El Paso sexual assault victim one step closer to justice
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 28-year long battle boils down to only 48 hours for one El Paso victim of sexual assault awaiting justice. On…
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Dona Ana Sheriff’s Office looking for missing 75-year-old man
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Office issued a Silver Alert for missing 75-year-old Mel Villalobos. A…
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Holiday Travel Surge: Record-Breaking Numbers and El Paso Insights
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the holiday season unfolds, a staggering surge in travel is underway across the nation, as projected by AAA. Anticipating…
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Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley at capacity despite new building’s opening
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley in Las Cruces recently opened a brand new building, yet the shelter…
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Business leaders in Juarez pressure federal government to change migration policies
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Business leaders in Juárez have called on the Mexican federal government to find a different way to deal with the recent…
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The Salvation Army Spreads Holiday Cheer to Hundreds of El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a heartwarming effort to brighten the holiday season for those in need, The Salvation Army distributed Christmas gifts to…
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Child dies in San Elizario mobile home fire
Update: A family member identified the child as 11-month-old Marlene. The family member says Marlene’s father, Marcos, tried to enter the fire…
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Officials identify inmate killed at Las Cruces correctional facility
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Corrections Department identified the inmate killed at the Southern New Mexico Correctional…
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EPWater Citizens Academy accepting applications
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – EPWater is looking for residents who are eager to learn more about the utility and the services it provides to the community.…
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Arsenic levels in Santa Teresa’s water supplies “exceeded the maximum contaminant level” in 2023, according to CRRUA
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, or CRRUA, sent out a notice over the weekend letting its customers…
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Las Cruces woman arrested on child abuse charge
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Dona Ana County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 48-year-old Michelle Marie Gonzales on a child abuse charge Monday. Jail…
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Suspension of rail operations impacting Borderland’s business
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Trains in Juarez continue to be stuck carrying tons of cargo and merchandise south of the border. ABC-7 spoke with Jerry…
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Semi-trailer tips over Loop 375 flyover in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A semi-trailer going southbound on the Loop 375 flyover to I-10 east tips over landing on Gateway East, Tuesday morning.…
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Lawsuits piling up against Texas after Governor Abbott signs new migration law
Update: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas and the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) also are also suing over SB4. The ACLU of Texas…
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Leaders seek to expand crime-fighting net of cameras and sensors beyond New Mexico’s largest city
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s largest city is blanketed with 10,000 cameras, license plate…
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Las Cruces police officer pleads not guilty to voluntary manslaughter
Update (December 18, 2023): Lunsford plead not guilty at a hearing today. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police Officer Brad Lunsford is…
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Status conference held for former NMSU basketball players charged with sex crimes in hazing case
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The three former NMSU men’s basketball players facing sex offense chargers stood before a judge in Las Cruces…
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You Eat I Eat: Nourishing Lives and Spreading Cheer in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week’s Sunday Funday moment, sponsored by Sarah Farms, shines a spotlight on the remarkable non-profit organization,…
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UTEP graduates look to their future, and reflect on their work up until now
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over 2,700 students graduated from UTEP this weekend. Some of them told us about what’s next, as others reflected on what it…
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Beto O’Rourke announces the passing of his mother
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Former El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke announced the death of his mother, Melissa, Sunday morning. “Our beautiful mom…
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CBP suspends rail operations in El Paso, Eagle Pass
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is temporarily suspending international railway crossing operations in the El Paso and…
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Early morning crash near I-10 and Executive results in serious injuries
EDITOR’S NOTE: The first version of the article incorrectly stated it was I-10 westbound that was closed. It is I-10 eastbound. UPDATE- The eastbound…
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Weekend Planner: Holiday activities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Christmas festivities continue throughout the Borderland, here is a list of what you can expect for Saturday, Dec.…
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Football Combine held in El Paso for HS seniorsÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– It is a combine where the El Paso high school football seniors get a chance to show to college coaches why they should be…
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SISD parents concerned over possible increase in student to teacher ratio
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents of students within the Socorro Independent School district received an email on Thursday notifying them of a…
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Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at “Tis the Season for Big Band Joy” – The Jazz Exchange’s Holiday Fundraiser
El Paso,TX (KVIA)-If you are looking for something to do this weekend the Jazz Exchange will host the “Tis the Season for Big Band Joy,” a magical…
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Teen found guilty of gunning down Las Cruces man
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces jury found 19-year-old Jamari Sanchez guilty of second-degree murder Friday. Sanchez, who was a…
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Happy Feet Project delivered shoes to kids in east El Paso
El Paso, TX (KVIA)- The Happy Feet Project delivered new pairs of shoes to some students at Red Sands Elementary, Frank Macias Elementary and Carroll…
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City of El Paso’s chief auditor files suit, claims intimidation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon has filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming it and…
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Las Cruces Chile Drop ranked #3 in the nation for best New Year’s Eve drop; ABC-7 once again proud Grand Marshal of event
Update: The results are in! The Las Cruces Chile Drop is ranked #3 on USA Today’s final list of the best countdowns to 2024. “Things get spicy in Las…
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