Mountain West Conference reveals UTEP’s 2026 conference opponents; UTEP to host Oregon State
EL PASO, Texas – The Mountain West Conference announced UTEP’s league foes for the 2026 season on Thursday. Mountain West foes…
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Congresswoman Escobar sends letter expressing concerns over Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Congresswoman Veronica Escobar sent a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons…
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ABC-7 partnering with Vitalant for holiday blood drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is partnering with Vitalant for a holiday blood drive, happening Thursday, December 18, 2025. Stop by the ABC-7…
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Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry
By Kit Maher, Steve Contorno, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expedite the…
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Top baby names of 2025 in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Olivia and Noah were the most popular baby names in New Mexico this year. That is according to the new data released…
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Juárez traffic police officer highlights unusual incident while patrolling at international bridge
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On December 9, Oliver Rivera Peña, an officer with the Road Safety Coordination Department in Juárez (CGSV), was…
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Flu season is back: Pediatrician’s concerns during holidays
In the winter, a lot of viruses spread and can cause respiratory infections, the one increasingly spreading right now is the flu, the peak season…
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How Texans can get their share of $10.5 billion in unclaimed funds
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County residents could be entitled to a portion of the $10.5 billion in unclaimed property safeguarded by the state.…
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11 Tren de Aragua members indicted in federal racketeering case
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — 11 Tren de Aragua gang members, primarily from Venezuela, are facing federal racketeering charges in New Mexico.…
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More photos from Epstein’s estate released by House Democrats as deadline to release DOJ files looms
By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate Thursday — the latest in…
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He spent 20 years at SpaceX. Now, he’s making history with its biggest competitor
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — A Blue Origin rocket will soon launch carrying an unconventional passenger in a history-making moment made…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Another comfortable afternoon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Your Thursday is looking like another great weather day. Temps start off cool but warm to above average through the…
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Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%
Originally Published: 18 DEC 25 08:33 ET By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Inflation slowed in November, a welcome change for Americans weighed down…
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Troops will receive $1,776 checks before Christmas, Trump announces
Originally Published: 17 DEC 25 22:26 ET Updated: 18 DEC 25 00:34 ET By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he…
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DEA finds purple fentanyl with animal tranquilizer in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s DEA said they found purple fentanyl with xylazine, a type of animal tranquilizer. This type of opioid has been…
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U.S. strikes another boat in eastern Pacific, killing 4
Originally Published: 17 DEC 25 20:38 ET Updated: 17 DEC 25 20:47 ET By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The US military conducted a…
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Salvation Army needs help spreading Christmas joy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For Elia Kennedy, the sound of a small bell signals more than the start of the holiday season. It represents nearly five…
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Watch: President Trump addressing the nation Wednesday night
President Donald Trump will deliver remarks to the nation at 7 p.m. MT. The White House said his speech will highlight the administration’s…
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Motorcyclist who died in crash on Northwestern identified
Update (4:30 PM): Special Traffic Investigators say that motorcyclist Sergio Valenzuela was killed in this morning’s crash on Northwestern Drive.…
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Two people injured after semi jackknifed on I-10 West at Zaragoza; fuel spilled on highway
Update (2:40 PM): All lanes of traffic on on I-10 West at Zaragoza have been reopened. Update (12:18 PM): El Paso Police say that officers are…
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Family of fallen Las Cruces Police officer receive a mortgage-free home
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- Tunnel to Towers Foundation is providing a mortgage-free home to the family of Jonah Hernandez, a Las Cruces Police…
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New EPISD superintendent to make $360,000 a year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dr. Brian Lusk, El Paso Independent School District’s newly-selected superintendent, will be making an annual base salary of…
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Bario Azteca leader pleads guilty in 2010 U.S. Consulate murders case
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eduardo Ravelo, aka Tablas, 57, pleaded guilty to murder in aid of racketeering, in addition to other crimes, for his role…
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The Oscars will abandon broadcast TV for YouTube starting in 2029
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — The Oscars telecast will move from broadcasting to streaming in 2029, switching from ABC to YouTube — a…
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Pellicano widening project back on track, led by new construction company
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Construction is moving along on the long-delayed Pellicano Drive widening project, a major East El Paso roadway that…
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Anthony man sentenced to life in prison for child exploitation
ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Anthony, New Mexico resident Othon Jorge Zamarripa, 35, was sentenced to life in prison for multiple child exploitation…
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Fire burns house in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A house on the 1800 block of Lester Avenue caught fire Tuesday evening. Fire crews were called out just before 7…
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New DNA technology identifies remains found in Minnesota as World War II veteran from El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Investigators used the latest DNA technology to identify the remains of a missing World War II veteran and El Paso native.…
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Winter energy costs can rise, how to reduce your bill this season
Temperatures are dropping as we approach the winter season, which means your electricity bill can increase. A study from the National Energy…
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Fort Bliss garrison commander visits ABC-7
FORT BLISS, Texas (KIVA) — Fort Bliss Garrison Commander Col. Michael V. Soyka will visit the ABC-7 studio to discuss his role as garrison…
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