Ruidoso elk gets head stuck in metal chair
RUIDOSO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Ruidoso Police Department says New Mexico Game and Fish has evaluated an elk spotted with its head stuck in a…
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Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino opening day program happening tomorrow
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino is celebrating its opening day program tomorrow, featuring two thoroughbred…
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Upper Valley blaze put out by fire crews
Update (January 2, 2025): EPFD officials put out the blaze completely this morning. Investigators are on the scene. Most crews are now returning to…
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Active duty Army soldier Matthew Livelsberger named as suspect in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion: Official
By Josh Margolin, Alex Stone, Alexandra Hutzler, David Brennan, and Aaron Katersky January 2, 2025, 9:44 AM The suspected driver of the…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Warm for now, cold front brings freezing temps soon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Are ABC-7 StormTrack weather team has issued an ABC-7 First Alert for a cold front moving in next week. Freezing conditions…
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Franklin Mountains held first hike of 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– People around El Paso started their year with a 4-mile hike. According to hikers Mundy’s Gap trail is moderately difficult…
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Local leaders react to New Orleans tragedy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mayor Oscar Leeser said, “The horrific act in New Orleans was unconscionable. El Pasoans know well what it feels like when a…
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Pebble Hills High School marching band at the Tournament of Roses
PASADENA, California (KVIA) – The Pasadena Tournament of Roses set the stage for Pebble Hills High School Marching band to represent El Paso. This is…
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FBI is looking for “others” in connection to New Orleans attack, 15 dead
UPDATE: FBI thinks Jabbar “was not solely responsible” for the attack. Death count grows to 15. NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (KVIA) – The FBI identified…
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Tesla Cybertruck explodes at entrance of Trump Hotel in Las Vegas
(CNN) — Las Vegas authorities are investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion and fire at the entrance of the Trump International Hotel Wednesday…
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New Sheriff In Town: Oscar Ugarte sworn into office in midnight ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Newly-elected El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte is being sworn in at midnight. Ugarte is replacing Richard Wiles, who…
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New Year’s Day 2024 Closures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many offices in El Paso and Las Cruces are closed for New Year’s Day 2025. All El Paso City and County offices are closed.…
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Louisville wins 35-34 over Washington in the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Louisville Cardinals claim its second program Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl win after collecting a one-point victory over the…
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New Details: Teen injured in Las Cruces shooting near Frenger Park
Update (December 31, 2024): Las Cruces Police Department officials are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them. Police say…
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces couple are dead after an apparent murder-suicide, police say. “The male suspect, Dennis Wyatts, was…
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Several laws to take effect in Texas January 1
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The new year is here, and that means several laws passed during the 2023 legislative session will take effect in Texas on…
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Migrants arrested south of Juárez for allegedly killing a Mexican immigration agent
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexican law enforcement agencies from all three levels of government responded to an incident south of the city where a…
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Pebble Hills High School marching band is El Paso’s first participant in iconic Rose Parade
by Pablo Villa December 31, 2024 Bailey Cole followed her dad’s musical footsteps, a journey that has led to “the Granddaddy of Them All.”…
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Top Sunday Funday moments of 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As 2025 begins, ABC-7 is looking back at the most memorable moments from Sunday Funday in 2024. The weekly segment,…
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Sun Bowl teams visit El Paso hospitals
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The University of Washington and the University of Louisville football programs took trips to multiple El Paso hospitals…
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Convicted rapist found illegally entering the U.S. in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S Border Patrol agents arrested Mario Roberto Ochoa Zapata on December 27, 2024 after they found him illegally entering…
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NM DOJ investigation finds City of Las Cruces broke state transparency laws in city manager hiring process
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A state investigation found the City of Las Cruces broke the law earlier this year in the way they hired their new…
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Rep. Joe Moody named Texan of the Year by Dallas Morning News
DALLAS, Texas (KVIA) — The Dallas Morning News has named Rep. Joe Moody, who represents El Paso, a co-honoree of its 2024 Texan of the Year award.…
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Golden retriever attacked by dogs in Fabens adopted
Update: ABC-7 received an email from the golden retriever’s new owner, saying that he is happily adapting to his new home. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –…
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Sun Bowl week kicks off with Fan Fiesta
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Louisville Cardinals and Washington Huskies will meet in the 91st Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Game on Tuesday, Dec. 31.…
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Local reaction to the death of former President Jimmy Carter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Many people around the world are remembering Jimmy Carter, people in El Paso said they will always remember him as a great…
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Crash on I-10 West near Vinton
Update: El Paso Police say lanes are now open after crash investigation. TxDOT El Paso posted the westbound Vinton Exit remains closed due to safety…
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Former President Jimmy Carter dead at 100
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former United States President Jimmy Carter, a Noble Prize winner, died Sunday at the age of 100, according to Reuters. Carter…
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Lower Valley house fire displaces family, no injuries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Fire crews were able to put out a fire at a Lower Valley home early Saturday. It happened on the 8000 block of Bowen…
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Police say pedestrian died after being hit by vehicle on I-10 East at Santa Fe, all lanes closed
UPDATE: El Paso Police say Special Traffic Investigators responded to I-10 East after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. Police confirm the…
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