Rosemary Montañez KVIA

07/21/2024

He struggled to recover from a disastrous debate and Democrats' doubts.

07/19/2024

The media landscape is changing. I get it. It’s all I’ve been hearing for the past 10 years. (And it is true. No one is denying that.) Despite that, I still chose to take on this career and serve my community in this capacity. Why? Because I knew I needed to be a voice for MY community. Our commitment as journalists has not changed, even as the world around us has. I can’t help but think of all of the local journalists who are making some tough decisions right now. They are trying to find their next job and get their next paycheck. Just think about that for a moment. The stories they told were vital. They made a difference. What they did every day was necessary. They might be “competition,” but at the end of the day, we are working for the same cause, you. Local news is important, and I will stand by that every single day. I hope you know our commitment is YOU as we tell the stories that matter to you on a daily basis. You are the reason we keep going, especially when it gets hard. I hope you continue to trust us, even despite the changing landscape. Our commitment will not waiver.

07/10/2024

This is how I’ll remember Maribel Veach: as a fighter with a beautiful, contagious smile.

I met her around this same time last year. She was battling breast cancer, but she also survived the August 3rd Walmart mass shooting-escaping the store as the shooter went on his rampage. Both situations changed her perspective on life.

I remember she didn’t hold back and was so open about sharing her story. She still had so much hope despite her diagnosis.

I can still hear her asking me at the end of our interview, "Can we take a picture for my scrapbook?"

She really wanted to guide others facing a similar journey, and she did just that.

I learned over the weekend she passed. I am thankful I got the chance to meet her and tell her story of hope and resilience. I know her story will continue to help many people.

Maribel kept fighting until the very end. She never stopped. Please keep her family in your prayers during this difficult time. 🙏💗

07/09/2024

HUDSPETH COUNTY, TX (KVIA) -- Five people are confirmed dead in the Sunday crash outside of Fort Hancock, including four children. The family of the deceased, have set up a gofundme page, and you can help by clicking on this link. They identify the deceased as 28-year-old El Pasoan Abigail Martinez,...

07/04/2024

Let freedom ring! 🇺🇸🎆🧨🦅❤️💙🇺🇸
Celebrating the greatest country in the world today! I never take for granted the opportunity to live in this beautiful land and call this country home! I hope you all get to celebrate with your loved ones today, but remember to take a moment to reflect on what the day is all about!

07/03/2024

Last night, I introduced you to this woman, Irene Augustain-Lopez. Her health continues to deteriorate. She is in urgent need of a liver transplant. Because of some intricacies, she doesn’t qualify to be on the deceased donor's list, making her health journey much more challenging. Her family is calling on the community for help.

Some of you have asked how you can help, and at this moment, their #1 goal is finding a liver donor. You’ll find a link to the online application on KVIA.com. The family knows their organ donor match is out there. 💚

07/03/2024

Look at all that rain that fell at NMSU in Las Cruces. 💧🌧️☔️🌦️Are you all seeing some rain tonight?

Don’t forget to send us your weather photos and videos at [email protected]

07/03/2024

It's a race against time for one El Paso family. The Augustain-Lopez family is urgently searching for a liver organ donor.

07/02/2024

Watch my special report tonight at 10!

06/30/2024

Look at some of the damage caused by a powerful storm system that moved through East El Paso.

06/24/2024

Girl power! 💪 The ladies of Good Morning El Paso have taken over the studio! Proud of our team working together to produce and execute such a great product for our viewers every day! Thanks so much for trusting us! 📺 🎤 🙌 —

06/24/2024

A sad reminder this morning as many Ruidoso residents will return to the village and into their homes later this morning.

06/23/2024

El Paso Police say the child was found safely. The Amber Alert has been canceled.

UPDATE: El Paso Police say the Amber Alert issued for Thomas Gallardo, Jr has been cancelled. The 6-month-old was located and is safe. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Authorities issued an Amber Alert in El Paso for a child abduction Sunday morning. Police said they are looking for 6-month-old Thomas Galla...

06/23/2024

Texas DPS providing these images of the 6-month-old they say was abducted and the 28-year-old subject involved. They were last seen in El Paso.

06/23/2024

🚨🚨An Amber Alert has been issued for a 6-month-old baby who authorities say was abducted in El Paso.

If you see them you should call 911 immediately!

06/23/2024

What a wonderful afternoon getting to hear all about the great things happening in the Philippines! I first connected with Hilary Overton almost a year ago when I interviewed her for a story. She’s an El Pasoan who started a birth clinic in Cebu over 20 years ago! Today I got to meet her in person and learn more about Glory Reborn and the work that is being done daily. 💜

Thank you Great American Steakburger for hosting such a great luncheon!

If you want to learn more about the Glory Reborn ministry, here’s my story from last year!

https://kvia.com/news/el-paso/2023/10/29/el-paso-woman-celebrates-20-years-since-the-opening-of-her-maternity-clinic-in-cebu-philippines/

06/19/2024

The wildfires in New Mexico continue to claim lives. We have learned a second person died as a result. 💔

The Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management just issued an immediate evacuation notice for the Upper Canyon and Brady Canyon.

