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Carter Diggs

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — One person is dead and another is in the hospital with serious injuries after an incident Sunland Park officials are calling a “pedestrian accident.” It happened near the intersection of Sunland Park Dr. and Appaloosa Dr. near the Racetrack and Casino.

ABC-7 is working to learn exactly what happened. We will continue to update this article as we learn more information.

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Heriberto Perez

SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking public comments on a proposed 1.32-mile construction of a new border barrier in Doña Ana County along Mt. Cristo Rey’s southside.

According to CBP, the project involves the construction and maintenance of approximately 1.32 miles of new border barrier in the Sunland Park area, south of Mount Cristo Rey in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.

The El Paso Sector will also include two other projects in Doña Ana County:

El Paso Sector Santa Teresa Secondary Wall Project (~7 miles), east of the Jerónimo – Santa Teresa Port of Entry.

El Paso Sector 16-4 Wall Project Anapra (~1.3 miles), along Mount Cristo Rey.

El Paso Sector 2 Wall Project & Port of Entry (POE) Gate (~0.2 mile & ~40 feet).

“Together, these projects will close critical gaps in the border wall and enhance border security operations in the U.S. Border Patrol’s El Paso, Tucson, and Yuma Sectors. The waivers were issued pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996,” CBP officials said in a statement.

CBP will stop accepting comments today. Interested parties can email their comments to CBP at ElPasoComments@cbp.dhs.gov.

You have to include “El Paso Sector Border Barrier Construction” in the subject of your email. Comments received in response to this letter, including names and addresses of those who comment, will become part of the public record.

Comments may also be submitted to CBP by calling (833) 412-2056 or by mailing the followingaddress:

U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionU.S. Border Patrol HeadquartersProgram Management Office Directorate1300 Pennsylvania Ave. 6.5E Mail Stop 1039Washington, DC 20229-1100ATTN: Michelle Barnes

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Nicole Ardila

You might not be allowed to pop your own fireworks in the city but there are plenty of places across El Paso County where you can enjoy spectacular shows and festivities.

Ascarate Park will have food trucks, a swimming pool, VIP picnic party and fireworks. The event is from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Southwest University Park will have a fireworks show after the Locomotives FC game, which starts at 7 p.m.

Western Playland in Sunland Park will have a fireworks display from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Wet N’ Wild Waterworld will have extended hours until 8 pm, but their fireworks show starts at 9 p.m.

If you’re looking to enjoy a parade, eat some barbecue or listen to some great music, the county has it all.

Here’s just a few to pick from:

Rotary Independence Day Parade starts at 9 a.m. at the Western Hills Methodist Church.

The Cleveland Square Park Celebration in Downtown El Paso will have live music and family-friendly festivities from 7 p.m. 10 p.m. Lawn chair and blankets are encouraged.

The Town of Anthony is hosting a parade at 10 a.m., recognizing law enforcement, civic leaders, and small businesses.

The City of Socorro is hosting their annual Independence Day Xtravaganza at 5 p.m. at Cougar Park, featuring two-time Latin Grammy award winner and Tejano music star Michael Salgado and fireworks.

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Heriberto Perez

CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — The U.S. Border Patrol Search, Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) Unit was established in 1998 to respond to injury and death reports involving Border Patrol agents and migrants crossing illegally into the U.S.

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the headquarters of the Border Patrol’s Special Operations Group (SOG) is located in El Paso.

ABC-7 got an up-close look at BORSTAR’s training and the tests and procedures Border Patrol agents must undergo to join the specialized unit.

More updates will be provided in later newscasts.

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Nicole Ardila

Before you light up your grill this 4th of July, ABC-7 spoke to the Sunland Park Fire Department for important safety tips to avoid any fires or injuries during your barbecue.

If you have a propane tank, make sure it’s not leaking — if it is, call 911.

Never use gasoline or kerosene to light up the grill — just charcoal lighter fluid.

Never use plastic spatulas or tongs for the grill, always use metal ones.

Propane, charcoal or wood grill, never use it indoors or in a garage.

Keep your grill away from porch screens and low-hanging items like tree branches.

Always clean your grill before cooking and remove any old grease.

To clean the grill, here’s what Fire Chief Daniel Medrano recommends:

“A real simple solution is a little bit of water with little bit of soap, dishwashing soap,” he says. “Mix it up and spray all your connections, all your hoses. Turn on your gas and see if you have any leaks in. Any leak will show bubbles right away.

Medrano also says if you see any bubbles, take it to a professional and replace your hoses.

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Heriberto Perez

CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office (Fiscalía General del Estado) continues investigating a crematory business in Juárez that failed to comply with services already established with local funeral homes.

According to Chihuahua Attorney General César Jáuregui Moreno, 383 bodies and six additional human remains were found.

Mexican media outlets reported last week that this was a clandestine crematory, but Attorney General Jáuregui confirmed that the crematory possessed all three levels of government permits to operate. However, the Chihuahua state government stated that the crematory did not comply with these permits and was irresponsible.

