Protest against closing of La Tuna prison
UPDATE (Aug. 14, 2026): Rep. Escobar said she recently toured La Tuna and spoke with its current employees and union members. She said the facility…
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Twin brothers arrested for alleged DWIs after fight at party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Horizon City party led to the arrest of twin brothers for allegedly driving while intoxicated, the El Paso County…
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FBI seeks information on 3 New Mexico murders
ROSWELL, N.M. (KVIA) — The FBI Albuquerque Division seeks information about three murders that happened in Roswell, New Mexico, between June and…
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Man arrested for alleged parole violation, possessing fentanyl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, deputy constables arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly violating his parole and having fentanyl on hand,…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office budget faces possible $2.5 million shortfall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office could face a $2.5 million budget shortfall by the end of the fiscal year. El Paso County…
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Chuco Tango gang member charged for allegedly giving fake name to constable
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Chuco Tango gang member has been arrested and charged for allegedly failing to identify himself, the El Paso County…
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San Elizario Marshal’s Office arrests man with multiple active criminal warrants
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — A man in his 20s was arrested Tuesday under several active criminal warrants, the San Elizario Marshal’s Office said.…
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Teen pleads guilty to Las Cruces house party murder
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A 17-year-old pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Monday for the shooting death of a 21-year-old during a house…
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Former El Paso daycare owner pleads guilty to felony wage theft
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 43-year-old man who operates a daycare pleaded guilty to felony wage theft after issuing bounced checks, the El Paso…
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Teen sentenced to 2 years in juvenile detention center for killing 13-year-old in Las Cruces
UPDATE (4:59 p.m.): The defendant has been sentenced to the maximum of two years in a Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) facility.…
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2 men accused of setting vehicles on fire in Christmas morning arson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the city’s fire marshal’s office asked the public for help to identify suspected arsonists.…
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El Paso jury convicts man in deadly human smuggling case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso federal jury convicted a man from Mexico of five counts for his role in a deadly conspiracy to smuggle…
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Border Patrol El Paso Sector sees a continuing trend of smuggling attempts on ridesharing platforms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector issued a warning last month to rideshare drivers about manipulation by transnational…
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Intoxicated driver allegedly hits 2 people at church bazaar in Clint
CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — An allegedly intoxicated driver hit two pedestrians during a church bazaar in Clint, Texas, Saturday, according to the El Paso…
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Man arrested in Juarez in connection to homicide
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to Juarez officials, a 19-year-old man was arrested by elements of the State Secretariat of Public Security (SSPE)…
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‘No Excuse for Abuse’: man charged after 100 animals found starving, confined in heat
San Elizario, Texas (KVIA) — One hundred animals have been rescued and transported to a ranch after an investigation led to a man’s arrest and…
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Where’s Washington? Status of ex-NMSU basketball player facing 15 felonies remains unknown
LAS CRUCES, N.M.(KVIA) — Twice in a week, former New Mexico State University basketball player Deshawndre Washington failed to appear in court for…
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Las Cruces gang probe leads to federal charges, solves 11 drive-by shootings
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A multi-agency gang investigation in Las Cruces led to federal charges and the seizure of firearms and narcotics, the U.S.…
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El Paso man faces child sexual assault charge after teen alleges years of assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 36-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault of a child after his teenage step-daughter alleged he sexually…
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Tiger, alligator seized during homicide investigation in Juárez
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — State and federal authorities in Juárez seized a tiger and an alligator while investigating an alleged homicide…
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‘I killed my mom:’ Man charged with murder after alleged stabbing in Lower Valley
UPDATE (Aug. 3, 2026): A 30-year-old man allegedly told called 911 and said, “I killed my mom,” according to arrest documents ABC-7 obtained. Juan…
Continue Reading Deshawndre Washington misses court for 2nd time in a week
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Former New Mexico State University basketball player Deshawndre Washington failed to appear in court again Wednesday. He’s…
Continue Reading Deming man sentenced to 101 months for machine gun, drug crimes
DEMING, N.M. (KVIA) — A Deming man admitted to illegal carrying of a machine gun during a drug sale and leading U.S. Border Patrol agents on a…
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Armed man arrested at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles County: Authorities
By Meredith Deliso A man allegedly armed with a pistol was arrested after he was seen taking photos and videos of the Trump National Golf Club…
Continue Reading Man pleads guilty to 2023 I-25 shooting that killed 17-year-old outside of Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A man received a 14-year prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to first-degree murder Tuesday. Drake Armendariz shot and…
Continue Reading Man charged with animal cruelty after 100 animals rescued in San Elizario
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 61-year-old man was charged with animal cruelty after an investigation led to the rescue of 100 animals in San Elizario,…
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2 arrested after allegedly evading arrest, crashing stolen vehicle in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department said it arrested and charged two men after they allegedly failed to stop for authorities in a…
Continue Reading NMSU athlete who missed court tried to get into US for trial, his agency says
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — According to his agency and his father, Deshawndre Washington was trying to get into the U.S. from Lebanon for his hazing…
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7 arrested during targeted sex offender registration operation: Sheriff’s office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged seven people during a targeted operation that ensures compliance…
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El Paso man sentenced 50 years for string of violent felonies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 22-year-old man received a 50-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to violent felony offenses that happened over a…
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