06/19/2024

Absolutely heartbreaking. 💔The Ruidoso wildfires have turned deadly.

KVIA ABC-7 has learned from the office of the New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham that one person has died. No other details were available.

The Ruidoso Office of Emergency Management just issued an immediate evacuation notice for the Upper Canyon and Brady Canyon.

06/18/2024

Look at how the fire has moved through the Village of Ruidoso. So much destruction in such a short period. NM officials said there will be massive air attacks happening today.

06/18/2024

🚨🚨The South Fork Fire continues to grow in size. In the last 10 minutes we have learned the fire has grown to almost 14,000 acres.

We have a crew that will bring you live updates throughout the day.

We have just received some information from the overnight efforts on the South Fork and Salt Fires. It is as follows:

South Fork
13,921 acres
0% containment

Salt Fire
4,876 acres
0% containment

The Complex Team will be arriving this afternoon to assume command of the fire.

We are expecting weather conditions similar to yesterday's. The wind is forecasted to be 15-20 MPH with relative humidities in the single digits.

There will be massive air attacks today and dozer lines are being cut.

We will keep you posted here and you can also see updates at Ruidoso-NM.gov. You can also tune into 1490 AM for updates.

06/18/2024

We have our crew headed to the area. Count on KVIA ABC-7 to bring you the very latest Tuesday morning on Good Morning El Paso.

Thinking of everyone in New Mexico as the burns near Ruidoso…

Live images via ruidosowebcam.com

UPDATE:

From the Village of Ruidoso: IMMEDIATE MANDATORY "GO" EVACUATION FOR THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO - GO NOW!!

An emergency mandatory GO evacuation is issued for the entire Village of Ruidoso from Sudderth/Mechem to Freedom Bloom at Big O Tire. Please do not try to gather belongings or protect your home.

Both Highway 48 and Highway 70 at Apache Summit are closed so the only route for evacuation is on Sudderth to Highway 70 and out to Roswell.

06/18/2024

IMMEDIATE MANDATORY "GO" EVACUATION FOR THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO - GO NOW!!

An emergency mandatory GO evacuation has been issued for the entire Village of Ruidoso because of the South Fork Fire from Sudderth/Mechem to Freedom Bloom at Big O Tire. Please do not try to gather belongings or protect your home - GO NOW.

Both Highway 48 and Highway 70 at Apache Summit are closed so the only route for evacuation is on Sudderth to Highway 70 and out to Roswell.

We will keep you updated here. Please be safe and courteous as we do this.

06/17/2024

Good morning El Paso! Happy Monday to you!

We are on now until Good Morning America! Join us! ☕️🥞🍳 Hillary Floren KVIA ABC 7

06/14/2024

1st full week anchoring Good Morning El Paso✅✅✅

It has truly been a surreal week. Part of me still can’t believe it, and the other is just slightly sleep deprived. ☕️💤If you haven’t heard the news, I am the new co-anchor of Good Morning El Paso.

Thank you all for the constant support! I think I’m gonna like it here! ❤️

06/12/2024

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- At least 20 Central El Paso residents have been evacuated after a sinkhole opens up following a water main break. It was first reported Tuesday night at the 3700 block of Tularosa Ave. They say the Red Cross will assist those who have been impacted by the incident. Our ABC-7

06/10/2024

The cat is officially out of the bag! Finally! Excited to be joining Hillary Floren and the rest of the Good Morning El Paso team!

06/10/2024

My teenage dream is coming true starting tomorrow. ✨✨Excited to be joining the Good Morning El Paso team as the new morning anchor alongside Hillary Floren. Tune in starting Monday!

06/09/2024

It’s hard to put into words how hard it is to say goodbye to someone you’ve worked so closely with. Tonight is Sam Harasimowicz’s final newscast at ABC-7. We have been anchoring and producing the weekend shows together for the last year and a half. It has been a true adventure!

We started working at the station just days apart. I’ve seen him go from producing overnights to reporting, trying out sports (and doing a fantastic job, by the way), and now producing and anchoring our weekend prime newscasts. He really is so multifaceted and so diverse in his talents.

I am proud of how far he has come and the journalist he has become.

He is by far the funniest, most entertaining, and larger-than-life person in our newsroom. But he’s always so down to earth—always making you feel special. He really brightens up a room and is so fun to be around and watch! I know our viewers will miss your contagious energy every night!

But I am so glad you took a chance on El Paso! Any newsroom is lucky to have you! You will be missed, but I know this is just the beginning of such a fun and exciting career in TV!

06/08/2024

Tonight will be my final weekend newscast at ABC-7. I’ve truly worked with some of the best during my time here. It has been a bittersweet last few weeks and I know there will be tears at some point. I hope you can join me later tonight. 📺📺