CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Civil Protection Department (DGPC), along with its branches, the Fire and Rescue Departments, reactivated its warming center/temporary shelter for those in need to stay overnight due to the cold temperatures. In a news release, the Civil Protection Department said that, due to early warnings of low temperatures, the
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Former Chihuahua Governor and Ciudad Juárez Mayor Francisco Barrio Terrazas has died. Barrio Terrazas was a member of the Mexican Partido Acción Nacional (PAN) Party, and one of the first to break the one-party rule of the PRI when elected to office. The Chihuahua native served as mayor of Juárez from 1983
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UPDATE (5:13 a.m.) — Horizon Fire said the fire is under control. Crews are putting out hot spots left on the scene. CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said a fire impacted one business in Clint Monday night. The Horizon Fire Department said multiple agencies and crews are working to put
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RUSTON, Louisiana – Kaseem Watson (16 points) and Elijah Jones (11 points) each extended their double-digit scoring streaks, but the UTEP men’s basketball team was unable to shake off a sluggish start in a 75-63 setback at LA Tech in the Conference USA opener for both squads Monday evening. The Bulldogs (8-4, 1-0 CUSA) came
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It will be a chilly start to our Tuesday with lows around freezing with some clouds here and there. With a decent amount of sunshine, I expect temperatures to warm to the mid and upper 50s. Clouds will gradually increase later in the day on Wednesday, but we should be able to see a pretty
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A cold front moving through the Borderland is bringing noticeably cooler temperatures and gusty winds, but it hasn’t stopped people from getting out and about. Families bundled up for evening walks, while others headed out for dinner or ran errands before temperatures dropped further after sunset. The cooler air is expected to stick around overnight,
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez, along with the State of Chihuahua, have recorded similar numbers of homicides in recent years, but according to the Chihuahua Secretary of Public Safety (SSPE) or the Chihuahua State Police, this year they are set to close 2025 with a decrease compared to last year. According to
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MESQUITE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Former Dona Ana County Sheriff Deputy Joshua Benjamin Montelongo is charged with two counts of criminal sexual penetration and one count of false imprisonment. Court documents state that on December 16, 2025, Montelongo allegedly sexually assaulted the victim. The victim told investigators that they had told Montelongo they did not
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sun Bowl week is officially underway in El Paso as the city prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl matchup between Duke and Arizona State on December 31. Both teams arrived over the weekend and have already begun taking part in events throughout the
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino will open its 2026 horse racing season Friday with a revised schedule, marquee events and optimism fueled by new ownership and a landmark property sale. Eric Alwan, Sunland Park Racetrack announcer, said the track continues to defy expectations after decades of change and challenge.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Fire Department officials are investigating a fire that broke out on Mesquite Street Sunday morning. The fire burned a house on the 700 block of Mesquite Street just after 5:30 a.m. Firefighters arrived at the house to find heavy smoke and fire coming out of the windows
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today, we are recognizing Aaron Rocha, whose parent wishes a safe deployment. We thank you for your service. You can send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A strong cold front arrives to the Borderland, bringing gusty east winds and much cooler temperatures to El Paso and Las Cruces. This, continuing the cooler conditions we saw since Sunday with a backdoor cold front. Scattered wintry precipitation is possible across southern New Mexico and Far West Texas, with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As colder temperatures move into the borderland, many families are already thinking ahead — not just about staying warm, but about looking out for others. For many families in El Paso, winter preparation starts with the basics — warmer clothes, hot coffee, and time together at home. “The weather feels
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With just three days remaining until the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl kicks off, excitement continues to build across El Paso as teams and fans prepare for the holiday tradition. The Arizona State Sun Devils arrived El Paso on Sunday and quickly started to enjoy everything the Borderland has to
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UPDATE: El Paso Police say a man in his 50s was “kicked out of a bar” at 4907 Crossroads in the Upper Valley just after 1 a.m. Police were called out to the business after the man started jumping on cars in the parking lot. Police arrived to find the man “intoxicated” and they arrested
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a silver truck that was weaving in and out of traffic in the Horizon area. Within five minutes, according to a Sheriff’s Office release, deputies saw the truck headed west on I-10 near mm 35 and tried to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – This summer, New Mexico State University students traveled to Puerto Rico to study the coffee industry — but what they brought back was more than research. “Most of my career goals do take me to Latin America in the first place,” said That interest took Denisse Banuelos to Puerto
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – It’s that time of year winter when winter has arrived, and according to the National Weather Service in El Paso lower temperatures are headed to the borderland. Early Saturday morning TxDOT crews were on the roadway prepping for any black ice or freezing. Crews winterize roads by applying brine, a salt and
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A brewery in Las Cruces is closing its doors for a final time. Bosque Brewery Company is based out of Albuquerque and had become a New Mexico tradition for many. The closures of all of their taprooms comes after their request for Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing was denied by a
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CD. JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) – The Specialized Unit for Juvenile Criminal Justice of the Northern District Attorney’s Office in Chihuahua filed charges against a 17-year-old boy for his alleged participating in the aggravated kidnapping of nine migrants in Juarez. Investigation reports show that on Dec. 22 the teen along with several other people were guarding
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Mariachis and folklorico dancers welcomed the Arizona Sun Devils to the Sun City. The Sun Bowl Association is hosting the Sun Devils and the Duke Blue Devils for the 92nd Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. The game kicks off at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the Sun Bowl. This
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SAN MIGUEL, New Mexico (KVIA) — San Miguel City Market has stood on the same corner for nearly a century, serving generations of families and becoming a place filled with memories for those who grew up walking through its doors. The small neighborhood store recently marked its 100th anniversary, a milestone that brought longtime customers
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Our ABC-7 First Alert continues for the chance of a wintry mix and snow and a cold and windy Monday morning in the Borderland. Gusty easterly winds could be up to 30 mph. Here’s the timeline for our weather this week: Rain showers will be possible Sunday night… after midnight the rain will turn to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After four years in navy blue and silver, Del Valle’s star quarterback Jake Fette made the switch, wearing maroon and gold for his first practice as an Arizona State Sun Devil on Sunday at Eastwood High School. “It’s crazy, you get thrown into it at the end of the year
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP women’s basketball team (7–3) continues its homestand on Monday as the Miners host NAIA opponent University of the Southwest at the Don Haskins Center. Tipoff is set for 7 PM M.T. UTEP enters the matchup 6–1 at home, looking to build momentum in the second game of a
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RUSTON, Louisiana (KVIA) — The UTEP men’s basketball team (4-7) will lock up at LA Tech (7-4) in the Conference USA opener for both squads at 5:30 p.m. MT/6:30 p.m. CT Monday. It is the first of three straight on the road to christen league play for the Miners, something that hasn’t happened since the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — For one last time in 2025, NM State (3-8) suits up as it sets to host in-state foe Eastern New Mexico (7-4, 3-0 LSC) on Monday, Dec. 29, at the Pan American Center. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. MT in Las Cruces, with the game streaming live on
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Following a week away, NM State (8–3, 1–0 CUSA) returned to the floor on Sunday at the Pan American Center against the University of the Southwest (4-9,1-6 RRAC). The Aggies used double digit scoring efforts from five different Aggies to defeat the Mustangs 104-33. After trading buckets on each
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As colder temperatures approach the Borderland, El Paso residents are beginning to prepare for winter weather and the challenges it can bring. Aliana Ramirez Centeno says the mild conditions right now allow her to enjoy time outdoors with her children, but she knows that won’t last. “We’re prepared for the cold because we know the
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