Mikey Tongko is originally from Arkansas, lives in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and is extremely excited to join the ABC-7 team doing his dream job with his dream network! He is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies at New Mexico State University. Through his work in broadcasting, Mikey combines his passion
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family lost its Lower Valley home and pets after a house fire that led to an explosion. Now, they’re asking for the community’s help. Valerie Holguin, her mother and brother lived in a trailer. The siblings were at a graduation party when their mother called. “I thought
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Originally Published: 05 AUG 22 16:42 ET Updated: 09 JUN 26 10:00 ET CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Juneteenth, the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery. On June 19, 1865, over two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved African Americans in
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The New Mexico State University Police Department arrested a 46-year-old man for owning an explosive device, jail records said. Authorities found a book about making explosives in his home, according to court documents. According to court documents, NMSU Police went to David J. Curtis’, trailer home in the desert June
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer break, a select group of El Paso educators will take part in a unique, real-world training and take their findings back to the classroom. Since 2023, Council on Regional Economic Expansion and Educational Development’s (CREEED) Educator Externship Program has partnered with regional businesses to provide educators with a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Thursday, El Paso City Council member Cynthia Boyar Trejo responded to an intent to start a petition for recall against her. She said voting to break an incentive agreement with Meta would have devastating consequences for the community. In a statement sent to ABC-7, Rep. Trejo said: “I respect the
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Ciudad Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar requested an indefinite leave of absence Wednesday afternoon, according to the city’s municipal government. The request concludes nearly five years of him leading the municipal administration. During a special city council session, Pérez Cuéllar said the next step in his career is a challenge
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Strap on your cowboy boots and hat because Starr Western Wear’s Rodeo is back in El Paso this weekend. The spirit of the American west returns to El Paso on Friday at the El Paso County Coliseum for three days. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins special guests to give a live sneak peek of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— This Summer, some Borderland students took a break from their phones and tablets and perfected their chess skills! The second week of June marked the 8th annual Chess Camp at Reyes Elementary School. The week-long event was organized by El Pasoan Mark Fooladi. This year, over 50 students signed up. Fooladi
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today temps will once again lean warm as rain chances continue to push east. We woke up warm temps in the region in the upper 70s. Today temperatures through the region are leaning near triple digit territory. El Paso is expected to reach a high of 102, Las Cruces is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Starr Western Wear’s Rodeo El Paso is returning to the El Paso County Coliseum for three days of rodeo competition and family entertainment. The event is scheduled for June 19-21 and will feature more than 250 athletes competing in Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA)
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Mayfield girls basketball coach Jeneca Montoya was recently named New Mexico’s Most Positive Female Coach for the 2025-2026 school year by the Positive Athlete Organization. The Positive Athlete organization recognizes school-athletes, coaches, and athletic trainers who demonstrate outstanding character, leadership, and commitment to serving others. Montoya is one of two
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — He’s a musician, a pilot, a father, an author, and an inspiration to many. Breezy Cade has accomplished more than most people in his life, and he’s done it with the challenges of living with Polio. He was diagnosed when he was just five years old, just 6 months before
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UPDATE (5:55 p.m.): EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso Electric spokesman Daniel Perez told ABC-7 this project will not impact ratepayers. “It’s a generation facility for a specific customer. And that specific customer will be paying for those costs. There’s nothing here that would impact any other any of our other customers,” Daniel Perez
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens welcomed a new resident, the City of El Paso announced Thursday. Dan, a 19-month-old giraffe, moved to the Sun City from a Nebraska zoo in May. Dan stands at 12 feet. He’ll soon live with Gigi, the zoo’s female giraffe, and they will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced one of its lieutenants graduated from the FBI National Academy in Virginia. Lieutenant Oscar Torres graduated shook hands with FBI Director Kash Patel as he walked the stage and took his diploma. “Lieutenant Torres’ graduation from the FBI National Academy is a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Deputies arrested two people after helping El Paso County Animal Welfare with an animal cruelty investigation, the County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. Myalena Morales, 25, and Carlos Jasso, 30, are accused of leaving a dog in a small space with poor conditions. Authorities found a severely malnourished dog at a
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(KVIA) — New Mexico lieutenant governor Democratic nominee Maggie Toulouse Oliver has dropped out, she said on social media Thursday. Toulouse Oliver said her decision comes after changes to her health. In New Mexico’s primary election earlier in June, she defeated Harold Pope Jr. and secured the Democratic nomination for the November election. She was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After a memorable run on American Idol, El Paso native Julian Kalel is returning home to thank the community that supported him throughout his journey. Kalel will perform at Country & Color in Downtown El Paso on July 4th, just weeks after appearing in the American Idol finale and sharing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso showed off renovations at Fire Station No. 24 in East El Paso. The $2.45 million renovation project modernized the station with technology updates, the city said. The 2019 Public Safety Bond Program funded the renovation project, according to El Paso Fire Chief Johnathan Killings.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Morales, the cross country and track and field coach of San Elizario High School, is being inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame. Morales, who has won six state championships and has been on the state podium for a long time, says that his focus has always
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IDEA Mesa Hills Kinder Pledge 06/18/26
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today temperatures will once again trend within the tripe digits. Rain chances and winds are also expected to lean stronger into your evening. This morning temps were still warm in the 70s to 80s. Temp will climb by lunch. El Paso expect a high of 101, Las Cruces expect a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the City of El Paso will host a free watch party for Mexico’s second World Cup match against South Korea at Cleveland Square Park in Downtown El Paso. Fans who attend can also take part in free snacks, prizes and soccer player card trading, while the game is played
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UPDATE- Retired Air Force pilot Eric Gonzalez, who also flies commercially, said GPS jamming events are not unusual for pilots. “It’s not uncommon to get a little blurb on your equipment that, hey, there’s GPS signals infected, and then we rely on our backup instrumentation in that case,” Gonzalez said. “Usually it’s something called an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 15-year-old El Paso teen is hoping to find a forever family through the Heart Gallery of El Paso’s “Many Hearts, One Mission” campaign. Janelle is one of many children featured by the Heart Gallery of El Paso, an initiative that helps connect children in foster care with prospective adoptive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 55-year-old man has been arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation involving a hidden camera in a home. On Jan. 20, 2026 deputies responded to a call on Talbot Avenue. The sheriff’s office says a resident at the home discovered a suspicious device inside a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District voted 5-1 to approve the budget for next school year. They also have a $12 million budget deficit for the year and hope to balance it by the end of the school year. Superintendent Xavier De la Torre said that the main goal for the
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Our high temp today hit 104 degrees. This was the 8th triple of the season so far. The added heat and humidity made it feel a bit more uncomfortable across the area. We did see a few showers and storms hit the Borderland – nothing strong or severe. Winds reached gusts around 40 mph. Temps
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 uncovered an internal YISD audit that found the district could become insolvent within two years. In an interview Wednesday, YISD Superintendent Xavier De La Torre answered questions about the audit. The audit was never shared with the public. In a May 20 board meeting, YISD Internal Auditor Amy Sanchez
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