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Ruidoso Resilience: How a community is recovering a year after deadly flooding

RUIDOSO, N.M. (KVIA) -- It's been two years since wildfires scorched areas surrounding the Village of Ruidoso high in the Sierra Blanca mountains. Just a year ago this week, heavy rains on those burned areas sent runoff rushing down the Rio Ruidoso -- causing deadly flash floodin...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 8, 2026

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Trump hands Zelensky major wins, with Putin on the ropes

President Trump on Wednesday kindled a significant thaw in relations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky when the two met on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, as Ukraine seizes the initiative in its more than four-year war against Russia. Trump announced the U.S...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Immunize El Paso extends hours for back-to-school vaccinations

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — As students and families get ready for the upcoming school year, Immunize El Paso expands its hours in order to meet back-to-school vaccine demands. Immunize El Paso provides vaccines for children and adults and participates in the Texas Vaccines for Child...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Democratic infighting roils process to replace Platner in Maine Senate race

Maine Democrats are looking to quickly turn the page on Senate candidate Graham Platner’s imploding campaign and select a new nominee ahead of a looming Monday deadline, but escalating tension between his campaign and the state party is threatening Democrats’ hopes of salvaging a...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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EPCC baseball player named El Paso County Collegiate Player of Year

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An El Paso Community College (EPCC) baseball player was named the El Paso County Collegiate Player of the Year by the El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame. Coronado High School alum and EPCC freshman center fielder Nico Olea has led El Paso County in six differe...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Anthony ISD health fair offers free resources, immunizations

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Anthony Independent School District announced it will host its annual health fair, where students and families can receive free health resources and immunizations. The fair will take place on Friday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Anthony High Schoo...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Decoration dispute leads El Paso boxer to knockout family member

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- After a disagreement with party decorations, a family member stated they lost consciousness after El Paso boxer Kayla Gomez repeatedly punched her in the face, according to court documents obtained by KTSM 9 News. As KTSM previously reported, the 22-year-...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Fact check: Trump’s false claims at his NATO press conference

By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump delivered another series of false claims at a press conference Wednesday at the NATO summit in Ankara. His comments included some of the long-debunked lies he told the press while meeting with Turkey’s president on Tuesday. H...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 8, 2026

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Robert Rojas Elementary 1st Grade Pledge

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KVIA ABC-7Jul 8, 2026

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These Maine Democrats could run to replace Graham Platner in the Senate race

By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Maine Democrats would have less than three weeks to find a new candidate to take on the nation’s most formidable blue-state Republican in one of their party’s most important midterms contests. With the party’s current nominee, Graham Platner, seek...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 8, 2026

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Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run in East El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) - An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 76-year-old El Paso man. El Paso police announced that they arrested 21-year-old Abraham Sosa Castro, of Fabens, on Tuesday, July 7, charging him with collision...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Las Cruces museum system introduces Grief Cafes for emotional support

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Las Cruces museum system is launching Grief Cafes, which are free community gatherings designed to provide a safe space for individuals to share their emotional experiences. The gatherings are intended to help participants connect with others and...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 8, 2026

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Border Patrol El Paso Sector alerts rideshare drivers about smuggling dangers

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector is warning rideshare drivers about the significant legal and physical dangers associated with human smuggling risks. Border Patrol said transnational criminal organizations are manipulating legitimate mobile applicati...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 8, 2026

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Las Cruces cooling centers open through July 11

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- The Las Cruces area can expect near triple-digit temperatures this weekend, and the city opened cooling stations to help those who need a break from the heat. Through July 11, these locations will have free air conditioning: Thomas Branigan Memori...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 8, 2026

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Judge orders the release of Trump’s $5 million payment to E. Jean Carroll

By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the release of more than $5 million to E. Jean Carroll rejecting President Donald Trump’s attempt to delay paying the former magazine columnist a jury found he sexually abused and defamed. The ruling from fede...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 8, 2026

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WIC eases check-in appointments through remote access, launches new EBT cards

El Paso resident Brianna McBride said she has to forgo food benefits for her and her 2-year-old daughter this month after postponing a mandatory check-in for the Women, Infants and Children program. Her rescheduled appointment isn’t until August. But new changes in the WIC pr...

El Paso MattersJul 8, 2026

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El Paso County Sheriff's Office reports success for 'Operation Slow Down'

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) —The El Paso County Sheriff's Office conducted its "Operation Slow Down", a six-day high-visibility traffic enforcement initiative along Transmountain in response to ongoing concerns about excessive speeding. Officials stated the operation focused on reducin...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Jul 8, 2026

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Finding the art in the beautiful game

By T.M. Brown, CNN (CNN) — In the 102nd minute of his team’s epic World Cup match against soccer powerhouse Argentina, with viewers around the globe hanging on every moment, the Cape Verde fullback Sidny Lopes Cabral unloaded a shot that curled all the way into the back of the ...

KVIA ABC-7Jul 8, 2026