Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally returns to Las Cruces for first time in 14 years
UPDATE: Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally organizers say rain or shine the pilots are ready for anything. If weather doesn’t allow for flying they might…
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Man accused of killing New Mexico State Police officer pleads guilty
TUCUMCARI, New Mexico (KVIA) — Jaremy Smith, the man accused of killing NMSP Officer Justin Hare, changed his plea to guilty on multiple charges…
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Dutch museum to return sacred items stolen from Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribe
YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Netherlands is returning sacred Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribe artifacts. The items, currently housed at the…
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Mexican authorities to offer more job opportunities to migrants stranded in Juárez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The state of Chihuahua through its Population State Council (COESPO) and the National Employment Service Department (SNE)…
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E.coli bacteria found in EL Paso water well
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A well that is not currently in use tested positive for E.coli on January 15th according to Texas Commission on…
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Socorro ISD superintendent surprise visits schools, rewarding students for high attendance
The Socorro Independent School District superintendent surprised several schools of all grade levels to recognize and celebrate them for achieving…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Strong wind gusts and dust Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We still remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the impacts of two approaching weather systems. One bringing strong winds and…
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SpaceX executes ‘chopsticks’ booster catch but Starship spacecraft explosion temporarily diverts flights
Originally Published: 16 JAN 25 17:40 ET Updated: 17 JAN 25 06:49 ET By Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for…
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BREAKING: Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire-hostage deal
From CNN’s Dana Karni and Mick Krever The Israeli security cabinet on Friday approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced in Qatar on…
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UTEP defeats Liberty in nail-biting CUSA clash on the road, 72-70
LYNCHBURG, Virginia – Junior Ahamad Bynum buried a pull-up jump shot from just inside the arc with 2.9 seconds left to send the UTEP men’s…
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NMSU takes down FIU, 59-52; Aggies win 7th straight, 4-0 in conference play
MIAMI, Florida – Fresh off an impressive victory over I-10 rival UTEP in El Paso, NM State (11-6, 4-0) embarked on a challenging road trip, traveling…
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Community Invited to “Star Ceiling” Public Illumination at El Paso Museum of Art
EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)—The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) and the El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA) invite the…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Winds kick up with some blowing dust and sand Friday
The winds will kick up as we head throughout the day Friday. Gust will hit 40 mph from the SW at the peak. The winds will likely be fairly strong…
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NOVA Career Institute welcomes community to grand opening of new education facility
A new school in El Paso welcomed several community members and local businesses to their campus for their grand opening, inviting them to learn more…
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ABC-7 at 4: Healthcare 2025 and Beyond
El Paso, TX (KVIA_TV)- Managing your health in 2025 is likely to be shaped by advancements in technology, healthcare, an increased focus on…
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16-year-old girl drowns in Rio Grande, recovered in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — New details are emerging about the drowning of a 16-year-old Mexican girl in the Rio Grande last summer. The…
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Community Champions: UTEP cheer team headed to national competition
EL PASO, Texas – The UTEP cheer team will be putting their best cheers forward as they head to a national competition this week. The Miners will head…
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Accused catalytic converter thief caught in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police arrested 24-year-old David Earl Hardy for allegedly stealing catalytic converters. Officials charged Hardy…
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Mom says she can’t serve on a jury because she’s breastfeeding
WVTM, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, CNN By Lisa Crane Click here for updates on this story MORRIS, Alabama…
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David Lynch, director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive’, dead at 78
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — David Lynch, an influential director known for his unique and surrealistic films and TV shows including “Blue…
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Bob Uecker, known as ‘Mr. Baseball’ and as the legendary voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, dies at age 90
Originally Published: 16 JAN 25 11:59 ET Updated: 16 JAN 25 12:18 ET By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — Bob Uecker, the legendary voice of the Milwaukee…
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El Pasoan sentenced for running migrant smuggling organization
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 28-year-old El Pasoan Mark Anthony Holguin received a 57 month sentence in federal court for conspiracy to transport…
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Johnson removes Republican chair of House Intelligence Committee
Originally Published: 15 JAN 25 20:18 ET Updated: 16 JAN 25 02:30 ET By Annie Grayer, Kit Maher and Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike…
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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from food, drinks and ingested drugs in the US
Originally Published: 15 JAN 25 10:06 ET Updated: 15 JAN 25 10:50 ET By Kristen Rogers, CNN Editor’s note: Get inspired by a weekly roundup on…
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ABC-7 First Alert: Calm today, winds and gusty dusty conditions arrive tomorrow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for the impacts of two approaching weather systems. One bringing strong winds and dusty…
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Fire burns old Fabens high school campus
Update: Fire Marshall and Chief of El Paso County Emergency Services District #2, Roger Esparza, told ABC-7 that the fire started inside of the old…
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Canutillo ISD hosts community meeting on 2024 bond projects
CANUTILLO, TX (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District will host a community meeting tonight to provide updates and gather input on their…
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ABC-7 First Alert – Strong winds Friday with some blowing dust; colder next week
Temps will stay a little above normal for Thursday and Friday. Strong winds pay a visit Friday with SW/W gusts around 40 mph with some blowing dust…
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2024 City of El Paso election most expensive in last decade
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Campaign and donor spending broke the bank in more ways than one in 2024 for the City of El Paso. Between the races for…
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FBI, Texas Rangers investigate shots fired at federal officer, one person in custody
(UPDATE, 8:15 p.m.) – A U.S. Marshal spokesperson confirmed to ABC-7 that an operation was being conducted by the Lonestar Fugitive Task Force. They…
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