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Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Crime Stoppers of El Paso said it’s looking for a man accused of stealing turkey meat and pain reliever from a West El Paso Albertsons store.

Crime Stoppers said it happened Sept. 10 at 3:19 p.m. at the Albertsons on N Mesa Street and Resler Drive.

The man is accused of taking a package of Hillshire Farm Oven Roasted Turkey ad a bottle of Tylenol Gelcaps.

Crime Stoppers said an employee confronted the man, who fell while trying to run away. The suspect allegedly threw a trash can and hit the employee.

According to the Crime Stoppers, the man is 5’10’ in height, has a thin build, long hair and a mustache. Crime Stoppers shared these photos of the suspect.

Photos of a man accused of stealing turkey and pain relievers from a West El Paso Albertsons.(Courtesy: Crime Stoppers of El Paso)

Anyone with information about the suspect should call Crime Stoppers at 566-8477(TIPS) or online atwww.cselpaso.org. If a tip leads to an arrest, the reporter may qualify for a cash reward.

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Gabrielle Lopez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Monday marks the deadline to register to vote in Texas during the Nov. 3 election. Oct. 5 is also the last day to change your name or address for the midterm election. As of Monday, the El Paso County Elections Department said 537,655 people registered to vote.

Checking your voter registration

The Texas Secretary of State’s website has a tool that verifies whether your voter registration is active.

To use the tool, you need one of the following lists:

Option One: Texas driver’s license number and date of birth Option Two: First and last names, date of birth and the county you live in Option Three: Date of birth and Voter Unique Identifier, which is on your voter registration certificate

Registering for the first time

U.S. citizens in Texas can register to vote if they are 18 years old or if they will be 18 by Election Day. Once you register to vote, you usually stay registered unless you need to verify your status. For example, updating your name or address.

You can submit a paper voter registration application by Oct. 5 at county voter registrar offices, any U.S. Post Office, the Department of Public Safety, El Paso Public Libraries, Texas Health and Human Services Commission offices and any local high school.

The El Paso County Elections Department website said it can’t accept applications through email. It accepts faxes as long as it receives it within four calendar days. You can fax your application to (915) 273-3574.

After you apply, you’ll receive a voter registration certificate as proof within 30 days. If any information is wrong, make corrections and mail your certificate in an envelope to the County Elections Department immediately.

Submitting changes

To submit a change to your name or address, you can use the state secretary’s website. This website guides you through a step-by-step process to update your information.

Finding your sample ballot

The El Paso County Elections Department has a voter dashboard that lets you preview what will be on your ballot. You can find your sample ballot by clicking this link. You will need to provide your name, date of birth or Voter Unique Identifier (VUID) located in your Voter Registration Certificate.

When and where can I vote?

You can vote at any early voting location. Early voting runs Oct. 19-30. The County Elections Department built a map that locates the closest voting location to you. You can find the map by clicking this link. The website also has a list of voting locations and their addresses.

On Election Day (Nov. 3), you don’t have to vote a specific place within your precinct anymore. You can go to any voting center. All voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The elections department has a separate list of centers open on Election Day. You can find that map and list here.

What to bring when you vote

You will need one of seven forms of photo ID to vote. Some acceptable forms include a Texas driver’s license and a U.S. passport (book or card). Find the full list here.

Voting by mail

Voters have until Oct. 23 to apply for a mail ballot. In Texas, only the following groups can vote by mail:

65 years of age or older on Election Day Sick or disabled Expecting to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day Absent from the county during the Early Voting period and on Election Day Confined in jail, but otherwise eligible Civilly committed under Chapter 841 of the Texas Health and Safety Code

Mail your ballot in the envelope provided by mail or common or contract carrier to:

Early Voting Clerk500 E. San Antonio Ave., Suite 314El Paso, Texas 79901

Once you mail your ballot, you can use this website to track it.

You can also hand in your ballot to the Early Voting Clerk’s office during the hours the polls are open on Election Day.

According to the elections department, the United States Postal Service said it’s not always postmarking mail on the day it is received. The postmark on your ballot can determine whether or not the department can legally accept your ballot. If you are mailing your ballot close to Election Day, enter the post office and have them manually postmark your ballot to ensure it accurately reflects the day you put your ballot in the mail. This is only necessary if you are mailing your ballot close to Election Day or on Election Day.

