El Paso leaders looking for input during search for new police chief
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — City leaders are seeking the public’s help in selecting a new police chief. Former Chief Greg Allen died earlier this year.…
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Law firm investigating NMSU’s handling of hazing allegations releases findings report
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The law firm retained by NMSU to investigate the university’s handling of recent hazing allegations by two former…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Audit finds inconsistencies in taxpayer-funded gas cards
Update: The city of El Paso’s Financial Oversight and Audit Committee will meet Thursday, May 4 to discuss the internal audit. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)…
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New report on El Paso representatives’ use of taxpayer-funded gas cards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The internal auditor released its findings report Wednesday. Last week, the audit found inconsistencies in taxpayer-funded…
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Former NMSU basketball players speak out for the first time since making hazing allegations
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — For the first time two former NMSU basketball players are speaking out about the hazing allegations they made in a…
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Tuesday Morning is going out of business
Retailer Tuesday Morning is closing all of its stores and going out of business entirely. It’s the second major US home goods store to go bust in…
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Concerns over health of migrants waiting in El Paso as city prepares for lifting of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has been out on the streets of Segundo Barrio asking the migrants staying there about the conditions they have been…
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El Paso 4th graders learn about the legal system in mock trial
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday was career day for the fourth grade students at St. Clement’s Parish School. As part of the event, students…
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Little Piglet Fair offers El Pasoans family fun for a good cause
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first edition of the Little Piglet Fair is happening Sunday, May 7 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Rhino’s hockey arena…
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New Mexico State Police say man crashed officer’s stolen car
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A chase leads to an officer-involved shooting along I-25 and NM Highway 187. New Mexico State Police say the…
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Biden admin to send 1,500 troops to southern border for support roles ahead of expected migrant surge
Update: In a briefing Tuesday, the White Houses says the active duty troops will not be performing law enforcement tasks or directly interact with…
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NMSU responds to governor’s request for action amid basketball hazing controversy
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU has responded to a letter Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Stephanie Rodriguez, the Cabinet Secretary sent…
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Investigators identify motorcyclist killed in eastside crash
Update: El Paso Police say 28-year-old Andrew Trevino died in the crash. They say he was riding a motorcycle eastbound along Montana. Traffic…
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Congressman opening new district office in Socorro
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Representative Tony Gonzales will open a new district office in Socorro Wednesday. His office tells ABC-7 that community…
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Police identify man found with gunshot wounds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police are identifying the man found with gunshot wounds in the northeast Saturday morning. His death is now being…
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“A Second Chance”: The complicated procedure that saved an El Paso man’s life
A health ailment that’s all too common among Borderland residents took a serious toll on one El Paso man in particular. This week, ABC-7 is sharing…
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Chaparral Middle School robotics team to represent New Mexico at national competition
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Chaparral Middle School robotics team is heading to a national-level competition for the 6th year in a row! The…
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Spaceport America rocket launch ends in explosion, Celestis and UP Aerospace vow to persevere
UPHAM, New Mexico (KVIA) – An UP Aerospace rocket, 20 feet tall and carrying a NASA payload, exploded moments after liftoff today. The unfortunate…
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Chicago mayor asks Texas to stop bussing migrants to her city, governor responds
Update: Texas Governor Greg Abbott is responding to Lori Lightfoot’s letter. He is refusing to end his bussing policy. “If you truly want to ‘work…
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Man goes missing in Sunland Park, police asking for information
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Police need help finding a man who they say disappeared Saturday, April 29. A Brittany Alert was issued the same…
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El Paso barber gives haircuts to migrants gathering at Sacred Heart Church
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hundreds of migrants continue to gather around Sacred Heart Church as the expected lifting of Title 42 nears. Right now…
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Mom sentenced to 16 years for leaving newborn son in Hobbs, New Mexico dumpster
HOBBS, New Mexico (KVIA) — In a New Mexico court room Monday, Alexis Avila was sentenced to 16 years in prison. She had been convicted of…
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How El Paso County is preparing for the lifting of Title 42 on May 11th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners are working to prepare for the potential influx of migrants expected when Title 42 is lifted…
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Road closures in El Paso County, Las Cruces for the week of May 1 to May 6
EL PASO, Texas — From west to east El Paso, to Southern New Mexico there’s a construction project in almost every part of the Borderland. Here’s a…
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Former NMSU Men’s Basketball players to hold press conference after filing lawsuit against the university
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Joleen Younger, the attorney for William Benjamin, William “Deuce” Benjamin and Shakiru Odunewu, stated they will be…
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El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser set to update public on migrant crisis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser will be addressing the public in a press conference at 11 a.m. Sunday. Mayor Leeser is set to…
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Border detention facilities reach capacity amid spike in migrants
(CNN) — Detention facilities along the US-Mexico border have surpassed capacity as a growing number of migrants cross into the United States leading…
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Border Patrol sector chief warns that El Paso motels are being used as stash houses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Border Patrol Sector Chief Anthony Scott Good is warning of local hotels being used as stash houses. Chief Scott…
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Man found dead in Northeast El Paso neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police found a man dead outside of a home on the 5900 block of Ameen Avenue in northeast El Paso. That’s just…
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Flowers in bloom at El Paso Municipal Rose Garden
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The roses are in full bloom at the El Paso Municipal Rose Garden as April comes to a close. Many people say April showers…
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