Border Patrol agents use drone to rescue five migrants stranded near Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — El Paso Sector Border Patrol Chief Anthony “Scott” Good tweeted that agents stationed in Las Cruces helped rescue…
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City of Juarez raises awareness of addictions during World No Tobacco Day
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The city of Juarez certified city hall as a smoke-free space this World No Tobacco Day. The city wants to spread…
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Rise in search and rescues near Sunland Park, according to SPFD Chief
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Fire Chief Daniel Medrano told ABC-7 that his department has seen a rise in search and rescues over…
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Juarez officials shelter migrants waiting to cross border into U.S.
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A week after the city of Juarez set up a new migrant camp, some migrants are still staying in this new facility located a…
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El Paso chartering long-haul bus rides for migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the county of El Paso is working with Los Misioneros bus company to transport migrants to other…
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‘La Feria Juárez’ starts tomorrow, will have two locations this year
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The famous Juarez fair will kick off this Thursday, May, 25 and it will run until July 9. A new feature the Feria this…
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Jail records show Sunland Park man charged with human smuggling
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Sunland Park man is facing a felony count of human smuggling. Deputy U.S. Marshals arrested 39-year-old…
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El Paso Congresswoman introduces new migration legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — El Paso’s congresswoman, Veronica Escobar, held a news conference on the steps of the Capitol Tuesday morning. Escobar…
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Migrants in Juarez moved from makeshift camp to a new one provided by the city
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Migrants who were still camping outside of Juarez’s city hall were asked to move to a new facility created by the city on…
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In Pursuit: Texas DPS migrant pursuits rise exponentially in 2023
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Department of Public Safety state trooper pursuits of suspected smugglers happened at an exponentially greater rate in…
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More Mexican soldiers set to arrive in Juarez on Monday
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — More Mexican troops are expected to arrive along the border in the following hours to enforce security and safety…
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Two people rescued from the canal along the border wall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people have been rescued this morning from the canal. The rescue occurred at Loop 375 and Midway, in the Lower Valley.…
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Woman charged with human smuggling in Doña Ana County
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — 31-year-old Kyra Workman is facing human smuggling charges, according to Doña Ana County Detention Center…
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In Pursuit: The potential dangers of the Texas DPS migrant pursuit policy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An updated emergency driving and vehicular pursuit policy from U.S. Customs and Border Protection is now in effect. The…
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New details on alleged human smuggling plot that lead to Las Cruces man’s arrest
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Deputy U.S. Marshals arrested 25-year-old Dominic Montoya on human smuggling charges Wednesday, according to Dona…
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Las Cruces man arrested, charged with smuggling migrants
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Deputy U.S. Marshals arrested 25-year-old Dominic Montoya Wednesday. He was taken into custody at the Federal Court…
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8-year-old girl dies in US Customs and Border Protection custody
(CNN) — An 8-year-old girl died while in US Customs and Border Protection custody in Harlingen, Texas, the agency said Wednesday. The girl and…
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Shops near Sacred Heart Church seeing different business levels after the expiration of Title 42
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One downtown business owner told ABC-7 that business has severely decreased since Title 42 expired. Jesus Solano, a downtown…
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How Juarez authorities warn people about risks of crossing Rio Grande into U.S.
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After a body was found in the canal on the U.S. side Wednesday night, Juarez authorities spoke Thursday about how they…
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ABC-7 Do-Gooder: El Paso Woman extends helping hand to migrants seeking asylum
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — Motivated by faith and kindness, Crystal Sandoval, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Las Americas Immigrant and Advocacy…
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Salvation Army in need of volunteers to prepare meals for asylum seekers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland continues to see an influx of migrants, the Salvation Army said it is in need of volunteers to help…
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CBP makes changes to the CBP One App; what migrants have noticed
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On May 10, a week ago, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced changes were going to be made to the CBP One app to…
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Migrant mom killed by train in Juarez; she was not traveling in it
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A migrant woman from Nicaragua was struck and killed by a train on Monday. State authorities said in a statement, the…
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El Paso details challenges of accessing resources for the homeless during migrant crisis
UPDATE: Abc-7 spoke with El Paso’s Coalition for the homeless and they told us shelter systems are inadequately funded as it is. They said the…
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Sunland Park Fire Department anticipating a busy rescue season involving migrants
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Fire Department officials tell ABC-7, they are preparing for a busy summer filled with rescues and…
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Fewer than expected migrants arrived at the border after Title 42 expired, but officials remain on high alert
Originally Published: 15 MAY 23 01:54 ETUpdated: 15 MAY 23 17:04 ETBy Nouran Salahieh, Polo Sandoval, Rosa Flores, Andrea Cambron and Priscilla…
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Bishop Seitz to hold prayer service and volunteer training for migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bishop Mark Seitz will lead a prayer service followed by a training of volunteers at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Monday, the…
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Man whose body was found near the Sunland Park border wall identified
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man who was found dead near the border wall just west of Sunland Park Sunday has been identified. The Doña Ana County…
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Migrants in Juarez decided to stay in Mexico now that Title 8 is in effect
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — More migrants are being sent back to Mexico after Title 42 expired last Thursday. But still, fewer migrants have been…
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El Paso Commissioners court to discuss funding for Sacred Heart Church amid migrant influx
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners Court will discuss approving reimbursement funding for Sacred Heart Church. That…
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