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Olivia Vara

UPDATE (Oct. 5, 2026): The El Paso Police Department on Monday said a 33-year-old woman died after Saturday’s crash on Loop 375 East near Midway.

According to a news release, Celeste Dion Dominguez drove a Mazda car on Loop 375 when she veered off the road and hit a light pole. The car came to a stop on the Midway on-ramp and caught fire, police said.

Police said Dominguez veered off “for unknown reasons.” Police said speed and alcohol are possible factors in the crash.

Dominguez died at the scene. Her death is the 50th traffic death, compared to 46 at this time last year.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department says the Special Traffic Investigations Unit responded to a fatal crash involving a car that rolled over at Loop 375 and Midway.

According to officials, the call came in at 12:19 am Saturday, and one person died as a result of the crash.

Officials did not provide any information regarding the individual who died.

Once more information becomes available, we will update you on air and online.

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Mia Tricarico

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —  After on-and-off rain for the past two weeks, muddy streets and flood damage aren’t the only things the rain left. Standing water has puddled across the Borderland — inviting more mosquitoes.

Mosquitoes are attracted to areas with standing water, high humidity and areas providing shelter. An amount as small as a water bottle cap can support thousands of eggs.

Common sources of standing water include buckets, empty flower pots, pet bowls, bird baths, open tires and swimming pools. Damp soil can also attract mosquitoes.

Parks throughout El Paso are now hot spots with puddles filled by the rain.

The City is urging people across the area to take precaustions and use the four Ds of prevention:

DEET: Apply an EPA-registered insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, IR3535, or 2-undecanone when outdoors. Follow label directions.

DRESS: Wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks. Apply repellent to clothing, as mosquitoes can bite through thin fabrics.

DUSK & DAWN: Limit outdoor activities during dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus are most active.

DRAIN: Remove standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet bowls, discarded tires, birdbaths, and other containers. Refresh pet water daily.

Preventing mosquito bites goes beyond comfort. Infected mosquitoes can transmit the West Nile virus by biting humans. The City of El Paso said it detected seven cases of West Nile virus by Sept. 30.

According to the Department of Public Health, symptoms of West Nile infection include fever, headache, tiredness, body aches, nausea, vomiting and swollen lymph glands.

Standing water or mosquito breeding sites can be reported by calling (915) 212-6000 or 311. 

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Gabrielle Lopez

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A motorcyclist sustained critical injuries after a crash Sunday night in Las Cruces, police said.

Las Cruces police said the motorcyclist, identified as a 20-year-old man, crashed on Camino Coyote Lane east of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. LCPD said it happened around 10:45 p.m. Sunday.

First responders found him with several critical injuries. He was airlifted to an El Paso hospital with injuries that are possibly life-threatening, LCPD said.

Investigators said the man drove at a high rate of speed and failed to follow a curve on the road. The motorcyclist allegedly went off the road and hit a street sign.

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Pom-poms, adorable pups and runners joined together this morning for a cause close to home.

“I’m a pediatric nurse by heart, and I did oncology, and I got very attached to a few kids that we lost,” Amanda Hernandez, a participant at today’s run, told ABC-7.

Amanda is one of more than 600 participants who laced up for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of El Paso’s 11th annual Walk/Run for Kids.

Today, she ran a 5K to help provide lodging and resources to families whose children are receiving medical care in El Paso.

“The kiddos that are going to come through your oncology unit, because they’re there forever, for a long time. Um, so, yeah, I kept thinking of one especially,” said Amanda.

Grimace, the Hamburglar, Paydirt Pete and Amigo Man all helped lead the run.

While participants, and their pets, sported their best costumes.

By the end of the run, people and pets crossed the finish line side by side, enjoying the crisp morning air.

But to participants like Amanda, today meant pushing yourself a little for a cause that helps kids going through a lot.

“It’s nothing. This is nothing compared to what they go through. They’re little warriors,” said Amanda.

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Armando Ramirez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools launched its first student-run food truck, designed by Carlos Lozano, a junior at Centennial High School.

LCPS officials say this food truck gives culinary arts students from high schools throughout LCPS a hands-on opportunity to put their cooking talents and FCCLA skills into action. FCCLA advisors created a student design competition, allowing students to help make the food truck something they could all call their own.

