In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Will Rose speaks with journalist and former El Paso news anchor Stephanie Valle. They talk about Stephanie’s two-decade career at KVIA ABC-7 and her new role at the El Paso District Attorney’s Office.

During her career, Stephanie anchored morning and evening newscasts and often reported her own investigative stories. She turned her passion for reporting into the Borderland Crimes Podcast, which received numerous accolades, including the prestigious National Edward R. Murrow Award in 2024. Now, Stephanie works in the El Paso District Attorney's Office as the Special Projects Administrator. In her role, she’s in charge of releasing case information to news media, managing state and federal grants, and organizing the annual Region 19 High School Mock Trial competition and crime victims remembrance events. 

As a member of the Plaza Classic Film Festival Advisory Committee, she conducts Q&As of the festival’s special guests live on the Plaza Theatre stage during the festival and co-hosts the Plaza Classic Podcast. This mom of two is also proud to serve as a board member of the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence, Jennifer Ann’s Group (a teen dating violence awareness organization), and the regional Make-A-Wish Foundation.