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Multiple shootings across Las Cruces claim lives of two teen boys

October 16, 2023 3:08 PM Emma Hoggard, Leloba Seitshiro

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police say two separate shootings killed two teens this weekend. The first shooting happened Saturday…

Understanding Male Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention

October 15, 2023 12:57 PM Iris Garcia Barron

Although rare, breast cancer can affect men. Recognizing the symptoms and understanding the risk factors is essential. Symptoms of male breast cancer…

NAMIWalks El Paso raises money for mental health with event Saturday

October 14, 2023 11:55 AM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Hundreds of people came out for the the annual ‘Walk for Mental Health in the 915’ event Saturday, held by NAMIWalks El Paso.…

El Pasoans reflect on what Chalk the Block means to them

October 14, 2023 7:16 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s 16th annual Chalk the Block is this weekend, and El Pasoans are reflecting on what the event means to them. One of…

EPCC hosts interactive solar eclipse viewing party

October 13, 2023 8:03 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans will have the opportunity to not only watch a partial solar eclipse Saturday, but also participate with NASA in a…

“I almost feel more scared now”: El Pasoan shares her story of traveling out of Israel

October 13, 2023 5:28 PM Sam Harasimowicz

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Lori Gaman and her husband are back home after being stuck in Israel, when Hamas militants began their attack on Saturday,…

Las Cruces fire crews save man, dog from burning house

October 13, 2023 3:18 PM Emma Hoggard

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Fire crews rescued a 51-year-old man and his dog from a house fire Thursday afternoon. This happened on…

Gadsden vs. Chaparral football game postponed due to concern for fan, team safety

October 13, 2023 2:10 PM KVIA ABC-7

GADSDEN, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Gadsden High School Football Coach says the game against Chaparral has been postponed due to concerns for the…

19-year-old motorcyclist arrested for allegedly running away from police

October 13, 2023 12:56 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested 19-year-old Julio Frias on October 6, 2023 after officials say he tried to run away from officers. A…

Las Cruces Public Schools, Home Builders Association partner up for hands-on job fair

October 13, 2023 11:32 AM Leloba Seitshiro

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Home Builders Association on Friday partnered up with the Las Cruces Public Schools, as well as Hatch…

One person dead, one injured in Lower Valley shooting

October 13, 2023 9:47 AM Emma Hoggard, Rosemary Garcia

Update: An El Paso Police Department spokesperson says that the person taken into custody is a 68-year-old person who shot at three other people. The…

Las Cruces Public Schools votes to recommend keeping controversial book with LGBTQ+ themes on school shelves

October 12, 2023 8:02 PM Kerry Mannix

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The committee for Las Cruces Public Schools voted Thursday to recommend keeping the controversial book ‘Jack of…

Two migrants charged with assaulting National Guard soldier in El Paso

October 12, 2023 6:14 PM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas DPS officials say that two Venezuelan migrants are facing assault charges after they rushed at and pushed a National…

In many Indigenous cultures, a solar eclipse is more than a spectacle. It’s for honoring tradition

October 12, 2023 6:59 AM Associated Press

By TERRY TANG Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — For a few hours, Krystal Curley and her Indigenous women’s work group took over a college…

Las Cruces man found guilty of murdering his girlfriend

October 12, 2023 3:22 PM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A man accused of murdering his girlfriend and dragging her body into a car in full view of neighbors was found…

Las Cruces church group returning from Israel after being stranded amid war

October 12, 2023 11:34 AM Leloba Seitshiro

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – 32 people from Our Lady of Health Catholic Church in Las Cruces are on their way back home, after being caught in the…

City considering selling buildings in the historic Duranguito neighborhood

October 12, 2023 11:18 AM Rosemary Garcia

Correction: A previous edition of this article incorrectly stated that City Council approved the sale of 18 properties in Duranguito. Council…

New Hooters restaurant bringing jobs to Far East El Paso

October 12, 2023 12:28 PM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hooters is expanding into Far East El Paso. A new location at 1799 Joe Battle Boulevard will open Monday, October 16, 2023.…

Las Cruces Police arrest man on multiple child sex charges

October 12, 2023 9:47 AM KVIA ABC-7

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — 60-year-old Curtis Powell is now facing multiple child sex charges. Las Cruces Police arrested him at a home on the…

Paso del Norte Community Foundation kicks off El Paso Giving Day with Early Giving celebration

October 12, 2023 5:56 AM Isabella Martinez

EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Paso del Norte Community Foundation is kicking off El Paso Giving Day with an Early Giving celebration. Early El Paso…

El Paso non-profit helps donates helmet to baby in need of medical assistance

October 11, 2023 5:32 PM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso community came together to help a family in need this week. 9-month-old Leon received a gift that will help him…

Actor John Leguizamo headlining El Paso fiesta

October 11, 2023 4:38 PM Emma Hoggard

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fans of John Leguizamo can catch the actor at the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual fiesta. Happening December…

Commercial crossings at Borderland points of entry anticipating delays

October 11, 2023 11:56 AM Heriberto Perez Lara

JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Three weeks ago, border officials shut down cargo entries into the U.S. at the Bridge of the Americas. Those cargo…

Law enforcement answers questions on human smuggling recruitment tactics following arrest of Michigan man

October 11, 2023 11:53 AM Sam Harasimowicz

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Michigan man now faces human smuggling charges after he was arrest in El Paso Sunday. Javier Pena is charged with…

FBI warns El Pasoans of government impersonation scam

October 11, 2023 11:09 AM Leloba Seitshiro

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Federal Bureau of Investigations wants El Pasoans to be aware of a letter fraudulently trying to obtain cryptocurrency or…