lawyers face off in court over new law making…
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