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Vigil planned for Organ Mountain High School student killed in shooting

October 17, 2023 11:20 PM Leloba Seitshiro

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A vigil will be held Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for the 14-year-old Organ Mountain High School Freshman, who died…

Sentencing hearing set for El Paso man charged in deadly crash in Chaparral

October 17, 2023 11:43 AM Kerry Mannix

CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — The sentencing hearing for an El Paso man accused of crashing his car, killing two people and then fleeing the scene…

Design Contest to Determine the 2024 “I Voted” Sticker for El Paso County

October 17, 2023 10:07 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The El Paso County Elections Department invites local high school students to participate in the third edition of the El Paso…

Jimmy Rogers ‘Celebration of Life’ open to the public this weekend

October 17, 2023 11:22 AM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The family of Jimmy Rogers Jr. — the Sun Bowl Association Chair Emeritus who passed away recently at the age of 89 — has…

YWCA El Paso del Norte Region Returns to San Jacinto Plaza for annual Walk aMile in her Shoes Fundraiser

October 17, 2023 8:56 AM Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA)-YWCA El Paso del Norte Region (YWCA) will host its annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser this Thursday, October 19th at San…

Six people injured in ‘mass casualty’ crash involving semi-truck in Northwest El Paso

October 16, 2023 7:04 PM Kerry Mannix

UPDATE: Fire department officials said all six patients were transported, with one patient refusal. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six people were injured,…

City of El Paso’s Community Readiness Center sees a decrease in asylum seekers staying at shelter

October 16, 2023 7:23 PM Heriberto Perez Lara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city of El Paso has seen a decrease in migrant numbers lately. This comes after weeks of a continuous migrant influx on…

Vancouver’s first Latina councilwoman has El Paso roots

October 16, 2023 5:02 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, ABC-7 sits down with Vancouver, Washington’s first Latina…

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…