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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Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening across the Borderland, fueled by leftover tropical moisture and a passing disturbance. The strongest storms may produce heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning, with a risk of localized flash flooding—especially in the mountains. Highs will be cooler than normal, reaching the upper 80s in
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A proposed $165 billion data center and digital infrastructure campus could be coming to Santa Teresa, but not without pushback from residents demanding transparency and accountability. This was the first of a series of public meetings hosted by Borderplex Digital Assets, developers behind “Project Jupiter,” who presented the plan as
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EL PASO, Texas – UTEP will host UT Martin in the 2025 home opener on Saturday night. Proud partner GECU is the game sponsor, as the Miners and Skyhawks will kick off “Sun City Night” at 7 p.m. in Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets for Saturday’s contest are available at www.utepminers.com/tickets, by calling 915.747.UTEP, emailing tickets@utep.edu or by visiting the Eisenberg Family Ticket Office
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EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 1 of the high school football season went to the Bel Air Highlanders. The team received a box of cupcakes courtesy of Albertsons. As winners of the Sweet Play of the Week the Highlanders are also this week’s Community Champions.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As you drive through El Paso, it seems that on every major roadway, you’re seeing orange barrels. While most of us see it as an inconvenience, you have to look at the big picture that the work being done now, will benefit everyone in the future. How does TXDOT decide which
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Grammy-winning cellist Zuill Bailey brought music to life for kids at the Boys & Girls Club of El Paso. Bailey, along with the Balourdet Quartet, gave the students an interactive lesson about music. The students were able to explore various instruments and learn about the science of sound. The kids also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert as we see a moisture surge through the area. The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for today through Lincoln County NM. This includes Ruidoso area: Flood Watch in effect from September 5, 12:00 PM MDT until September 6, 03:00 AM
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 51 million Americans report living with chronic pain. Over the past few decades, experts say increased prescriptions of opioid medicatinos were seen as a quick fix, but it also led to widespread misuse. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Neurosurgeon, says, “All pain occurs in the brain. If your brain doesn’t
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By Tamar Michaelis, Ibrahim Dahman and Oren Liebermann (CNN) — Hamas on Friday released a video of two hostages being driven around Gaza City, in a move apparently aimed at swaying Israeli public opinion as the military ramps up its assault on the city. The propaganda video shows captive Guy Gilboa-Dalal in a car in
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Moisture will continue to stream across the Borderland overnight. More rain opportunities for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There could be a couple of spots that could see decent rainfall with some storms. Lots of clouds will hang around overnight and Friday, keeping temperatures a bit cooler. Highs on Friday will be in the upper 70s.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — College students looking to make new friends this semester may want to check their phones. Instagram has rolled out a new feature designed to help students connect with classmates on campus. It’s currently only available to verified college students in the U.S. From meeting new friends before move-in day to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexico’s consulates in the United States continue to provide the Mexican community with information and practical tools for understanding and exercising their rights, particularly in immigration matters. The Mexican Consulate in El Paso serves El Paso and Hudspeth counties, as well as nine other counties in southern New Mexico. “Locally, what we also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The President of the American Federation of Teachers for El Paso told ABC-7 that there have been reports of assaults on teachers and staff at five schools in EPISD so far this school year. Those include: Jefferson High School, Coronado High School, Irvin High School, Magoffin Middle School, and Moye Elementary School.
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El Paso District Attorney James Montoya spoke today about the decision to dismiss the charges against Oscar Solis, the man who had been charged with Intoxication Manslaughter in the death of Miguel Romero. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for the El Paso District Attorney’s Office confirmed to ABC-7 that the charges against a
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Update (3:58 PM): Firefighters were called out to Westway Boulevard just before 2 p.m. today. The Custom Crates and Pallets business, just across the street from Davenport Elementary, was on fire. The campus was not impacted, a school district spokesperson confirmed to ABC-7. The fire was extinguished by 3:30 p.m. There were no injuries reported.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jesus and Angel Jasso started taekwondo when they were 13 years old during the pandemic. The twins originally started because their parents wanted them to use their energy outside the house. “My husband just said get in the car, all of us including me, he didn’t even tell me where
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