Child dies in San Elizario mobile home fire
Update: A family member identified the child as 11-month-old Marlene. The family member says Marlene’s father, Marcos, tried to enter the fire…
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Officials identify inmate killed at Las Cruces correctional facility
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Corrections Department identified the inmate killed at the Southern New Mexico Correctional…
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EPWater Citizens Academy accepting applications
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – EPWater is looking for residents who are eager to learn more about the utility and the services it provides to the community.…
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Arsenic levels in Santa Teresa’s water supplies “exceeded the maximum contaminant level” in 2023, according to CRRUA
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, or CRRUA, sent out a notice over the weekend letting its customers…
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Las Cruces woman arrested on child abuse charge
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 48-year-old Michelle Marie Gonzales on a child abuse charge Monday. Jail…
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Suspension of rail operations impacting Borderland’s business
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Trains in Juarez continue to be stuck carrying tons of cargo and merchandise south of the border. ABC-7 spoke with Jerry…
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Semi-trailer tips over Loop 375 flyover in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A semi-trailer going southbound on the Loop 375 flyover to I-10 east tips over landing on Gateway East, Tuesday morning.…
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Lawsuits piling up against Texas after Governor Abbott signs new migration law
Update: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas and the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) also are also suing over SB4. The ACLU of Texas…
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Leaders seek to expand crime-fighting net of cameras and sensors beyond New Mexico’s largest city
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s largest city is blanketed with 10,000 cameras, license plate…
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Las Cruces police officer pleads not guilty to voluntary manslaughter
Update (December 18, 2023): Lunsford plead not guilty at a hearing today. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford is…
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Status conference held for former NMSU basketball players charged with sex crimes in hazing case
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The three former NMSU men’s basketball players facing sex offense chargers stood before a judge in Las Cruces…
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You Eat I Eat: Nourishing Lives and Spreading Cheer in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week’s Sunday Funday moment, sponsored by Sarah Farms, shines a spotlight on the remarkable non-profit organization,…
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UTEP graduates look to their future, and reflect on their work up until now
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over 2,700 students graduated from UTEP this weekend. Some of them told us about what’s next, as others reflected on what it…
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Beto O’Rourke announces the passing of his mother
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke announced the death of his mother, Melissa, Sunday morning. “Our beautiful mom…
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CBP suspends rail operations in El Paso, Eagle Pass
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is temporarily suspending international railway crossing operations in the El Paso and…
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Early morning crash near I-10 and Executive results in serious injuries
EDITOR’S NOTE: The first version of the article incorrectly stated it was I-10 westbound that was closed. It is I-10 eastbound. UPDATE- The eastbound…
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Weekend Planner: Holiday activities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Christmas festivities continue throughout the Borderland, here is a list of what you can expect for Saturday, Dec.…
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Football Combine held in El Paso for HS seniorsÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– It is a combine where the El Paso high school football seniors get a chance to show to college coaches why they should be…
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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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