(KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Health said more rain and heat may drive mosquito season longer than usual. NMDOH urged those with weak immune systems to take extra precautions to avoid mosquito bites. West Nile virus is the most common disease transmitted by mosquitoes in New Mexico, the department said. “With above-average rain
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some El Paso senior citizens at the Chelsea Towers have been living without hot water. They said they haven’t received help from management or the local housing authority. Lupe Alvarado was visiting her 82-year-old mother after the woman experienced a health emergency when Alvarado discovered the water coming from her
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — With college classes returning this fall, some students scramble to secure an apartment. For one New Mexico State University nursing student, apartment hunting became a financial nightmare. Marie’s parents and friends pressured her to find an apartment before they all filled up. As a first step, she searched “apartments near
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the El Paso Fire Departmentare starting the Be POWERflu campaign by offering free flu vaccines to everyone 6 months and olderat any of the City’s Community Clinics. You do not need an appointment or insurance to get vaccinated at El Paso Community
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As students return to the classroom it’s important for them to get their health checked to see if anything prevents your child from learning. There’s always the common cold, flu and strep throat as students return from vacation and traveling around, but The Hospitals of Providence wants parents to know about the underlying issues that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After iFLY El Paso announced its closure on social media, the community questioned what’s next for the building. According to the El Paso Central Appraisal District, the property that iFLY El Paso occupies is owned by EPT Land Communities, which also owns The Elmont Event Center in the same area.EPCAD’s
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El Paso and the surrounding region are in for another round of dangerous summer heat, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s and low 100s through the end of the week and into next week. A strong area of high pressure is currently centered over northern Arizona. Meanwhile, moisture in the atmosphere combined with daytime
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso police arrested and charged a man with animal cruelty (torture), according to a news release sent Wednesday. Preliminary investigation revealed that on July 8, 73-year-old Carlos Jose Fernandez allegedly dragged and kicked a puppy on hot pavement. Witnesses alleged he pulled the dog’s collar — blocking its airway
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality released the final reports on two incidents at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery on Aug. 4-5. The reports said the refinery released more than 15 tons of pollutants. In preliminary reports, the TCEQ said the refinery released three air contaminants: 1,3-butadiene, propylene and sulfur dioxide.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many Americans are struggling to afford groceries. As oil prices rise, grocery prices climb with them. University of Texas at El Paso economics professor Tom Fullerton said this is most likely to continue. One El Pasoan, Ruben, says his family is focused on living within its means as rising prices
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UPDATE (Aug. 19, 2026): U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the El Paso Sector said the hiker fell and injured himself during a hiking trip Saturday. A CBP Air and Marine Operations helicopter crew and U.S. Border Patrol Special Operations Detachment agents rescued the hiker. CBP AMO received a call to help El Paso Fire
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A growth in El Paso’s senior population attracted a new, senior-focused clinic in the Lower Valley. Conviva Senior Primary Care held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for the new clinic on N. Loop Drive. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19% of El Pasoans are 60 years old or older.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies charged a 23-year-old man with evading arrest and crashing into a vehicle during a pursuit, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. According to EPCSO, deputies tried to stop Carlos Calvillo’s vehicle in the Horizon area Saturday after midnight. Calvillo allegedly failed to yield and led deputies on
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UPDATE (Aug. 19, 2026): Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a new education initiative that would require school districts to dedicate 70% of their spending to the classroom during an El Paso visit. “Texas has made historic investments in public education to give our teachers and students the resources they need to succeed,” Gov. Abbott
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Temperatures in Las Cruces could return to the triple digits at least into early next week. The City of Las Cruces said some public buildings will offer space to cool off. The city noted there won’t be a cooling station open Sunday, Aug. 23. Below is the list of spaces
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (KVIA) — Tuesday, the Juarez Municipal Government said it’s working to strengthen efforts to detect and combat New World screwworm. The parasite, known to harm livestock, is present in the state of Chihuahua and Texas. NWS larvae “screw” themselves into open wounds with sharp mouth hooks. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — House hunting has evolved with tech-savvy tools like Zillow and Apartments.com, but for one Las Cruces family, this type of website cost them more than $1,000. At the beginning of the family’s search for a new home, they wanted an apartment in a safe neighborhood quickly. The thought of predatory
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Halloween tradition returns Oct. 1. The KLAQ Haunted House Experience will bring a month of scares and entertainment to the Solana, the shopping center said. According to a news release, the haunted house will run Thursday through Sunday from Oct.1-31. The KLAQ Haunted House Experience has been
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Socorro agreed to rejoin the El Paso Transit Authority (ETA). Starting Oct. 1, Socorro will operate and maintain its ¡ávanzando! microtransit services, El Paso County said. On July 29, the ETA Board of Directors authorized the proposal to operate and maintain the ¡ávanzando! services. The Socorro City Council
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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has nominated White House Domestic Policy Council Deputy Director Heidi Overton to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –When it comes to kids, mental health and social participation are deeply connected. Some local young people are getting help with socialization and making friends, thanks to UTEP Occupational Therapy doctoral student Desirae Gomez. She partnered with La Mente Behavioral Health as part of her OT Capstone project. Every week, kids
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JAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded just outside of Jal, New Mexico, Tuesday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey said it happened around 7 p.m. Jal, New Mexico is about 60 Miles North of Pecos, Texas. Some viewers told ABC-7 they felt the earthquake in El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — KVIA ABC-7 is proud to announce the return of one of the Borderland’s most familiar faces. Mauricio Casillas, an El Paso native and former ABC-7 anchor, is returning to KVIA-TV to join Marcel Clarke as co-anchor of ABC-7’s weekday 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Casillas returns to El Paso
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-El Paso VIBE is holding its second annual Dining in the Dark on Saturday, 22nd August, from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the Radisson Hotel, located at 1770 Airway Blvd., El Paso, TX 79925. During the event, the guests will have the opportunity to taste a special multi-course meal entirely in
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-There is so much information out there about weight loss, diets, and fitness that it can be hard to know what really works. To help clear things up, we spoke with Lizzie Martinez. She has more than 15 years of experience in health and wellness, with a focus on nutrition, strength training,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Expect another hot day through the Borderland as rain chances lean mostly dry. We woke to calm conditions with temps in the 70s. Temperatures will climb today El Paso expecting a high of 102, Las Cruces 100. Today rain risk is low at a 0-10% chance for rain. Best chance
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) – The Canutillo Independent School District is now looking for a new principal for Canutillo High School after former Principal Casey Rangel submitted his resignation. Rangel said he is resigning effective Wednesday, Aug. 19 due to ongoing health concerns. His resignation comes just months after beginning his position on May 21 earlier
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EL PASO, Texas — Two weeks after tons of pollutants emitted from the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in South-Central El Paso, impacted residents still seek answers. Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C. announced it’s representing several families affected by the reported incidents. The firm is also looking into whether the surrounding community was impacted. According to the
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EL PASO, Texas – The high school volleyball season is underway, and on Tuesday night the Coronado Thunderbirds came away with a victory over the El Paso Tigers. Coronado defeated El Paso in straight sets 3-0 (25-22, 25-12, 25-18). The Thunderbirds improved their record to 2-0.
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