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Heriberto Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores) recently issued a warning on social media through its consulates in the U.S. to Mexican nationals and legal permanent residents about the dangers of DWIs and DUIs.

Saying those committing these crimes could face prison, fines, arrests, suspension of driver’s licenses and green cards, and even possible deportations.

ABC-7 spoke with Mexican Deputy Consul General in El Paso, Félix Herrera who said the message is clear: do not drink and drive.

“This is a permanent campaign that all the consulates, not just the Mexican consulate here in El Paso, but all the consulates in the United States have regarding DWI,” said Deputy Consul General Herrera.

The consulate wants to raise awareness not only for Mexican tourists, but also the people who have a legal permanent status in the U.S., because they could risk losing it.

Mexican consulate officials state that if anyone needs assistance, they can call their Protection Department from Monday through Friday at 915-747-3234.

For emergencies, please contact 915-549-0003 and its Center for Information and Assistance for Mexicans (CIAM) at 520-623-7874.

“They can contact us by phone at the local jails’ booking section; they have our numbers, so if somebody is arrested, they can call us from there,” said Deputy Consul General Herrera.

“It is their right to call the consulate so they can obtain the same information; they can come to the consulate, or if they cannot come directly, also relatives or family members can come and get the information for them,” Herrera added.

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Heriberto Perez

Update (May 29, 2025): The man that was extradited by Mexican authorities earlier this week, made his first appearance in federal court this morning.

Jaime Renteria Fernandez, 31, is wanted for drug trafficking, money laundering, firearms possession, and murder.

He went before Magistrate Judge Anne Berton and is being held with no bond until his detention hearing on Tuesday.

Renteria remains in the custody of U.S. Marshals.

El Paso Attorney Joe Spencer was assigned to handle his defense by Judge Berton.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Homeland Security Investigations El Paso, assisted by the Texas Attorney General’s Office and Customs and Border Protection, collaborated with the Mexican Government to take custody of an outstanding federal fugitive.

31-year-old, Jaime Renteria was wanted for his role as a drug trafficker and cartel enforcer, directly implicated in multiple homicides occurring in the Albuquerque, NM area.

HSI Juárez, with the assistance of Mexican law enforcement, helped track him down and return him to the U.S. to face justice for his crimes. Renteria will be prosecuted federally in the US.

The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office (FGE), along with the Mexico Migration National Institute (INM) and the Mexico Customs National Agency (ANAM), assisted in his arrest, transport, and transfer to U.S. federal officials.

He was handed over to U.S. authorities at around 10 p.m. on Tuesday via the Stanton-Lerdo bridge and then presented at the Paso Del Norte bridge at around 10:30 p.m.

Renteria is set to be presented before U.S. Magistrate Judge Anne T. Berton at 2 p.m., where he will face various federal charges.

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of Sunland Park held a press conference earlier today.

This event served as a discussion on the termination of the Joint Powers Agreement that established the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA).

At today’s meeting, Sunland Park requested that city council allocate $1.2 million from city funds to continue supporting the community’s water and wastewater services.

The ask follows Doña Ana County’s and Sunland Park’s separation from CRRUA after the county terminated the contract with the city.

Mayor Javier Perea and City Manager Mario Juarez-Infante led today’s meeting which aimed to clarify Sunland Park’s position.

The city said the ask of $1.2 million would be set aside to clean and restore the 3 sediment tanks in Sunland Park that have not been cleaned in years and have led to these water quality issues. 

The city said that over 80% of CRRUA service customers are residents of Sunland Park. 

This meeting followed Doña Ana County’s decision to begin dissolution from CRRUA.

The Board of County Commissioners had stated last Tuesday that CRRUA will continue managing operations during the transition period.

As of today, Doña Ana county and Sunland Park have launched a phone line and online form for CRRUA customers to report water issues.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—In mid—June, the El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble is hosting a free summer camp for students ages 12-18. The camp will feature professional musicians, teachers from New York City, Denver, and Austin, and local renowned jazz musicians. You can find more information here: http://www.epyouthjazz.org/

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- El Paso Locomotive FC host Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC to open the USL Championship Season. Ricky Ruiz gives ABC-7 a preview of the match.

