Union leader raising alarm as federal workers could see higher health care premiums
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly one month on, the federal government shutdown could soon lead to higher health care premiums for federal workers and…
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El Paso Model Railroad and Historical Association hosts open house
Calling all train fans and hobbyists — The El Paso Model Railroad and Historical Association is hosting an open house running model electrical…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Bundle up! Expect significant temperature drop & wind chill
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as the impacts of a backdoor cold front are felt through the region Wednesday and…
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Missed opportunities doom Miners as UTEP falls to Kennesaw State, 33-20
KENNESAW, Georgia – The UTEP Miners will wonder what could have been after falling to the Kennesaw State Owls, 33-20. The Miners had a 20-16 lead in…
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El Paso Transitional Center resident found with child pornography, Sheriff’s Office says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested a man at the El Paso Transitional Center for possession of child pornography. According to a spokesperson…
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El Paso attorney says federal funding lapse has left public defenders unpaid for months
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For more than four months, federal court-appointed defense attorneys in El Paso and across the country have been working…
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Horizon City man known as ‘Pinguino’ accused of stealing gold Chevrolet Tahoe
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — Horizon City resident Christian “Pinguino” Hernandez, 33, is charged with Theft of Property (Vehicle). The El Paso…
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El Paso animal service launches community survey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The survey asks residents to identify the top issues the incoming director should focus on during their first 100 days.…
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El Paso man sentenced to 55 years in prison for child sex abuse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Lazcano, 49, was sentenced to 55 years in prison for his sexual abuse of two children over a five-year period.…
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25 states, including New Mexico, sue Trump admin over SNAP benefits
On Tuesday, more than two dozen states, including New Mexico, and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts suing the Trump…
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527,000+ migrants deported since President Trump retook office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — DHS announced that officials have removed more than 527,000 migrants since President Donald Trump retook office in January.…
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El Pasoan charged with robbery after traffic incident on N. Desert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested Alfredo Marquez, Jr. and charged him with robbery and criminal mischief after a traffic incident on…
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New Mexico podcast amplifies voices of missing and murdered Indigenous women
Originally Published: 28 OCT 25 11:48 ET By Nicholas Gallo Click here for updates on this story NEW MEXICO (KOAT) — Sheyashe…
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Texas AG sues makers of Tylenol over hiding alleged links to autism
Paxton claimed Tylenol was deceptively marketed to pregnant women. By Mary Kekatos and Will McDuffie October 28, 2025, 6:56 AM Texas Attorney…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Extreme temperature drop could bring near freezing temps
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are under an ABC-7 First Alert as we monitor the impacts of a backdoor cold front. Temperatures are expected to drop…
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Dodgers ride Shohei Ohtani’s historic night to a marathon extra inning win in World Series Game 3
Originally Published: 28 OCT 25 02:58 ET Updated: 28 OCT 25 04:26 ET By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue…
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Scam Alert: New Mexicans targeted by fake tax department letters
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is warning the public of a mail fraud campaign. The department says…
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El Paso Sector sees decrease in migrant encounters along the border
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection released its operational statistics for last month, closing Fiscal Year 2025,…
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Former Las Cruces Police Officer on trial for murder
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Felipe Hernandez, a former Las Cruces Police Officer, went on trial for murder Monday, October 27, 2025. He is facing…
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Man arrested for DWI in Clint
CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested Victor Rodriguez, Jr., 39, after a crash near Celum Road and Coffin Road in Clint Saturday. The crash…
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Doña Ana County Commissioners sued over Project Jupiter support
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environmental Law Center filed a lawsuit against the Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners…
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CRRUA residents frustrated with water line breaks
Another water main break left parts of Sunland Park and nearby neighborhoods without water over the weekend — the latest in a string of outages…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Comfortable morning, cooler temps on the way
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are leaning comfortable to start your work week, however cooler temps are on the way. Today we will once again see a…
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SNAP Benefits in New Mexico could end due to the government shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The government shutdown is affecting SNAP benefits across the nation. If the government doesn’t reopen by November 1st, food…
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Dangers to know before Halloween trick-or-treating
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind parents of how to keep children safe during trick-or-treating this Halloween. Sheriff Oscar…
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Community honors victims of crime with annual walk in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– More than 100 people gathered this weekend for the annual Victims of Crime Walk, honoring lives lost to violence and…
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Military Monday: Recognizing Manuel Salas
ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today, we are recognizing Manuel Salas, a U.S. Army…
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Sensory-friendly Halloween fun
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Five Point Lion’s Club hosted Halloween fun that included everyone. They held their Second Annual Boo Bash that…
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Crash seriously injured one
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A motorcycle crash left at least one person injured. El Paso Fire says the crash was reported about 6:51 p.m. at Montana and…
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UMC Hosts ATV safety event offering free helmets and hands-on training
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC), in partnership with the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, invited the community…
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