“It feels really great that I’m going to be part of something really big for FCCLA. I can’t wait for every high school to use this,” said Lozano. “I tried to keep with the colors for the district and added the logos for all of the high schools, because it’s for everyone.”

Megan Romig, Centennial High School’s culinary arts and professional baking teacher and an FCCLA advisor, said that while learning how to cook may be the “bread and butter”, students learn real-world skills that can be applied later on in life.

LCPS will debut the food truck at the third annual Grill and Thrill High School BBQ Contest on October 16. Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Teaching and Learning Center, 505 S. Main Street, to sample BBQ and support high school students in the special edition of Battle of the Bites.

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Armando Ramirez

CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) — Evaristo Mora, 27, faces charges for allegedly selling 233.79 grams of methamphetamine and 2,000 fentanyl pills to an undercover agent, according to court documents.

Documents say that beginning in early 2026, Lac Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the FBI have had an ongoing investigation into a drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating from Chihuahua, Mexico, to El Paso, Texas, and southern New Mexico, involved in the distribution of large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl pills.

In early June 2026, court documents say that an undercover agent was in contact with an individual, later identified as Mora, to arrange the purchase of methamphetamine and fentanyl pills. According to the documents, Mora provided the undercover agent with a location in Chaparral.

On or around June 3, 2026, documents say that the undercover agent told Mora they were outside the address provided to them. Court documents say that agents were aware that the address was associated with Mora.

According to court documents, when the undercover agent met Mora, Mora was wearing a black ballistic plate carrier and had a tan colored handgun tucked into a front pouch of the carrier.

The undercover agent followed Mora to another location on the property, and that’s where Mora allegedly filled a bag of methamphetamine and gave it to the undercover agent. Court documents say that Mora also provided two brown taped packages containing 2,000 fentanyl pills, after some negotiating.

Documents say the undercover agent paid Mora $2,200 of official government funds in exchange for the items and left the area. Documents also stated that Mora was confirmed to be the individual who sold the drugs after several verifications.

The drug evidence was sent for testing and resulted in a total net weight of 233.79 grams of pure methamphetamine, and the pills provided had a total net weight of 215.07 grams of fentanyl.

According to an arrest warrant obtained by ABC-7, Mora was arrested on October 1, and jail records say he is being held with no bond at the Doña Ana County Detention Center.

Mora has been charged with distribution of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), Distribution of a controlled substance (fentanyl), Conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, and Possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

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Armando Ramirez

CHAPARRAL, N.M. (KVIA) — According to court documents obtained by ABC-7, John Daniel Gallegos, 36, faces charges after selling nearly over one kilogram of methamphetamine to an undercover agent.

Documents say that beginning in early 2026, Lac Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the FBI have had an ongoing investigation into a drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating from Chihuahua, Mexico, to El Paso, Texas, and southern New Mexico, involved in the distribution of large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl pills.

Court documents say that in late August 2026, an undercover agent was in contact with an individual, later identified as Gallegos, via a messaging app to purchase one kilogram of methamphetamine.

Gallegos allegedly provided the undercover agent with an address to pick up the meth and also a Cash App account that was associated with Gallegos.

Court documents say Gallegos told the undercover agent to ask for “Daniel” at the address, as he would be conducting the transaction.

The undercover agent and Gallegos, according to court documents, agreed to meet at a parking lot instead of the previous address. The documents say agents established surveillance at the previous address and saw Gallegos walking around the property, then leaving on a motorcycle with a brown backpack and arriving at the parking lot.

Gallegos allegedly gave the brown backpack to the undercover agent through the window of the agent’s car, where the agent retrieved two clear-taped bundles, suspected to be the methamphetamine.

Court documents say that the agent put $3,000 of official government funds in Gallegos’s backpack in exchange for the drugs.

The drugs were later weighed and field-tested; court documents say the total gross weight of the positively tested methamphetamine was around 1,056 grams (1.056 kilograms).

An arrest warrant obtained by ABC-7 says that the FBI arrested Gallegos on October 1, 2026. Court records say Gallegos has been charged with Distribution of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and Conspirancy to distribute a controlled substance.

Jail records say that Gallegos is being held without bond at the Doña Ana County Detention Center.

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