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Witnesses say a large group of migrants are trying to rush the Paso del Norte International Bridge

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - A large group of people can be seen at the Paso Del Norte International Bridge, attempting to make entry through the Mexican side of the bridge. Multiple law enforcement agencies are suited up in riot gear as they protect the barriers along the bridge. Witnesses at the bridge tell KVIA-7 → Read More

Man robs a pharmacy then leads police on a chase according to police

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Las Cruces Police Officers arrested a man in his 30s and charged with with one count of robbery and one count of resisting arrest. Arrest records show Michael Brandon Madrid, Jr, 32, is facing robbery, resisting arrest and parole violations. The charges stem from a robbery of a pharmacy → Read More

Two new members sworn in to the NMSU Board of Regents

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) - Two new board members and one returning member were sworn in by the New Mexico State University Board of Regents. Deborah K. Romero, Garrett Moseley and current Chair Ammu Devasthali were at the ceremony March 10. Romero is a former state finance secretary who retired in Dec. 2022. She → Read More

New Mexico State Police arrest two teens for I-25 homicide March 3

DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) - Investigation Bureau agents with the New Mexico State Police arrested Daniel Ortiz, 16, and Drake Armendariz, 16 a few days after a homicide was reported on I-25 just outside of Las Cruces. The two teen are facing the following charges: murder in the first degree, conspiracy to commit → Read More

Arrest made in the murder of teen girl found in East El Paso alley

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - El Paso Police say detectives with the Crimes Against Persons unit arrested 23-year-ld Cesar Roa. Roa is facing murder and several drug charges. On Feb. 16 police were called out to the 14300 block of Coyote Trail in far East El Paso. Officers discovered the body of 16-year-old Jasmine Estrella → Read More

One person seriously injured after car crashes into a wall in downtown El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - The El Paso Fire Department says one patient was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash along the 700 block of W. Paisano in downtown El Paso. El Paso Police Special Traffic Investigators (STI) have been called out to investigate the crash. Preliminary reports indicate one → Read More

El Paso ISD is looking to hire teachers, nurses, and other staff

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) hosted a hiring fair Saturday looking to staff several positions in the district. The event was open to the public and held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Downtown El Paso. Some positions are currently open and others will be filled in → Read More

Tails are happily wagging at the Joey Barraza and Vino Memorial Park

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Pet owners in northeast El Paso have a new spot to take their fur babies. The Joey Barraza and Vino Memorial Park at 11270 McCombs St. welcomes families and their pets Saturday morning. This is the first dog park in the northeast area. During the grand opening park goers enjoyed → Read More

Chapin’s best season in program history comes to an end with a 54-47 loss to Mansfield Summit in the Elite 8

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Chapin Huskies historic season came to an end in the Elite 8 with a 54-47 loss to Mansfield Summit. The Huskies had made the Sweet 16 for the past three seasons and for the first time ever in program history they advanced to the Elite 8 with a double → Read More

DiscoverE is back, learning about water engineering

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Families learn about the world of water engineering at the DiscoverE event at El Paso Water's Tech2HO Learning Center. Back after a two-year hiatus, children and their parents had an opportunity to participate in fun and education activities with engineers. Middle and high school students showcased their exhibits and presentation → Read More

El Paso Senior Games celebrate 40th anniversary

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - The annual event is held in the spring to promote health and physical activity for adult 50 and older. The games started with the traditional lighting of the Senior Games torch Saturday morning. The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department says this is the 40th year the games → Read More

Socorro Police unveil new communications and dispatch center

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Socorro Police Chief David Burton presided over the ribbon cutting of the new communications and dispatch center. It is located at Socorro Police Headquarters on 670 Poona Rd. "It is a project that's over a year in the making," said Socorro Police Chief Burton. " We looked at were the → Read More

Socorro ISD honors the top 8 campus teachers

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Socorro Independent School District, SISD, honored the 2023 Elite 8 Teachers of the Year during a reception. Four elementary and four secondary school teachers were selected from the 49 campus teachers of the year. Elsa M. Griego, Rosario Quiroga, Arleen Parada, and Brenda Ornelas represent the elementary educators. Phillip Chase, → Read More

Witness says a teen walked into El Paso bar and pulled out gun after he was not served alcohol

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - El Paso Police officers responded to a central El Paso bar after a teen entered the bar and asked for a beer, according to a report from a witness. The witness told police a server at the bar asked for the teen's I.D. and refused to serve any alcoholic beverages → Read More

Downtown El Paso is bathed in colorful art thanks to local artists

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Graffiti artists made the walls in South Central El Paso come alive with color. The Borderland Jam is an annual event and has been gaining recognition in the past several years. Artists from all over the region participate and update the art on warehouse wall or create new pieces. . → Read More

NMSU men's basketball program operations suspended for the rest of the season

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) - New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu has shut down the men's basketball program operations for the rest of the season due to the recent allegations of hazing. Arvizu said in a statement, "Today I am announcing my decision to suspend operations for our men’s basketball program for the remainder → Read More

Police identify man killed in crash along I-10 and Transmountain

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - El Paso Police say 42-year-old Cesar Rodriguez died after he was struck by a vehicle as he crossed I-10 West near Transmountain. Special Traffic investigators (STI) responded to a pedestrian crash at I-10 West and Transmountain on Friday night. The investigation showed Rodriguez was crossing I-10 West from north to → Read More

CBP officers seize 50 pounds of illegal narcotics at the Bridge of the Americas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection found 50 pounds of illegal drugs during two separate searches. The first happened on February 3 when a 50-year-old man was crossing into the U.S. from Mexico at the Bridge of the Americas and was referred for a secondary inspection of his vehicle. → Read More

El Paso police make an arrest in a 1994 murder case

EL PASO, Texas - A man in his late 60s was taken into custody by El Paso Police in connection to a capital murder case from 1994. The bodies of three people, including a child, were discovered at a house in the 1800-block of Garden Gate on August 11, 1994. Police investigators found evidence that → Read More

El Paso Combined Search and Rescue Team investigating body found

EL PASO, Texas - The Combined Search and Rescue Team are currently investigating after the body of a man was discovered. According to fire dispatch, the rescue call came in around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The incident happened near 11055 Andrew Barcena at Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park. Dispatch told ABC-7 that the body of a man → Read More