Temperatures will stay hot for the next several days, getting close to triple digits. The hottest days will be Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a slight chance that storms will arrive later this week, as temperatures will slowly cool down.
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CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem posted on her X account over the weekend the arrest of 33 migrants and two human smugglers after federal agencies dismantled a human smuggling attempt. According to her social media post, a driver rolled over while trying to evade Border Patrol agents and led
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EL PASO (KVIA) — Health experts confirm kissing bugs are present in El Paso County. The insects carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease, a rare but potentially serious illness that can impact both humans and pets. Doctors say the disease often goes unnoticed because symptoms can be vague at first. “Chagas disease is difficult
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced new actions to fight the cotton jassid, also known as the two-spotted leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula), recently found on hibiscus plants in Texas. The infected plants were shipped from Costa Farms Nursery and its subsidiaries in Florida to stores across Texas, including in El Paso.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Officials confirmed to ABC-7 that there was a shooting at Young Park Saturday evening. The Las Cruces Police Department Public Information Officer, Dan Trujillo, has confirmed reports of shots fired at Young Park Saturday evening. Trujillo said that officers were dispatched to Young Park where they were able to
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UPDATE: Police have identified the person who was killed in the collision as 52-year-old, David Carmine O’Conner. According to officials, the Special Traffic Investigations unit responded to the 4600 block of Pershing to a collision involving an electric-assisted bicycle. Investigators say that O’Conner was struck from behind and was thrown from the bicycle. The driver
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ROSWELL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Jeffrey Ramon Diaz, 43, pleaded guilty to federal charges. Federal prosecutors say law enforcement officers arrested Diaz after he made multiple bomb threats to government offices across several states. Diaz, a Roswell, New Mexico resident, made threatening calls to agencies and offices across the country. Diaz identified himself by name
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Week 2 of the Borderland Blitz saw exciting games, big scores, and some incredible highlights. ABC-7’s Adrian Ochoa, Bea Martinez, and the whole Borderland Blitz team bring you a complete look at the action, and take you through every important moment. Riverside High School takes on Parkland High School Get
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By John Fritze, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday backed President Donald Trump’s push to allow immigration enforcement officials to continue what critics describe as “roving patrols” in Southern California that lower courts said likely violated the Fourth Amendment. The court did not offer an explanation for its decision, which came
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TX Dot’s Jennifer Wright joins us with an update on the I-10 widening West Project which has been underway in northwest El Paso for just over three years now. Traffic Alerts: Courtesy (TX Dot El Paso) I-10 Widening West Monday, September 8 through Saturday, September 13 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 (as needed) •
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Electric Company Charitable Foundation established a $25,000 endowment earmarked for Student Success at the University of Texas at El Paso. “Through this endowment, we are investing not only in individual students, but in the long-term success of our community,” said Robert Almanzán, Foundation Board President. “With so many UTEP
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We start off the work week with a rapid warm up along with mostly dry conditions. Throughout the region we are anticipating a hot day with temps trending above normal. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 96, Las Cruces is expected to reach a high of 93.
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA)– A stray dog nicknamed “Boxcar Willie” is safe and recovering after a dramatic rescue near Doniphan Dr. and Vinton Rd. Karen Washington, president of Pawsitive Rescuers, said in her 20 years of animal rescue, she’s never seen anything quite like it. “I got out of my car, tossed him a few French
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NM State Football played host to Tulsa on Saturday in a head-to-head matchup of 1-0 squads. The Aggies came back and took down the Golden Hurricane by a score of 21-14, earning their first 2-0 start in over a decade. Logan Fife led the way with 276 total yards
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Malachi Nelson threw four touchdowns, Hahsaun Wilson rushed for 117 yards, including breaking off the longest play from scrimmage in program history, Ashten Emory totaled three touchdowns, Kenny Odom (124) and Toric Goins Jr. (105) each hit the century mark in receiving yards, and Micah Davey racked up 14 tackles
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You might not feel it, but it could be silently damaging your heart.Updated guidelines from the American Heart Association now classify a blood pressure of 130/80 as hypertension and anything above 120 systolic is now considered a warning sign. Dr. Emiliano Z. Munoz, a local cardiologist, says this change could
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – A threat posted on social media against Camino Real Middle School has been deemed not credible according to Las Cruces Police. The Las Cruces Police stated they were aware of the threat and “investigators thoroughly looked into the matter and, at this time, have found no evidence to indicate
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EL PASO COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 45-year-old man on Saturday night after two people were sent to the hospital with gunshot wounds. It happened at the 14000 block of Loera in east El Paso just after 8 p.m. Deputies were sent to a call of an “aggravated
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Happy Sunday to the Borderland! We are expecting a much quieter day in the Borderland. Today is the beginning of warm/dry pattern, highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 90s from today to Wednesday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will remain in the area mountains, not much expected here. Starting Wednesday, rain chances
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) reported it passed the operational control arsenic tests for September. The utility authority is the water service provider for the Sunland Park and Santa Teresa areas in New Mexico. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, the maximum allowable arsenic contaminate
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HOLLOMAN AFB, New Mexico (KVIA) – Thousands gathered at Holloman Airforce Base to attend two events Saturday. The biennial Community Connections provides the community surrounding Holloman Airforce Base the opportunity to see aircraft display and meet with military personnel. The event was free and the public were able to enjoy live demonstrations, four different bands,
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By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Winning tickets for Saturday’s nearly $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot were sold in Missouri and Texas, the lottery said. “With final ticket sales, the Powerball jackpot came in at $1.787 billion – making it the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won,” the Multi-State Lottery Association, which runs the Powerball game,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- HSI Secretary Kristi Noem posted on her social media announcing the arrests of 35 undocumented immigrants. In the post Noem explains that two Mexican Nationals were arrested after the driver rolled over while trying to evade Custom and Border Patrol agents. The two were arrested on human smuggling charges. Noem also
Continue Reading After several days of unsettled conditions, the Borderland is shifting into a drier pattern today. Most areas will stay dry with just a slight chance of an isolated shower or storm east of the Rio Grande. Temperatures will climb back into the low to mid-90s, still running a couple of degrees below average for early
Continue Reading Our ABC-7 First Alert has been dropped for showers and thunderstorms. Rain chances will be lessen starting tomorrow. A line of thunderstorms rolled through El Paso and Las Cruces. The UTEP game at the Sun Bowl was delayed by lightning for 30 minutes. El Paso International Airport recorded .64 inches of rain. The weather station
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA)– The Sunland Park Fire Department and Doña Ana Fire Rescue are responding to an “Alert 3” plane crash at the Doña Ana County International Jetport. This is according to Sunland Park Fire. There have been no reports of injuries at this time. We will keep you update on air and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Families packed Veterans Park for the city’s “Be Ready Bash.” National Preparedness Month is celebrated in September each year, a time to raise awareness in the community about prepare for emergencies. “We want to ensure that the community not only celebrates, this month for national preparedness month, but also all
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Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article stated an incorrect time for the crash. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash at E. Paisano and S. Concepcion streets in south-central El Paso Saturday afternoon. It happened just before 2 p.m. El Paso Fire responded and said five patients refused transport by ambulance, two others
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ANTHONY, New Mexico (KVIA)– August is National Peach Month, but local growers and shoppers may have noticed a shortage of peaches this season. Experts say that although the region has seen more rainfall this year compared to previous seasons, it still isn’t enough to deeply water the roots of peach trees. “Peaches can be a
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