El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — The community is invited to the annual “Fun Walk” event. This walk will take place on November 15, 2025, at Ascarate Park. This is a Fundraising event with the goal of raising funds for health services. According to the Centro San Vicente health center, Last year the event helped raise
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Update (3:30 PM): Today a jury found former Las Cruces Police Officer Felipe Hernandez not guilty of 2nd degree murder and guilty of voluntary manslaughter. The judge says sentencing will happen 30 to 45 days from now. Hernandez will be remanded into custody and wait in jail for his sentencing hearing. He faces up to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The four defendants in the Young Park Shooting petitioned the court to have their trials heard separately. Nathan Rivas, Tomas Rivas, Gustavo Dominguez, and Josiah Ontiveros have all pleaded not guilty, and all defendants will be tried as adults. The shooting happened March 21, 2025 at Young Park in
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Police are looking into a shooting that injured two people Wednesday night. The shooting happened around 11:20 p.m. on the 1900 block of North Main Street in Las Cruces. Las Cruces police officers arrived to find two pedestrians, a 36-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man, injured by
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced they have implemented 34 presidential tariff actions directed by the Trump Administration. Through trade enforcement and revenue collection authorities, in September 2025 alone, CBP processed $294 billion in imports and identified $32 billion in duties owed. From the start of the administration through the
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Dia de los Muertos is one of the biggest celebrations in the borderland. ABC-7 spoke with the director of the Mexican American Cultural Center who says Mexican families are inviting their loved ones who passed away to return and connect with them. It’s a way of celebrating our loved ones and life with traditions like ofrendas, covered
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we wake up to near freezing temps this morning.. Some surrounding areas could see their first freeze of the season. El Paso and Las Cruces will wake up to lows between 35-45 degrees. These temps are the coolest we’ve seen in the
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October is Menopause Awareness Month — every woman will live it, yet not all recognize the signs or know how to cope with it. Local health and wellness experts share an unexpected menopause treatment: Yoga. Alejandra Gonzalez is a local yoga instructor who did her studies in India, and brought her knowledge of healing properties
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EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 9 of the high school football season went to the Franklin Cougars. Franklin running back Ernie Powers had a nice rushing touchdown in the game against Pebble Hills. Powers would end the game with a total of 8 touchdowns and
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By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — He’s only been in the majors for a little over a month but rookie starting pitcher Trey Yesavage has made quite a name for himself after a historic Game 5 performance to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council failed to approve a motion directing the city manager and city attorney to work with TSA and the FAA to review the lease agreement for the security checkpoint at the El Paso International Airport. At today’s meeting, city council heard then discussed the item, which intended
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All the ingredients are coming together for a cold Thursday morning. Clear skies, light winds and a pocket of colder air will allow for some areas to see the first freeze of the season. EL Paso will not drop to freezing but will experience temps in the lower 40s. The afternoon will become very nice
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–The Kelly Center for Hunger Relief is asking for help as it braces for an increase in families seeking food and other resources during the government shutdown. The nonprofit, which feeds hundreds of people each week, said demand has surged in recent weeks, reaching more than 1,000 individuals last week alone. “We’re
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Sunland Park City Council approved the annexation of more than 530 acres for the expansion of Rancho Santa Teresa. The newly annexed land is located north of Airport Road, as seen in the map below. The Rancho Santa Teresa subdivision will be built on this land. It will feature
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The uncertainty around how long the government shutdown may last has many people looking for ways to feed their family. The Kelly Center for Hunger Relief’s staff say that their goal is to make sure that no El Pasoan is experiencing food insecurity. The staff tells ABC-7 that recently they
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — Run Productions is inviting the community to the premiere of Sunset Memory. The feature film, directed by Pedro A. Espinoza and filmed in El Paso. Sunset Memory, tells the story of three friends facing an early midlife crisis. Produced by Run Productions, the film showcases local talent both in front
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced $30 million in state dollars to ensure food benefits continue amid the federal government shutdown. The funds will become available November 1, the same date that federal SNAP dollars are set to expire. The federal government shutdown has been going on since
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city’s first-ever community altar dedicated to animals. The “Pet Ofrenda” is part of Día de Los Muertos celebrations at the Mexican American Cultural Center, offering families a space to remember their beloved pets through photos, flowers, and handcrafted art pieces. At the heart of the display stands the Guardian
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A judge ruled in favor of the City of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department (EPPD) in the federal lawsuit Surface & Chaves v. Pacillas and the City of El Paso. Former EPPD supervisors John Surface and Adan Chavez were fired after an internal investigation found evidence of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Police say the motorcyclist involved in a crash on John Hayes in Far East El Paso has died. Police officials say they were notified of the death of Richard Max Randolph, 72, five days after the crash. Special Traffic Investigators say Randolph was riding his motorcycle north on John Hayes
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Calling all train fans and hobbyists — The El Paso Model Railroad and Historical Association is hosting an open house running model electrical trains. The association started at Fort Bliss in the 1950s, and members typically come to work on the layouts, run trains, and discuss association business. Members can also learn from others in
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Children’s Hospital Foundation will host the 3rd Annual Art From The Heart event. This year’s event will be held at La Viña Winery on Saturday, November 1st, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as the impacts of a backdoor cold front are felt through the region Wednesday and Thursday. Waking up Wednesday morning temperatures for El Paso Las Cruces will drop to the 40-50s that being said added winds will make temps feel as cool as
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Cooler air will arrive overnight and leave us with below average temperatures for Wednesday. Highs will be in the 60’s. The winds will be from the E/SE gusting to 30-35 mph for the west side of the area mountains – making it feel a little cooler. The coldest air will settle in for Thursday AM
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is First Responders Day. To show their appreciation, UMC and El Paso Children’s Hospital delivered baskets to firefighters and police officers. Hospital officials say that these baskets featured unique items to make first responders feel special for the work that they do. One firefighter who spoke to ABC-7 said
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Hundreds of high schoolers gathered this morning to share ideas on improving leadership. The Trans Pecos Association of Student Councils hosted its annual fall conference at Eastlake High School. El Paso’s boxing champ Stephanie Han was a speaker and delivered a speech encouraging the students. Han told the students they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For more than four months, federal court-appointed defense attorneys in El Paso and across the country have been working without pay. Cori Harbour, who has served as a Criminal Justice Act panel attorney for about 20 years, says she received her last payment on June 30. Since then, she and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Lazcano, 49, was sentenced to 55 years in prison for his sexual abuse of two children over a five-year period. Lazcano’s trial started on October 10 and lasted until October 20, when the jury convicted him of two counts of Continuous Sex Abuse of a Child Under 14, and
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On Tuesday, more than two dozen states, including New Mexico, and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts suing the Trump administration over the impending loss of SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown. About 42 million Americans are poised to lose their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits when federal funding comes to a halt
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — DHS announced that officials have removed more than 527,000 migrants since President Donald Trump retook office in January. DHS officials say that there are still more than two million migrants illegally in the country. In addition to the more than 527,000 migrants who have been deported, another 1.6 million have
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