ABC-7 Xtra: Perilous Patrols
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — This special report provides an inside look at the perils that officers patrolling Las Cruces face on a daily basis.…
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Man accused of murdering teen, 16, pleads guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; murder charge dismissed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man who was accused of the murder of a teen, 16, accepted a plea agreement in the case and will now serve seven years…
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El Paso District Attorney addresses three cases ending in a capital murder conviction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Three recent cases in El Paso County have ended with the defendant being found guilty of capital murder. On Monday, ABC-7…
Continue ReadingEl Pasoan indicted for alleged multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme
Update: ABC-7 has learned that Timothy Johnson is the estranged brother of El Paso mayoral candidate Renard Johnson. Renard Johnson provided ABC-7…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Winds are still forecast to crank Monday with blowing dust.
Monday will be a windy day, with dust and sand blowing. Wind gusts appear to reach around 55 mph out of the SW. In the meantime, it will continue to…
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Americas High School grad Darell Hernaiz gets first MLB hit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It took two weeks for Americas High School graduate Darell Hernaiz to accomplished something every ball player dreams of: a…
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Community Champions: Locomotive FC academy team finishes second at national tournament
EL PASO, Texas – The Locomotive FC are on the right track when it comes to training the soccer stars of tomorrow. Last month, the club’s under 20…
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El Paso Chamber president speaks on impacts of migration crises on the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — President and CEO of El Paso Chamber Andrea Adkins-Hutchins spoke out on the impact the migration crisis has had on El Paso…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank expecting increased demand in 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank distributed 106,183,912 pounds of food in 2023. That is 12 million more pounds than…
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Man accused of murdering New Mexico State Police officer indicted
Update: A federal grand jury has indicted Smith on the murder charge. SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA)– New Mexico State Police officials announced…
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Police find dead man in Socorro canal
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Officers with the Socorro Police Department were called out to the 11000 block of Santa Barbara on reports of a body in a…
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O.J. Simpson, former football star acquitted of murder, dies at 76
O.J. Simpson, the former football great who was accused of and ultimately acquitted of the brutal 1994 slayings of his ex-wife and her friend, has…
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Rising egg prices impacting Borderland consumers amidst inflation surge
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Consumers in El Paso are feeling the pinch as egg prices surge amid an increase in inflation. The latest consumer price report…
Continue ReadingSuicides among a surprising population have doubled over the past 20 years, study finds
Originally Published: 10 APR 24 08:00 ET Updated: 10 APR 24 12:50 ET By Kristen Rogers, CNN Editor’s note: Editor’s note: If you or…
Continue ReadingBiden administration sets first national standard to limit ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Originally Published: 10 APR 24 05:00 ET Updated: 10 APR 24 12:06 ET By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration finalized the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Calm for now, 60 MPH winds Monday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our StormTrack weather team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert for strong Monday winds. Weather for your Thursday is looking…
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San Elizario headed to state championship game; Eagles top Navasota 1-0 in extra time
GEORGETOWN, Texas – The San Elizario Eagles are headed back to the Class 4A state championship game. Wednesday in Georgetown, TX the Eagles defeated…
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Murder victim’s friend “nervous” accused killer is out of prison, back in El Paso on bond
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained the bond conditions Leonel Hernandez must abide by if he wants to remain free while awaiting a retrial for…
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Son copes with father’s arrest for murder of his mother
Mesilla, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke with the son of a man arrested for the murder of his own wife, hours after Oscar Renee Sandoval was…
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Gadsden High School hosts their second annual “Parent Institute” aimed at empowering parents to support students educational journeyÂ
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The event aims to provide valuable information and resources to parents of GISD students. This year’s theme is…
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Gecu held a groundbreaking ceremony in Las Cruces to celebrate their first New Mexico branch
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The future branch location will be at Rinconada Boulevard and Northrise Drive. The new Las Cruces branch is set to…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Get ready for strong winds with blowing dust and sand on Monday
It will get windy and dusty next Monday. Gusts will likely hit around 50 mph or so with blowing dust and sand. Plan ahead. In the meantime, there…
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NMSU Dance Program gets second life under leadership of new professor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State University Interim Head of Kinesiology sat down with ABC-7 to explain the difficulties of…
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Nolan Richardson recounts winning national title with Arkansas in 1994
EL PASO, Texas – Tristen Newton made the Sun City proud this week by winning his second straight national title with the UCONN Huskies. Thirty years…
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ReadyOne hiring workers in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ReadyOne is looking to hire 100+ individuals with and without disabilities for various job positions. The event will be…
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Mayors of Juarez, Sunland Park sign agreement for new Port of Entry
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — During a formal meeting south of the border this month, Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar and Sunland Park Mayor Javier…
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Finding ways to handle traffic backup along Pellicano Drive in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Areas of Pellicano Drive remain congested due to a pause in the construction project that has been in the works for several…
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Express clothing store back open at Cielo Vista Mall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Express at Cielo Vista Mall is now back open after being closed to the public for one day. According to the sign posted on…
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El Pasoan Tristen Newton honored at UConn after national championship win
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Burges High School graduate Tristen Newton is the latest addition to UConn’s Huskies of Honor. The university inducted…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Comfortable Wednesday, warming up
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Weather conditions are looking beautiful for your Wednesday! We will some comfortable conditions and warmer temperatures.…
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