Ghost Listing: NMSU student loses months of savings to fake apartment listing
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — With college classes returning this fall, some students scramble to secure an apartment. For one New Mexico State…
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Pediatrician on how underlying health issues can be revealed in school
As students return to the classroom it’s important for them to get their health checked to see if anything prevents your child from learning. There’s…
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Neighboring businesses see opportunity after iFLY closes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After iFLY El Paso announced its closure on social media, the community questioned what’s next for the building. According…
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Police charge El Paso man accused of kicking puppy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police arrested and charged a man with animal cruelty (torture), according to a news release sent Wednesday.…
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Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain
CNN By Max Foster, CNN (CNN) — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to Britain, CNN understands. Prince Harry and Meghan…
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Marathon refinery incident released more than 15 tons of pollutants: Reports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality released the final reports on two incidents at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery…
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UTEP professor warns grocery prices may rise with oil costs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many Americans are struggling to afford groceries. As oil prices rise, grocery prices climb with them. University of Texas…
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CBP, Border Patrol agents rescue injured hiker from Franklin Mountains
UPDATE (Aug. 19, 2026): U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the El Paso Sector said the hiker fell and injured himself during a hiking trip…
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Growing senior population in El Paso prompts new clinic to open
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A growth in El Paso’s senior population attracted a new, senior-focused clinic in the Lower Valley. Conviva Senior Primary…
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Lindsay Clancy’s mother says daughter thought medication was ‘destroying her mind’ as defense begins case in murder trial
By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Lindsay Clancy’s defense on Monday started calling its own witnesses – several of whom described her as a…
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El Paso man arrested after pursuit, brief standoff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies charged a 23-year-old man with evading arrest and crashing into a vehicle during a pursuit, the El Paso County…
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Gov. Abbott proposes directing 70% of school district spending to classrooms during El Paso visit
UPDATE (Aug. 19, 2026): Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a new education initiative that would require school districts to dedicate 70% of…
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Las Cruces cooling centers open through Aug. 26
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Temperatures in Las Cruces could return to the triple digits at least into early next week. The City of Las Cruces said…
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Juarez implements New World screwworm prevention measures
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Tuesday, the Juarez Municipal Government said it’s working to strengthen efforts to detect and combat New World…
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Beware of apartment, house hunting scams
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — House hunting has evolved with tech-savvy tools like Zillow and Apartments.com, but for one Las Cruces family, this type…
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KLAQ’s haunted house returns for another year of spooky tradition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Halloween tradition returns Oct. 1. The KLAQ Haunted House Experience will bring a month of scares and…
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City of Socorro to join El Paso Transit Authority, continues free microtransit service
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Socorro agreed to rejoin the El Paso Transit Authority (ETA). Starting Oct. 1, Socorro will operate and maintain…
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Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton for top FDA job
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has nominated White House Domestic Policy Council Deputy Director Heidi Overton to be the next…
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Art, interaction help kids overcome mental health challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –When it comes to kids, mental health and social participation are deeply connected. Some local young people are getting help…
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Small earthquake felt near Jal, New Mexico
JAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded just outside of Jal, New Mexico, Tuesday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey said…
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ABC-7 welcomes home Mauricio Casillas as new evening anchor
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — KVIA ABC-7 is proud to announce the return of one of the Borderland’s most familiar faces. Mauricio Casillas, an El Paso…
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Canutillo High School principal resigns
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) – The Canutillo Independent School District is now looking for a new principal for Canutillo High School after former…
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Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro represents families impacted by Marathon refinery incident
EL PASO, Texas — Two weeks after tons of pollutants emitted from the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in South-Central El Paso, impacted residents still…
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iFLY El Paso permanently closed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – iFLY El Paso bid farewell to El Paso on their Facebook page Tuesday afternoon. The post reads, “iFLY El Paso is now…
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Vehicle catches fire on Transmountain
UPDATE (4:36 p.m.): El Paso police said all lanes have reopened. The El Paso Fire Department said the vehicle fire didn’t injure anyone. EL PASO,…
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El Paso City Council adopts fiscal year 2027 budget
UPDATE (4:30 p.m.) — City council voted to reduce the proposed budget by $6,495,971 to adopt it. City Council said it approved the fiscal year 2027…
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18-year-old driver allegedly drank 14 beers before deadly crash near Fort Bliss gate
UPDATE (Aug. 18, 2026) — According to Gallegos’ arrest affidavit, he allegedly admitted to drinking 13 to 14 beers before the crash. Right before…
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Teams announced for 2026 WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational
(Courtesy: Sun Bowl Association) EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl Association and WestStar have announced the four teams playing in the 65th Annual…
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US Sen. Cornyn announces nearly $190k grant for El Paso County law enforcement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn said the Department of Justice awarded $189,848 in federal grant funding to El Paso County…
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Canutillo ISD names candidates running in school board election
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District announced the candidates running for four open seats on its board of trustees.…
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