Motorcyclist seriously injured in central El Paso crash
UPDATE (05/24): El Paso police say motorcyclist Gabriel Ortiz, 45, was seriously injured when he struck a truck driven by Enrique Hernandez Carrillo,…
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Police: accidental overdose caused deaths of two brothers in northeast El Paso home
UPDATE (05/24): El Paso police say two men found dead in a northeast home were brothers who died of an accidental drug overdose. EL PASO, Texas — El…
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El Paso’s migrant response shaped by concerns of Abbott reaction, mayor says
EL PASO, Texas — Mayor Oscar Leeser on Monday said he didn’t call for a disaster declaration over the increasing number of migrants coming through…
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DASO: Man found with gunshot wound in back seat of car
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after finding a man with a gunshot wound in the back…
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Primary runoff election in El Paso kicks off, local expert predicts low voter turnout
EL PASO, Texas — Election Day in El Paso kicks off Tuesday. While there are several races to vote for, turnout continues to be an issue. “It’s hard…
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Lower valley crash sends three to the hospital
EL PASO, Texas – A lower valley crash has sent at least three people to the hospital. The crash happened Monday afternoon at 8515 Alameda. According…
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City does not take action on challenging mayor’s veto, once again extends city manager’s contract
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso city representatives voted not to discuss the Mayor’s veto last week regarding the City Manager’s contract extension but…
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Forest-wide closure ordered for Lincoln National Forest to begin Wednesday due to active wildfires and extreme fire danger
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — Starting Wednesday, May 25 at 8 a.m., the Lincoln National Forest will be closed off to public access across the entire 1.1…
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El Paso leaders vote to approve an emergency ordinance to help local leaders prepare for a potential migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas – An emergency ordinance was issued by the city Monday to help local leaders prepare for a potential migrant surge if and when Title…
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Driver arrested in upper valley after officer recognized car reported stolen
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police say an officer recognized a stolen Maroon Jeep Cherokee, which led to the arrest of the driver. Police say it…
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County Commissioners discuss more “creative” ways to address migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas – On the day Title 42 was supposed to be lifted, regional leaders continued to grapple with how to handle an anticipated surge in…
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Motorcycle crash at I-10 west near Executive
EL PASO, Texas – A motorcycle crash at I-10 and Executive has the right lane closed. The crash happened around 9 a.m. There is no estimated time…
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Officials say despondent man shot at Doña Ana County Sheriff deputy before deputy returned fire
UPDATE 10:25 a.m. — Doña Ana County Sheriff Kim Stewart says a man expressing suicidal comments lowered his shotgun toward a deputy and fired a…
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Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5
Three doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine offer strong protection for children younger than 5, the company announced Monday. Pfizer plans to give…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Rising gas prices ahead of the Memorial Day weekend
EL PASO, Texas — The question of how high gas prices could surge this summer kicks into overdrive as we near the Memorial Day weekend. Analysts with…
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El Paso community holds healing vigil to unite with Buffalo
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans arrived at the County Healing Garden Memorial at Ascarate Park Sunday evening for a day of remembrance for the…
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El Paso teen battling cancer, lives out a dream of hers
EL PASO, Texas — Most teens spend their Friday nights hanging out with their friends, but for Kaitlyn Llanez she spent hers living out a dream.…
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Fiesta de las Luces offers lucha libre, live music, food and more
EL PASO, Texas– Lovers of food, music and entertainment packed the streets of downtown El Paso for the second Fiesta de las Luces Saturday evening.…
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Details of officer-involved-shooting in Doña Ana County to come Monday
LAS CRUCES, NM — The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a suicidal call on Saturday. The incident resulted in an officer…
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Man walks into police department with gun shot injuries
EL PASO, TX–Police say a 37-year-old man with gun shot injuries walked into the El Paso Department’s Northeast Regional Command Center at 9600 Dyer.…
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What’s on Doppler’s Radar?: Evaluating what’s in our wind and dust storms
EL PASO, Texas – Our windy season will soon be wrapping up. It’s typically June when we can say goodbye to our almost consistent windy days.…
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Despite ruling on Title 42, biggest shelter in Juarez braces itself for migrant surge
CD. JUAREZ, Chihuahua – “La Casa del Migrante” is a place where countless migrants find a moment of refuge during their journey north of the…
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Las Cruces grad with liver transplant hopes to inspire others, serve in the medical field
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With gratitude for the doctors who saved her life as an infant, a Las Cruces teen graduating Friday plans to become a…
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Federal judge rules Title 42 restrictions must continue
UPDATE: The Justice Department intends to appeal a federal judge’s ruling to keep Title 42 in place. In a statement, spokesman Anthony Coley said:…
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How to protect yourself ahead of the Borderland’s mosquito season
EL PASO, Texas — The warmer months are here, and with the heat comes mosquito season. Jason Sarate program manager for Vector Control says El Paso…
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Traffic Alert: Crash at Loop 375 east at Padres in lower valley
EL PASO, Texas – A crash just after 4 p.m. at Loop 375 east at Padres in the lower valley has closed two lanes. According to the Texas Department…
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WATCH: We may see more migrant releases this week, says Director of Annunciation House shelter
UPDATE 10:30 a.m. — Ruben Garcia, director of Annunciation House shelter, says he expects more releases of immigrants to El Paso’s streets this…
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No state of emergency declaration yet El Paso County Judge tells New York Post
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego says the city and county of El Paso is opting not to declare a state of emergency yet,…
Continue Reading May 22, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
A Russian missile strike on an apartment block in Odesa, Ukraine, killed a family, including a 3-month-old baby, on Easter weekend. CNN’s Sara Sidner…
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Lucha libre dives into second downtown El Paso Fiesta de las Luces
EL PASO, Texas – Lucha libre will make its debut at the second series of the Fiesta De Las Luces event on Saturday. The free event will be held…
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