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Marcel Clarke

As part of ABC’s Be Mindful Initiative, ABC 7 has continued to highlight mental wellness resources and groups in our community. This month, our focus is not only on reminding you, you’re not alone, but also on celebrating the individuals who are paving the way on eliminating the stigma on mental health in our community.

Among the most influential of these community pillars is Sharon Butterworth. a tireless advocate for mental health in the Borderland. Through years of service, Sharon has helped eliminate stigma, championed mental health education and worked to expand access to care for those in need.

In recognition of her transformative leadership and unwavering dedication, Sharon Butterworth will be honored on Wednesday May 27th with the Richard Salcido Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious award acknowledges her lasting impact and commitment to improving mental health.

Sharon Butterworth sat down with ABC 7’s Marcel Clarke to share her personal journey on how she became a transformative leader.

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Heriberto Perez

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Industries and maquiladoras south of the border continue to lose jobs month after month.

According to the Mexican Importers and Exporters National Association (ANIERM), Juárez lost another 1,874 jobs in March of this year.

Closing reports indicate that these 1,874 losses bring the total to 29,904 job losses since March 2024 and 62,506 since June 2023.

“The reasons we’ve talked about and talked about repeatedly are both the tariff war that came under President Trump, and the depression that the United States was already experiencing due to a lack of sales and purchase orders,” said Chihuahua delegate Marcelo Vázquez. “So if there are no purchase orders, there’s no production in the maquiladora industry, and employees have to be sent home.”

The state of Chihuahua along with the Mexican federal government announced last week a plan to boost economic development and assist maquiladoras and industry in Juárez.

Several cities in Mexico were selected for this plan called ‘Polos de Bienestar’ or wellness poles, which aim to give fiscal benefits to selected cities like juárez.

It also promotes more investments in machinery and equipment for the industry.

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Heriberto Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso community is marking another Memorial Day by remembering those fallen heroes who have served the country for years.

Hundreds gathered at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery Monday and over the weekend to honor those who died in service to their country as part of the yearly commemoration.

ABC-7 spoke with local residents to learn how they mark and remember those fallen in the line of duty.

More updates of today’s Memorial Day ceremonies in El Paso in later newscasts.

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Nicole Ardila

This Memorial Day, one organization is hosting a “Flower On Every Grave” at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery, to honor each and every life lost serving for this country.

Victory for Veterans hosts this event every year, now at 12 cemeteries around the country — Fort bliss being one of them.

Their mission is to reduce veteran suicides.

“There’s a lot of stories of valor, there’s a lot of stories of sacrifice and when you walk through that cemetery, you are reminded of our solemn duty to honor those who have given so much right as we place a rose at the foot of their grave,” says Mikel Burroughs, CEO of VFV.

VFV hopes that the community including businesses, volunteers, and individuals to help place those roses on every grave all to commemorate the people who sacrificed, left their families, all to defend our country. 

“We’re just not placing flowers, we’re ensuring that our heroes feel our gratitude and that every headstone becomes a beacon of remembrance,” said Burroughs.

The event begins at 8 a.m.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Texas Department of Transportation is working with law enforcement to remind Texas drivers to wear seat belts every ride and drive sober this Memorial Day weekend. TX Dot’s Jennifer Wright shares a few reminders to help you stay safe this holiday weekend.

Helpful Information Courtesy of TX Dot El Paso:

AAA projects 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday from Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26. Most of those people will travel by vehicle. Make sure your vehicle is ready for the road trip and remember these TxDOT Resources:

Road Conditions: https://drivetexas.org/

Rest Areas, Travel Information Centers:

https://www.txdot.gov/…/rest-areas-travel-information…

Live Traffic Cameras: https://www.txdot.gov/discover/live-traffic-cameras.html

For updates follow us on X:  @txdotelp and like us on Facebook: @txdotep

Plus get email alerts on closures straight to your inbox by registering at www.drivetexas.org.

