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Las Cruces PD earn elite national accreditation

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Las Cruces Police Department was awarded a prestigious accreditation, one of the few police departments in the nation to adhere to the highest standards in the profession. The department was awarded accreditation from the Commission of Accreditation f...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 27, 2026

Rescue underway in Northwest El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Multiple El Paso Fire Department units were dispatched to a rescue in Northwest El Paso on Monday, July 27. Crews were dispatched to the 1600 block of Redd Road, near the Lost Dog Trail. According to a dispatch system, about 15 units were called to the re...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 27, 2026

School Trustee accused of choking teen until 'red, purple'

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Father's Day barbecue in late June ended with a violent confrontation that left a 16-year-old injured and started a criminal investigation, according to court documents obtained by KTSM 9 News. Socorro Independent School District Trustee Ryan Reid Woodcr...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 27, 2026

Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — The CEO of Cracker Barrel, who was “fired by America” after the public freaked out over its corporate redesign, is stepping down for real. Julie Masino will leave her role as CEO next month and stay on as a company advisor until Octobe...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 27, 2026

ABC-7 First Alert: Heat advisory, dangerously hot all week!

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KVIA ABC-7Jul 27, 2026

Socorro ISD board trustee arrested on assault charge

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- According to court records obtained by ABC-7, Socorro Independent School District (SISD) board Trustee Ryan Reid Woodcraft was arrested and is being charged with assault causing bodily injury. Court records say that Woodcraft was arrested on Saturday, Jul...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 26, 2026

Police seek tips in finding convenience store burglars

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Police and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are seeking the community's help in identifying three suspects who burglarized a Northeast El Paso convenience store, stealing property worth hundreds of dollars and causing hundreds of dollars in damage. This i...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 26, 2026

Assailant sought in Chicago shooting that left 6 wounded

Two of the wounded are listed in critical condition, police said. By Bill Hutchinson Video by Jessie DiMartino and Cristina Corujo At least six people were injured, two critically, early Sunday when an assailant opened fire on a crowd gathered outdoors in a Northwest Side neighbo...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 26, 2026

Children being separated from parents as ICE arrests in El Paso surge

Eleven-year-old J.R.C. distinctly remembers federal immigration agents putting on gloves before they arrested his father outside their South-Central El Paso home April 28. “ Se pusieron los guantes y nos agarraron asi con muchas fuerzas ,” said the slender, curly-haired boy who i...

El Paso MattersJul 26, 2026

Manhunt for Berlin Pride attacker after van ramming kills festival-goer

By Laura Sharman, Chandler Thornton, CNN (CNN) — Police are hunting for an attacker who drove a van into a crowd at Berlin’s biggest LGBTQ+ event late on Saturday, killing one person and wounding 16 in what they are treating as a suspected terrorist incident. The vehicle hit peop...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 26, 2026

Teen arrested in May shooting at El Paso's Scenic Drive

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Two individuals exchanged gunfire at a Scenic Drive rest area after an argument escalated into a physical fight, according to a police document obtained by KTSM 9 News. The document says two groups of juvenile individuals were at the scene on Friday, May 2...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 25, 2026

At least 1 dead, more than 257,000 evacuated amid wildfires in Spain, France

Wildfires rage in parts of Spain and France By Nadine El-Bawab and Dragana Jovanovic July 25, 2026, 12:03 PM One man is dead and over 257,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continues to burn through thousands of hectares, officials from both countries...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 25, 2026

Las Cruces Police to host 'town hall' with mayor, City Council

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Las Cruces Police Department is hosting a "town hall" meeting next week, featuring interactive sessions with Mayor Eric Enriquez and all six city councilors. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, in three conference rooms on the secon...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 25, 2026

Las Cruces Police urge caution as students return to class

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Las Cruces Police Department is encouraging motorists to use caution and urge safety as students are returning to class this fall semester. According to the Las Cruces Public Schools district calendar, the majority of students will return to the class...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 25, 2026

Socorro PD arrest man in gang-related teen shooting

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Tension between two alleged "rival groups" in Socorro escalated to a shooting that injured a 15-year-old teen and led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man, according to court documents obtained by KTSM 9 News. Ulyses Estrada was arrested on three counts of...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 24, 2026

‘Most Wanted’ fugitives for week of July 24, 2026

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. distributes pictures and descriptions of fugitives wanted by the El Paso Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office weekly through the Most Wanted feature. The following fugitives are individuals whose attemp...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 24, 2026

Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence

By GMA Team Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office arrest-detention report first obtained by ABC affiliate station WISN-TV. Romo was arrested in ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 24, 2026

Lincoln National Forest lifts fire restrictions, cites recent rain

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Lincoln National Forest has rescinded fire restrictions and reduced the fire danger level of the forest to “moderate.” The made the announcement, citing recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. Fire restrictions are put in place to reduce the risk of ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 24, 2026

