I am a single momma to a very energetic 11-year-old son and two very needy but adorable shelter dogs, Dallas and Texas. I was born and raised in El Paso and I am a proud UTEP graduate. I started my career in radio 10 years ago and made the move to TV news where I was a Weather anchor and General assignment reporter for over 7 years at KVIA-TV. I’m still a part of the TV news world as I provide El Pasoans with their weekly dose of feel good stories every Sunday for my KVIA Sunday Funday Moment Segment. I am very involved in our community, especially with our youth. I have been a substitute teacher and private music instructor for young kids. Music was my first passion so being able to teach young kids about the beauty of music was something that meant a lot to me. I am the founder and executive director of a local non-profit organization, Mija, Yes you can. I am an advocate for empowering women in our community as well as an advocate for promoting the importance of talking about our mental health. I am a board member for The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) in El Paso, Texas. I LOVE to talk and have plenty of experience with public speaking for both young students and for adults. When I’m not on the radio or TV or when I’m not yelling at my son to pick up his room I am instead forcing my son to record TikTok videos of me because I am obsessed with social media! I enjoy using my weird sense of humor to make people laugh or cringe while scrolling through their news feeds. It’s a nice break from all the hard news.
Iris Lopez
Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso Hosting High School Mariachi Showdown with $1,000 Prize
High School Mariachi groups have a chance at winning $1,000 in cash all thanks to Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso!
From Fire Trucks to Food Trucks: EPFD FireFest is Back and Bigger Than Ever
Firefest is a FREE family-friendly event and the community is invited to enjoy all the activities the event has to offer including Firefighter Demonstrations and Police and EMS Exhibits showcasing the incredible work of our local heroes.
Love in the Heart of El Paso: El Paso’s Downtown Employee Appreciating Day Was A Success
Downtown employees work hard and the El Paso Downtown Management District sees that and they decided to show their appreciation to the staff with their annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Day.
Leaving California for Texas? You’re in for a BIG Culture Shock
“Specifically in El Paso you can get from point A to point B in like 15 -20 min. Everywhere else Dallas area, Austin, Houston... good luck!”
Get Ready to Raise Your Glass At El Paso’s First-Ever Sip City Wine Fest
The inaugural Sip City Wine Fest is gearing up to take place on Saturday, September 30th at Lowbrow Palace.
Iconic El Paso Dairy Farm, a Lower Valley Fixture, Set To Shut Its Doors
I fondly remember always driving past the Dairy whenever I was heading to my grandma’s house in El Paso’s Lower Valley and as an adult it was a building I always saw when I was heading to classes at El Paso Community College’s Valley Verde campus.
Own a Piece of El Paso’s Legacy: The Star on the Mountain
For 492 lucky El Pasoans, a little piece of The Star on the Mountain can now sit in your home! ⭐️ 🏔
Destination El Paso Honors Hispanic Heritage Month With New Love Letter in San Jacinto Plaza
Destination El Paso Honors Hispanic Heritage Month With New Love Letter in San Jacinto Plaza
Unleash Your Inner Explorer at the El Paso Zoo’s Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta
The annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta is back at the El Paso Zoo.
Fall into the Halloween Spirit at Licon Dairy’s “Halloween On The Farm” Family-Friendly Event
If you're a fan of Halloween, you're in for a treat this October 14th because Licon Dairy is hosting its second annual "Halloween On The Farm" event!