Update: Campo del Sol, a new neighborhood in northeast El Paso, flooded again earlier this week. ABC-7 reached out to the company that built the development for a statement on what residents call an ongoing issue. Ryan Burkhardt, President of Franklin Mountain Communities, released the following statement: “Another torrential rainstorm occurred overnight on Sunday, July
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El Paso received some beneficial rainfall on Sunday and Monday – more is on the way. El Paso Int’l Airport recorded nearly .40″ over the 24-hour time period. Storms will develop to our south tonight and move north. Some cells will produce locally heavy rain, which could result in flooding issues, especially when it falls
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The American Red Cross said 57% of Hispanic people have Type O blood — the most in-demand type for blood transfusions. Only people with Type O can receive it. The American Red Cross West Texas Chapter is proud to announce the launch of the Los Donantes campaign. Seeking to raise
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Power outages caused by last night’s storm continued to impact residents in the Borderland even up to this morning, with some expressing frustration over the situation. While many reported their lights remained on, others experienced flickering lights throughout the night. Vice President of El Paso Electric Omar Gallegos stated that the
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Exciting news! An adorable toddler from El Paso has been nominated for “Toddler of the Year,” and we’d love your help to make her the winner. Lucia is hoping to win a competition for most adorable toddler, with the winner taking home a $25,000 prize and the opportunity to star in a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council unanimously voted to suspend Texas Gas Service’s proposed $41.1 million rate increase for 90 days. A city spokesperson explains that the suspension is intended “to protect residents from an immediate financial impact and allow the City to thoroughly evaluate the request.” The service filed the proposed
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is reintroducing Swormlure Bait to aid the ongoing battle against the New World screwworm (NWS). The NWS issue has shut down cattle imports from Mexico into the U.S. the last few months. Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that TDA is working with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council has accepted Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon’s retirement, effective August 1, 2025. Calderon has made headlines several times in the past few years. In December 2023, Calderon filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming it and some of its former and current staff members harassed and intimidated him following a gasoline
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EL PASO (KVIA) — Immigration issues and increased deportations have been top headlines over the last several months. ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala traveled to Central Mexico to see how Mexican families are being impacted financially. As their relatives living in the U.S. fear immigration crackdowns, they are working less, which in turn decreases the amount they
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the back-to-school season ramps up, one longtime local business is working hard to support teachers, parents, and students. Liza Huereque and her family have owned Eraser Dust Educational Supplies in West El Paso for over 40 years. “It’s a lot of preparation to make sure we’re ready for our
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Juárez Traffic Safety Coordination (CGSV), also known as the Juárez Traffic Police, provided roadside assistance to 111 drivers and seven who required towing due to heavy rains that caused flooding on Sunday and Monday. Juárez municipal police (SSPM) and the civil protection department have been assisting drivers as well. SSPM
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MESCALERO, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health and the Mescalero Apache Tribe are working together to expand primary care clinical services. Now the Ruidoso Primary Care Clinic is opening as a result of this partnership. The clinic offers wellness visits, well child checks, chronic disease, mental health, and women’s health care
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Update (January 27, 2025): Crews in Mexico have started sealing the tunnel. JUAREZ, Chihuahua and EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This morning, various federal agencies and construction crews were seen from the Juárez side of the border working and checking on the tunnel on the U.S. side of the border. U.S. Border Patrol El Paso
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VAN HORN, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas man is dead after a rollover on I-10 East near Van Horn. Texas Department of Public Safety officials say Marshal, Texas resident Philyyaka Smith, 52, died in the crash. Investigators say that Smith’s car was traveling east on I-10 when it veered off through the improved shoulder, then
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Ruidoso and communities in Central Texas continue to deal with flooding rains while trying to recover from past flooding, what is being done to help with the recovery while also trying to lessen the danger and damage from future flooding events? That’s the focus of this week’s ABC-7 Xtra
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The International Museum of Art’s 3rd annual Member Showcase. The event will showcase the people, places, and moments that bring us happiness. Joy Abounds will be on view from July 26 through August 31, 2025. To become a member today, please visit us at: https://internationalmuseumofart.org/become-a-member-today/.
