Las Cruces Home Builders Association hosts forum for Mayoral candidates
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Home Builders Association on Thursday hosted a forum for candidates vying for mayor of Las Cruces.…
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Las Cruces bar fight turns deadly, police seeking help in investigation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police say a bar fight led to the death of a 42-year-old man, and caused severe injuries to a…
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Office of Emergency Management breaks down City of El Paso’s migrant dashboard
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso implemented an online migrant dashboard in September of 2022, to help the public keep track of migrant…
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Global manufacturer buys Helen of Troy building in Northwest El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eaton Corp., a global manufacturer, bought the Helen of Troy building last month. The sale finalized on September 28,…
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West Texas community invited to 29th Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair
HUECO TANKS, Texas (KVIA) — Hueco Tanks is getting in on the celebrations for the Texas State Parks’ 100th birthday. Happening October 21 and 22,…
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Fights break out at Canutillo High School, alleged gang members arrested
Update: ABC-7 has obtained the booking photos of four of the people arrested in connection with the fights. Jorge Bejarano 18-year-old Jorge Bejarano…
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Pedestrian hit by car in Northeast El Paso, investigators closing down roads
Update: First responders identify the pedestrian as a woman in her 20s. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say that Special Traffic Investigator…
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Ancient footprints at White Sands really are oldest traces of humans in the Americas, scientists say
Originally Published: 05 OCT 23 14:04 ET By Katie Hunt, CNN Editor’s note: Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter.…
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Biden administration to resume border wall construction amidst migrant influx
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the recent migrant surge continues, federal authorities are continuing with the border wall project, which started in…
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White Sands National Park hosting Navajo Rug Show this weekend
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Western National Parks Association is teaming up with Hubbell Trading Post to put on a Navajo Rug Show at White…
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San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church celebrating 25 years with bazaar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church is hosting its annual bazaar Saturday, October 7, 2023. Doors open at 3 p.m. and close…
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UTEP Chihuahuan Desert Gardens hosting 2023 Fall FloraFest fundraiser
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is hosting a Fall FloraFest this weekend. It’s happening Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Undergraduate…
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UTEP says musical theater program will change after this season
The UTEP Liberal Arts College says its musical theater program will change as the Dinner Theatre program “transitions” after this season. The Dean…
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Disney on Ice is in El Paso
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Exciting news for Disney fans in El Paso! Disney on Ice is coming to town this weekend at the El Paso County Coliseum from…
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Las Cruces police identify woman killed in officer-involved shooting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police identify the woman killed in Tuesday’s officer-involved shooting as 45-year-old Teresa Gomez. A…
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Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat
By Kevin Vu, The Texas Tribune Oct. 2, 2023 “Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…
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Migrants arriving in Juarez on trains by the thousands
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After thousands of migrants arrived by train in Juarez Tuesday morning, Mexican authorities are setting up more manpower…
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Watch: Fire engulfs mobile home in East El Paso
UPDATE- A spokesman with the El Paso Fire Department told ABC-7 that the fire was determined to be intentional. EPFD also said that it is suspected…
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El Paso County Requesting Photos of Veterans in Uniform for Courthouse Wall of Courage
El Paso, TX ( KVIA) — The Veterans Capital of the USA is proud and grateful for the military and veterans who serve their country with dedication…
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1,000+ migrants arrive in Juarez through train
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 1,000 migrants arrived in Ciudad Juarez Tuesday afternoon via train. Many of these are Venezuelans. They began…
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Bike race happening in Silver City this weekend
SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Silver City will play host to three Gila Monster Fondo bike races this weekend! Happening October 7, 2023, the Gran…
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City Rep. Alexsandra Annello announces bid for Texas District 77 seat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District 2 City Representative Alexsandra Annello announced her bid for Texas State Representative District 77…
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45-year-old woman shot, killed in Las Cruces officer-involved shooting
Update: Officials with the Las Cruces Police Department said that placing an officer on paid administrative leave following this type of incident is…
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Convicted Las Cruces baby killer sentenced to life in prison
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Lalo Castrillo, the man convicted last month of killing Baby Favi in 2018, will spend the rest of his life in…
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New Mexico Attorney General announces criminal charges in officer-involved killing
Correction: An original version of this article inaccurately stated that the officer who shot Amelia Baca was being charged. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico…
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Pope Francis open to blessings of some same-sex unions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pope Francis on Monday signaled that some Catholic priests can bless same-sex unions, but only on a case-by-case basis, and…
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UTEP student killed in motorcycle crash in West El Paso
Update: The UTEP Soccer team is identifying Martinez as a supporter of the team. He attended UTEP. UTEP Soccer sends our love and condolences to the…
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El Paso immigration attorney addresses immigration system challenges
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has raised concerns about criminal groups operating in the El Paso and Juarez region, spreading…
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Multi-million dollar grant to help with El Paso prosecutions of human, drug traffickers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County leaders on Monday accepted a grant of more than $3 million from the Texas Office of the Governor-Homeland…
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Body camera footage shows February drunk-driving arrest of Sen. Charles Schwertner
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 30, 2023 “Body camera footage shows February drunk-driving arrest of Sen. Charles Schwertner” was first…
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