“All the people there have funeral treatments,” said Attorney General Jáuregui.

Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos, who was in Juárez over the weekend, said that the individuals working at the crematory were completely “irresponsible and unscrupulous people who misused these licenses and permits.”

“It is a very serious issue, it is a matter of terror and it is an issue that never ceases to surprise us,” said Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos.

“This is how the State Government is taking it, with that seriousness, with that force, taking the bull by the horns, facing dialogue with the relatives who want to come forward,” Gov. Campos added.

Two people are now under arrest and in the custody of the A.G.’s office, the owner and the person in charge of this business, who are scheduled to have their arraignment hearings today at noon.

“They will be charged with the crimes of improper burial of corpses and also for some unnamed crimes established in the General Health Law, which have to do with the proper use of bodies and corpses that crematorium establishments have at their disposal,” Attorney General Jáuregui added.

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Olivia Vara

Update (3:00 PM): Texas DPS officials say that the pursuit ended with troopers arresting Juarez resident Gabriel Villa, 18. The department released the following statement providing the details of the arrest.

“Preliminary investigation shows that today, Monday, June 30, 2025, at around 10:20 a.m., a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Trooper attempted to stop a blue Ford Explorer on State Loop 375 near Coles Street for a registration violation. The driver, later identified as 18-year-old Gabriel Villa from Juarez, Mexico, did not stop for the traffic stop and fled away from the trooper. Villa continued to flee DPS Troopers and made several traffic violations in the duration of the pursuit. After turning into the Walmart parking lot near Resler Drive, Villa stopped the vehicle at Quail Cove Court and fled on foot into a nearby backyard, where he was apprehended. There were eight passengers also found in the Ford and were released to U.S. Border Patrol. Villa was taken into custody by the DPS Criminal Investigations Division (CID). The investigation is ongoing. No further details are available at this time.”

Update (12:00 PM): Texas DPS officials confirm that Troopers were in pursuit in the High Ridge area. ABC-7 viewers have sent in doorbell camera footage of the end of that pursuit, which appears to show a large number of law enforcement officials focused on the end of a cul-de-sac.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An ABC-7 viewer sent in a video that shows a helicopter flying low over the High Ridge neighborhood in West El Paso.

The neighborhood is located west of Franklin High School.

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The emblem on the side of the aircraft identifies it as being a Customs and Border Protection helicopter.

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Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso woman received a text message warning that someone had logged in to her Wells Fargo account from Houston.

She replied she wasn’t the one who logged in, and a person pretending to be a Wells Fargo employee soon called her.

She later found out that person was trying to scam her. 

This is a developing story, check back later for further details.

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Nicole Ardila

Before heading out for some fun and fireworks this 4th of July, make sure to keep your pets safe indoors to prevent them from suffering with anxiety and escaping home.

With fireworks going off all night, pets can get startled with the loud noises or even from your parties.

El Paso Animal Services recommends keeping your pets indoors in an enclosed room, that way they can’t get loose and any loud noise gets muffled.

You can also leave them comforting toys or put on a thunder jacket on them for anxiety— but here’s what else they recommend:

“Some background noise, whether it’s music, whether it’s a movie, putting the volume all the way up,” said Kristen Gurrola, from the City of El Paso Animal Services.

Otherwise, if your pet gets lost and is without a microchip — it can make it difficult to bring them back home.

They say microchipping your pet is a free and easy solution for a situation like this.

“I think just instinctually, they hear something very loud, they get startled, and they just start running,” said Gurrola. “Unfortunately, especially if they don’t necessarily have a means to keep them confined or isolated away from all of the noise. And they can get just very nervous, and then they can just run.”

If you’re not sure if your pet is microchipped, you can take them to El Paso Animal Services or a fire station to check. If they do have one, make sure the ownership information is all updated.

And if your pet does get very jittery or anxious, they recommend you take them to a vet.

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Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Summer isn’t just a change of season, it’s often a season of emotional shifts, too. Whether your child is graduating, becoming more independent, or you’re simply feeling the tug of time, these transitions are real.

Local life coach and mother of two Brandi Brown is all too familiar with these changes, and has come up with a way to help moms (or anyone) navigating periods of change. She calls it “Mom’s Summer Journaling Prompts.” It’s a 6-week reflective guide for navigating transitions with peace, clarity and inner strength.

Brown says when our kids are going through transitions, they feel what we feel, and absorb our energy. The journal can help caretakers reflect, release, and reimaging what’s next. She adds that this is the most powerful form of parenting. Modeling, not managing.

Brown is the heart and founder of Navigating It All, LLC. She’s experienced in helping individuals embrace their authentic selves, overcoming limiting beliefs, and create meaningful change. She says we live our best lives when we live with intention.

Is now the time to become the best version of yourself? For a copy of Brown’s journaling guide, click here: https://navigatingitall.com/

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