988 crisis lifeline launches as the borderland returns to school
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico –The new 988 suicide prevention lifeline is now in full swing in Doña Ana county. The crisis intervention…
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30K books arrive at EPCC’s Jenna Welch and Laura Bush Community library to encourage family read time
EL PASO, Texas – More than 30,000 books will go to El Paso County families thanks to the partnership between the Molina Foundation and El Paso…
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Million dollar embezzlement; Las Cruces woman sentenced to four years in prison
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces woman has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison in connection to a more than $1.1 million…
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Sunland Park Fire encountering multiple incidents at the Border Wall
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — According to a tweet from the SPFD, they have been responding to several incidents involving Border Wall injuries.…
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Las Cruces woman killed in pedestrian crash at Target parking lot identified
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A woman struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in a target parking lot in Las Cruces has died. The woman has been…
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HVAC companies battle parts and equipment shortages amid record-high temperatures
EL PASO, Texas – The past several days in El Paso have been scorching hot. In fact, it’s been so hot this week that TWO new high-temperature records…
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Gilbert & Sullivan Co. of El Paso gets ready for upcoming production ‘Iolanthe’
EL PASO, Texas — The Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso is gearing up for its 53rd season this weekend with a production of ‘Iolanthe’. The…
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The January 6th committee is returning to primetime
The January 6th committee is returning to prime-time today for its last planned public hearing. You can watch it tonight live on ABC-7 at 6 pm…
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Take a break from the heat in Doña Ana County
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — It’s going to be another hot day in the Borderland. Temperatures will be going down later this week. For those…
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El Pasoans prepare for near record temps and heat danger
EL PASO, Texas — The heat will be felt around the Borderland today. It could reach a high of 106, just one digit shy of the record high so far this…
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Watch: Dona Ana Sheriff’s Office holds news conference regarding fatal Vinton shooting
DOÑA ANA, County — LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- During a news conference, Dona Ana Sheriff Kim Stewart said her deputies were on the lookout for the…
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Man goes to the hospital with serious injuries after jumping out of a car
EL PASO, Texas– First responders said a man has been taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after jumping out of a car. The incident…
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El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens welcomes newborn orangutan
EL PASO, Texas — A Sumatran orangutan was born this week at The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, marking the second birth of the species at the…
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Water main break still affecting neighborhoods in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – Many residents are still without water Thursday evening after a water main line broke near Ojo De Agua Drive and Via Descanso Ave in…
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Texas Democratic Party Chairman withdraws endorsement for Mayor Leeser
UPDATE: El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser made a statement in response to Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa. “The Office of the Mayor is a…
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Man and woman wanted on a variety of charges arrested at Westside Hotel
EL PASO, Texas — A man and a woman were arrested at the La Quinta Inn at 7550 Remcon as they were preparing to drive away, according to El Paso…
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Juárez officials worry about summer spike in migrant deaths as some take crossing risks
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua — Juárez officials worry the number of water rescues and recoveries in El Paso canals will not stop anytime soon. They’re…
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EPCC grant specialist receives ‘outstanding thesis’ for master research thesis
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 recognizes community champions across the Borderland. This week’s Community Champion is Jessie Arellano. Her research thesis…
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2nd day of Smelser’s murder trial leaves one officer in tears
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The trial continues for a former Las Cruces officer accused of killing a man with a choke hold restraint. Christopher…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s office conducts active shooter exercise
EL PASO, Texas– The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies conducted an ALERRT active shooter exercise on Tuesday,…
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Report: 8-month-old baby left in storage room dies, couple charged in death
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Doña Ana couple was charged with child abuse in connection to the death of their 8-month-old boy who was left inside a…
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New Mexico Department of Health reports first probable monkeypox case
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting a probable case of monkeypox. Health officials say the patient returned from…
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The Border Latch and La Gran Tetada celebrate 10th annual event
EL PASO, Texas- With Breastfeeding Awareness Month around the corner, The Border Latch and La Gran Tetada prepare to celebrate. The Border Latch will…
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Child hot car deaths on the rise as temperatures heat up
Safety advocates are sounding the alarm as the number of recorded child hot car deaths slowly rises with the scorching summer temperatures …
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UTEP holds New Student Orientation for a unique group of students
EL PASO, Texas — Many students starting college or university are in a unique situation. They spent a significant portion of their high…
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El Paso ISD and city to celebrate new Roddenberry Planetarium opening
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District will officially celebrate the opening of the new Roddenberry Planetarium with the city in a…
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Gov. Abbott’s executive order clears state authorities to “return” migrants, how this could affect local jails
EL PASO, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Thursday which allows state authorities to “return” any migrants apprehended to…
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El Paso deputies arrest man for unlawful carry
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Sheriff Deputies making a traffic stop found a jar of marijuana and a 9 mm gun in the vehicle. It happened on July 2 at the…
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Broadway in El Paso 2022-2023 season shows and dates announced
EL PASO, Texas — The shows and dates for the 2022-2023 Broadway season in El Paso held by Nederland National Markets and El Paso Live have been…
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El Paso City Council to update city’s non-discrimination policy
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City officials will work to update the city’s non-discrimination policy Wednesday after voting Tuesday 6 to 2 to create a…
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