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Update (9:50 AM): There are now about 100 people in Central El Paso without power. There are also a few other scattered minor outages throughout the city. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Thousands are without power across El Paso county this morning. The areas being largely affected are West El Paso and Fabens. Several other outages
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Artist Kim Arellano said she has been a PBS kids for as long as she can remember. When she learned they was being defunded she came up with the idea to combine her love for art with her love for PBS. “I watched Word World and Word Girl. I’m dyslexic and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Police say an armed man stole a truck from a car salesman in West El Paso. The police investigation found a car salesman for Car Lots LLC met with the suspect who the salesman thought was going to buy the vehicle. They met at an apartment complex at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – An industry facing a diminished workforce is looking for skilled tradespeople for a large-scale industrial project. Evaluations of local welders and pipe-fitters was held in El Paso. UA Local 412 and Sun City Welding Academy were looking to fill jobs that pay between $43 to $60-dollars an hour and offer
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TACOMA, Washington (KVIA) — The El Paso Chihuahuas beat Tacoma 5-3 Sunday afternoon to end the Rainiers’ five-game winning streak. The Chihuahuas won one and lost two in the three-game series. Chihuahuas starter Jackson Wolf matched his season high with nine strikeouts and allowed only one run in his five-inning start. Second baseman Nate Mondou
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Las Cruces, NM (KVIA) — When Diane Giever was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, her doctor told her exercise was the only thing that would slow the disease down. That was her homework, and she took the assignment seriously. She and a few others in Las Cruces, New Mexico began playing pickleball regularly. The program, such a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The legendary Coronado Head Coach Don Brooks was honored once again. He was posthumously inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in San Antonio. Brooks led the T-Birds to 229 wins over 35 years as head coach, including multiple district and bi-district championships. He was at
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Today Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed 201 new student physicians as part of their annual White Coat Ceremony. The ceremony honors the Class of 2029 as they take their first step into the medical profession. John Hummer, President of Burrell said their mission region covers New Mexico, Texas and
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EL PASO (KVIA)– Storm chances pick up today, mainly in the mountains, with a slight chance for isolated showers in El Paso. Temperature stay slightly above normal, near 98-99 degrees. Tomorrow stays active with scattered storms possible, especially in the higher terrain. Drier and hotter conditions are expected by midweek.
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EL PASO (KVIA)– Today, expect just a few isolated storms across the region, with most areas staying dry and warm. Highs will reach the upper 90s to near 100°. Tomorrow, moisture increases again, bringing a better chance for scattered afternoon and evening storms, especially west of El Paso. Storms may bring brief heavy rain, lightning,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In the wake of devastating floods that uprooted lives in Ruidoso, one woman is leading a heartwarming initiative. Natalie Viramontes, owner of Valley Farms New Mexico, is transforming her family’s flower fields into a source of aid for those in need. With her “Flowers for the Floods” campaign, she’s donating
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– The Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project hosted it’s third annual Tubing on the Rio Grande. It was in partnership with New Mexico’s Water Foundation, City of Las Cruces, New Mexico Wildlife Federation, and America The Beautiful For All Coalition to support “Water Can’t Wait. Organizers say not only a way to
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA)– The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, or CRRUA, announced the results of the July through September water tests. The tests are conducted by the New Mexico Environment Department’s Drinking Water Bureau. The results found all four arsenic treatment facilities operated by CRRUA remain complaint. This is the third straight test
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UPDATE: One person was taken to an area hospital for treatment of injuries they received after a rollover crash. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – TxDOT reports two lanes at S. Desert and Artcraft closed after a rollover crash. The crash happened at 6:04 p.m. in West El Paso at Clarkston Ct. and South Desert. No
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