I-10 Widening West

Monday, May 26 through Saturday, May 31

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as needed)

North Desert and South Desert between Anthony and Redd alternate lane closures

Redd east and westbound at North-and South Desert intersections alternate lane closures

Crews will be working on electrical and miscellaneous construction work.

I-10 west and eastbound between Redd and Resler alternate lane closures

Crews will be paving.

Monday, May 26

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Night)

I-10 East closed at Transmountain to Artcraft

Detour: Traffic to exit at Transmountain Exit (ramp 05), proceed through Transmountain and Artcraft intersections and enter I-10 eastbound using the Artcraft Entrance (ramp 09)

I-10 eastbound at Los Mochis Entrance (ramp 06) closed

I-10 eastbound at Transmountain Entrance (ramp 07) closed

Transmountain Flyover to I-10 eastbound to be closed

Tuesday, May 27

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Night)

I-10 West closed at Artcraft

Detour: Traffic to exit at Artcraft Exit (ramp 09), proceed through Artcraft and Transmountain intersections and enter I-10 West using the Transmountain Entrance (ramp 05)

Crews will be working on portable concrete barrier removal.

4 a.m. Saturday, May 31, through 5 a.m. Monday, June 2 (49HR closure)

I-10 East at Redd to North Mesa

Detour: Traffic to exit at Redd Exit (ramp 08), proceed through Redd, Thorn and Mesa intersections, continue CD Lanes and enter I-10 East after Sunland Park

I-10 East Transmountain Entrance (ramp 07) closed

I-10 East Artcraft Entrance (ramp 09) closed

Crews will be placing bridge deck.

Advance warning

4 a.m. Saturday, June 7 through 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8 (36HR closure)

I-10 East closed at Redd Exit

Detour: Traffic to exit at Redd exit ramp (08), proceed through Redd, Thorn and Mesa intersections, continue on CD Lanes and enter I-10 East after Sunland Park

I-10 East Transmountain Entrance ramp closed (07)

I-10 East Artcraft Entrance Ramp closed (09)

Advance warning

4 a.m. Saturday, June 14 through 4 p.m. Sunday, June 15  (36HR closure)

I-10 West between Sunland Park and Resler closed

Detour: Traffic to exit at Sunland Park/Resler Exit (ramp 13), proceed to CD Lanes using the Resler Exit (ramp 12), continue on CD Lanes through Mesa, Thorn, and Redd intersections and enter I-10 WB using the Redd Entrance ramp

I-10 West Sunland Park entrance ramp closed

I-10 Widening West 2

Tuesday, May 27 through Saturday, May 31

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as needed)

I-10 East and West between Anthony and Nashua alternate lane closure

North and South Desert between Anthony and Nashua alternate lane closure

Crews will be working on dirt work and miscellaneous removals.

Thursday, May 29

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (night)

South Desert between Anthony and Valley Chile full closure

Detour: All traffic will enter I-10 East at the Travel Information Center and exit at the Valley Chile On-Ramp if desired.

I-10 East Travel Information Center Exit closed

Crews will be setting bridge beams.

Thursday, May 29

9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (night)

I-10 East and West between Nashua and Vinton left lane closed

Crews will be placing bridge deck.

Friday, May 30

2 a.m. to 6 a.m.

(This will only a backup date in case deck placement doesn’t happen on Thursday morning)

I-10 East and West between Vinton and Nashua left lane closed

Crews will be placing bridge deck.

Artcraft

Monday, May 26 through Friday, May 30

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artcraft east- and westbound between state line and Doniphan alternating lanes closed

Crews will be performing electrical work and delivering construction materials.

Traffic Signal Improvements

Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Intersections of Edgemere & John Hayes, Lee Trevino & Ivanhoe, North Loop & Burgandy right lanes closed and shoulder work

Crews will be installing traffic signals.

