Gov. announces death of former New Mexico State Senator John Arthur Smith
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former New Mexico State Senator John Arthur Smith has died. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement on Smith’s…
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Wesley Lawrence, candidate for El Paso City Council District 4
Name: Wesley Lawrence Age: 27 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Community Organizer Relevant Experience: Throughout my life, I have proudly served my…
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Amanda Cunningham, candidate for El Paso City Council District 5
Name: Amanda Cunningham Age: 39 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Amanda is a social worker executive, grant writer and currently a stay-at-homemother.…
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Dr. Sam Armijo, candidate for El Paso City Council District 1
Name: Dr. Sam Armijo Age: 85 Party: I am a registered Republican, running in a non-partisan in this race. Occupation: Retired Engineering and…
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Isabel Ceballos Otten, candidate for El Paso City Council District 2
Name: Isabel Ceballos Otten Party: Because of that I feel it is inappropriate for me to discuss party affiliation. However, since this seems to be an…
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Alejandra Chávez, candidate for El Paso City Council District 1
Name: Alejandra Chávez Relevant Experience: I have over 20 years of experience as a business owner in El Paso, where I created jobs, supported local…
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Fabiola Campos-Lopez, candidate for El Paso City Council District 7
Name: Fabiola Campos-Lopez Age: 62 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: El Paso Neighborhood Coalition Chairwoman Relevant Experience: I’ve been a natural…
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Joe Molinar, candidate for El Paso City Council District 4
Name: Joe Molinar Age: 64 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: I am presently the incumbent District 4 City Representative Relevant Experience: My tenure…
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Felix J. Muñoz, candidate for El Paso City Council District 5
Name: Felix J. Muñoz Age: 58 Party: Nonpartisan Occupation: Retired 27 Federal Law Officer (US Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons)…
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Monday is the last day to register to vote in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday, October 7 is the last day to register to vote in El Paso County. In order to vote in Texas you must be registered.…
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Last day to register to vote in 2024 General Election is Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The last day to register to vote in the 2024 General Election is Monday, October 7, 2024. “Our office will continue to…
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What are El Paso County’s 5 bond propositions on November ballot?
El Paso County voters will be able to vote for or against five propositions on the Nov. 5 ballot that, if approved, would add amenities to county…
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El Pasoans react to the first and only VP Debate
EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA) — The first and only Vice Presidential Debate between Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and Sen. JD Vance was held yesterday. Some…
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Isabel Salcido, candidate for El Paso Mayor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch ABC-7 and El Paso Inc’s interview with El Paso mayoral candidate Isabel Salcido…
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10 candidates seek 4 Canutillo ISD school board seats
By Claudia Lorena Silva October 1, 2024 Ten candidates are facing off in the Nov. 5 election for four of the seven at-large seats on the Canutillo…
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Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first woman president
Update: New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham posted about her attendance at the president’s swearing in on social media today. It was an honor…
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Claudia Sheinbaum: Her rise to power and her future as Mexico’s president
By Eduardo GarcÃa and Alfredo Corchado Words by Eduardo Garcia, Alfredo Corchado Photos by Omar Ornelas Edited by Dudley Althaus, @dqalthaus Puente…
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Nella Domenici, candidate for New Mexico’s U.S. Senate seat
Name: Nella Domenici Age: 63 Party: Republican Occupation: Business Executive Relevant Experience: Collaborative, common sense, bipartisan approach…
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Free speech or political intimidation? A jury says this Trump Train organizer crossed the line.
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Sept. 26, 2024 “Free speech or political intimidation? A jury says this Trump Train organizer crossed the line.” was…
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New reporting alleges Project 2025 leader killed dog in Las Cruces in 2004
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The head of an influential conservative think-tank is alleged to have killed his neighbor’s dog with a shovel decades ago -…
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Senate unanimously passes bill guaranteeing same level of Secret Service protection for Trump, Biden and Harris
Originally Published: 24 SEP 24 17:59 ET By Morgan Rimmer, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Senate unanimously passed a bill guaranteeing that…
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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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