SISD parents concerned over possible increase in student to teacher ratio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents of students within the Socorro Independent School district received an email on Thursday notifying them of a…
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Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at “Tis the Season for Big Band Joy” – The Jazz Exchange’s Holiday Fundraiser
El Paso,TX (KVIA)-If you are looking for something to do this weekend the Jazz Exchange will host the “Tis the Season for Big Band Joy,” a magical…
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Teen found guilty of gunning down Las Cruces man
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces jury found 19-year-old Jamari Sanchez guilty of second-degree murder Friday. Sanchez, who was a…
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Happy Feet Project delivered shoes to kids in east El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA)- The Happy Feet Project delivered new pairs of shoes to some students at Red Sands Elementary, Frank Macias Elementary and Carroll…
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City of El Paso’s chief auditor files suit, claims intimidation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon has filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming it and…
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Las Cruces Chile Drop ranked #3 in the nation for best New Year’s Eve drop; ABC-7 once again proud Grand Marshal of event
Update: The results are in! The Las Cruces Chile Drop is ranked #3 on USA Today’s final list of the best countdowns to 2024. “Things get spicy in Las…
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Eastwood High School to host Christmas fair, promoting local vendors this holiday season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As holiday festivities take place throughout the Borderland, Eastwood High School is celebrating with a Christmas Holiday…
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New Mexico names new Indian Affairs secretary amid criticism
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The former pueblo leader nominated by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to head the…
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Questions remain for Sunland Park residents after water contamination scare
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — ABC-7 pressing leaders in the Sunland Park and Santa Teresa area following some water issues. Residents were told…
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Troubled Water Utility’s director ‘retires’ amid state investigation into contamination
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Camino Real Regional Utility Authority met Thursday to discuss an interim executive director position after news…
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Immunize El Paso reporting an increase in Flu cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Daniel Acosta, Director of Immunize El Paso, informed KVIA that there were over 500 cases of the Flu reported in El Paso…
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New Mexico Supreme Court weighs whether to strike down local abortion restrictions
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court is weighing whether to strike down local abortion restrictions by…
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2023 Navidad De La Fe Luminarias on Scenic Drive
El Paso, TX (KVIA)- The Christmas spirits of hope and giving will come alive from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, when 4,000…
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Juárez International Airport still working on improvements amid holiday rush
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez International Airport started a five-year improvement plan in 2019 to improve service for Borderland…
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Dona Ana amends contract with county manager; Macias will leave office in April
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Dona Ana County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to amend the contract of County Manager…
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Watch: City officials provide update on El Paso’s migrant situation
Update: Mayor Leeser said during the news conference that numbers have gone up over the last several weeks, but the city expects them to go back…
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El Paso County seeing an increase in state inmates; jail annex almost at capacity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The County of El Paso is experiencing an increase in state inmates at its two county jails. The El Paso County Detention…
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Downtown El Paso shelter network finding ways to assist migrants amid cold temperatures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In recent weeks, more migrants have been seen sleeping on Downtown El Paso streets, especially at the Downtown Shelter…
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Las Cruces appoints new police chief
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces appointed Jeremy Story police chief, effective December 17, 2023. Story has served as interim…
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Governor wants New Mexico legislators to debate new approach to regulating assault-style weapons
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico could become an early political testing ground for a proposal to make assault-style…
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Former Walmart shooting prosecutor levels accusations against El Paso DA
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After resigning as the Trial Team Chief for the Walmart mass shooting case, Assistant District Attorney Loretta Hewitt said…
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New Mexico, the No. 2 oil-producing US state, braces for possible end to income bonanza
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A windfall in government income from petroleum production is slowing down but far from over in…
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Anthony ISD nurse retires after 48 years of employment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –After dedicating nearly half a century to looking after the wellbeing of Anthony ISD students, District Nurse Marlene White…
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Dozens of migrants forced to face cold nights while living outside of Sacred Heart Church
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Pasoans deal with some of the coolest temperatures of the season this weekend, dozens of migrants living on the…
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El Paso’s new Panera Bread restaurant temporarily closes due to supply
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Just four days after the Panera Bread chain restaurant opened up the West Towne Marketplace in Northwest El Paso, the store…
Continue Reading New Mexico court reverses ruling that overturned a murder conviction on speedy trial violations
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld a man’s murder conviction, overruling a state Court of Appeals decision that…
Continue Reading New Mexico police are trying to identify 4 people who died in fiery head-on crash
ESPANOLA, N.M. (AP) — Authorities said Sunday that they are still trying to identify four people who died in a fiery two-vehicle crash on a New…
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El Paso’s Winter Wonderland: A Glimpse into the Enchanting Holiday Home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For this week’s Sunday Funday, step into the magic of the season at 1509 Capitan Ridge, El Paso, where Maribel Ortega’s home…
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Veronica Carbajal and Josh Acevedo in tight race for District 2 seat, will likely go to runoff election
Update: Results from the El Paso County Elections Department show a tight race between District 2 candidates Veronica Carbajal and Josh Acevedo. Both…
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Group behind “Sanctuary City” billboards in El Paso explain goals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 was able to talk to one of the people involved with SanctuaryCities.com. The group is responsible for several…
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