Saturday, May 30

7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Intersections of Edgemere & John Hayes, Lee Trevino & Ivanhoe, North Loop & Burgandy left lanes closed and shoulder work

Crews will be installing traffic signals.

Districtwide Signing

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, May 27

Spur 601 eastbound between Gateway North Blvd and Chaffee Exit (ramp 21) alternate lanes closed

Wednesday, May 28

Spur 601 westbound between Chaffee on ramp and Gateway north alternate lanes closed

Thursday, May 29

Spur 601 turnaround between Fred Wilson and Chaffee signage installation

Spur 601 turnaround between Global Reach and Liberty Expressway signage installation

Friday, May 30

Spur 601 Westbound at Exit 26 lane closed

Spur 601 between Constitution and Liberty Expressway turnaround closed

Spur 601 between Global Reach and Liberty Expressway turnaround closed

Spur 601 between Fred Wilson and Chaffee turnaround closed

Safety Lighting

Monday, May 26 through Friday, May 30

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Delta eastbound between Cypress and Customs right lane closed

Loop 375 east- and westbound between Fonseca and Paisano alternate lane closed

Delta east- and westbound at Customs shoulder work

Crews will be working on lighting improvements.

Guardrail Repair

9:00 am to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 28

U-54 northbound between Pershing and Fred Wilson right lane closed

Thursday, May 29

I-10 eastbound between Resler to Sunland Park left lane closed

Friday, May 30

Loop 375 (Transmountain) eastbound between Main Gap to Plexxar shoulder closed

Crews will be working on guardrail repair.

Miscellaneous Concrete Repair

Tuesday, May 1 through Friday, May 23

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gateway South between Transmountain and Hercules alternating lane closed

Crews will be working on curb.

Maintenance

Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

McCombs north- and southbound at Loop-375 alternate lanes closed

Bomarc north- and southbound at loop-375 alternate lanes closed

Crews will be cleaning.

Executive Exit at Mesa Park eastbound alternate lanes closed

Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 eastbound closed

Crews will be working on bridge joints.

Wednesday, May 28

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

US-54 northbound at Diana Exit closed

Purple Heart 375 Widening Project

Saturday, April 26 to Friday, May 30

Daily, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Purple Heart Highway (Loop 375) north- and southbound alternate lane closures between Montana Avenue and Iron Medics Drive

Purple Heart Highway (Loop 375) southbound Iron Medics Exit Ramp closure

Crews will be paving and boring in median.

Loop 375 Widening Project

Wednesday, May 28

Nightly, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Loop 375 northbound Alameda Exit Ramp and North Loop Exit Ramp closures

Crews will be working on painting concrete barrier.

Horizon/Darrington Reconstruction Project

Tuesday, May 27

5 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Horizon Boulevard eastbound right lane and shoulder closure from Darrington Road to Breaux Street

Crews will be moving concrete barriers to open and close driveways.

Tuesday, May 27 to Friday, May 30

Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Horizon Boulevard eastbound right lane and shoulder closure from Horizon Crossing to Breaux Street

Crews will installing light poles.

Continuous closure, beginning 5 a.m. Monday, May 12 to 7 a.m. Monday, May 26

Breaux Street north- and southbound at Horizon Boulevard

Crews will be working on slotted drain system.

I-10 Landscape & Aesthetic Project

Tuesday, May 27 to Friday, May 30

Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gateway West Boulevard alternating left lane and right lane closures between Zaragoza Road and Henry Brennan Drive

I-10 eastbound right lane closure at Zaragoza Road

I-10 westbound various right lane and shoulder closures between George Dieter Drive and Yarbrough Drive

I-10 westbound Entrance Ramp closure before Lee Trevino Drive and Lomaland Drive

Crews will be painting concrete riprap, landscaping, placing concrete riprap, and placing decorative metalwork.

I-10 Metal Beam Guard Fence Project

Tuesday, May 27 to Friday, May 30

Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

I-10 westbound right lane closure between Eastlake and Zaragoza Exit Ramp

Closure Links:

West Area Project Closures

I-10 Widening West Closures

East Area Project Closures 

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