Jerry Najera

Reporter and Photojournalist at KVIA-TV (El Paso, TX)

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Congresswoman Veronica Escobar holds town hall meeting

1 week ago | kvia.com | Jerry Najera

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) hosted an in-person town hall meeting Saturday evening. Escobar held the meeting at Horizon High School and said it gave her the oppourtunity to talk to constituents and share updates about her work in Washington. "There's a lot of uncertainty and people obviously are very concerned about everything that's coming out of Washington DC, so this is my opportunity to listen to what people's concerns are, but also to answer questions,' Escobar said.
Car club holds fundraiser for 4-year-old battling cancer

2 weeks ago | kvia.com | Jerry Najera

El Paso car clubs rallied together to raise money for 4-year-old Adahyr Araujo who is battling cancer. Organizers say around 150 cars showed up to share their support for Araujo. Each car paid $10 to be included in the show. Car clubs, Detroit Iron, Border Town Muscle, Ideal offroad, The lords and Chuco Made were the force behind putting this event together. With help from the community the car clubs were able to raise more than $4,000.
NMED seeks independent court-appointed manager for CRRUA

2 weeks ago | kvia.com | Jerry Najera

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) - The New Mexico Environment Department has filed a lawsuit against the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority. CRRUA is the water utility for the Sunland Park and Santa Teresa areas. The Environment Department filed the lawsuit in the Third Judicial District Court in Las Cruces requesting the court appoint an independent manager to oversee the daily operations of CRRUA.
Memorial Day closures

3 weeks ago | kvia.com | Jerry Najera

Texas Tech Health El Paso Closed for Memorial DayEL PASO, Texas – The Texas Tech Health El Paso campus, including libraries, Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso clinics and the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic, will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, May 27.
Snakes, lizards, and turtles Oh my!

3 weeks ago | kvia.com | Jerry Najera

The El Paso Reptile Show is back for Memorial Day weekend. The two-day event held by the Show Me Reptiles organization will have two days of everything reptile. Organizers say reptile vendors from the surrounding area bring thier beloved exotic reptiles for vistors to enjoy. Vendors also bring in reptiles for sale and provide education on the various species for those who need it.
El Paso Police Department turns 152

1 month ago | kvia.com | Jerry Najera

The El Paso Police Department turned 152 years old and Saturday was the first time the department held a public celebration. The event was called "152 in Blue" and was held at the El Paso Police Academy. The celebration was a free open house for the community where police got to show off their k-9, bomb squad, and swat teams among others. The event also had family fun activities and food trucks.
151 physicians ready to serve the community

1 month ago | kvia.com | Jerry Najera

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) - The largest graduating class of any regional medical school walked across the stage Friday morning. 151 graduating student doctors from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine are heading to residency programs in specialties ranging from anesthesiology to surgery. "They are now going out to their residencies across the country, here in the southwest, and throughout the nation," said John Hummer, President of Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine.
May 11th calls for veterans to "Buddy Check"

1 month ago | kvia.com | Jerry Najera

On the 11th of every month the Texas Veterans Commission promotes a "Buddy Check"It's a day to remind Texas veterans to check in with other veterans. According to the commisiion, by getting in touch with others veterans may enjoy comradery, check on each other's well-being and connect another veteran with a service they can use. "Buddy Checks" can be as simple as picking up the phone, just talk, text or visit.
Two cars crash into El Cometa on El Paso's West Side.

1 month ago | kvia.com | Jerry Najera

The El Paso Fire Department tells ABC-7 a call about a crash involving two cars collidinginto a restaurant came in at 1:52 AM. Video provided to ABC-7 by FitFam shows two cars involved in the the incident at El Cometaat the intersection of North Mesa St. and Eubank Ct.One car can be seen in the patio seating area. Another car had crashed through the sign. According to officials one patient was assessed at the scene and refused to be transported to a hospital.
Vehicle burglarized after driver visits ATM

1 month ago | kvia.com | Jerry Najera

Crime Stoppers of El Paso is asking for the communities help after they say a vehicle was burglarized after the driver visits an ATM in El Paso’s Westside. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:58 A.M., the victim visited an ATM at Wells Fargo, located at 6960 N. Mesa. The suspects followed the victim to the Speedway Convenience store at 4990 Doniphan. The suspects were in a dark-colored SUV and parked next to the victim's truck.