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Barn Hunt is a fun-filled sniffing activity for dogs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- When it comes to keeping your dog active and healthy, what comes to mind? Most dog owners think of walking their dogs. Barn Hunt is a fun-filled sniffing activity for dogs. Barn Hunt is a sport for dogs where they use their noses to locate live rats (safely enclosed inaerated tubes) → Read More
One person injured in a shooting in Sunland Park
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) -- According to Sunland Park Fire one person has been shot. The shooting happened on the 100 Block of Calle Diaz. Fire and medical crews are on the scene. SPPD is investigating. → Read More
Tips for a very windy Wednesday in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Very strong winds are expected through Wednesday afternoon. A high wind warning is in effect for the Borderland till 8 p.m. today. High winds can bring down power lines, cause property damage and pose life-threatening dangers to people and pets. Secure loose items around your household such as lawn furniture, → Read More
A rollover crash on US-54 sends two people to the hospital with serious injuries
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A vehicle on US-54 North and Diana has rolled over in a crash. Two individuals were sent to UMC with serious injuries. The call came in just after 3 a.m. Police and fire are on the scene. → Read More
Dona Ana Community College Culinary Arts students serve up international dinners
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Doña Ana Community College Culinary Arts students are serving up international dinners twice a week and the public is invited to join. Dinners are offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the East Mesa campus, meals are served every week until March 7th. dishes include an entrée with sides, a → Read More
Career Technical Education celebration month
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- February is Career Technical Education month, known as CTE. CTE prepares students for technical careers through hands-on applied education. Career and technical education have become major pillars of the American education system over the past several years. According to the U.S. Department of Education, CTE in New Mexico serves over 44,000 postsecondary → Read More
Officials say woman shot man, stole his weapons while shooting in far east El Paso desert
UPDATE (1:12 p.m.): A 29-year-old man was shot and robbed shortly after midnight Wednesday in a desert area near 2300 Tierra Del Monte, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Officials say the man they did not identify was shooting with two women when one woman shot him and stole his weapons. Officials say → Read More
El Paso Police investigate possible shooting in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Police were called out to a shopping center in far east El Paso county early Monday morning after one person called saying they heard gunshots in the area, according to Police. Police blocked off the Sunfire Village Plaza on the 2100 block of N. Zaragoza. Police dispatch confirm → Read More
School Choice Week begins across the country
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- School choice week provides parents with information regarding their Child's schooling. K through 12 education in America is transforming, as millions of parents rethink their children’s education and how and where their children will learn. According to School Choice Week, 53.7% of families have considered having their children attend another → Read More
El Paso Police investigating deadly pedestrian accident in northeast El Paso
UPDATE: (5:27 a.m.) -- Special traffic investigators are now investigating a pedestrian accident that took place along Dyer early Thursday morning. El Paso Police confirm one person has died. It's unclear if any arrests have been made. Fire dispatchers told ABC-7 one person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. It's unclear if that → Read More
CDC study finds that long covid can be deadly
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Those who are infected with COVID-19 can experience long-term symptoms called long covid. The CDC’s new report is the first official attempt to see the numbers on long covid deaths in the United States. What the report finds is from January 2020 through the end of June 2022 3,544 people → Read More
Shooting in East El Paso leaves one person with serious injuries
EL PASO, Texas - Crimes Against Persons detectives are on the scene of a shooting that took place in East El Paso before 2 A.M. Wednesday morning. It happened 1400 block of N. Zaragoza Road. One person has been taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Police tell ABC-7 no one has been taken into → Read More
Texas Tech awarded $1.8 million dollars for the GED program
EL PASO, Texas - There are many reasons that someone drops out of high school and never received their GED. Every year, more than 700,000 people take the GED test. It has truly never been easier to finish your GED with Texas Tech University. The university’s fully online school district has been awarded $1.8 million → Read More
Porch pirates are snatching vulnerable packages from doorsteps
EL PASO, Texas - Thieves or so-called “porch pirates.” snatch vulnerable packages from doorsteps day or night, and with the popularity of online shopping, they have plenty of targets. A lot of time your packages get delivered when you’re at work. That’s when porch pirates will drive around neighborhoods looking for packages sitting out. Some → Read More
According to sources Mike Peake has been released from the hospital
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - KVIA has learned through sources close to NMSU that Mike Peake has been released from the hospital. New mexico state university coaches are accused of holding onto the gun that a basketball player allegedly used to shoot and kill a university of New Mexico student. That's according to the ABC affiliate in → Read More
Operation Noel: A family can't afford Christmas presents, but still thankful for what they do have
EL PASO, Texas -- The Caro family is one that is struggling during the holiday season . For Miriam Caro, Operation Noel is more than just a fundraiser, it means she receives help as she tries to do all that she can for her five children. "It's nice because I wouldn't be able to think → Read More
Millions to take part in America Recycles Day
EL PASO, Texas - Each year on November 15, millions of people across the United States take part in America Recycles Day. The day raises awareness about recycling and the purchasing of recycled products. There are many things that we can do to make a difference in our environment every day. Whether you're at home, → Read More
Veterans in The Borderland coming together to play the sport of softball
EL PASO, Texas - For every November 11th, the nation comes together to remember and honor the service and sacrifices of our Veterans. A group of Veterans in El Paso and New Mexico will play in a senior softball veterans appreciation game. Henry Veloz was named president of the El Paso/New Mexico Senior Softball League five → Read More
Why does cold air make your tire pressure go low?
EL PASO, Texas -- As the weather goes from hot to cold, the air molecules begin to slow and move closer together in cold weather. Cold air is denser; it takes up less space in objects like a car tire. For every 10-degree drop in air temperature, the pressure in a car tire will fall → Read More
El Paso City Council discusses migrant surge solutions, challenges
EL PASO, Texas - As El Paso governments continue to grapple with the latest migrant surge, City Council addressed the largest challenge today, which is money. Today El Paso City Council discussed the rising cost of helping migrants coming through the Borderland. In recent weeks, the Borderland has seen thousands of migrants coming into El → Read More