FBI arrests two Venezuelan nationals for assaulting a federal police officer
EL PASO, Texas – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested two undocumented migrants after investigation revealed they had assaulted a…
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Water outage planned for Red Mountain Circle residents to test new water system
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces Council District 6 is rolling out a new water system in the Red Mountain Circle area. A planned water outage will…
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Daylight saving time ends in El Paso, impacting border residents as Juarez didn’t fall back
JUAREZ, Chihuahua, Mexico — Daylight saving time changed on Sunday. Clocks turned back one hour in El Paso and Las Cruces but not in Juarez.…
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El Pasoans try to get lucky ahead of the $1.9 billion dollar jackpot drawing
EL PASO, Texas — Monday night’s jackpot is breaking records. It is the highest prize for Powerball ever. The Jackpot is worth 1.9 billion…
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City of Las Cruces to vote on demolition of motel after business complaints
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A resolution that requests the demolition of the Kilby Motel in Las Cruces will be voted on Monday. The motel is located at…
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Election officials combating voter intimidation
EL PASO, Texas – As you head to the polls for Election Day tomorrow you want to feel safe and not intimidated. Voter intimidation refers to…
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Paxlovid reduces risk of long Covid, a study finds
A new study offers some hope for a treatment of long Covid. Paxlovid, the antiviral pill that reduces the risk of hospitalization and death from…
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Saying no to anti-semitism
EL PASO, Texas– Kanye West, Kyrie Irving, and other public figures have recently made anti-semitic comments on their social media platforms reaching…
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Local non-profit continues busing migrants to other U.S. cities
EL PASO, Texas — A local non-profit organization is continuing sending charter buses full of migrants despite the City of El Paso and the Office of…
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Bi-National Border Mass held between Juarez and El Paso
EL PASO, Texas– People from El Paso, Ciudad Juarez and Las Cruces came together to pray for those who have died attempting to cross the border into…
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Who’s behind local PAC urging $272 million 3-part bond proposition?
EL PASO, Texas — With election day on Tuesday, a local political action committee is urging El Pasoans to support a $272 million, three-part…
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‘Aggie Roast’ latest NMSU-licensed consumable to hit the shelves
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In addition to beer, whiskey, salsa, and even candles, Beck’s Roasting House & Creamery’s “Aggie Roast” is the…
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El Paso families could benefit from federal program to help lower heating costs
EL PASO, Texas — Earlier this week the Biden administration announced they are distributing $4.5 billion in federal assistance to help Americans…
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Two victims in two separate fatal crashes identified
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Police identified two men killed in separate crashes this past week. The first crash happened Sunday at Idaho…
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South-Central El Paso residents claim migrants are still coming out of manholes
EL PASO, Texas — Residents in the Segundo Barrio claim migrants continue to come out of manholes. Last week ABC-7 spoke with one resident in the…
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Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash in Northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas– A rollover crash involving one vehicle happened at Railroad Drive and Waycross Avenue near Irvin High School in Northeast El Paso.…
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Courtroom security video in Las Cruces shows defendant attacking deputy
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– Following a trial on October 14th, ABC-7 obtained courtroom showing Doña Ana County Sheriff Deputy Larry Trujillo being…
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Powerball Jackpot rises to $1.5 billion
The Powerball Lottery Jackpot is now $1.5 billion after 39 consecutive drawings with no jackpot winner. According to Powerball, the cash value of the…
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Biden administration distributes billions to lower heating costs as energy prices soar
The White House is distributing billions of dollars to help families with heating costs through a Federal Program. The Biden Administration is giving…
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Powerball jackpot second-largest in Powerball history; previous winner shares his experience
EL PASO, Texas — Wednesday’s Powerball drawing was the second-largest jackpot in Powerball history. The jackpot is $1.2 billion dollars. The…
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El Paso High SAT tests reported seen “blowing around on Mesa street”
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 received an audio recording stating that SAT test sheets were scattered along Mesa street on Saturday. The recording stated…
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Migrant protest leader involved in CBP confrontation arrested for illegal entry
EL PASO, Texas — Monday’s Venezuelan migrant protest in Juarez increased tensions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The protest led to one…
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Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announces he will not seek re-election
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima announced Tuesday that he has decided not to seek re-election. He is currently serving his…
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Gadsden ISD increasing security at Chaparral High School after social media threat
EL PASO, Texas — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a social media threat was made against students. Officials at Gadsden…
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Las Cruces Fire Department giving out free glow sticks for Halloween
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– Las Cruces firefighters are offering free glow sticks for kids who are Trick’-or-Treating.The glow sticks are available…
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Sunland Park’s Western Playland sold to new management
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Western Playland has been sold after over 60 years of being a business passed down through generations. A spokesperson…
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Hornedo Middle School teacher on leave after controversial comments
EL PASO, Texas — EPISD has placed a teacher on administrative leave after she was heard making controversial comments in student-recorded cell phone…
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El Paso Combined Search and Rescue Team discovers body of a man
EL PASO, Texas – The Combined Search and Rescue Team continues to investigate after they discovered the body of a man. According to fire dispatch,…
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church hosts annual Country Fair and Dachshund stampede
LA UNION, New Mexico – Dog lovers and fans alike joined in on the fun at the annual country fair and dachshund stampede hosted by St Luke’s Episcopal…
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