CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua State Police seized multiple items during an inspection at CERESO No. 3 in Ciudad Juarez, one of the prisons from south of the border. During the search, authorities found several knives, scissors, lighters, and pipes. Clothing, shoes, and USB cables for cell phones and other stuff were also seized.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol Chief for the El Paso Sector Walter N. Slosar continues to warn those attempting to cross into the US illegally. He says agents in Clint, Texas arrested a group of migrants, including the person smuggling them. Slosar says that the alleged smuggler now faces federal prosecution.
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Update (September 9, 2025): El Paso Police just released a statement on the incident that happened at a Cincinnati Entertainment District bar on Saturday. Two men were arrested. One was accused of assaulting a security guard. Video of the incident appeared to show a police officer use force while quelling the chaotic scene at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Angelica Lujan, the mother of Xavier Guadalupe Hernandez, the 30-year-old man who died after a confrontation with police officers on I-10, is planning to sue the City of El Paso and those involved in her son’s death. ABC-7 reported last month that the autopsy report on Hernandez’s death was ruled
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Fort Bliss soldier is facing aggravated battery and other charges in Las Cruces. Las Cruces Police say that Ryder Scott is charged with aggravated battery on a household member causing great bodily harm, false imprisonment, interference with communication, and battery against a household member. Officers arrested Scott on Friday,
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“The Sinaloa Cartel’s reach is vast and unremitting,” a DEA officials said. By Jon Haworth September 9, 2025, 1:28 AM The Drug Enforcement Administration said that it arrested over 600 people during a weeklong operation targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel. The arrests were “aimed at dismantling the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the world’s most violent
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DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Environmental Law Center is calling for action after Doña Ana County Commissioner Shannon Reynolds posted the personal information of residents opposed to Project Jupiter, a proposed data center development in Santa Teresa. According to NMELC, Reynolds used Facebook on Sept. 5 to publish the name,
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By Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 9, 2025 “Abbott expected to issue executive order setting age requirements for THC-products, other restrictions” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to The Blast,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — What if the biggest obstacle holding you back isn’t the world around you but the story you’re telling yourself? That’s the message Marianne Renner is sharing during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. A survivor of both depression and addiction, Renner now coaches others on the power of self-talk and how
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- 988 Day, a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Emergence Health Network is encouraging the community to unleash their creativity by painting rocks and placing them throughout the El Paso community. Emergence Health Network hopes to enhance public awareness of the mental health support
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College football is a brutal, high-impact sport that tests the physical and mental limits of young athletes. But what happens when you put on the pads at 59 years old? That’s exactly what Mike Flynt did in 2007 at Sul Ross State University. Now, his inspirational story is headed to movie theaters across the country
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures will once again trend hot as we remain dry through the region. Rain chances do look slim today resting between 0-10%. Rain chances are looking to remain low over the next few days as dry air continues to push in leaving a slight chance for thunderstorms for the Sacramento
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UPDATE: El Paso Police say two people were shot possibly outside of a home. A man in his 30’s died as a result of his injuries. A woman in her 20’s was taken to the hospital. Traffic in the area is being diverted after several road closures near the area by the Tierra Del Sol
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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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