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Sacaton Fire continues to grow, historic cabin destroyed

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Sacaton Fire, burning in the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico, continues to grow and remains at 0 percent containment, fire officials said Saturday morning, July 4. The fire, which is burning 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, has burned an estimated...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 4, 2026

Skip a trip to the ER while celebrating the Fourth of July

By Amen Galinato, CNN Glittering firework displays across the nation will mark the 250th birthday of the United States. But as a stifling heat wave spreads and wildfires rage, experts advise revelers to be on alert against severe — and potentially fatal — firework-related injur...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 4, 2026

1 hurt in crash in far East El Paso, road reopens

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A crash in far East El Paso sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries and impacted traffic briefly on Friday afternoon, July 3, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said. The crash happened at Paseo del East Boulevard and Allerton Parkway. The ro...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

Las Cruces Police Department to open applications for paid training academy

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Las Cruces Police Department will start accepting applications Monday for its next training academy. The 22-week paid academy is set to start January 2027, according to LCPD. Police cadet salaries while in the academy is $24 per hour, LCPD said....

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

El Paso Police boost traffic enforcement for July 4th weekend

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso Police Department announced that it will increase traffic enforcement for the Fourth of July holiday. From Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5, the department's enforcement efforts will be supported by the Selective Traffic Enforcement Progr...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

Sacaton Fire in Gila now at 5.5K acres, 0% containment

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Sacaton Fire, burning in New Mexico's Gila Wilderness, has grown to more than 5,500 acres and is at 0 percent containment, fire officials said on Friday, July 3. The fire, which is burning 15 miles east of Glenwood, New Mexico, was first spotted on Ju...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

Rollover crash on Loop 375 East leaves one injured

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a rollover crash early Friday morning, July 3. Around 6:30 a.m., a 52-year-old man was involved in a crash on Loop 375 East on Transmountain, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Off...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

Man charged with voyeurism after allegedly following woman into restroom

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged with voyeurism after he allegedly tried to follow a woman into a restroom at a convenience store in East El Paso County, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said. A little after 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 29,...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

Sunland Park man charged for allegedly shooting his cousin

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA) -- An 18-year-old man from Sunland Park allegedly shot his cousin in Santa Fe and has been arrested, according to the Santa Fe Police Department. Santa Fe police said they went to a Ramada Inn after someone reported a man with a gunshot wound to his ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

Hobbit-like humans may have scavenged Komodo dragons’ leftovers to survive

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Prehistoric human relatives, nicknamed “hobbits” due to their short stature, may have been scavengers, rather than skilled hunters capable of taking down big game or building cooking fires, according to new research. The study adds to growing...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers say

(The Hill) - Entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking fireworks show celebrating July 4 has been delayed as Washington, D.C. braces for extreme heat, Freedom 250 organizers said Thursday. President Trump insisted he would still deliver a lengthy speech at Saturday’s “Salu...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

How to grill responsibly this 4th of July weekend

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Families are preparing to fire up the grill this holiday weekend. Cooking a 4th of July barbecue comes with responsibility. The Sunland Park Fire Department shared these tips to safely enjoy grill-made meals: Make sure propane tanks aren't leaking....

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

Police presence reported at residence in Segundo Barrio

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — KTSM 9 News spotted a medical examiner team recovering what appears to be a body from a home in Segundo Barrio. Crews observed officers with the El Paso Police Department at a residence on South Florence Street and East Fourth Avenue. Information is limite...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

Person airlifted to hospital after crash on Transmountain

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- One person was airlifted to the hospital after a crash Friday morning, according to the El Paso Fire Department. At 5:31 a.m., eastbound lanes on Loop 375 on Transmountain shut down for some time after the crash. The post Person airlifted to hospital a...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

What we know about Trump’s July Fourth fireworks event

By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s celebration for America’s 250th anniversary will culminate Saturday with a record-breaking fireworks show on the National Mall amid scorching temperatures and controversy over his efforts to put himself at the center of the ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

Air Force major arrested after calling for Trump impeachment on Capitol steps

(The Hill) - An Air Force major was arrested on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday after calling for President Trump and Vice President Vance’s impeachment. Peaceful demonstrations are permitted on Capitol grounds, but a protester must remain alongside a member of Congress to...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

Transgender rights advocates' hope in Gorsuch fades after athlete ban ruling

Any hope among transgender rights advocates that Justice Neil Gorsuch could enable them to eke out wins before the conservative-majority Supreme Court has faded. That optimism sparked in 2020, with Gorsuch's decision that employers can’t fire people because they are gay or trans...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

Man seriously injured in West El Paso shooting

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A 32-year-old man was seriously injured following a shooting late Thursday night, July 2, in West El Paso, El Paso Police said. Police say the call for the shooting came in at 11:34 p.m. at the 2800 block of Mesa. The victim was taken to the hospital with ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

Man seriously injured after West El Paso shooting

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Police Department said the Crimes Against Persons unit is investigating a Thursday night shooting. Authorities said a 32-year-old man was sent to the hospital with serious injuries. Police say the call came in at around 11:34 p.m. Thursday ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 3, 2026

Crime Stoppers seeks masked suspect in East El Paso beer thefts

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Crime Stoppers of El Paso is seeking information for the identity of a masked suspect connected to multiple beer thefts at an East El Paso convenience store. According to Crime Stoppers, the first theft happened around 2 a.m. on June 15, when a masked sus...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

‘Most Wanted’ fugitives for week of July 3, 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 attempt...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

El Paso Fire officials warn against illegal fireworks ahead of America's 250th

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- As El Paso families gear up to celebrate Independence Day and the nation's 250th birthday, the night sky is expected to be brighter than ever. But before you strike that match, the El Paso Fire Department and City officials have an urgent reminder: the s...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 3, 2026

Woman gets 39-year sentence for fatal New Mexico house fire

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A 36-year-old woman was sentenced to 39 years in prison for murdering two women in a house fire in Santa Clara, New Mexico, according to the Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office. Cassandra Brazeal had pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree mur...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 2, 2026

'Unreadable license plate' leads to woman's arrest in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A woman was arrested after an unreadable license plate revealed an outstanding warrant, according to the El Paso County Constable's Office for Precinct Three. Officials reported that on July 2, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on 22-year-old Kassandra Mon...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 2, 2026

Crime Stoppers seeks suspect in Las Cruces shoplifting case

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Las Cruces and Doña Ana County Crime Stoppers seek help to identify a woman involved in a felony shoplifting incident. The incident happened around 10:10 p.m. on June 10 at 571 Walton Blvd. Detectives are looking for information that could help identi...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 2, 2026