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Truck crash forces Nessa’s Cafe in Las Cruces to temporarily close

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Monday, a truck crashed into Nessa's Cafe in Las Cruces, damaging the business and forcing its closure. Vanessa Smith, who owns Nessa's, announced the cafe's closure on social media Monday. She said it will stay closed until further notice as she as...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 30, 2026

Arrestan a ciudadano estadounidense en Israel bajo sospecha de espiar para Irán

Por Dana Karni y Oren Liebermann, CNN Un ciudadano estadounidense fue arrestado en Israel a principios de este mes bajo sospecha de espionaje para Irán, según informaron este martes la policía y la agencia de seguridad interna israelíes, que acusaron al sospechoso de delitos qu...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 30, 2026

MAP: Track the air quality across the US

By Byron Manley, Curt Merrill, Renée Rigdon, Matt Stiles, CNN (CNN) — Extreme heat and drought across the United States means an increased risk of wildfires, which in turn can have an effect on the air quality for millions of people across the country. This map, which updates...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 30, 2026

How to pop fireworks safely and legally this 4th of July

Popping fireworks is illegal within City of El Paso limits, but if you plan on using them in other areas within El Paso County, local fire departments are sharing reminders on how to stay safe. West Valley Fire Department ESD #2 says if you're using sparklers or any other gro...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 30, 2026

Crews knock down Central El Paso building fire

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KVIA ABC-7Jun 30, 2026

El Paso Fire puts out structure fire in Central EP

Editor's note: Video courtesy of El Paso Fire. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso Fire responded to a large structure fire Monday evening, June 29 in Central El Paso. The call came in at about 9:40 p.m. at Montana and Octavia. The incident was briefly upgraded to a Condition 4 fire...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 30, 2026

Motorcyclist dead after hit-and-run crash in East El Paso

Editor's note: Video above was reported prior to motorcyclist's death EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- One person is dead following a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on Sunday, June 28 in East El Paso, according to the El Paso Police Department. As KTSM 9 News previously reporte...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

4 homes, 1 business damaged in Alamogordo fire

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Four homes and one commercial building suffered "catastrophic fire damage" on Sunday, June 28, the Alamogordo Fire Department said. The fire happened at the Tinsley Trailer Park. Fire officials said the fire originated in a residential trailer within the ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

New Mexico State Police to conduct checkpoints, saturation patrols

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- New Mexico State Police will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols in all New Mexico counties during July. The goal is to bring awareness and reduce impaired driving-related fatalities, New Mexico State Police said. "These checkpoints are he...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Lincoln NF to reopen campground impacted by South Fork Fire

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Lincoln National Forest will reopen the Oak Grove Campground near Ruidoso on Friday, July 3, following extensive postfire restoration work completed in partnership with the National Forest Foundation. The campground was affected by the South Fork Fire...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Recycling plant fire sends plumes of smoke into sky

CD. JUAREZ, CHIH, MEXICO (KVIA) - The Juarez Department of Public Safety reports a recycling plant caught fire this morning. The plant recycles plastics and wood products and is located on highway KM 27 to Casas Grandes. No word yet on any injuries. The huge plumes of...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 29, 2026

Huge fire at Juarez recycling facility sends smoke across border

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - A massive fire fueled by tons of recyclable materials, including wood, cardboard, and plastics, sent a towering column of smoke into the sky that was visible from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. The fire started Monday, June 29, in the morning hours ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Man’s body found in Canutillo, no foul play suspected: Police

CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Police Department said it found a man's body in Canutillo Monday. EPPD's Crimes Against Persons Unit went to the 800 block of Talbot Avenue after getting a call about an unattended death at 9:39 a.m., according to police. That's near the ...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 29, 2026

Crash closes all lanes on I-10 at Clint

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- All lanes of Interstate 10 near Clint is closed due to a crash, according to the Texas Department of Transportation on Monday, June 26. The alert of the crash came in shortly before noon on I-10 East, passing Clint Mile 43. According to TxDOT, all lanes n...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Former NM GOP treasurer to remain jailed

