Ohio man charged over allegations of racially-charged threats to Doña Ana County DA
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Donald Fowler, from Ohio, is facing charges for making allegedly racially-charged threats to the Doña Ana…
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Support local businesses and participate in the 4th Annual Buy El Paso Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Shop local this weekend and participate in the 4th Annual Buy El Paso Day, sponsored by the City of El Paso and the Better…
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Special rescue teams save two teens, dog exploring El Paso storm drain
Update: El Paso Fire says they saved two teenagers and a dog. They had been exploring the sewer when they got stuck. This afternoon, crews…
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District Attorney in Doña Ana County blames case dismissals on new rule by NM Supreme Court
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– The District Attorney for the Third Judicial District in Doña Ana County, Gerald Byers, clarified Thursday why…
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FirstLight Federal Credit Union awards $40,000 in scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — FirstLight Federal Credit Union has awarded $5,000 to eight El Paso college students attending Western Technical College.…
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Mexico’s President asks Mexican Senate to allow U.S. military to enter the country for training purposes
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has asked the Republic’s Senate for their approval and authorization to…
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NMSU students collaborate with students from university in South Korea to address global issues
Update: Students that shared their projects Monday said they learned a lot both inside, and outside the classroom. “Just having that different…
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Law enforcement directing traffic near Franklin High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police say there is a heavy law enforcement presence around Franklin High School in West El Paso. Homeland Security…
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NMSU Criminal Justice professor weighs in on El Paso Jail murder
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– A criminal justice professor at NMSU gave ABC-7 insight about gang culture and safety protocols in jails and prisons after an…
Continue Reading Retired Officers Wives Club invites wives & widows of military officers to join group.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Retired Officers Wives Club invites the wives and unremarried widows of officers and warrant officers from any military…
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Texas Tech Health El Paso hosting 10th anniversary event to honor cancer warriors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso invites our Borderplex community to its campus as it concludes its…
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Court documents reveal graphic details of murder of El Paso jail annex inmate
Update: ABC-7 has obtained court documents detailing Torres’ murder. The documents state that a detention officer walked into Torres’ cellblock and…
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El Paso high schoolers invited to compete in Dumpster Art Contest hosted by Environmental Services Department
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — High school artists in El Paso are invited to celebrate Earth Day 2024 by participating in the City of El Paso’s…
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Paso Del Norte Bridge to open Express Line this Friday for border crossers
UPDATE: As of Friday, December 1, the confined express lanes at the Paso Del Norte Bridge are now open. JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua state…
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USPS considering the move of some mail processing from El Paso to Albuquerque, some residents not happy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s U.S. Postal Service processing facility may see changes coming in the near future. USPS says they’re evaluating…
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Las Cruces man sentenced to 45 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend and dragging her body into a car in full view of neighbors was sentenced…
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EPCC K-12 will hold award ceremony for Annual Art Exhibit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) will hold closing ceremonies and awards today for the 22nd annual K-12 Art Exhibit. The…
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City of Juarez preparing a warming center ahead of cold temperatures
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juarez Civil Protection Department announced the opening of a new shelter a month ago, due to the start of cold…
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13-year-old Las Cruces girl has been found
UPDATE: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police have located 13-year-old Noah Yoder, who was reported missing over the weekend. Police…
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Casa de Peregrinos to open new food pantry in Sunland Park in winter of 2025
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — A new food pantry will be coming soon to the Sunland Park area. The pantry will feed up to 500 families starting…
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City of El Paso holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for Marina Rios Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city of El Paso held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate recent renovations done to Marina Rios Park. These…
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El Paso DJ concerned for her safety after string of violence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One local DJ is now concerned for her safety after a string of violence over the weekend and looking to make changes.…
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New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Democratic-drawn congressional map
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a Democratic-drawn congressional map that divvied up a…
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Rise in falsified migratory permits in Juarez, reports say
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — According to El Diario de Juárez, members of the National Guard have been alerting National Institute Migration agents…
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EMTs in the Red Sands area raising funds to purchase body armor following shooting concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An official with the Texas Rescue Patrol told ABC-7, the Red Sands area has become an increasingly dangerous area for first…
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Father of three allegedly shot, murdered in Culberson County
CULBERSON COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — The Culberson County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19-year-old Juan Sanchez-Franco on a murder charge earlier this…
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Weekend planner: Holiday events throughout the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Holiday festivities will be going on all weekend throughout the Borderland as Christmas nears. The Magic of…
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Caravan in Juárez raises awareness about women who have suffered violence
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Nov. 25 is International Eradication of Violence Against Women’s Day. Dozens of women in Juárez gathered Friday in…
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Three shot in Horizon Thanksgiving morning
Update: Officials with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said that there is a suspect, however, they are not able to release any additional…
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Annual Holiday Lights on the Lake kicks off at Ascarate Park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 2023 Holiday Lights on the Lake at Ascarate Park, from Fred Loya Partners L.P. & El Paso County, will fill the night…
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