Group of people apprehended in El Paso’s Upper Valley
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than a dozen people were taken into custody in the Upper Valley Friday night. Video captured by ABC-7 crews on the…
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35 migrants rescued from hot trailer in southern New Mexico
LA UNION, New Mexico (KVIA) — Border Patrol officials say agents rescued 35 migrants from a trailer this week. El Paso Sector Chief Anthony “Scott”…
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DeSantis recruiters eyed Catholic church for migrant flights that bishop calls ‘reprehensible’
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recruiters set their sights on Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the Texas border city of El Paso…
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El Paso Congresswoman calls on federal investigation after migrants flown to California
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Democratic Congresswoman Veronica Escobar wants a federal investigation to occur after migrants were flown to…
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Texas governor signs border legislation setting up flotation barriers along Rio Grande
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed what his office describes as critical border security legislation. This comes…
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Migrants in Juarez now camping at El Chamizal, waiting to cross into U.S.
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Migrants in Juarez who recently arrived at the border and who do not want to stay at local shelters have started to camp…
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‘Casa del Migrante’ in Juarez has new director after 13 years
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — One of the best known migrant shelter along the border has a new director. The former leader, Father Javier Calvillo,…
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House committee to discuss lifting of Title 42, impact on El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The House of Representatives Homeland Security Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee is holding a hearing Monday.…
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Officials: unlawful entries into El Paso down since lifting of Title 42
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Since the end of Title 42 on May 11, unlawful entries along the southern border have decreased 70% from their record…
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Venezuelan migrant charged with murder of Honduran woman found dead in El Paso motel room
UPDATE: Alvarado and Zuniga were not the only two migrants who booked into the room they were staying in, according to police. They said a family…
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Federal investigators break up human smuggling operation based in El Paso
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Homeland Security Investigations agents in El Paso say nine accused human smugglers were indicted May 18. Jose Luis…
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16 migrants flown by private jet from El Paso to California, flight triggers investigation
SACRAMENTO, California (KVIA) — California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta say the migrants arrived by private jet without…
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Venezuelan migrant arrested, accused of starting Juarez detention center fire that killed 40
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Officials detained a Venezuelan national accused of starting a fire inside a Juarez migrant detention center that killed…
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Bishop of Juarez calls for Mexican government to help migrants
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Diocese of Juarez organized a mass in support of migrants in the city, calling for support and empathy. The morning…
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Border Patrol agents use drone to rescue five migrants stranded near Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — El Paso Sector Border Patrol Chief Anthony “Scott” Good tweeted that agents stationed in Las Cruces helped rescue…
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City of Juarez raises awareness of addictions during World No Tobacco Day
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The city of Juarez certified city hall as a smoke-free space this World No Tobacco Day. The city wants to spread…
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Rise in search and rescues near Sunland Park, according to SPFD Chief
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Fire Chief Daniel Medrano told ABC-7 that his department has seen a rise in search and rescues over…
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Juarez officials shelter migrants waiting to cross border into U.S.
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A week after the city of Juarez set up a new migrant camp, some migrants are still staying in this new facility located a…
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El Paso chartering long-haul bus rides for migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned the county of El Paso is working with Los Misioneros bus company to transport migrants to other…
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‘La Feria Juárez’ starts tomorrow, will have two locations this year
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The famous Juarez fair will kick off this Thursday, May, 25 and it will run until July 9. A new feature the Feria this…
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Jail records show Sunland Park man charged with human smuggling
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Sunland Park man is facing a felony count of human smuggling. Deputy U.S. Marshals arrested 39-year-old…
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El Paso Congresswoman introduces new migration legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — El Paso’s congresswoman, Veronica Escobar, held a news conference on the steps of the Capitol Tuesday morning. Escobar…
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Migrants in Juarez moved from makeshift camp to a new one provided by the city
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Migrants who were still camping outside of Juarez’s city hall were asked to move to a new facility created by the city on…
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In Pursuit: Texas DPS migrant pursuits rise exponentially in 2023
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Department of Public Safety state trooper pursuits of suspected smugglers happened at an exponentially greater rate in…
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More Mexican soldiers set to arrive in Juarez on Monday
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — More Mexican troops are expected to arrive along the border in the following hours to enforce security and safety…
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Two people rescued from the canal along the border wall
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people have been rescued this morning from the canal. The rescue occurred at Loop 375 and Midway, in the Lower Valley.…
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Woman charged with human smuggling in Doña Ana County
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — 31-year-old Kyra Workman is facing human smuggling charges, according to Doña Ana County Detention Center…
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In Pursuit: The potential dangers of the Texas DPS migrant pursuit policy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An updated emergency driving and vehicular pursuit policy from U.S. Customs and Border Protection is now in effect. The…
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New details on alleged human smuggling plot that lead to Las Cruces man’s arrest
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Deputy U.S. Marshals arrested 25-year-old Dominic Montoya on human smuggling charges Wednesday, according to Dona…
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Las Cruces man arrested, charged with smuggling migrants
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Deputy U.S. Marshals arrested 25-year-old Dominic Montoya Wednesday. He was taken into custody at the Federal Court…
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