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - The former treasurer of the New Mexico Republican Party will remain behind bars after a judge denied her request for release Monday, June 29. Kimberly Ann Skaggs is charged with leaving the scene of an accident and tampering with evidence in connection wit...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Speed blamed in fatal West El Paso car crash

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A woman has died after a single-vehicle crash in West El Paso early Saturday morning, according to a release from the El Paso Police Department. EPPD Special Traffic Investigations Unit responded to a crash at the 400 block of Shadow Mountain, involving a ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Children airlifted to burn center after roasting marshmallows goes wrong

Two children were airlifted to a burn center, and an adult was hospitalized after a backyard gathering in Oceanside went wrong when a small outdoor tabletop fireplace that was being used to roast marshmallows flashed and shot flames at the children, igniting their clothing....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

EPPD responds to 'unattended death' near Doniphan Drive

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso Police Department says it responded to an "unattended death" near Doniphan Drive on Monday, June 29. The call of the incident came in shortly after 9:30 a.m. along the 800 block of Talbot Avenue. El Paso police told KTSM's news partners, Telem...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Anthony Police mourn loss of Detective Lucas Allen

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Anthony, New Mexico Police Department announced the passing of its Detective Lucas Allen in a social media post on Sunday, June 28. Department officials stated that Allen served the Anthony community with dedication, professionalism, and an unwavering ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Fire damages Las Cruces home on Big Springs Street

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A fire damaged a Las Cruces home Saturday morning, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. According to LCFD, just before 4:30 a.m., firefighters went to a home on the 4700 block of Big Springs Street. The neighborhood is off Roadrunner Parkway...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 29, 2026

Fire causes damage to Las Cruces home's garage

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Firefighters extinguished a fire that caused damage to a home on Saturday morning, June 27, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. Just before 4:30 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fire on the 4700 block of Big Springs Street in Las Cruces. Th...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Supreme Court halts Trump's firing of Fed's Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook on Monday in a 5-4 vote, ruling she can remain on the job as her legal challenge moves forward. Trump became the first president to attempt to fire a Fed board member in its 112-year hi...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Several killed and injured in shooting in German city of Stade, police say

By Sebastian Shukla, Stephanie Halasz and Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Several people in downtown Stade, Germany, were killed in a shooting on Monday, according to police and the local public broadcaster, North German Broadcasting (NDR). Police said there are injuries and fatalit...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 29, 2026

One person seriously injured after crash at I-10 East and Lomaland

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- EL Paso Police says one person is seriously injured after a crash involving a motorcycle at I-10 East and Lomaland. All lanes are closed. This is a developing story and we will keep you updated on air and online as we learn more. The post One person...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 29, 2026

First responders working to recover body from canal in Lower Valley

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- First responders are working to recover a body from a canal on Sunday evening, June 28 in El Paso's Lower Valley, El Paso Police said. Details are limited right now. The body recovery operation is happening at Alameda and Fresno Drive near the Franklin Ca...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Body pulled from lower valley canal

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- El Paso Police confirmed crews recovered a dead body from a canal at Fresno and Alameda. Our crew went to the scene at around 6:30 p.m., they saw El Paso Fire, El Paso Police, and a vehicle from the medical examiner's office. This is a developing s...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 29, 2026

1 person seriously hurt in crash along I-10 in East El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- One person was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle Sunday night, June 29 in East El Paso, police said. The crash happened at Interstate 10 East and Lomaland, El Paso Police said. One person was taken to a hospital with serio...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 29, 2026

Australian man arrested after Thai teen girl found dead in suitcase

Story by Reuters Bangkok (Reuters) — The family of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya said they were devastated by her death, for which an Australian man has been arrested and charged with murder. Thai police said they arrested an Australian...

KVIA ABC-7Jun 29, 2026

Crime of Week: Police investigating 3-month-old murder in Northeast El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- El Paso Police and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for the community's help to find who is responsible for murdering a 38-year-old man in a Northeast El Paso apartment three months ago. This is this week's "Crime of the Week," as publicized by Crime ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jun 28, 2026