Dam breaches, causing flood damage, evacuations in New Mexico

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A dam at Bassett Lake in New Mexico breached on Thursday, July 23, causing some people to evacuate, according to a spokesperson for the Luna County Office of Emergency Management. The lake, located nearly 50 miles northeast of the El Paso International Ai...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 24, 2026

Crash in Northeast El Paso shuts down streets

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Police Department's Special Traffic Investigators are responding to a crash in Northeast El Paso, near Veterans Park. The crash happened at the intersection of Alcan Street and Prince Edward Avenue. Alcan Street and Calgary Avenue are currently...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 24, 2026

Crash closes Calgary Avenue in Northeast El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Friday, the El Paso Police Department said a crash in the Northeast closed Calgary Avenue. It happened at Prince Edward Avenue and Alcan Street. The crash happened near Andress High School. The department's Special Traffic Investigators are responding to ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 24, 2026

Man accused of shooting, killing roommate in Northeast El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was arrested after a deadly shooting at an apartment complex in Northeast El Paso Wednesday night, July 22, according to the El Paso Police Department. Police reported that 41-year-old David Daniel Hall was arrested after firing a handgun at his room...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 24, 2026

Ford recalls over half a million Broncos. Here's why

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short-circuit and increase the risk of fire....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 24, 2026

1 person airlifted after crash involving Border Patrol in Santa Teresa

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A crash involving U.S. Border Patrol in Santa Teresa resulted in one person being airlifted to a hospital, according to New Mexico State Police. Just before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, officers from District 4 were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 24, 2026

11 people rescued after seaplane crashes off Washington coast

KING, MONICA SCOTTDAVE EASTMAN, CNN By Martin Goillandeau, CNN (CNN) — Multiple people have been rescued after a seaplane carrying 11 people made an emergency landing Thursday off the coast of Washington, prompting a multi-agency search and rescue operation. All 11 people, a pilo...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 24, 2026

France evacuates Cap Ferret peninsula by boat as wildfires rage

By Issy Ronald, Pierre P Bairin, CNN (CNN) — French authorities ordered the complete evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula on Friday, launching boats to help rescue people from the popular tourist destination that’s now threatened by wildfires. Evacuation boats are operating fro...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 24, 2026

What is a hardship loan?

Life’s unexpected challenges often lead to surprise expenses. If you’re navigating a sudden shift in finances without the safety net of an emergency savings account, you might consider a hardship loan — a personal loan you can use to offset financial challenges. With a personal l...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 24, 2026

How to choose the best fire feature for your backyard

A well-designed outdoor space is about more than beautiful furniture and landscaping; it’s about creating an environment that people naturally gravitate toward. Your backyard should feel like an extension of your home, a place where every evening feels like an opportunity to unwi...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 24, 2026

Police seek help finding man who damaged SUV in El Paso's Lower Valley

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso Police Department and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for your help in identifying a man who damaged an SUV in the Lower Valley. At 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, an unknown man in a GMC pickup truck damaged an SUV at the Burger King [...]...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 24, 2026

2 hospitalized after head-on crash in Santa Teresa

SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KVIA) -- One person was airlifted to a hospital and another was taken by ambulance after a head-on crash in Santa Teresa Thursday, according to Doña Ana County Fire. Just before 4 p.m., Doña Ana Fire Rescue went to a side road off Highway 9 in Santa Teresa and...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 24, 2026

Woman killed outside Ciudad Juarez OXXO after threat claims

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A 31-year-old woman was shot to death outside an OXXO convenience store Tuesday night, days after she posted videos on social media alleging she had received death threats and that authorities had failed to protect her. Emergency dispatchers received a 911...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 23, 2026

Heat advisory in effect as El Paso area heads toward 105° Friday

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Triple-digit temperatures are settling in the Borderland as monsoon moisture begins to fade, bringing hotter and drier conditions through the end of the workweek. KTSM 9 News has issued a Weather Authority Alert as a high-pressure system is building over t...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 23, 2026

Fugitive in Las Cruces groin stabbing case captured, booked in jail

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A suspect who identified herself as a "lesbian" accused of stabbing a man multiple times near the crotch area for attempting to kiss her was arrested in Las Cruces on Friday, July 17, according to New Mexico State Police. The NMSP Fugitive Apprehension Un...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 23, 2026

Las Cruces police, city council to host town hall to discuss public safety

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Thursday, the Las Cruces Police Department announced it will host a town hall July 29 with interactive sessions with Mayor Eric Enriquez and all six city councilors. Residents can sit at the table of their council district to talk about public safety. L...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 23, 2026

Two men stabbed in broad daylight on New York City streets, police say

By Mark Morales, Lila Dominus, CNN (CNN) — Two men were stabbed Thursday afternoon in broad daylight in the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, police said. Both victims, a 57-year-old man and 50-year-old man, were stabbed “throughout” their bodies, according to the Ne...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 23, 2026